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William P. Ruys

William P. Ruys

May 22, 2022

William (Bill) P. Ruys died May 22, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He was born on June 5, 1945, the oldest of 11 children born to Albert and Irene (Emmers) Ruys in Appleton, Wisconsin. Bill learned at an early age that "we're not on this earth to take up space," and he lived his life with purpose....

Anna (Geurts) Johnsen

Anna (Geurts) Johnsen

May 19, 2022

I, Anna (Geurts) Johnsen, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2022, following a two-year battle with colon cancer. I wasn't expecting to have to write my own obituary, bear with me… it's my first time. I was born April 18, 1985, to Glenn and Marlene (Leick) Geurts. I grew up a farm kid, blessed with a happy home, loving family...

Lois Nicks

Lois Nicks

May 18, 2022

Lois Marie Nicks died peacefully on May 18, 2022 at the age of 95, but she said that she was "almost 96." Lois was born in Dubuque, Iowa on April 25, 1927 to Frank and Florence (Loes) Schlueter, one of six children. She graduated from Visitation Academy and Clarke College in Dubuque and the St. Joseph School of Medical Technology...

Elizabeth "Betsy" M. Foley

Elizabeth "Betsy" M. Foley

May 18, 2022

"A LIFE OF GIVING THROUGH LOVE" Elizabeth M. "Betsy" Foley was born on June 22, 1936, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where she was raised by her parents, Joseph and Mary Foley and grew up with her six siblings on Michigan Avenue. She attended St. Joseph's Catholic grade school and Catholic Memorial High School. She received her bachelor's degree in English and...

Rosemary "Rodie"  Rankin

Rosemary "Rodie" Rankin

May 18, 2022

On May 18, 2022, Rosemary Rankin, surrounded by her loving family, peacefully passed away after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was 79 years old. Rosemary was born on April 15, 1943, to Edward and Margaret Sandrick in Whiting, Indiana. She was the oldest of their four children. As a child, Rosemary was an excellent student, who enjoyed swimming...

Joe Miller

Joe Miller

May 11, 2022

On May 11, 2022- Joseph Edward "Joe" Miller, 74, passed from his life here on earth into his heavenly home. Joe was born on December 27, 1947 in Green Bay, WI to the late Joseph Sr and Marie (Johnson) Miller. He was united in marriage on February 11, 1967, to the love of his life, Mary Jane (Skaleski) Miller. Joe...

Eli Andrew Webster

Eli Andrew Webster

May 8, 2022

Eli Andrew Webster, 56, of Oneida passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 8, 2022. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 8, 1966 to Stanley R. Webster and the late Sylvia Lee Beson. Eli attended West De Pere High School, where he played defense on the football team. Always being a bigger guy, he was very good at it...

Brandon Wineck

Brandon Wineck

May 5, 2022

Brandon Jay Wineck died unexpectedly in his sleep on May 5, 2022 in Green Bay, WI at the age of 30. Brandon was born on his dad's birthday, September 18, 1991 in Youngstown, Ohio to Edward and Renee (Bressner) Wineck. He was determined to keep up with his close friends, so he graduated a year early from Menominee High School...

Derrick Lamont Young Iii

Derrick Lamont Young Iii

May 3, 2022

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Joanie Poquette

Joanie Poquette

May 2, 2022

Joanne "Joanie" Ellen Poquette, 63, of Batesville, and formerly of De Pere, Wisconsin, passed away May 2, 2022 surrounded by family after a short illness. She was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on October 7, 1958 to Earl F. and Mary (Waznick) Poquette. She graduated from West De Pere High School in the class of 1976. She was MVP her...

Kathryn Lou Belschner

Kathryn Lou Belschner

Apr 30, 2022

Kathy Belschner passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2022 following a brief illness. Kathy was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on July 23, 1946 to Vernon and Dorothy Leemon. Kathy married Glenn Belschner on January 11, 1969 and the two resided in West De Pere until they retired and moved to Mountain, Wisconsin in 2003. They enjoyed their retirement...

Randall Mitchell Denny

Randall Mitchell Denny

Apr 30, 2022

Randall was a jokester; he always made the room laugh with his jokes or goofiness. He loved dancing and singing. He was always singing even on the toilet. He loved eating cereal, doesn't matter the time or day. He was a man of many talents. He loved playing catch with his brothers and sons. He was a sports fan, he...

Peter M. Van Noie

Peter M. Van Noie

Apr 29, 2022

Peter M. Van Noie, 66, of De Pere, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday April 29, 2022. Peter was diagnosed and had a brief battle with cancer. Peter was born July 12, 1955, the son of the late John and Helen (Kocken) Van Noie. He was born and raised in De Pere on his family's dairy farm. Peter...

Lawrence D. Mcquade

Lawrence D. Mcquade

Apr 28, 2022

Lawrence D. McQuade (Mac), 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 28th, 2022, and is now in his heavenly home. He was born in Bayfield, Wisconsin on January 9th, 1934, to the late Pearl Margaret Sunquist and Douglas Michael McQuade. Larry dedicated his life to faith and family, including being married to the love his life...

G. Patrick Sands

G. Patrick Sands

Apr 27, 2022

G Patrick Sands, resident of De Pere, WI passed away on April 27, 2022. He was born on March 11th, 1947. He was a graduate of Northern Michigan University where he met his wife, Susan Koszloski of Ironwood, MI. They were married on August 7th, 1971. He enlisted in the US Navy and served his country on the USS Kitty...

Richard Smits

Richard Smits

Apr 24, 2022

Richard Anthony Smits, 87, De Pere, passed away at home in his wife's loving arms on Sunday evening, April 24, 2022. The son of Virgil and Florence (Spritka) Smits was born in Green Bay on February 24, 1935. On August 6, 1955, he married Arlene Stammer at St. Joseph Catholic Church in De Pere. Richard was employed by Chicago &...

Feliberto Cardenas Jr.

Feliberto Cardenas Jr.

Apr 24, 2022

Feliberto Cardenas Jr., Green Bay, passed away April 24. 2022. He was born September 29, 1975 to Delia Martinez and Feliberto Cardenas Sr. He attended El Paso De Robles School. Feliberto was employed by Nestle USA. He enjoyed restoring old cars and trucks, fishing, and encouraging youth and the homeless through ministry. Feliberto, "Chivy", or "Jr.", was loved dearly by...

Phillip  E. Pfeiffer

Phillip E. Pfeiffer

Apr 22, 2022

On 4/22/2022, Phillip E. Pfeiffer passed peacefully just as he predicted. He enters the Kingdom of God to now watch over the family he loved so much. Phillip was born to George and Marian (Anthony) Pfeiffer in Kansas City, MO on August 7, 1937. He grew up a spirited child with a flair for mischief. Rumor has it that as...

Donald J. La Rock

Donald J. La Rock

Apr 22, 2022

Donald J. La Rock, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2022. Don was born on March 21, 1932, in De Pere, WI to Edward and Ann (Morisette) La Rock. He was the oldest of four children. Don graduated from Nicolet High School in De Pere, WI. On October 18, 1952, Don was united in marriage to Phyllis De...

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