Chris R. Christensen
May 6, 2009
Chris R. Christensen, 47, De Pere, died unexpectedly of natural causes. He was born February 10, 1962 in Green Bay to the late Carl T. and Lucille Christensen. He is survived by his son Chris Robert II, his sisters: Margaret (Tom Calhoun) Christensen, Laura (Bill) Peters, Lu Ann (Bob Olmsted) Christensen, Lynn (Tim Van Wychen) Christensen, his brothers; Allen (Judy)...
Bernice M. Vorpahl
May 5, 2009
Bernice M. Vorpahl 84, Ashwaubenon passed away Tuesday morning, May 5, 2009 after living with cancer for 6 years. She was born February 26, 1925 in Morgan, WI to the late Albert and Elsie Rallof. On June 19, 1948 she was united in marriage to Raymond Vorpahl. Bernice is a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Green Bay, where she was...
Frances Van Kauwenberg Losey
May 5, 2009
Frances Van Kauwenberg Losey, 94, Crandon formerly of West De Pere, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 5, 2009. She was born July 27, 1914 in West De Pere to the late John and Irene (Roels) Shelter. On June 25, 1936 she married John L. Van Kauwenberg, and he preceded her in death in 1980. In 1985 she then married...
Rita D. Willett
May 3, 2009
Rita D. Willett, 90, De Pere, formerly of Casco passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday May 3, 2009. She was born December 27, 1918 in Casco to the late William and Emily (Swoboda) Decker. On May 3, 1956 she was united in marriage to John Willett. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Rita loved to cook,...
William "Bill" Hurrle
May 2, 2009
WILLIAM "BILL" HURRLE dies at 68. Pioneer of Sustainable Living. Bill Hurrle, a writer, educator, and builder, was born June 24th, 1940, in Rochester, MN and died of esophageal cancer on May 2nd, 2009, at the home he built with his wife, Beverly Watkins, in New Franken, WI. Through his business, Bay Area Home Performance, he was a consultant for...
Bernard G. Starks
Apr 29, 2009
Bernard "Bernie" George Starks, 78, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009 in De Pere of Leukemia. He was born in Eau Claire, WI, on August 15, 1930 to Gould and Florence Starks. He attended public schools in that city graduating in 1948. Bernie attended UW Eau Claire graduating with a major in history in January 1953. He then served in the...
Jerrald K. Smith
Apr 18, 2009
Jerrald K. Smith, 18, Seymour, passed away Saturday morning, April 18, 2009 due to an auto accident. He was born October 1, 1990 to Michael Smith and Susan Pickett. Jerrald loved to play horseshoes, hiking with family, playing basketball and football, and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his son; Daysan, his fianc; Nicole Brunner, his...
Norbert Van Beckum
Apr 18, 2009
Norbert "Nubs" Van Beckum, 92, of De Pere passed away quietly on Saturday morning, April 18, 2009. The son of the late Ferdinand and Frances (Van Veghel) Van Beckum was born August 26, 1916 in Green Bay. Norbert served his country in the U.S. Army from 1940 to 1946, achieving the rank of Captain prior to discharge. On May 20,...
Tim Quigley
Apr 17, 2009
Tim Quigley, 68, of De Pere, died Friday, April 17, 2009, while visiting his daughter and her family in Florida. The son of the late Norbert and Kathleen (O'Connor) Quigley was born May 16, 1940, in Green Bay. Tim was a graduate of Green Bay Catholic Central High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. He served in the...
Emil C. Wutke
Apr 16, 2009
Emil C. Wutke, 101, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on April 16, 2009 at Ledge View Nursing Center, De Pere. He was born in Advance, Wisconsin on July 13, 1907, the youngest of nine children, and was the last surviving child of August and Bertha (Radtke) Wutke. He graduated from Shawano High School in 1926 and then attended...
Alice Penn
Apr 12, 2009
Alice B. (Bauer) Penn, of Green Bay, lifelong resident of Ashland, WI, passed away Easter Sunday morning, April 12, 2009, in Green Bay, where she moved in 2008 to be near her family. Alice was the daughter of the late John and Anna Bauer. She graduated from De Padua High School and worked at the Lake Superior District Power Company...
Florence Steeno
Apr 11, 2009
Florence J. (Fonder) "Froggy" Steeno passed away Saturday April 11, 2009 at Angels Touch Assisted Living. She was born February 6, 1922 in Green Bay to the late William and Clara (Doucette) Fonder. On June 29, 1940 she married Ward Steeno. She spent most of her life as a homemaker. She enjoyed indoor and outdoor gardening, needlepoint, and spending time...
Thomas Washienko
Apr 9, 2009
Thomas Washienko, 69, of De Pere, died Thursday April 9, 2009 at home. The son of the late Theodore and Irene (Masterson) Washienko was born October 30, 1939 in Yonkers, NY. Tom married the former Mary Kay Hendricks at St. Boniface Church in DePere on October 30, 1965. Tom was a Manager for the U.S. Postal Service for thirty-four years,...
Anthony Metoxen
Apr 9, 2009
Anthony "Tony" Metoxen, 41, Oneida, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 9, 2009. He was born November 16, 1967 to Gerald and Alberta (House) Metoxen. On July 26, 2003 he married Faith "Jamie" Huntington. Tony enjoyed spending time with his son , his family, hunting, cooking, golfing, playing cards and watching the Packers. He is survived by his wife Faith,...
Sharon Leonard
Apr 6, 2009
Sharon Leonard, 61, of Green Bay went peacefully to be with the Lord at 12:30 am on Monday April 6, 2009. The daughter of William and Louise (Smith) Hill, Sr., was born October 13, 1947 in Perry, Georgia. On April 21, 2004, she married Bobby Leonard, Sr. in Miami, OK. Sharon had worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many...
Robert J. Minten
Apr 1, 2009
Robert J. Minten 50, Green Bay, passed away Wednesday morning April 1, 2009. His wife Julie, his son Josh Minten and Josh's fiance Kari Andrews, and his daughter Stephanie Minten survive him. His two grandsons Beau and Hunter as well as 6 brother and sisters also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Mert Minten. A...
James J. Manders
Mar 28, 2009
James "Jim" J. Manders, 73, De Pere, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009 after an extended illness at Woodside Lutheran Home with his entire family by his side. Jim was born October 9, 1935 in Green Bay, a son of the late John and Genevieve (Vanden Heuvel) Manders. He graduated from East High School in 1954 and served his country...
John Kocken
Mar 25, 2009
John Kocken, 77, of Allouez, passed away Wednesday evening March 25, 2009 at a local hospital. The son of the late William and Bertha (Van Lanen) Kocken was born September 3, 1931 in the Town of Hobart. On October 7, 1953, he married the former Anna Hempton at St. Francis Cathedral in Green Bay. The couple farmed in Oneida for...
Jesse C. Milam
Mar 23, 2009
Jesse C. Milam, 38, De Pere, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday March 23, 2009. He was born March 3, 1971 in Sturgeon Bay to Phyllis Metoxen and the late Jesse Milam. He was a graduate of East Green Bay High School, and had worked security for the Oneida Tribe and the Island Resort and Casino. Jesse liked to...
Gerald J. Berken
Mar 20, 2009
Gerald Berken, 77, Oneida loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, & Great Grandfather passed away at home on Friday March 20, 2009. The son of the late Earl and Serena (Vannieuwenhoven) Berken was born on April 29, 1931.On May 17, 1952 he married Alyce Vandehei at St. Joseph Church in Oneida. He farmed in the area for 30 years, retiring in 1978...
