Obituary Listing
Local Obituaries for Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory
Sandra Murphy
Jan 28, 2021
Sandra Lee (Dantoin) Murphy, 77, De Pere, passed away at home, surrounded by family on Thursday evening, January 28, 2021. The daughter of Xavier and Adeline (Schmechel) Dantoin was born on January 21, 1944. On April 29, 1967, Sandra married George "Gary" Murphy Jr. at St. John Lutheran Church in De Pere. They met when she was 15, Gary was...
Ted Thomas Garvey
Jan 27, 2021
Ted Thomas Garvey, 45 of De Pere, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He was born November 6, 1975 the son of Donna (VanEnkevort) and the late Thomas Patrick Garvey. Ted is survived by his mother; brothers and sisters, Dwayne Garvey, Lisa Garvey, Francine (Mike) Osborne, Steve (Martha) Garvey, Leanne (Doug) Harvath, Suzy Garvey, Jill (Gerry) Wagner, Paul (Melissa) Garvey,...
Jerome M. Koerner
Jan 23, 2021
1/9/1934 - 1/23/2021 "The Broken Chain" We knew little that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful...
Marilyn Joyce Smith
Jan 21, 2021
Marilyn J. Smith 85, Ashwaubenon, entered into the more immediate presence of her Lord and Savior on January 21, 2021. She was born June 16, 1935 to the late Harold and Lucille Miracle. On June 30, 1962 she was united in marriage to Gordon Smith at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Green Bay. Marilyn was a longtime member of West...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Ambrosius
Jan 20, 2021
Patricia Ann (Pat) Ambrosius, 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Patricia was born on Sept 21, 1933 to Edward and Josephine (Quinette) Patton in the town of Glenmore, WI. Pat was the youngest of 10 children. She graduated from East DePere High School, class of 1951. Patricia married Edward (Jack) Ambrosius on May 29, 1954. Together they raised...
William Thomas Emmerton
Jan 20, 2021
William Thomas Emmerton born on January 23, 1937 passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the age of 83. Bill was born in Sparta, WI to William & Ardis Emmerton. He grew up in Verona, WI, where after graduating high school in 1955 he enlisted in the Navy – serving two (2) years active duty. During his service he...
D. Kelly Collum
Jan 20, 2021
D. Kelly Collum, aged 82, passed away on January 20, 2021, at St. Paul Elder Services, Kaukauna. Born in Fort Benning, Georgia, Kelly grew up in Auburn, Alabama and moved to Green Bay in 1967 to take a position at St. Norbert College. During his 38 years a professor of Communications and Theatre for St Norbert, Kelly directed over 130...
Merlin Anthony Vander Heiden
Jan 19, 2021
Merlin A. Vander Heiden, 80, completed his journey on earth after passing away from heart complications on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Merl was born at home in Askeaton, WI on April 17, 1940 to the late Clayton and Rosella (Micke) Vander Heiden. He grew up on a farm in Freedom, WI and attended grade and high schools there, while helping...
Diane C. Van Rite
Jan 19, 2021
Diane C. Van Rite, 65, De Pere, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, January 19, 2021. She was born January 23, 1955 to the late Donald and Elaine Johnson. She graduated from St. Philip the Apostle Grade School, Green Bay, and Preble High School. Diane worked at Ft. Howard before returning home to raise her three children. After the kids got...
Harlan D. King
Jan 19, 2021
Harlan David King, 68 Oneida, passed into the Spirit World peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at St. Vincent's Hospital. He was born on December 10, 1952 to the late Jean (Skenandore) and David "Sonny" King. On August 31, 1997, Harlan and Patricia "Trish" (Farmer) were united in marriage at Holy Apostles Church in Oneida....
Robin Thiesfeldt
Jan 18, 2021
Robin René (Tomaschefsky) Thiesfeldt, De Pere, passed away on Monday January, 18. She was born on May 11, 1961 to the late Robert "Tommie" and Corrine (Hansen) Tomaschefsky. Robin attended Ashwaubenon High School, Class of 1979. After high school, Robin moved to Texas and lived with her sister Paula. She then ventured out to California, where she waitressed and sang...
Eric A. Vaniten
Jan 17, 2021
Eric Andrew VanIten, resident of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. Eric was born on September 27, 1974 to Rick and Judy VanIten in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He graduated from Preble High School class of 1993. Eric married Natalie Duca on September 22, 2018 in Destin, Florida. He was...
Jerry Archiquette
Jan 16, 2021
Gerald P. "Jerry" Archiquette, 59, Green Bay, passed away January 16, 2021. The son of Richard and Hannah (Cooper) Archiquette was born on August 12, 1961 in California. Jerry spent his career in construction and specialized in epoxy floors. He was an outgoing man and loved to sit around watching football with friends, especially the Packers. He had a unique...
Cledwyn Owen
Jan 15, 2021
Cledwyn Owen 8/16/49 – 1/15/21 On the morning of Friday, January 15, 2021, Cledwyn took his final peaceful breath, at home, wrapped in Cindi's arms, with Chelsea and Ken at his side. Although he could not speak or respond with his body, he continued to find the strength to purse his lips to kiss Cindi up until his final moment....
Yvonne Marie Skenandore
Jan 13, 2021
Yvonne M. Skenandore, 74, Oneida Nation, passed on peacefully on January 13, 2021. Yvonne was born on November 4, 1946, to Ernest and Margaret Skenandore; grandparents Jonas and Christine (Ninham) Hill and Nelson and Olive (Reed) Skenandore. Yvonne was married to Carlton "Beaver" John. Yvonne retired as a health care provider. Yvonne always enjoyed taking care of elders. While Yvonne...
Wesley Joseph Smith
Jan 8, 2021
Wesley J. Smith, 64, Oneida, passed away unexpectedly Friday January 8, 2021. He was born April 16, 1956 to the late Evans Paul Smith Jr. and Rosaline Denny. Wes graduated from Green Bay East High School and attended N.W.T.C. where he received his Associates Degree in Auto Mechanics and became a certified Auto Mechanic. He was employed as a manager...
Don Skupas
Jan 7, 2021
On January 7th, 2021 Robert Don Skupas left this world the way he wanted: peacefully at his home with his beloved wife Beth of 56 years. Known by his friends as Don, he lived an extraordinary life of 91 years. On August 11, 1929, Don was born to Antanas and Barbara Skupas on the family farm in Suamico, the youngest...
Ed Byrnes
Jan 7, 2021
Edgar (Ed) J. Byrnes, resident of De Pere, passes away on January 7, 2021. He was born on May 4, 1950 to Delores Monica and James Byrnes in Virginia. He attended Gibraltar High in Fish Creek, WI, and attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Ed married Margarett Kuehn on August 28, 1976 at the Baileys Harbor Yacht Club in Baileys Harbor,...
Lorena "Lori" May Ver Boort
Jan 7, 2021
Lorena May (Lori) Ver Boort, De Pere Was born September 2, 1949 in Viroqua, WI to the late Edd and Olive (Novy) Collins. She attended Stoughton High school and UW Oshkosh. On Feb 27th, 1971 she married William Anderson at First UMC Stoughton. On June 17, 2004 she was united in marriage to David L Ver Boort at St Paul's...
Patricia "Patti" Watts
Jan 6, 2021
Patricia Elizabeth Watts, 76 years old, passed away January 06, 2021 after suffering a stroke. She died peacefully with her daughter Cheryl by her side. Patti was born on April 13, 1944 to Fredrick Giesler and Catherine (Kaye) Giesler in Green Bay, WI. Patti was a graduate of Green Bay West High School. She worked at Krueger International for many...
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