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Lois Van Abel

Lois Van Abel

Apr 4, 2021

Heaven gained another angel. Lois Ann Van Abel, 60, Green Bay died on Sunday April 4, 2021 after a year and a half battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Lois was born in Lena, Wisconsin to Mike and the late Ellen McGuire. She grew up in Lena where she played oboe and was a drum Majorette in the high school band....

Debbie Bennin

Debbie Bennin

Apr 1, 2021

Debra Ann "Debbie" Bennin, 66, De Pere, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 1, 2021. The daughter of John Sr. and Delores (Holzer) Chopich was born in Sheboygan on December 21, 1954. Debbie was a 1973 graduate of Sheboygan South. On September 18, 1976 she married Kevin Bennin at St. Peter Claver Church in Sheboygan. Family events were...

Tom G. Brunette

Tom G. Brunette

Mar 30, 2021

Thomas G. Brunette, 79, Green Bay, passed away at home on March 30, 2021. The son of Oscar and Irene (Cornelius) Brunette was born on December 12, 1941 in Tomah, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Rita; his children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and many members of his extended family. Friends may gather after 1:00PM Friday April 9, 2021 at Door...

Orlin Robert Wilber

Orlin Robert Wilber

Mar 28, 2021

Orlin R. Wilber, 81 of Oneida, passed away on Sunday March 28, 2021. He was born June 10, 1939 to the late Jed and Ethel (Hill) Wilber. On June 10, 1989 he married Norine "Cubby". Orlin was employed in the maintenance department at UWGB for many years. He was a faithful member of Riverview Baptist Church, Seymour. Orlin is survived...

Wayne Jansen

Wayne Jansen

Mar 27, 2021

Wayne Harold Jansen, 68, De Pere, passed away unexpectedly at home in his sleep on Saturday, March 27, 2021. The son of James and Patricia (Driessen) Jansen was born on June 24, 1952. Wayne graduated from Little Chute High School and spent his career as an electrician with Vos Electric. On November 19, 1988 he married the love of his...

Carl "Coyote" Christjohn

Carl "Coyote" Christjohn

Mar 27, 2021

Carl DuWayne "Coyote" Christjohn, 54, De Pere, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 27, 2021 following a short battle with cancer. The son of Ronald and Mary Anne (Newman) Christjohn was born on April 24, 1966 in Tigerton, Wisconsin. Carl was best known for his sense of humor. He was a great storyteller who made everyone around him...

Christopher  Axel Loch

Christopher Axel Loch

Mar 26, 2021

Christopher A. Loch, 72, Green Bay, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021, surrounded by his wife and daughter Angela by his side. He was born June 30, 1948 and lived his entire life in Green Bay. Chris graduated from Green Bay West High School afterwards he was in the US Army, serving his country in Vietnam. In August of...

Joan Marie Reese

Joan Marie Reese

Mar 26, 2021

Joan "Joni" Reese. 75, Green Bay, an incredibly strong woman who pushed back against Alzheimer's, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday March 26, 2021. Joni was born August 4, 1945 to the late Richard and Josephine (Kohlmann) Reese. Joni had worked in the Dental field all her life. A strong woman with a passion for life, Joni loved...

Beatrice Schroeder

Beatrice Schroeder

Mar 25, 2021

On the 25th day of March, in the year 2021, heaven gained another angel by the name of Beatrice Helen Schroeder. Now whether or not they were ready to accept her, is an entirely different story. Most likely she made it to the gates in record time, knowing that she'd finally be reunited with the love of her life, Lyle....

Marilyn Jean Olp

Marilyn Jean Olp

Mar 24, 2021

Marilyn Olp, age 84, of Green Bay died Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021. She was born in 1936 to the late Ranetta (Specht) and J. Clifford Williston and lived in Green Bay most of her life. She was a 1954 graduate of Green Bay West High School. Marilyn married Harry Olp in 1962 as the first wedding of the charter...

Rita E. Ansems

Rita E. Ansems

Mar 24, 2021

Rita E. Ansems, 81, of Neenah, WI, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Wyndemere Assisted Living in Green Bay on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021. Rita was born in Tilburg, the Netherlands, on November 17, 1939 to the late Elizabeth and Anton Horsten. She was married on April 8, 1964 and immigrated from the Netherlands to the United States in...

Mary Grace Dumas

Mary Grace Dumas

Mar 23, 2021

Mary Grace Dumas, 75, Green Bay. Heaven gained another angel on Tuesday March 23, 2021. She was born February 20, 1946 to the late James and Alverna (Jackovich) Andersen. Mary graduated from West De Pere High School. She married Richard Dumas on February 20, 1965. She was employed at Nicolet Paper Mill for many years before moving onto becoming the...

Mary Jane Scheucher

Mary Jane Scheucher

Mar 22, 2021

Mary Jane Scheucher, 76, of Green Bay passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2021. She was born on March 28, 1944 to the late Eleanor (Berendsen) and late Otto Figure in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended St. Stephen Church and High School in Cleveland and worked many years in insurance, retail and later started her own homemade lapel pin business. Her...

Lorraine Marie Kinate

Lorraine Marie Kinate

Mar 21, 2021

Lorraine Marie "Polly" Kinate (98) died peacefully on March 21st at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna. Lorraine was born on Washington Island to Bjorn and Clara (Hanson) Gunnlaugsson on August 30, 1922. She was very proud of her Icelandic-Danish heritage and island roots. In her early years she worked at Ted's Store on the Island where she received her...

Laurali Jo Murphy

Laurali Jo Murphy

Mar 19, 2021

Laurali Jo Murphy, 61, Howard, passed away very peacefully early Friday evening, March 19, 2021. She was born May 1, 1959 in Indiana. She was raised in Sheboygan and later moved to Green Bay. Laurali was employed at several different jobs, and along with a friend did catering. She had the type of personality that left a lasting impression on...

Brandon Groh

Brandon Groh

Mar 11, 2021

Brandon Edward Groh, 20, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The son of Edward and Cathy (Jaschob) Groh was born on April 11, 2000. Brandon was a 2018 graduate of Wrightstown High School and a 2020 graduate of NWTC's welding program, and was employed at Fox Valley Wood Products. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeling with...

Colleen Demerath

Colleen Demerath

Mar 5, 2021

Colleen (Campbell) Demerath, died suddenly at her home at age 67 on Friday, March 5, 2021. She was born on December 17,1953 in De Pere, WI. Colleen was the daughter of the late Melvin and Irene (Charles) Campbell. On May 24, 1975 Colleen married Gary Demerath. Colleen enjoyed spring and summer months when she could decorate her lawn with flowers,...

Diane M. Kowalski

Diane M. Kowalski

Mar 4, 2021

Diane M. Kowalski (nee Glowacki) of De Pere, WI (formally of Dyer, IN) passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Bernard J, Kowalski, her daughter, Beth A. Kowalski, and her two grandchildren, Jackson and Everett, brother, Bob and sister-in-law, Virginia Glowacki, a niece, Jeannine Lynch (Todd) and nephew, Joe Glowacki. In addition to Diane's niece...

Frederick "Fred" B. Schroder

Frederick "Fred" B. Schroder

Mar 3, 2021

Frederick "Fred" Schroder, 94, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 after an incredible journey of life. He was born November 15, 1926. The son of the late Walter and Ingle (Aten) Schroder. After numerous life changing health issues that he amazingly overcame, God finally gave him peace. An avid wood worker, golfer, barber shopper, bowler and gardener. Fred enjoyed his...

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