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Shirley (Van Gheem)  Gussert

Shirley (Van Gheem) Gussert

Jun 3, 2023

Shirley (Van Gheem) Gussert, 86, Allouez, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023, surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on September 8, 1936, to the late Sylvester and Leona (Hendricks) Van Gheem on the home farm in West De Pere. She was the eldest of six siblings: Dave, Don, Nancy, Dennis, and Duane.

Shirley graduated as...

Angeline  Rose Kerstetter

Angeline Rose Kerstetter

May 30, 2023

Angeline "Rose" Kerstetter, 104, Oneida, journeyed on to the spirit world Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She was born September 5, 1918, in Oneida to the late John P. and Lillian (Archiquette) Skenandore.

Rose was a proud veteran of the United States Army. On March 4, 1950, she married Lawrence Kerstetter in Indiana. Rose was a secretary until...

Sharon Lynn Cornelius

Sharon Lynn Cornelius

May 30, 2023

Sharon Cornelius, 61 of Oneida, passed peacefully Tuesday morning May 30, 2023, at her home. Sharon was born on November 5, 1961, to the late Abraham (Sandy) Stevens and the late Patricia Adams. She was a proud member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. Sharon married Ralph Cornelius on February 14, 1992.

She enjoyed spending time with...

Jack L. Zirbel

Jack L. Zirbel

May 30, 2023

Jack Larry Zirbel, 71, resident of Pembine, WI passed away on May 30, 2023. He was born on August 3, 1951, to Elise Bertha and Arnold Zirbel in New London, WI. Jack married his best friend Betty on May 21, 1988, in De Pere, WI.

Jack was preceded in death by his mother Elise, father Arnold, sister...

Ana Koehler

Ana Koehler

May 30, 2023

The Gates of Heaven opened and celebrated the welcoming of Ana Marie (Miller) Koehler, 55, of Green Bay. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 30, 2023. Ana was born on July 4, 1967 to parents Mary (Skaleski) and the late Joseph Miller.

Ana was a graduate of West De Pere High School....

Gene Alois Laurent

Gene Alois Laurent

May 29, 2023

Gene A. Laurent – Born June 28, 1940. Passed to eternal life May 29th, 2023.

Gene is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barb (Crowell) Laurent, and three sons, Scott (Sue) Laurent, Steve (Tina) Laurent and Andy (Michelle) Laurent, and two siblings Jan (Steve) Langlais and Dan (Karon) Laurent. Loving Papa of nine grandchildren; Alex (Sarah),...

Celeste Bittner

Celeste Bittner

May 28, 2023

Celeste Beverly Bittner was born May 28, 2023, the daughter of Joseph and Rachel (Ascher) Bittner. After being baptized and being surrounded by the love of her parents and grandparents, was welcomed into Gods loving arms.

Even in her short time with us, many memories were made from singing you are my sunshine to her and making...

Jennifer Leonard

Jennifer Leonard

May 26, 2023

Jennifer Lee (Gillespie) Leonard, 68, De Pere, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2023 from her battle with colon cancer. She was born October 27, 1954 to William and Betty (Heuse) Gillespie.

Jennifer was a graduate of WDPHS. While working she earned her Bachelor's degree from Lakeland College, a CFP designation and her Master's degree from...

James E. Counihan

James E. Counihan

May 24, 2023

James E. Counihan, age 83, passed away suddenly on May 24, 2023. James was born on September 8, 1939 to Merlin and Marion (Schmitz) Counihan at his home in West De Pere. He attended Nicolet High School. James married the former Janet Mae Schadrie on January 20, 1962 at St. Boniface Church in De Pere.

He enjoyed...

Barbara Radant

Barbara Radant

May 24, 2023

Barbara (Hamilton) Radant started her next adventure May 24, 2023. Barb was born October 4, 1939 at Hancock, Michigan to the late Bob and Marg Hamilton. They moved from Houghton to Green Bay in 1948.

After graduating from Green Bay West High school class of '57 and from Oshkosh State teachers college in 1961. Barb taught kindergarten...

Terrie A. Kussow

Terrie A. Kussow

May 23, 2023

Terrie Ann Kussow, daughter of June Keyser-Kurowski, blessed with three late fathers Roland Van Duyse, Ken Vercauteren and Russ Kurowski. She was born to life June 11, 1964 and taken home to heaven on May 23, 2023. Terrie was born and raised in East De Pere by her large loving family. That love and bright spirit blessed her with...

Kenneth Thomas Keyser

Kenneth Thomas Keyser

May 22, 2023

Kenneth "Bear" T. Keyser, 70, West De Pere, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023. He was born October 27, 1952, to the late Kenneth L. and Carol (Hentz) Keyser. Bear was a 1971 graduate of West De Pere High School.

He was always creative and artistic, and one of the funniest kids growing up. Bear loved the...

Germaine  Helen Diny

Germaine Helen Diny

May 19, 2023

Germaine Helen Diny, 89, De Pere, passed away peacefully yet unexpectedly surrounded by her family on Friday, May 19, 2023. She was born September 23, 1933, to Sylvester and Vivian (Hendricks) Cornelissen. On April 7, 1951, she was united in marriage to her one true love, Leo D. Diny at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Greenleaf. Leo preceded her in...

Georgia Hill

Georgia Hill

May 19, 2023

Georgia Ann Hill, 73 years old was released from her responsibilities here on earth on Friday, May 19, 2023. She peacefully started her next journey while her husband held her hand and was surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. Georgia was born on January 1, 1950, the daughter of Howard and Luella (Doxtator) Denny.

Georgia...

Brian K. Denny

Brian K. Denny

May 18, 2023

Brian K. Denny, age 62, chose to depart from this world on May 18, 2023 after a long battle of renal failure and other complications. Brian was born on April 6, 1961, the son of the late Alex and Clara (Metoxen) Denny.

Brian attended Freedom High School. On February 15, 1986, Brian married Julie Webster and their...

Diane Anderson

Diane Anderson

May 18, 2023

Diane "Winky" Anderson, 73, of De Pere, WI passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday May 18, 2023, after a hard fought battle following a heart attack in March. Diane was born on June 1, 1949, in Menominee, Michigan to the late Emil and Clara (Kaminski) Palmquist.

On Aug. 8, 1970, Diane married...

Delmar J. Schmitt

Delmar J. Schmitt

May 15, 2023

Delmar J. Schmitt, 86, resident of Holcombe, WI passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. Delmar was born on September 25, 1936, the son of the late Theodore "Ted" and Ethel (Anderson) Schmitt.

He attended Gilman high school. Delmar married Dorothy Komanec August 8, 1959, in Gilman. He was a foreman for Asphalt Road Construction for over...

Daniel Leo Bertrand

Daniel Leo Bertrand

May 15, 2023

Daniel "Duck" L. Bertrand

Daniel Bertrand, 72, of De Pere, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. Dan was born on March 19, 1951, to the late James and Vivian (Pivonka) Bertrand. Dan graduated from Abbot Pennings in 1970. Dan married Bonnie (Bruyere) on June 12, 1971. It was love at first sight. They were married almost...

Grace Elenore Albers

Grace Elenore Albers

May 14, 2023

Grace Albers. 97, De Pere, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. She was born January 14, 1929, to the late Louis and Euphrasia (Stache) Vander Geeten.

Grace was united in marriage to Clem Albers, and he preceded her in death.

She was a longtime member of St. Boniface/Our Lady of Lourdes Parishes; were she...

Shaun Doxtator

Shaun Doxtator

May 13, 2023

Shaun Dean Doxtator, 43, Green Bay, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 13, 2023.The son of Donald Webster and Helen Doxtator was born on February 14, 1980. Shaun attended Tokay High school in Lodi CA.

Shaun enjoyed video games, bowling, beading and doing arts and crafts.

He is survived by his sons,...

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