Obituaries
Pat A. Bartel
Apr 12, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Ann Bartel, age 81, of Green Bay, passed away on April 12, 2025.
She was born on July 7, 1943 to Rudolph and Lorraine Miller in New London, Wisconsin. Pat graduated from Denmark High School with the Class of 1961, and received a degree in Home Economics from Steven's Point College.
Pat retired after 34 years, as a Para from...
Travis Stangel
Apr 8, 2025
Travis James Stangel, 57, of Shawano, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2025. He was born in Washington on January 17, 1968 to James and Janet (Biersteker) Stangel. On July 22, 2000, he married Jill Rueckert in Gillett. Travis was the proud owner of Stangel Construction since 1993. He took great pride in his work, he did outstanding work for...
Albert Jay Welch
Apr 8, 2025
Albert Jay Welch, 63, of Forestville, peacefully passed away at home on April 8, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1962 to Albert and Maxine (Orman) Welch at Manistique, MI.
Albert loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, he particularly enjoyed exploring Door County. He also enjoyed camping and traveling, and especially loved spending time with his family and friends.
Albert is...
Walter Kotarek
Apr 6, 2025
Walter (Sonny) Kotarek passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was born September 22, 1936 to the late Walter and Katherine Kotarek. He was a graduate of Two Rivers High School. Walter married Shirley Schwartz on July 27, 1957 in Walsh, Wisconsin. He spent most of his life in Two Rivers, moving to Ashwaubenon in 2005.
Walter was a die...
Wilford Russell Brecken Jr.
Apr 5, 2025
Wilford "Bill" Russel Brecken Jr., 82, of Bonduel, WI, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 29, 1943, to Wilford and Odelia (Nussbaum) Brecken and was admired for his strong faith, deep love for family and friends, and passion for farming.
The youngest of three siblings, Bill...
James "Jim" "Pops" "Grampy" Graefe
Apr 4, 2025
James Robert Joseph Graefe, age 84, of Green Bay, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025. James (Jim) was born in Sheboygan, WI, on June 12, 1940, to Robert and Meta (Glanert) Graefe. He graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1958 and attended Valparaiso University for a time before marrying the love of his life, Sylvia (née Kraemer), on...
Suzanne "Sue" Collins
Apr 4, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce that our beloved Mom and Nana took her last Big Red ride up her cherished hill in the north woods on Friday, April 4, 2025 surrounded by her children. And yet it is with great joy as we know she is reunited with her one and only love, our dad, in eternal life....
Carol Jean Wilger
Apr 1, 2025
Carol Jean Wilger, age 86, of Green Bay, passed away on April 1, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 2, 1938, to Carl and Lena Unertl.
On June 17, 1957, she married Thomas Wilger and the couple spent 67 years together, being blessed with six children. Carol had compassion for everyone and appreciated their uniqueness, recognizing their...
Lynn Louise Bailey
Apr 1, 2025
Lynn Louise Bailey, 70, of Green Bay, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
She was born on May 27, 1954 to Ray and Delores (Gilchrist) Bailey in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Lynn worked as a CNA for Odd Fellows Nursing Home for about 30 years. She was very devoted to her work and provided compassionate care to her residents.
Lynn was an avid...
Renie Bowhousen
Apr 1, 2025
A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Renie Bowhousen, 80, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and most recently Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on April 1 with beloved family members present. She was born in Wausau, Wisconsin to Lorraine Wood and Robert Kilmer on February 12, 1945. She attended and graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, class...
Denise A. Kasper
Mar 30, 2025
Denise Ann Kasper, age 65, of Manawa, passed away on March 30, 2025 surrounded by her family.
She was born on December 21, 1959 to Duane and Marlene Brunkey. Denise and Mark Kasper were married and blessed with two wonderful children; Michael and Tonya. Later in life, she and Josh Gassen built a life together over 15 years in the Manawa...
Michael "Mike" J. Thomson
Mar 25, 2025
Michael J. “Mike” Thomson passed away peacefully, at his home, on March 25th, 2025. Mike was born January 2nd, 1950, the 4th of 5 sons born to Vincent and Lorraine Thomson of Oconto Falls, WI. Mike grew up on the family dairy farm which instilled the work ethic that he carried into his business career as the owner of Parish...
Rev. Leonard P. Buelow
Mar 24, 2025
The Rev. Leonard P. Buelow, a loved and respected pastor, teacher, husband, father, grandpa, uncle, and friend passed away ever-so-peacefully Monday morning, March 24 at the beautiful age of 99 years young. Born September 30, 1925 on a farm in rural Bonduel, WI, he was the second youngest of ten children born to Henry and Henrietta Buelow, having had three...
Audrey A. Martinson
Mar 23, 2025
Our beloved mother, Audrey A. Martinson, passed away from natural causes on March 23, 2025. Audrey was born October 30, 1936, in Burlington, WI to Elmer and Bernice Ganswindt. She had two brothers: Perry, who died at birth, and Ralph. Audrey obtained her degree in Economics along with a minor degree in English. In 1959, she married John E. Martinson,...
Joyce Arlene Lindenbeck
Mar 22, 2025
Joyce Arlene (Meyer) Lindenbeck passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at home. Joyce was born on July 11, 1931 in Neenah, Wisconsin to George Meyer Sr. and Evelyn Meyer.
Joyce leaves behind her daughter, Gail Boushley; son, Rick (Laurie) Zeininger; and daughter, Julie (Jamie) Gueths; five grandchildren: Jason Wilber, Amanda (Guilherme DeOliveria) Carignan, Brandon Lindenbeck (April Reno), Felicia Gueths, and...
William "Bill" Griesemer
Mar 21, 2025
William "Bill" Anthony Griesemer, age 90, of Green Bay, passed away on March 21, 2025 surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 24, 1934 to William and Rose (Graf) Griesemer in West Allis, Wisconsin. After high school, Bill proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he joined the Waukesha Police Department, where he...
Jean A. (Stuckart) Anderson
Mar 21, 2025
Our mother, Jean A. (Stuckart) Anderson, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was born on August 17, 1936 to Jerome and Gladys (Nockerts) Stuckart. Jean was the first daughter born of 15 children. She was taken out of school at 8th grade to help her mother take care of her younger siblings. She married our father, Kenneth M....
Larry Lee Nelson
Mar 20, 2025
Larry Lee Nelson, 78, was received into the arms of Jesus on March 20, 2025 in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born in DePere on May 30, 1946. He graduated West DePere high school and served in the US Army during the Vietnam war, notably as a paratrooper of the 82nd airborne...
Dave and Cathy Hoppe
Mar 19, 2025
David L. "Dave" Hoppe, age 78, and Catharine M. "Cathy" Hoppe, age 74, both of De Pere, WI, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a fire in their home, Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Dave was born in Wausau, WI, November 13, 1946, son of the late Roger and Janet (Rasmussen) Hoppe. Dave enlisted in the US Air Force after high...
Beverly Jean Lindbo
Mar 18, 2025
Beverly Jean “Bev” Lindbo, 61, of Coleman, peacefully passed on March 18, 2025 surrounded by family at Bellin Health Hospital.
Beverly was born on April 23, 1963, to Richard and Lorraine (Gillis) Lindbo.
Beverly’s passions were caring for the elderly during her years of service as an LPN in the Oconto Falls nursing home and spending time with family and friends. She...
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