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Local Obituaries for Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory


John Edward Smith

John Edward Smith

Dec 23, 2022

John E. Smith, 95, Green Bay, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2022, at Allouez Parkside Village. He was born October 28, 1927, in West De Pere, son of the late Louie and Nettie (Thyssen) Smith.

On September 11, 1947, he was united in marriage to Anna Ruth Turriff. They celebrated 72 years of marriage together...

Joanne Marie Sannes

Joanne Marie Sannes

Dec 22, 2022

Joanne M. Sannes, 88, De Pere, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born June 12, 1934, to the late Alvin and Myrtle (Mork) Fietzer. On January 31, 1953, she was united in marriage to Gordon Sannes.

Together she and Gordon raised their five children. An active member of Bethany United...

Scott David Doxtater

Scott David Doxtater

Dec 22, 2022

Scott "Big NDN" Doxtater, 48, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, December 22, 2022. He was born July 22, 1974, to Leanne (Skenandore) Doxtater and the late Archie Doxtater.

Scott was employed for many years at the Oneida Casino.

He loved to play Darts, and has played on several different leagues,...

Raymond Anthony Slavik

Raymond Anthony Slavik

Dec 22, 2022

It is with love and sadness we share the passing of Raymond (Ray) Anthony Slavik, 74. He died on December 22, 2022 peacefully at home with his family. He was born in West Bend, WI on July 30, 1948 to Marie Gruber and Wenzel Slavik.

Ray graduated from West Bend High School in 1966 and entered the...

Richard "Dick" Joseph Calaway

Richard "Dick" Joseph Calaway

Dec 21, 2022

Richard "Dick" Calaway, 80, Greenleaf, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, December 21, 2022. He was born January 30, 1942, to the late John Sr. and (Elizabeth Hurckman) Calaway.

Dick graduated from West De Pere High School and then attended Kaukauna Normal School for two years. He started his teaching career in a one room schoolhouse in...

Tom Berken

Tom Berken

Dec 21, 2022

Thomas James Berken, 65, De Pere, passed away December 21, 2022 following a year long battle with cancer. The son of Ronald and Joan (Pichette) Berken was born on February 12, 1957.

Growing up, Tom enjoyed playing football, basketball and baseball. An avid outdoorsman, Tom's favorite place to be was at his cabin in Hurley, WI. He...

Benjamin A. Noskowiak

Benjamin A. Noskowiak

Dec 20, 2022

Benjamin A. Noskowiak, 83, De Pere, passed away peacefully, with family by his side on Tuesday morning, December 20, 2022. The son of Thomas and Angeline (Maciora) Noskowiak was born on December 17, 1939.

On August 26, 1961, Ben married Carol Gilson at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Greenleaf. Carol preceded him in death in 1991, they were...

Bonnie Miller

Bonnie Miller

Dec 18, 2022

Bonnie Claire Miller, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, December 18, 2022. The daughter of Russel and Glendora (Francour) Gould was born in Menominee, Michigan on November 10, 1940.

Bonnie attended Peshtigo High School and graduated in 1959. She went on to the Wisconsin College of Cosmetology and spent many years as a stylist....

Kathi Newbanks

Kathi Newbanks

Dec 18, 2022

Kathryn Roma "Kathi" Newbanks, 69, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, December 18, 2022 following complications of an infection. She was born in Chicago on July 10, 1953 to Gordon and Mary Lois (Burkel) Doxtater.

On May 25, 1975, Kathi married Kenneth Newbanks at St Phillip's Episcopal Church in Palatine, Illinois. Together they enjoyed flying airplanes...

Gerald "Jerry" Kalkofen

Gerald "Jerry" Kalkofen

Dec 17, 2022

Gerald "Jerry" Eugene Kalkofen, age 89, resident of Green Bay, WI passed away on December 17, 2022 with his beloved wife by his side. Jerry was born on January 26, 1933 to Clara Pitts and Frederick Kalkofen in Antigo, Wisconsin.

Jerry graduated from Antigo High School in 1951 before enlisting in the US Navy later that year....

Kathleen R. Daniel

Kathleen R. Daniel

Dec 16, 2022

Kathleen R. Daniel, 76, Greenleaf, passed away peacefully Friday night December 16, 2022. She was born March 3, 1946, to the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (Wertepny) Pape in Marinette, WI. Kathleen grew up in Menominee MI and She attended Catholic Central in Marinette and Menominee High in Menominee. There, she married John Daniel on February 12, 1966, at St....

Daniel Lynn Vanlue

Daniel Lynn Vanlue

Dec 15, 2022

Daniel L. Vanlue, 65, De Pere, passed away unexpectedly from heart failure on Thursday, December 15, 2022. He was born March 20, 1957, to the late David and Yvonne Vanlue in Beloit, WI. Dan worked for Pierce Manufacturing, a division of Oshkosh Truck, for 30 years in their electrical department.

Dan also loved to tinker and fix...

Jerome "Joe" Joseph Secor

Jerome "Joe" Joseph Secor

Dec 15, 2022

Jerome "Joe" Joseph Secor, 86, De Pere, passed away peacefully Thursday morning December 15, 2022. He was born November 9, 1936, to Henry Sr. and Winifred (Calaway) Secor.

He attended Nicolet High School.

On November 22, 1958, he married Marlene Mae Dumas at St. Boniface in De Pere, and she preceded him in death in...

Clara "Cookie" Marie Pamonicutt

Clara "Cookie" Marie Pamonicutt

Dec 13, 2022

Clara "Cookie" Marie Pamonicutt, 64, Green Bay, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 13, 2022 following complications from a brain injury. Cookie is the daughter of Gerald and Bernadine (Matchapatow) Pamonicutt was born on February 16, 1958.

Cookie was a loving and strong woman who was fully devoted to her children. As Cookie's passion was always caring...

Jim Gray

Jim Gray

Dec 13, 2022

Jim Joseph Gary, 56, formerly of Door County, passed away Tuesday morning, December 13, 2022. The son of Joseph and Helen (Jorgenson) Gray was born on August 22, 1966.

Growing up, Jim attended school in Sevastopol. He loved tinkering with cars and watching Motortrend TV. In his later years, he enjoyed art and coloring, as well as...

Dcn. Robert Francis Ellis

Dcn. Robert Francis Ellis

Dec 12, 2022

On December 12, 2022, -the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe- Robert Francis Ellis, Sr. left his earthly body behind to stand before our Merciful Savior and give an account of his life. God's mercy surrounded his family, as his wife and children were able to care for him at home with loving hands and grateful hearts until the...

Brittani Ann Walker

Brittani Ann Walker

Dec 9, 2022

Early Friday morning, December 9, 2022, Brittani Ann Walker passed away at the young age of 33. She was born April 4, 1989, in Green Bay and always resided in the area. Brittani showed strength and courage many times in her life and over came numerous health challenges that she faced. Last week just proved to be too much....

Delores Marie Heim

Delores Marie Heim

Dec 9, 2022

Delores M. Heim, 88, of De Pere passed away peacefully in the arms of Jesus on Friday, December 9, 2022. Delores was born in Ashwaubenon, WI on January 19, 1934, the daughter of the late Albert and Marie (Hermes) Quatsoe.

She attended St. Boniface Parkview in West De Pere. Delores worked at the Red Owl in New...

Gary Messinger

Gary Messinger

Dec 8, 2022

Gary Charles Messinger, 82, Green Bay, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and family on Thursday, December 8, 2022. The son of Doris (Martin) Clark and Thomas Messinger was born in Ashwaubenon on May 19, 1940.

He attended Green Bay West High School. At a young age he began helping his family on the farm, located...

David Peter Poquette

David Peter Poquette

Dec 8, 2022

David Peter Poquette, of Clarksville, Tennessee formally De Pere, Wisconsin passed away on December 8, 2022, at Tristar Skyline Medical Center surrounded by Betsy Glover and his brother, Richard (Dick) Poquette. Born February 19, 1952, Peter was the fifth of 17 children born to Earl F., and Mary (Waznick) Poquette. David, better known as Peter by his friends and...

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