Obituary Listing
Local Obituaries for Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory
Ramona Jean Valitchka
Jan 19, 2026
Ramona J. Valitchka
Our beloved mother Ramona J. Valitchka left this earth for the glory of heaven on January 19, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on November 27, 1930, to Emil and Eleanor Krenz in the town of Hamburg, Wisconsin, and was the third of four children.
She spent an idyllic...
Abigail M. Demars
Jan 18, 2026
Abigail Marie DeMars was born on January 15, 2026, at Emplify Health by Bellin and passed peacefully in the arms of her parents on January 18, 2026, at Children's Hospital. Though her time with us was brief, Abigail filled our hearts with immeasurable love and touched the lives of all who awaited her arrival.
Abigail was welcomed...
Steven "Ogre" Hubers
Jan 18, 2026
Steven "Ogre" Hubers, 40, began his journey to the spirit world, peacefully at Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center on January 18, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born in Green Bay, WI, on March 13, 1985, to Wade R. Hubers and Jennifer Bawyn.
While growing up, Ogre loved to go up north with family....
Kate A. Nelson
Jan 13, 2026
Kate A. (Dashner) Nelson, 64, Antioch, IL, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Lake Zurich, IL. She was born March 19, 1961, in Green Bay, WI to the late Harvey and Kathleen (Bacon) Dashner.
Kate was a long-term employee of Abbot Labs and loved being involved in the lives of her family.
Kate...
Mike Vieau
Jan 12, 2026
Michael "Mike" James Vieau, 78, De Pere, passed away January 12, 2026. He was born October 8, 1947, to the late Myron and Cleo (Johnsen) Vieau.
Mike graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1966. He went on to serve his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
In 1972 Mike...
Frances J. Gravelle
Jan 5, 2026
Frances Gravelle, 80, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on her 80th birthday on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Green Bay, Wisconsin with family by her side. She was born on January 5, 1946, in Marinette, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late John I. and Cora (Schoen) Kobasic.
Frances graduated in 1964 from...
Gayle Ann Gittens
Jan 3, 2026
Gayle Ann Gittens, 84, joined her husband in eternal peace, January 3, 2026. Gayle was born November 18, 1941, in Green Bay WI to Justin and Irene (Van Ess) Rolf.
Gayle graduated from Green Bay West High in 1960. She met the love of her life Pat, at The Prom in De Pere, one night out with...
Edmund Joseph Connolly Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
Edmund Joseph Connolly Jr. was born on May 23,1941, to Edmund J. Connolly Sr. and Alice (Reddington) Connolly in Milton, MA. He passed away on January 2, 2026, due to complications of Alzheimer's.
Ed was a Double Eagle having attended Boston College High School and Boston College graduating with an Economics degree.
He met Dianne...
Kieth J. Van Dyke
Dec 30, 2025
Kieth Joseph Van Dyke passed away peacefully, holding his wife Cindy's hand, on December 30, 2025, from complications from Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy.
He was born on October 7, 1946, to Joseph and Beverly Van Dyke, and lived an idyllic childhood growing up on the shore in Marinette, Wisconsin. Childhood days were spent swimming, sailing, ice boating, building...
Theresa Ann Sanchez
Dec 29, 2025
Theresa Ann Sanchez-Webster, 67, passed away December 29. 2025 after a prolonged battle, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born August 12, 1958 to the beloved, late Stewart and Lavinia (Doxtator) Webster.
Theresa worked for many years in the Accounting Department for the Oneida Nation, where she was respected for her dedication and commitment.
...Donna T. Staeven
Dec 27, 2025
Donna T. Staeven, 84, De Pere, passed away surrounded by family on December 27, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1941, daughter of the late Henry and Gladys Schmitz.
Donna was a graduate of Nicolet High School. On April 30, 1960, she was united in marriage to Richard "Dick" Staeven at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Van's...
Joe John Brey
Dec 24, 2025
Joseph John Brey, formerly from Green Bay, passed way in Racine, WI on Christmas Eve morning.
Joe attended St. Patrick School, West High, Milwaukee School of Engineering where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He also attended Marquette University for some time.
Joe worked for WGN-TV in Chicago as Chief Engineer until his...
Wayne Roffers
Dec 22, 2025
Wayne F. Roffers, 72, passed away peacefully at home in Oneida, WI on the morning of December 22, 2025, surrounded by love and support from family and friends. Wayne was born in De Pere on April 2, 1953, to the late Irvin and Dorothy Roffers.
Wayne was born and raised in De Pere, where as a child,...
Tom Despins
Dec 21, 2025
Thomas J. Despins, 83, De Pere, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 21, 2025.
He was born March 31, 1942, to the late James A. and Isabella (Schneider) Despins.
On June 17, 1967, he was united in marriage to Bette Colbert in Chippewa Falls.
Tom retired from the U.S.D.A. after thirty years as a...
Dewey E. Metoxen
Dec 20, 2025
Dewey E. Metoxen , 87, passed away peacefully at The Good Shepard Home on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He was born in Green Bay, WI on March 04, 1938, to the late Freeman and Hazel (Smith) Metoxen.
Family and friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. 10th St. De Pere, WI 54115, on Tuesday, December...
Alvira Catherine Fink
Dec 18, 2025
Alvira Catherine (Cayo) Fink, 93, De Pere, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Alvira was born in De Pere, WI on March 8, 1932, to the late Delmer & Catherine Cayo. Alvira grew up in De Pere, attending De Pere High School until West De Pere High School was built. She...
Breven M. Laabs
Dec 17, 2025
Breven Mae Laabs, 18, passed away early Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born in a snowstorm on April 10, 2007, to Jeremiah (J.C.) and Renee Laabs.
Breven was a proud graduate of West De Pere High School where she graduated with honors in June 2025. Breven was accepted into...
Rachel Soderdahl
Dec 16, 2025
Rachel (Rottier) Soderdahl, 50, of De Pere, peacefully entered eternal life and is singing with the Christmas angel choir after a seven-year long battle with cancer on Tuesday morning, December 16, 2025. The daughter of Robert "Bob" Rottier and the late Jean M. Rottier was born on October 22, 1975, in Green Bay. She married William "Wil" Soderdahl on...
Björn M. Anderson
Dec 15, 2025
Björn Michael Anderson, beloved son of Dominic M. Anderson and Maya C. Chinana, little brother to sister Serana Jade Anderson, passed at home surrounded by his loved ones, on Monday, December 15th 2025, at 5:36 p.m. in De Pere, Wisconsin.
Our little bear was the light in our lives and will be with us forever. He was...
Debra S. Zapf
Dec 14, 2025
Debra Sue Zapf, 65, passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones after a gallant fight with cancer.
Debra was born to Daryl Longfellow and Carol Davis and grew up in Georgetown, Illinois, where she developed the strength, independence, and compassion that would define her life. She dedicated many years to caring for others as a...
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