Obituary Listing

June 22, 2023

Rita B. Meissner, 76, Green Bay, Passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was born September 1, 1946, to the late Kenneth and Elaine (Archambault) Meissner. Rita had been married to Jerald "Butch" Kowalski and Robert "Bob" Miller.

A giving person by nature, Rita had a servant's heart, which she showed in so many ways. No...

June 17, 2023

James "Jim" De Ruyter, 78, Hobart, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 17, 2023. He was born March 26, 1945, to the late Herbert and Rose (Smith) De Ruyter.

Jim's passion was working the land, especially driving tractor. He was a lifelong member of St. Boniface/Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

Jim is survived by his...

June 17, 2023

Donna M. (Murray) Garrity, 84, Ashwaubenon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023. She was born on October 2, 1938 to the late Harold and Theresa (Van Den Plas) Murray. On February 23, 1957 she was united in marriage to George Garrity Jr. Donna attended St. Phillip Catholic School, St. Joseph Academy, and Preble High School. She worked...

June 16, 2023

Stevi Danielle Bennett, 17, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2023. The daughter of Steven Bennett and the late Jasmine Jakubiec was born on September 28, 2005.

Stevi attended West De Pere High School and was most recently employed at The Perfect Image.

She is survived by her daughters, Armone and Ameriana; father, Steven Bennett;...

June 12, 2023

Dr. William A. Kuchera, 89, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2023, with Natalie, his wife of 68 years, by his side. He was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on October 25, 1933, to the late Dr. Louis and Irma Kuchera.

Bill was a loving, faithful family man, and an accomplished physician and teacher for...

June 10, 2023

John Swanson, 61, sadly passed away on June 10, 2023, at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI with his family by his side after a boating accident.

John was born on October 5, 1961, in Chicago to parents Arthur and Sharlene Swanson. Through the years he resided in Chicago, Pound, Marinette, and Peshtigo where he...

June 9, 2023

James Lee Hill (Jimmy), 74 years old was released from his responsibilities here on earth on Friday, June 9, 2023. He peacefully started his next journey with his grandchildren Cory & La Kota right by his side and his kids and other grandchildren close by. Jimmy was always surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly during his...

June 8, 2023

With heavy hearts we say goodbye to our loving dad, Joseph Bernard Greatens, Jr. He died at home with his children at his side, and joined the love of his life Marlene A. Greatens on June 8, 2023.

Joseph, 90, of De Pere, the son of Joseph H. and Gertrude A. (Linssen) Greatens, was born October 7,...

June 6, 2023

John L. Kozlowski, 58, Abrams, passed from this life to the next on Tuesday evening, June 6, 2023 surrounded by his children. He was born November 15, 1964, to Tom and the late Cathy (Jendrusiak) Kozlowski. John graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1983.

A simple man, John enjoyed going for drives, especially by taking the...

June 4, 2023

David "Sweetie" P. Reed-VanderZanden, 59, resident of Oneida, WI passed away on June 4, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1963 to George VanderZanden and Norine (Stevens) Wilbur in Green Bay, WI. David married Victoria Reed on June 6, 1997. He attended East High School.

David worked for Willems Landscaping for many years. After that, he...

June 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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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),...

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...

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...

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...

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...