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Mark B. Quigley

Mark B. Quigley

Feb 23, 2019

Mark Quigley, 73, of De Pere, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday February 23, 2019 at a local hospital with family by his side. The son of the late Norbert and Kathleen (O'Connor) was born in Green Bay on January 8, 1946. Mark was a graduate of Premontre High School, Class of 1964. He began his professional career with the H.C....

Jermaine  K Blean

Jermaine K Blean

Feb 21, 2019

Jermaine K. Blean, 94, Green Bay, passed away surrounded by her family on the evening of Thursday, February 21, 2019. She was born March 1, 1924 in Warroad, MN to the late Harry B. and Violet (Hunter) Stoskopf. Jermaine worked as a machinist for many companies but her life was being a homemaker. She loved cleaning, being as organized as...

Alan R. Engler

Alan R. Engler

Feb 20, 2019

Alan Engler, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Birch Creek Senior Living in De Pere. He was born on October 7, 1921 to the late George and Lucy (West) Engler in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. From 1940 to 1945, Alan served in the U.S. National Guard alongside his brother, Robert. He spent most of his military...

Thea Ahrenholtz

Thea Ahrenholtz

Feb 20, 2019

Thea M. (Mika) Ahrenholtz, 55, De Pere, passed away at home in the early hours of Wednesday, February 20, 2019 following a long battle with cancer. The daughter of Theodore "Ted" and Martha (Wisniewski) Mika was born in Chicago on September 27, 1963. The youngest of three daughters, Thea graduated from Lane Tech College Prep High School in Chicago. She...

Patrick Daniel Meyer

Patrick Daniel Meyer

Feb 19, 2019

Patrick Daniel Meyer, 29, Green Bay, passed away Tuesday February 19, 2019. He was born May 27, 1989 to Anne Ellenbecker Meyer and Daniel Meyer in Marietta, Ohio. Patrick attended Notre Dame Academy before transferring and graduating from Marion High School in Mishawaka, IN. He attended and graduated from Lakeland College in 2012 with a degree in Criminal Justice. Patrick...

Edward "Ed" K Hill

Edward "Ed" K Hill

Feb 19, 2019

Edward "Ed" K. Hill, a full blood Oneida, whose Oneida name is Tehshakoleń ya tha, meaning He Sends Them About, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 82 on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Ed was born in Oneida on October 27, 1936, to parents Robert and Melinda (Parkhurst) Hill. He was in the U.S. Air Force...

Betty Jane Abitz

Betty Jane Abitz

Feb 19, 2019

Betty Jane Abitz, 75, De Pere formerly of Hortonville, passed away peacefully early Tuesday, February 19, 2019. She was born July 17, 1943 to the late Harold and Violet (De Wall) Kramer. On December 21, 1963, she married John Norman Abitz. Betty was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran in Hortonville before moving to St. Mark Lutheran in De Pere. She...

Beverly J. Vanmunn

Beverly J. Vanmunn

Feb 17, 2019

Beverly VanMunn, age 95, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019. She was born May 6, 1923 to the late Edgar and Freda (Bassail) Smith. Beverly was a homemaker that enjoyed spending time cooking, traveling, and gardening. Beverly and her late husband, Henry, were members of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Green Bay. She is survived by her son,...

Heinz G. Baader

Heinz G. Baader

Feb 16, 2019

Heinz G. Baader, 87, De Pere, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 16, 2019. The son of Franz Josef and Frieda Katherin (Platzer) Baader was born on June 27, 1931 in Neumarkt, Germany. In his early twenties, Heinz moved to the United States as a Fulbright Scholar. He met Margaret Bowne in Chicago and they married on July...

David J. Parpovich

David J. Parpovich

Feb 14, 2019

David J. Parpovich, 71, Ashwaubenon, passed away unexpectedly Thursday February 14, 2019. He was born May 15, 1947 to the late Boris and Agatha Parpovich. David was a loving father to Jennifer Parpovich-Adair, and Mike (Kristie) Parpovich, enduring grandfather to Tanner, Drake, Evan, Madeline, and Jack, and loving brother to Gary (Nancy Van Straten) Parpovich. David's cat Choo Choo also...

Donald Wegand

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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"...

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