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Dudley B. Smith

Dudley B. Smith

Jan 5, 2020

Dudley B. Smith, 90, De Pere, passed away Sunday morning, January 5, 2020. He was born July 24, 1929, in Sparta, WI to the late Elmer and Ione (Buswell) Smith. Dudley married Mary Ellen Rottier on September 23, 1967, and they enjoyed 52 years together. Dudley graduated from Kendall High School and Madison Vocational School. He served his country in...

Father Brian John Prunty

Father Brian John Prunty

Jan 4, 2020

Father Brian John Prunty, O. Praem., age 83, a member of the Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey, De Pere, WI, and a Norbertine priest, passed into God's eternal kingdom on January 4, 2020. Fr. Brian was born in New London, WI on January 16, 1936 to the late Francis and Margaret (Murray) Prunty. His call to priesthood came while...

Patrick James Gittens

Patrick James Gittens

Jan 3, 2020

Patrick J. Gittens, age 79, of De Pere, passed away unexpectedly at home Friday, January 3, 2020. Patrick was born on October 26, 1940 the son of the late James and Audrey (Neville) Gittens. Pat graduated from Premontre High School. After graduation he attended St. Norbert College. He met Gayle A. Rolf and were married in St Agnes Catholic Church...

Robert J. Cornelius

Robert J. Cornelius

Jan 2, 2020

Robert J. Cornelius, 78, of rural De Pere passed away on January 2, 2020. Bob was born on December 24, 1941 to the late Arthur and Sadie Cornelius. He lived most of his life in the Oneida area except for a few short stints in Florida and Chicago. Bob was also a proud and honorable Air Force Veteran. Aside from...

Mike Scalf

Mike Scalf

Jan 1, 2020

A Celebration of Life will take place Friday, July 10, 2020 with military honors to follow. Details will be posted when finalized.

James Trudell

James Trudell

Dec 28, 2019

James David Trudell, 43, De Pere, passed away on December 28, 2019 unexpectedly as the result of an accident. James was born in Green Bay on October 22, 1976, the son of Gary and Kathleen (Milan) Trudell. He was a 1995 graduate of Ashwaubenon High School. On September 30, 2000 he was united in marriage to Brenda (Bero) Trudell at...

James Klink

James Klink

Dec 26, 2019

A full obituary will appear soon.

Paul Schink

Paul Schink

Dec 24, 2019

Paul Schink, age 92, of De Pere, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Paul is the son of the late Myron and Pauline (Penn) Schink and was born on June 20, 1927. He graduated from Schink School, East De Pere High School and was a member of the fraternity Delta Theta Sigma at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Paul was...

Valleen E. Wheelock-Menomin

Valleen E. Wheelock-Menomin

Dec 20, 2019

Valleen E. Wheelock-Menomin, age 57, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019. Valleen was born May 1, 1962. The daughter of Huston Vallee Wheelock and Charlene L. Hawpetoss-Wheelock. Valleen was well known as a Woman's Traditional dancer in the Pow-wow circle. She was a seamstress, designer, and beader in Native regalia. Valleen was a gifted Native American flute player, she...

Viola Jane Ortiz

Viola Jane Ortiz

Dec 17, 2019

Viola Jane Ortiz (Antone) walked on to the Creators Land on Dec. 17, 2019. After 98 years, the heart she gave to so many finally gave out and she is now at rest. Viola was born on March 24, 1921 in Tigerton, WI to the late Wilson Antone, Sr. and Eunice Skenandore. She was a native speaker of the Oneida...

Rick G. Hill

Rick G. Hill

Dec 13, 2019

Richard "Rick" Graham Hill, 66, of Oneida, Wisconsin, walked on December 12, 2019 at his home. He was born on January 6,1953 to Eileen Johnston Hill and Norbert S. Hill in Detroit, Michigan. Rick was a very talented athlete and spent a lot of his time playing sports. But, born into a family committed to public service—his grandmother, Dr. L....

Mike Collette

Mike Collette

Dec 12, 2019

Robert Michael "Mike" Collette, 81, De Pere, passed away Thursday evening December 12, 2019 due to lung complications. He was born April 12, 1938 to the late Francis and Lucille Collette. Mike attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Nicolet High School in 1957. He was an all around athlete competing on the football, basketball and track teams. On...

Larry J. Alberts

Larry J. Alberts

Dec 7, 2019

Larry J. Alberts, 69, Allouez, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning December 7, 2019. Larry is the son of the late Cletus and Dorothy Alberts and was born on July 9, 1950. He retired from P&G in 2009 after 30 years of service to the company. Larry loved to golf and was a crossword junkie. His focus was on his...

Joann Edwards

Joann Edwards

Dec 6, 2019

JoAnn Faye Edwards, 79, DePere, formerly of Townsend, WI, passed away on December 6th, 2019. She was born in Abrams, WI on June 16, 1940 to the late Edward and Myrtle (Wolfgram) Dumas. JoAnn was a loving and adored wife, loved mother and a cherished "Nana." Survivors include her children, Dale (John) Hochevar, Ken (Jane) Edwards Jr., Todd (Karen) Borman,...

Kathy L. Duenez

Kathy L. Duenez

Nov 30, 2019

Kathy L. Duenez, 56, Clintonville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 30, 2019. She was born February 8, 1963 to the late Leonard and Minnie (Skenandore) Fields. Kathy enjoyed going to the casino, but it was the time she spent with her family that meant the most to her. She is survived by her husband; Domingo Duenez, her children; Dave...

Audrey Bain

Audrey Bain

Nov 27, 2019

Audrey Ann was born to Jerry and Marie (VandenBrook) Lancelle on September 20th, 1935. They raised her with kindness and love. Audrey was received into heaven on November 27th, 2019. She will join the love of her life Delmar (Red) Bernard Bain, who she married on September 23rd, 1954. Married for 53 years, they went on to raise nine children,...

Ione "Onie" M. Ryan

Ione "Onie" M. Ryan

Nov 25, 2019

Ione M. Ryan, born Nov. 16th 1923 in Appleton to David and Viola (Otis) Mortell, passed to eternal life to reunite with many family and friends who proceeded her in death. Ione graduated from Appleton High School in 1941. She worked as a dental assistant in Appleton 1941-1942. She furthered her education at Mercy Medical Center from 1943-1946 then started...

Kenneth J. Willems

Kenneth J. Willems

Nov 24, 2019

Kenneth J. Willems, 87, De Pere, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 12, 1932 to the late Arnold and Edith (Williams) Willems. On September 4, 1954, he married Helen Burke, daughter of the late Leo and Margie (Ryan) Burke, who preceded him in death on January 6, 2011. The...

Betty L. Webster

Betty L. Webster

Nov 23, 2019

Betty "Ada" Webster, 78, Oneida, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning November 23, 2019 with her children at her side. She was born July 30, 1941 in Marinette to the late Roy and Grace Mays. On November 1, 1969 she married Robert "Littleman" Webster Sr. Ada worked for many years at the Oneida Casino in the Housekeeping Dept. In her...

Anita M. Rupar

Anita M. Rupar

Nov 22, 2019

Anita M. Rupar, 57, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love November 22, 2019. Anita Marie (Jordan) Rupar was July 1, 1962 in Green Bay to Yvonne "Penny" (Doxtator) Jordan and Bruce Jordan. She enjoyed spending time with family, fishing, swimming at the lake, camping, and barbecues. Even though she didn't eat fish or even touching them, she...

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