Hazel Virginia Smits
January 18, 2024
Hazel Smits, 92, De Pere, passed away on Thursday morning, January 18, 2024. She was born October 29, 1931, to the late Art and Clara Greatens.
Hazel graduated from St. Joseph Academy.
She was united in marriage to Harold Smits.
Hazel ran Hazel's Wild Onion Supper Club for nine years before retiring.
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Nancy T. Leiterman
January 13, 2024
Nancy T. (Janssen) Leiterman, 82, of West De Pere passed away peacefully at Unity Hospice on January 13, 2024. Nancy was born December 8, 1941, to the late Norbert and Alice (Smith) Janssen. Nancy was a 1959 graduate of Nicolet High School. On May 13, 1961, she married David A. Leiterman at St. Joseph Church in De Pere.
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Gerald C. Van Lanen
January 13, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Cyril Van Lanen, 90, passed away peacefully at Rennes Nursing Home on January 13, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family.
Jerry, born as the youngest of 14 children to Anton and Anna (Hermes) in De Pere on May 29, 1933, led a meaningful life.
Jerry attended St. Boniface Catholic Grade School and...
Carie Zaffke
January 13, 2024
Carie M. Burnside (Nee Zaffke) passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the age of 48 years.
Loving mother of Mickile Skenandore, Calvin Burnside and Allyana Burnside. Dear grandmother of 7. Sister of Jammie and Tania. Daughter of Brian Zaffke. Granddaughter of Dorothy. Carie always said, "Friends are the Family you...
Peggy Misco
January 12, 2024
Peggy Lee Misco, 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2024 following a multiyear battle with cancer. She was born in Green Bay on October 25, 1949 to Glenn "Tex" and Audrey (Schmelter) Misco.
Peggy grew up the oldest of three children and attended Allouez/Green Bay schools throughout her youth. She spent the majority of her...
Nona Mary Jane Cottrell
January 11, 2024
Nona Cottrell, 89, journeyed to meet her Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 11, 2024, with her family by her side.
Born June 11, 1934, to the late Rebecca and Nelson Ninham. Nona married the love of her life Erwin O. Cottrell, Jr. on November 24, 1957.
In her youth Nona excelled in the sport of...
Jerry Emory Kussow
January 10, 2024
Jerry E. Kussow, 77, Town of Lawrence, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
He was born February 12, 1946, son of the late Elmer and Elnora (Pagel) Kussow.
Jerry graduated from West De Pere High School, where he excelled at playing football for the Phantoms.
He served his country in the United...
Janet "Jan" M. Juley
January 10, 2024
Janet M. Juley, 75, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024, with family by her side. She was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on December 23, 1948, to Robert Krueger and Florence Coenen. Jan graduated from West De Pere High School in 1967 and worked in both an administrative and sales capacity at Independent Printing as well as an...
Mary Jane Hill
January 10, 2024
Mary Jane Hill, age 75, of Portland, Oregon passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from complications due to diabetes, heart disease, and a recent respiratory illness, two among several illnesses which she courageously struggled with for years. Mary Jane was born on May 18, 1949, to the late Charles Allen Hill and Eleanor Smith Hill. Her mother died...
Patricia K. De Francis
January 5, 2024
Patricia K. De Francis, 74, Green Bay, passed away on Friday, January 5th, 2024. Patricia was born in Milwaukee, WI and adopted shortly thereafter by the late Vincent and Emmaline (Murray) De Francis to make their family complete.
Pat graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1967. After high school, she moved to Colorado and had...
Linda Lee Keegan
January 4, 2024
Linda Lee Keegan peacefully departed at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay, WI, on January 4, 2024, at the age of 80. Preceded in death by her spouse of 52 years, Terence J. Keegan, and her parents, Loretta and LeRoy Schmiling of Maplewood, WI, along with brother-in-laws Tony Kerscher and Rollie Bochek of Maplewood, WI.
Fondly remembered...
Helen G. Brennan
January 3, 2024
Helen G. Brennan, 105, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Helen was born May 8, 1918, the daughter of the late John and Helena (Janssen) Jacobs.
Helen was a loving person especially to all her family, including her siblings, nieces and nephews, and friends. This is her story as written by her some years ago.
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Lynn M. Garrity
January 3, 2024
Lynn Marie Garrity, 50, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024. She was born in Joliet, Illinois to Donald and Cynita Garrity on November 11, 1973.
She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Lynn was a go-getter and she always made it happen. She was very kind and loving and always had a smile on...
Marion Lou Ninham
January 3, 2024
Marion Lou (Duprey) Ninham, 75, passed away peacefully at Aurora Hospital in Green Bay, WI on January 3rd, 2024, just shortly after midnight, with family by her side. She was born to Roy L. Duprey and Marie H (Pennenberg) Duprey in Green Bay, WI on March 13, 1948, at St. Mary's Hospital.
Marion "Ma" attended West De...
Grace Crabb
January 2, 2024
Grace Mary (Smits) Van Grunsven Crabb, 96, passed away on January 2, 2024. Born on August 20, 1927 in West De Pere, Wisconsin, Grace was the youngest child of Henry and Eleanora "Anna" (Kleuskens) Smits. Grace attended St. Boniface Catholic Grade School and graduated from Nicolet High School in 1945. She married her high school sweetheart, Fred Van Grunsven,...
Irene Jane Hill
December 29, 2023
Irene J. Hill, 88, passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2023. She was born in Oneida, Wisconsin, on June 13, 1935, to the late Alexander and Melinda Webster.
She was a CNA at Anna John Nursing Home, until her retirement. She was an avid Chicago Bears fan. She also enjoyed watching her birds and spending...
Ruth M. House
December 28, 2023
Ruth M. House, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, December 28, 2023, at Anna John Nursing Home. One of seven children to Kenneth House and Rebecca Cornelius, Ruthie was born on June 9, 1953, and was raised in Chicago, IL. She graduated from Senn High School in 1971. She continued to live in Chicago through most of her...
Nathan Sheldon Smith
December 26, 2023
Nathan S. Smith, 88, Oneida, passed away Tuesday morning, December 26, 2023, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King.
He was born July 29, 1935, to the late Sheldon and Irene (Elm) Smith.
Nathan served his country in the United States Air Force from 1952 – 1956. He was a proud member of the Robert...
David Lee Cota
December 24, 2023
David Lee Cota, 81, passed away on December 24, 2023. He was born in Oconto, Wisconsin, on August 15, 1942, to the late Louis and Charlotte (Borchert) Cota.
David graduated from Oconto High School and then went on to work at Northern Paper Mill, which became Marathon American, and James River before retiring from Georgia Pacific in...
John William Manders
December 17, 2023
John William Manders, 79, passed away on Sunday December 17, 2023. The family of John would like to extend their thanks to the staff at New Perspective Assisted Living Facility and Moments Hospice for their care and compassion through this time. Visitation will be held at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth Street De Pere, WI 54115, on Saturday...
