Zhuri Ruth Johnson
April 3, 2024
Zhuri Ruth passed away peacefully in her mother's loving arms on April 3, 2024, after showing courageous strength through her 18 days of life in the NICU.
Zhuri was born at 22 6/7 weeks gestation. Weighing in at 13 oz, this little fighter stole the hearts of anyone and everyone who met her. You would often find...
Jane Thyssen
April 2, 2024
Jane Marie (Lambert) Thyssen, 73, De Pere, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday morning, April 2, 2024. The daughter of John and Faith (Hamblin) Lambert was born in Green Bay on May 30, 1950.
Jane graduated from West De Pere High School in 1968. She enjoyed her family and friends, painting and...
Douglas S. Laster
March 31, 2024
Douglas S. Laster Sr, age 53 passed away in Oneida WI on Sunday, March 31, 2024. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 5, 1970, the son of the late Luther "Big Buddy" Laster and Scharlene Kasee.
Douglas went to high school in Illinois and married Melissa Germiat who he had 4 children with.
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Fr. William "Bill" H. Ribbens, O.Praem.
March 26, 2024
Father William (Bill) H. Ribbens, O. Praem., age 88, a Norbertine priest and member of St. Norbert Abbey, De Pere, WI, passed into God's eternal kingdom on March 26, 2024.
Fr. Ribbens was born on April 8, 1935 to the late Jacob and Mary (Hollenstein) in Milwaukee, WI. His home parish was St. Mary's Parish in Mayville....
Patricia A. Baeten
March 24, 2024
Patricia A. Baeten was called to eternal life on March 24, 2024. She was born on December 31, 1932 to the late George and Amelia Alger. Pat was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy in 1951, Outagamie Teacher's College in 1954 and attended summer school classes at St. Norbert College and UW-Oshkosh until their children arrived. She married Paul...
Frank A. Charvat
March 20, 2024
Frank Anton Charvat (born February 6, 1946) the only son of the late Frank Joseph Charvat and Beatrice Anastasia (Duben) Charvat, left this earth on March 20, 2024 surrounded by his family. Frank grew up in Cicero, IL, attended Drake University and moved to Wisconsin where he spent his career working as a pharmacist until retirement.
He...
Judy Lee Smits
March 19, 2024
Judy L. Smits, 75, Oneida, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning March 19, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.
She was born April 19, 1948, to George Sr. and Ethel (Charles) House.
On February 14, 1972, she was united in marriage to Gary Smits.
Judy had been employed by the Oneida Nation.
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Shirli A. Hottenstine
March 18, 2024
Shirli A. Hottenstine, 75, passed away surrounded by family on March 18, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay, WI. Shirli was born on March 11, 1949 in Shawano, WI to Sylvan and Doris (Belgonia) Hottenstine. She was a graduate of Shawano High School. Her and Linda are members of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Oneida, WI.
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Yvonne Joyce Cornelius
March 18, 2024
Yvonne Joyce (Schuyler) Cornelius, 74, was called to the Creator on March 18, 2024. She was the oldest daughter of the late Robert C. and Alice E. (Cornelius) Schuyler. She graduated from Seymour High School and Fox Valley Technical Institute with her Registered Nursing degree in December 1979. Yvonne worked in many different fields of nursing but spent the...
Earl Nathan Schmude
March 16, 2024
Earl N. Schmude, 84, Seymour, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was born November 24, 1939, to the late Marvin Sr. and Mary Ann (Duprey) Schmude.
He married Elizabeth Forsythe, and together they were blessed with six children.
Earl operated Schmude Salvage Yard and E&E Trucking.
He enjoyed boating, country music,...
Herb Buttrick
March 16, 2024
Herbert I. Buttrick (Herb), 77, of Green Bay, WI, passed away at his home on March 16, 2024. Herb was born July 31, 1946 in Boston, MA. He was preceded in death by his parents (Herbert I. Buttrick, Jr., and Elizabeth Hutchison Buttrick) and his brother Stewart (Cindy) Buttrick. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Connie...
Nancy (Dunks) Kocken
March 15, 2024
Nancy K. Kocken, 49, De Pere, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Friday, March 15, 2024.
She was born November 24, 1974, to Jim and Bonnie (Janz) Dunks.
Nancy graduated from West De Pere High School in 1993. She further obtained a degree in computer science from NWTC. She held various positions in computer technology...
Jessica Marie Nishimoto
March 9, 2024
Jessica Marie Nishimoto, 41, of Oneida, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on March 9, 2024, following a courageous battle with Cerebral Palsy and complications of aspiration pneumonia. Jessica was born on October 2, 1982, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to loving parents Ian K. Nishimoto and Kim R. Cornelius.
Jessica lived a life devoted to serving those around her...
John Patrick O'Donnell
March 8, 2024
A Life well lived, a Man well loved.
John Patrick O'Donnell, 61, passed away March 8, 2024. He was born to Neil and Rita (Moran) O'Donnell on November 29, 1962. The youngest of eight children, John was always happy and a true blessing to his family and everyone who knew him.
His education began at...
Kathleen "Kate" Meulemans
March 6, 2024
Kathleen "Kate" (Boehm) Meulemans, 86, De Pere, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born March 16, 1937, to the late Louis and Albertine (Marcelle) Boehm.
Kate graduated from St. Philip Grade School and was a proud graduate of St. Joseph Academy.
On August 27, 1960, she was united in marriage to Donald Meulemans....
Mark A. Quam
March 5, 2024
Mark Alan Quam, a beloved husband, father and friend of De Pere, WI, passed away on March 5, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and service. Born in Stoughton, WI on June 16, 1950, Mark was the son of Virginia and Norman Quam.
Mark's academic journey led him to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he...
Michael Herson-Roeser
March 5, 2024
"We are all just walking each other home."
Our beloved Mike Herson-Roeser walked home on March 5, 2024, his hands held by his wife Mary and his son Bennett. Mike was an extraordinary man who lived his life with kindness, resilience, and grace. He exemplified as much courage and humor in the last 14 months of his...
Sarah Biswabic
March 3, 2024
Sarah Jo (Jepson) Biswabic, 48, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in the early hours of Sunday, March 3, 2024. She was born in Green Bay on April 2, 1975 to Donald and Suzanne (Schultz) Jepson. On May 23, 1998, Sarah married Brian Biswabic.
Sarah graduated from West De Pere High School and spent many...
Donald Harvey Schultz
March 3, 2024
Donald H. Schultz, 80, Green Bay, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born June 5, 1943, in Milwaukee to the late Harvey and Waive (Ihlenfeldt) Schultz. Don grew up in Kewaunee and graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1961. Don served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 – 1964 serving...
