Ruby Ahasay
May 26, 2020
Ruby Ellen (Kolb) Ahasay, 95, De Pere, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday morning, May 26, 2020. The daughter of Anthony and Pearl (Spear) Kolb was born on December 28, 1924. She was the second oldest child of seven and the only girl. Her love of her brothers was deep. On September 28, 1946, she married...
Lee "Gordy" Mclester Iii
May 26, 2020
It is with deep sorrow the family of Lee "Gordy" McLester III shares his life story. Gordy was born August 20, 1939, and traveled home, on May 26th, 2020 at the age of 80. He was in the United States Marine Corps, and was also a known Machinist, Historian, Business Owner, Editor, Author, Tribal Leader, Casino Manager, Casino Consultant, and...
Robert Ferkovich
May 26, 2020
Robert J. Ferkovich passed away peacefully in the morning hours of May 26, 2020 in De Pere, Wisconsin. He was born January 19, 1932 in Hurley, Wisconsin. On July 16, 1955 he married Virginia Chouinard. He worked at local mines, was a cross country semi-driver and worked for the City of Hurley, was involved in the Drum Corps, was Iron...
Delores J. Zimmer
May 24, 2020
Delores June Zimmer, 87, Allouez, died Sunday May 24, 2020. She was born June 25, 1932 to the late Gustave and Barbara (Slavik) Schingeck in Marinette, WI. She attended Marinette High School, and Marinette County Normal Teacher's College. When her cousin Buddy was leaving for Korea, Delores requested he set her up with a tall, blonde, and blue-eyed soldier as...
Brad Meisner
May 24, 2020
Bradley Charles Meisner, age 50, of De Pere passed away peacefully on May 24, 2020. The son o fMarshall and Shirley (Wudtke) Meisner was born on December 27, 1969 in Green Bay and grew up in the shadows of Lambeau Field. The Meisner Family Farm was a second home for him as a child and held a very special place...
Charles "Chaz" Wheelock
May 23, 2020
Charles Frederick Whitney Wheelock, "C.F.W.," "Chaz," "Chuck," Tsyata'ti (Along the River Bank), Turtle Clan of the Oneida Nation, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 23, 2020. Chaz was born to Delores Wheelock and Kenneth L. Hill on August 24, 1950. He was raised by Charles and Rose Elm and then Ray and Lena Swamp. Chaz dedicated his...
Kenneth Allen Lestrud
May 23, 2020
Kenneth Allen Lestrud, 68, resident of Ashwaubenon, WI. received his wings to heaven May 23, 2020. Kenny was born April 22, 1952 to Ruth (Neumann) and Selmer Lestrud of Kensett, Iowa. Kenny attended North Central High School in Manly, Iowa. He married Pamela Cooper on October 7, 1972 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Manly, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed...
Barbara Baumgartner
May 21, 2020
Barbara Jean (Nieland) Baumgartner, 76, De Pere, passed away on Thursday morning, May 21, 2020 following a lengthy series of health struggles. The daughter of Herbert and Martha (Rosenthal) Nieland was born on March 13, 1944 in Hortonville. On May 5, 1962, Barb married Charlie Baumgartner at St. Mary Church in Black Creek and they had four wonderful children together....
Yotsitsyakele "Jiggy" Smith
May 21, 2020
Yotsitsya-k'ele "Jiggy Waterlily" Smith, Oneida, passed away May 21, 2020 unfortunately due to Corona Virus. She was born April 27, 1982 to Diane Moore and Paul "Sugarbear" Smith in Oneida. Jiggy attended Seymour High School, as well as Haskell College in Kansas and United Tribes Technical College in North Dakota. She was a Vault Specialist with the Oneida Nation for...
Lewis Osborne Woodman
May 21, 2020
Lewis Osborne Woodman, 98, of Oneida passed away on May 21, 2020. Lewis was born on February 7, 1922 to the late Joel and Lucy (Doxtater) Woodman. Lewis worked as a logger for CH Freeman for most of his life. He also worked on a dairy farm for 25 years. Uncle had a mischievous character; he was known for giving...
Lynn D. Zahn
May 18, 2020
Lynn Diane Zahn, 77, died Monday May 18, 2020 at Crossroads Care Center in Green Bay. Born September 25, 1942 in St. Paul, MN, she moved to Frederic, WI in 1944 with her parents, Willis L. and Irene (Brackin) Williams and lived there until her graduation from Frederic High School in 1960. She furthered her education at Mankato State University...
Norman Van Lanen
May 18, 2020
Norman C. Van Lanen, 90, West De Pere, passed away peacefully in his sleep during the early hours of Monday, May 18, 2020. The son of Charles and Mabel (Bourin) Van Lanen was born on December 12, 1929. He was the oldest of six children. Norm attended Beauty Grove Elementary in West De Pere. He served in the United States...
Debra Thiry
May 17, 2020
Debra Jean (Palubicki) Thiry, 66, De Pere, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 following complications of a heart surgery. The daughter of Donald and Ruth (Christens) Palubicki was born on July 19, 1953. Debra grew up the oldest of five siblings. She had lifelong friends from St. Agnes Grade School and graduated from Southwest High School with the Class of...
Kenneth "Ken" Hill
May 16, 2020
Kenneth (Ken) Hill, 96, Oneida, Wis. Passed on peacefully on May 16, 2020. Kenneth Hill was born on March 15, 1924 to Margaret Corn/Skenandore at the old homestead on the Oneida Reservation. He was raised by his grandparents, Jonas and Christine (Ninham) Hill. On January 31, 1952, he married Delores Betty Schuyler at the Holy Apostles Church in Oneida, Wi....
Anna Emily Mabry
May 13, 2020
Anna (Ann) Emily Mabry, 85, of Green Bay, passed away surrounded by her children on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. She was born in Chicago, IL on October 14, 1934 the daughter of the late George and Katherine (Vlnik) Ivaska. Ann attended Steinmetz High School in Chicago, and married Thomas Morici on April 29, 1953. After Thomas' death she met and...
Kenneth Schmitt
May 10, 2020
Kenneth "Huntz" Schmitt, 81, went into the arms of Jesus, and to be reunited with his beloved wife, Shirley, on Sunday, May 10, 2020. Ken was born October 15, 1938 to Ernest and Lillian Schmitt. He married Shirley Ferron October 3, 1959, and together he and Shirley celebrated 60 years of marriage. Shirley passed away in January, and Ken was...
Joseph D. Buhr
May 8, 2020
Joseph D. Buhr, 90, of Green Bay, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020. He was born in Green Bay, WI, on April 25, 1930, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Delwiche) Buhr. Joseph married Isabel Kirchman on September 26, 1951 in Algoma, WI at St. Mary Church. He was an automotive technician in Algoma and Green Bay for...
Evelyn Skenandore
May 1, 2020
Evelyn Rose Skenandore, 85, Oneida, passed away Friday morning, May 1, 2020. The daughter of George and Mary (King) Metoxen was born on December 13, 1934. On January 4, 1953, Evelyn married Robert "Walter" Skenandore. They had nine children together and Walter preceded her in death in 2007. Evelyn was an Elder in the Oneida community. She loved her bingo,...
Georgeann Garcia
Apr 29, 2020
Georgeann Garcia, 50, Chicago, IL., passed away on April 29, 2020. She was born on December 9, 1969 in Chicago, to Wallean Metoxen and Samuel Garcia. Georgeann married Santos Garcia Sr. in May 1999 in Chicago. Georgeann enjoyed Royal RC soda, watching Daddy (Santos) play softball, going to pow-wows and making crafty things like Native American jewelry. She loved making...
Pauline Lancelle
Apr 28, 2020
Pauline Agnes Lancelle was born to Jerry and Marie (Van Den Brook) Lancelle on January 5, 1939 in Oneida, Wisconsin. She was the youngest of seven in a tight-knit family. She was the baby of the family and enjoyed every minute of her parents and siblings' love and attention. She had a powerful love for God, and she was a...
