Obituary Listing

Jan 5, 2026

Frances Gravelle, 80, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on her 80th birthday on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Green Bay, Wisconsin with family by her side. She was born on January 5, 1946, in Marinette, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late John I. and Cora (Schoen) Kobasic.

Frances graduated in 1964 from...

Jan 3, 2026

Gayle Ann Gittens, 84, joined her husband in eternal peace, January 3, 2026. Gayle was born November 18, 1941, in Green Bay WI to Justin and Irene (Van Ess) Rolf.

Gayle graduated from Green Bay West High in 1960. She met the love of her life Pat, at The Prom in De Pere, one night out with...

Jan 2, 2026

Edmund Joseph Connolly Jr. was born on May 23,1941, to Edmund J. Connolly Sr. and Alice (Reddington) Connolly in Milton, MA. He passed away on January 2, 2026, due to complications of Alzheimer's.

Ed was a Double Eagle having attended Boston College High School and Boston College graduating with an Economics degree.

He met Dianne...

Dec 30, 2025

Kieth Joseph Van Dyke passed away peacefully, holding his wife Cindy's hand, on December 30, 2025, from complications from Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy.

He was born on October 7, 1946, to Joseph and Beverly Van Dyke, and lived an idyllic childhood growing up on the shore in Marinette, Wisconsin. Childhood days were spent swimming, sailing, ice boating, building...

Dec 29, 2025

Theresa Ann Sanchez-Webster, 67, passed away December 29. 2025 after a prolonged battle, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born August 12, 1958 to the beloved, late Stewart and Lavinia (Doxtator) Webster.

Theresa worked for many years in the Accounting Department for the Oneida Nation, where she was respected for her dedication and commitment.

Dec 27, 2025

Donna T. Staeven, 84, De Pere, passed away surrounded by family on December 27, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1941, daughter of the late Henry and Gladys Schmitz.

Donna was a graduate of Nicolet High School. On April 30, 1960, she was united in marriage to Richard "Dick" Staeven at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Van's...

Dec 24, 2025

Joseph John Brey, formerly from Green Bay, passed way in Racine, WI on Christmas Eve morning.

Joe attended St. Patrick School, West High, Milwaukee School of Engineering where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He also attended Marquette University for some time.

Joe worked for WGN-TV in Chicago as Chief Engineer until his...

Dec 22, 2025

Wayne F. Roffers, 72, passed away peacefully at home in Oneida, WI on the morning of December 22, 2025, surrounded by love and support from family and friends. Wayne was born in De Pere on April 2, 1953, to the late Irvin and Dorothy Roffers.

Wayne was born and raised in De Pere, where as a child,...

Dec 21, 2025

Thomas J. Despins, 83, De Pere, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 21, 2025.

He was born March 31, 1942, to the late James A. and Isabella (Schneider) Despins.

On June 17, 1967, he was united in marriage to Bette Colbert in Chippewa Falls.

Tom retired from the U.S.D.A. after thirty years as a...

Dec 20, 2025

Dewey E. Metoxen , 87, passed away peacefully at The Good Shepard Home on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He was born in Green Bay, WI on March 04, 1938, to the late Freeman and Hazel (Smith) Metoxen.

Family and friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. 10th St. De Pere, WI 54115, on Tuesday, December...

Dec 18, 2025

Alvira Catherine (Cayo) Fink, 93, De Pere, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Thursday, December 18, 2025.

Alvira was born in De Pere, WI on March 8, 1932, to the late Delmer & Catherine Cayo. Alvira grew up in De Pere, attending De Pere High School until West De Pere High School was built. She...

Dec 17, 2025

Breven Mae Laabs, 18, passed away early Wednesday, December 17, 2025, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born in a snowstorm on April 10, 2007, to Jeremiah (J.C.) and Renee Laabs.

Breven was a proud graduate of West De Pere High School where she graduated with honors in June 2025. Breven was accepted into...

Dec 16, 2025

Rachel (Rottier) Soderdahl, 50, of De Pere, peacefully entered eternal life and is singing with the Christmas angel choir after a seven-year long battle with cancer on Tuesday morning, December 16, 2025. The daughter of Robert "Bob" Rottier and the late Jean M. Rottier was born on October 22, 1975, in Green Bay. She married William "Wil" Soderdahl on...

Dec 15, 2025

Björn Michael Anderson, beloved son of Dominic M. Anderson and Maya C. Chinana, little brother to sister Serana Jade Anderson, passed at home surrounded by his loved ones, on Monday, December 15th 2025, at 5:36 p.m. in De Pere, Wisconsin.

Our little bear was the light in our lives and will be with us forever. He was...

Dec 14, 2025

Debra Sue Zapf, 65, passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones after a gallant fight with cancer.

Debra was born to Daryl Longfellow and Carol Davis and grew up in Georgetown, Illinois, where she developed the strength, independence, and compassion that would define her life. She dedicated many years to caring for others as a...

Dec 14, 2025

Donald "Don" J. Meulemans, 90, passed away Sunday evening, December 14, 2025. He was born on November 29, 1935, to the late Jerome and Agnes (Etten) Meulemans.

Don graduated from St. Boniface Grade School and Nicolet High School.

Don served his country in the United States Air Force, during the Korean Conflict era.

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Dec 13, 2025

Arlene Alice Zakhar, PhD passed away on December 13, 2025, at age 88 after a short hospice at the Anna John Resident Centered Care Community in Oneida, WI, just 7 weeks after husband Paul Zakhar on October 27th. Arlene was born on March 29, 1937 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Alice Catherine Kowalski (nee Krueger) and Alfred Francis Robar.

Dec 12, 2025

Bruce Fredrick Klocek passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, joining his beloved wife, Betty Jean. He was surrounded by the love of his daughter, his son from a distance and the compassionate caregivers at McCormick Assisted Living.

Bruce was born on January 29, 1934, in Wells, MN, to Frank and Esther Klocek. He married Betty Meyer...

Dec 12, 2025

Thomas K. Heffernan, 72, De Pere, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025.

He was born August 12, 1953, in Eau Claire, WI., son of the late Patrick and Phyllis (Honadel) Heffernan.

Tom graduated from Durand High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from UW River Falls, and an associate's degree from NWTC.

Dec 11, 2025

Rosella "Rody" Conard, Green Bay, died peacefully Thursday evening, December 11, 2025, at Residence by Rennes Memory Care in De Pere, WI. Rody was born October 24, 1937, in De Pere to the late Peter and Jeanette Gerrits.

She was united in marriage to Leland "Lee" Conard on May 17, 1958, and celebrated 59 years of marriage....