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Mitchell L Ranck

Mitchell L Ranck

Jan 22, 2022

Mitchell Lee Ranck, resident of Green Bay, WI passed away on January 22, 2022. He lost a long hard battle with the disease of addiction. He was born on August 31, 1994, to Sandra (Kitzman) Ranck and James Ranck of Green Bay, WI. He attended Pulaski High School, completed NOLS Wilderness Training, attended Northern Michigan University and Alderleaf Wilderness College...

Sylvia Jean Ver Kuilen

Sylvia Jean Ver Kuilen

Jan 22, 2022

Sylvia "Sylvie" J. Ver Kuilen, 72, passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital. Sylvie was born July 24, 1949, to Sylvester and Mary Ver Kuilen who both preceded her in death. Sylvie worked at Community Bank, and Independent Printing. She loved spending time with her family, making big meals together, playing cards, and just being together....

David Dean Renier

David Dean Renier

Jan 22, 2022

David D. Renier, 83 of De Pere passed away peacefully surrounded by his children. David was born September 7, 1938 in Green Bay, the son of Edmund and Irene (Hanson) Renier. David was a proud Marine veteran. On May 30, 1959, he married Charlotte Destache. He and Charlotte owned and operated 'Renier's Bake Shoppe' in west De Pere for 17...

Ervin "Butch" Kazik Jr.

Ervin "Butch" Kazik Jr.

Jan 20, 2022

Ervin Joseph "Butch" Kazik Jr., 81, De Pere, passed away surrounded by family on January 20, 2022. The son of Ervin Sr. and Elsie (Smith) Kazik was born on January 13, 1940. On October 21, 1961 he married Karen Charles. Butch retired from Proctor & Gamble. He and Karen enjoyed camping, bowling and traveling together, but it was the time...

Bernard Clarence Kempen

Bernard Clarence Kempen

Jan 18, 2022

Bernard "Bernie" Kempen, 87, De Pere, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, January 18, 2022. He was born May 27, 1934, to the late Bernard and Clara (Gevers) Kempen. Upon graduation from high school Bernie served his country in the U.S. Army for two years. On May 7, 1960, he married Patricia (Pat) Phillips in Beaver Dam, WI....

Virgil A. Thiele

Virgil A. Thiele

Jan 18, 2022

Virgil Allen Thiele, 88, Green Bay, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was born October 26, 1933, to the late Harold and Erma (Schneider) Thiele. He married Iris Luedtke on August 1, 1953, at Grace Lutheran Church in Green Bay. Virgil proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was employed at Fort Howard Paper Company for...

Gail Ann Genereau

Gail Ann Genereau

Jan 16, 2022

Gail Ann Genereau, 71, Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 16, 2022. She was born September 18, 1950, to the late Albert and Dorothy Nienhaus. On September 1, 1973, she married Paul Genereau. Gail was fascinated in studying genealogy and loved to travel the world alongside Paul. She is survived by her husband Paul, three siblings: Norman (Sandra) Nienhaus,...

Franklin Spear Fontaine

Franklin Spear Fontaine

Jan 16, 2022

Franklin S Fontaine, age 80, former Upper Michigan resident passed away Sunday January 16, 2022 at Emerald Bay Assisted Living in Hobart, WI surrounded by his loving family. Born, April 8, 1941 in Marquette, MI, a son of Alfred and Dorothy (Spear) Fontaine. Frank was a very proud member of the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany....

Linda Marie Wanless

Linda Marie Wanless

Jan 15, 2022

Linda Marie Wanless passed away unexpectedly in her home on January 15, 2022. Born 11/7/1961, Linda was a joyful shining light to all whose paths she crossed. In her early life, she loved to travel. She lived in Israel on a kibbutz for a time, after which she traveled extensively in Europe. She also lived in Japan for 5 years,...

Tracy E.    "Rap" Thomas

Tracy E. "Rap" Thomas

Jan 12, 2022

Tracy Thomas, 61, of Green Bay, WI joined the spirit world on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Tracy was born on August 01, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois. The son of Gary E. Thomas. Tracy spent most of his childhood growing up in Oneida, WI. He moved to Oklahoma where he obtained his GED and took some vocational classes, before serving in...

Joanne Doolittle

Joanne Doolittle

Jan 12, 2022

Joanne Doolittle, 79 resident of Little Suamico, WI passed away on January 12, 2022. She was born on March 12, 1943 to James and Alverna (Jackovich) Andersen. She graduated from West De Pere High School. She married Richard "Dewey" Doolittle. Joanne loved spending time with grandchildren and feeding her birds. She had a passion for the arts; whether it be...

Edith  Marie Ninham

Edith Marie Ninham

Jan 11, 2022

Edith "Ninny" Ninham, 77, Crandon, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born December 24, 1944, to the late Augustine and Lillian (Crowe) LaGrew. She was united in marriage to Abraham Ninham Sr., and he preceded her in death. Ninny liked to rummage, going to casino, and her many cats and dog. It was...

Shirley Ann Servais

Shirley Ann Servais

Jan 8, 2022

Shirley Ann Servais 72, Green Bay, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, after a short illness. She was born December 13, 1949, to the late Walter F. and Irene M. (Aland) Servais. Shirley graduated from De Pere High School, as well as Green Bay Cosmetology School. She had worked at Kinder Care for 13 years as a Child Care Specialist...

Harry Michael Lauder

Harry Michael Lauder

Jan 6, 2022

Harry Michael "Mike" Lauder, 68, Green Bay, passed away January 6, 2022. He was born on January 28, 1953 to Harry and Mildred (Neubauer) Lauder in Merrill, Wisconsin. Mike attended Sevastopol High School and NWTC. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1972 to 1976 as a Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class (SS2). Mike also served in the...

Verna (Jensen) Kuschel

Verna (Jensen) Kuschel

Jan 3, 2022

Verna Mae (Jensen) Kuschel, 80, Hobart, formerly of De Pere and Clintonville, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, January 3, 2022. The daughter of Royce and Alice (Dempsey) Young was born on September 25, 1941. Verna grew up on the farm with her brother and sister, Glen and Phyllis, and attended Clintonville High School. It was there that she met...

Elsie (Kusch) Hussin

Elsie (Kusch) Hussin

Jan 2, 2022

Elsie (Kusch) Hussin, 97, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 2nd, 2022. Elsie was born on August 30, 1924, to the late Julius and Emma (Pott) Kusch and was a lifelong resident of the Green Bay/De Pere area. On July 14, 1946, she married John Hussin at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Green Bay. He preceded her in death on...

Groff Collett

Groff Collett

Dec 28, 2021

Groff Collett, 98, recent resident of De Pere, Wisconsin, and longtime resident of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, passed away on December 28, 2021. He was born on May 8, 1923, in Atchison, Kansas, to Vera Groff Collett and William Barrow Collett, Jr. Groff attended Central High School, St Joseph, Missouri; Kenyon College and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was a member...

Richard Elm

Richard Elm

Dec 28, 2021

.Richard Elm, 88, of Oneida, WI started his spirit journey on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He was born October 24, 1933, in Oneida to the late Timothy and Mildred (Powless) Elm. He was most proud of his service in the Airforce. Our father had many causes and Associations that he held in high esteem; Native American Rights Fund, The Spirit...

Carlton Lee "Beaver" John

Carlton Lee "Beaver" John

Dec 28, 2021

Carlton "Beaver" John, 78, Oneida, died unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, December 28, 2021. He was born June 9, 1943 to the late Noron and Anna (Christjohn) John. Beaver served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He owned Beaver's Autobody in Oneida for many years, before going onto own Beaver's Bar for 25 years until his retirement....

Mary E. (Gerrits) (Derks) Klister

Mary E. (Gerrits) (Derks) Klister

Dec 28, 2021

Mary E. (Gerrits) (Derks) Klister, 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, after a courageous struggle following surgery. Mary was born on July 21, 1937, to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Fritsch) Gerrits. She attended St. Patrick's Catholic School in Askeaton, WI and Wrightstown High School. On September 12, 1955, she married Gene M. Derks at St. Patrick's Church...

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