Obituary Listing
Local Obituaries for Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory
Donald Wegand
Feb 14, 2019
Donald M. Wegand, 71, Greenleaf, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, February 14, 2019. He was born February 23, 1947 in Kaukauna to the late Robert and Rita (Verhagen) Wegand. On May 17, 1968 he married Doris Kersten at St. Mary Catholic Church, Greenleaf. Don was a member of St. Claire Catholic Church, Greenleaf. Don owned a dairy...
William A. Johnson
Feb 12, 2019
William A. Johnson, age 21, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. He was born March 24, 1997 to Anthony Johnson Jr. and Laurie Doxtator. He was outgoing, funny, and always had a way of making people laugh. William was loved and respected by many people and was a great father, son, brother, and friend. He had a way with...
Robert L. Melotte
Feb 12, 2019
Robert L. Melotte, 78, Milwaukee, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in Milwaukee. He was born March 9, 1940 in Green Bay to Winfred and Gwendolyn (Schulkoski) Melotte, Sr. Robert served his country with the U.S. Army enlisting in 1966 and then again served in the U.S. Army on active duty in 1975. Robert is survived by his sisters: Connie...
Lauren Horkman
Feb 10, 2019
Lauren C. Horkman, 78, a longtime resident of Green Bay and more recently of De Pere, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2019 He was born October 21, 1940 in Green Bay to Charles and Alma Horkman. As a teenager, Lauren became disabled by polio. In spite of all the obstacles he had to overcome throughout his life, Lauren did...
Anthony "Tony" Niespodzany
Feb 10, 2019
Anthony "Tony" Niespodzany, 79, De Pere, passed away Sunday February 10, 2019. He was born March 22, 1939 to the late Michael and Frances Niespodzany. On May 2, 1959 he married Betty Nieland. Tony operated Tony's Landscaping along with his wife Betty at his side. In the summer he installed lawns and in the winter he plowed snow. He enjoyed...
Karen Kazik
Feb 9, 2019
Karen A. Kazik, 76, De Pere, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 9, 2019, surrounded by family. She was born February 27, 1942 to Joseph and Gertrude (Monfils) Charles. On October 21, 1961 she married Ervin "Butch" Kazik. Karen retired from K-Mart after 30 years. She and Butch enjoyed camping, bowling and traveling together, but it was the time spent with...
Eric Paul Van Frachen
Feb 8, 2019
Eric Paul Van Frachen, 33, Green Bay, passed away February 8, 2019. He was born June 9, 1985 to Theresa LeRoy and Jay Van Frachen. Eric graduated from Green Bay West High School. Eric enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping. It was the time spent with family, and friends, especially his nieces and nephews that he enjoyed most of all. He...
Fr. Vincent J. De Leers O.Praem.
Feb 7, 2019
Father Vincent Joseph De Leers, O. Praem., age 100, a member of the Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey, De Pere, WI, and a Norbertine priest, passed into God's eternal kingdom on 7 February 2019. Father De Leers was born on 29 April 1918, in Menominee, MI to Alphonse and Alice (Vincent) De Leers. His home parish was Our Lady...
Margaret R. "Granny" Strebe
Feb 6, 2019
Margaret Roseanna Strebe "Granny", 79, of Hobart, WI, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born February 16, 1939 to Oscar and Mildred (Brozzo) Johnson in Winchester, WI. She graduated from Hurley High School and continued her education at County College in Ashland, WI and then UW-Oshkosh where she received her bachelor's degree. Margaret...
Richard Boehler
Feb 5, 2019
Richard Chester "Rick" Boehler, 72, De Pere, departed this life on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. The son of Richard L. and Norma (Rodgers) Boehler was born on September 23, 1946. Rick served in the United States National Guard for nearly two decades, and told many stories about his time at Fort McCoy. On August 14, 1971 he married Kathleen "Kathy"...
Fr. Bartholomew Agar O.Praem.
Feb 2, 2019
Father Bartholomew Arthur Agar, O. Praem., age 86, a member of the Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey, De Pere, WI, and a Norbertine priest, passed into God's eternal kingdom on 2 February 2019. Father Bartholomew (Father Bart) was born on 31 May 1932, in Philadelphia, PA to William and Marie (Richardson) Agar. In 1955, Father Bart received a B.A....
Mike "Big Mike" Wuyts
Jan 29, 2019
Mike "Big Mike" Wuyts, 63, Town of Lawrence, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, January 29, 2019. He was born January 3, 1956 to the late Harold and Virginia Wuyts. He married the love of his life, Cheryl Stibbs on February 3, 1976. Mike owned his own welding business for many years, and always had time to visit. He is...
Walter P. Gutowski
Jan 26, 2019
Walter P. Gutowski, 91, De Pere, formerly of Crooked Lake, passed away early Saturday morning, January 26, 2019. He was born December 19, 1927 to the late Alexander and Frances Gutowski. On June 5, 1948 he married Mae Servais. Walter retired from Milprint, after many years of service to the company. He loved the outdoors, and had served as a...
Phyllis Horen
Jan 24, 2019
Phyllis J. Horen, 83, De Pere, passed away on January 24, 2019. She was born on June 25, 1935 in Menominee, Michigan to the late Emil and Clara (Kaminski) Palmquist. She attended Menominee High School and married Jerry Horen in Marinette, Wisconsin. For 35 years, Phyllis worked in corporate training for Sentry Foods. She enjoyed traveling and playing cards with...
Colette Kolstad
Jan 24, 2019
Colette "Coke" Kolstad, 70, passed away on Thursday January 24, 2019 after an over ten year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Coke was born in Eau Claire to the late Howard and Jacqueline (Stauber) Kolstad on November 10, 1948. She attended St. Joseph Academy High School in Green Bay and graduated from St. Norbert College in 1970. Colette began her teaching...
Shawnie "Baby Girl" Silas-Grode
Jan 18, 2019
Shawnie Rose "Baby Girl" Silas-Grode, 20, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly following an automobile accident on Friday, January 18, 2019. The daughter of Pauline Silas and Ross Grode was born on June 19, 1998. Baby Girl was a free spirited soul and a wild child growing up. She found joy in everything she did and nothing would stop her from...
Alton "Al" Kruckeberg Sr.
Jan 16, 2019
Alton D. Kruckeberg Sr., age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He was born on July 5, 1943 to the late Gilbert and Lillian (Schultz) Kruckeberg. On August 30, 1985, Al married the love of his life, Mary Ann (Danforth) Denny. Al enjoyed spending his free time with his family, whether that be driving...
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