Obituaries
Garth A. Snow
May 7, 2020
Garth Alan Snow passed away peacefully on May 7, 2020, following a rapid decline in health. He was born in Green Bay, WI on December 8, 1937 to the late Merton and Gladys (Derham) Snow. Garth was a life-long Wisconsin resident who enjoyed playing card games, being outdoors, hunting and fishing, and was always looking for the next adventure. Garth...
Gerald A. Van Der Leest
May 6, 2020
Gerald A. "Jerry" Van Der Leest, age 84, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, following a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's/Dementia and Congestive Heart Failure. He was born April 16, 1936 in Green Bay, son of the late Edwin and Leona (Bosse) Van Der Leest and was a graduate of Green Bay East High School,...
Shirley M. Rathke
Apr 30, 2020
Shirley Rathke, age 90, passed away on April 30, 2020 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center. She was born on May 1, 1929 in Green Bay the daughter of the late John and Anna (Gauthier) Tielens. She was united in marriage to Kenneth C. Rathke on November 18, 1950. Their marriage was blessed with two children. Shirley worked for Brown County...
Emerald June Manteufel
Apr 26, 2020
Green Bay - Emerald June Manteufel, age 92, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Moraine Ridge Senior Living, with her family by her side. Born July 24, 1927 to Clarence and Verna (Pahl) Anderson.Emerald graduated from Green Bay West High School alongside her brother Gale, having missed a year of school with rheumatic fever....
Margaret Lafreniere
Apr 25, 2020
Margaret LaFreniere, 82, of Green Bay, WI passed peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2020. She was born to the late Paul and Angeline (Catto) Zoppetti on May 30, 1937 in Michigan. After graduating high school in 1955, Margaret married Bernie LaFreniere at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Gwinn, Michigan and together they shared 61 loving years of marriage and raised...
Jerome Buss Jr.
Apr 23, 2020
Jerome "Jerry" Buss Jr., 61, of De Pere, beloved husband of Barbara (Ehnerd) Buss, departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his home. Jerry was born on February 28, 1959 in Green Bay son of the late Jerome Buss Sr. and Delores (Coppens) Buss. He was employed for Cellynne / Sofidel for 23 years until he was...
Norma C. Tedeschi Christesen
Apr 23, 2020
Norma Tedeschi Christesen, 97, of Green Bay, WI passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Bornemann's. She was born to the late Nello and Lena (Colavecchi) Tedeschi on October 27, 1922 in Iron Mountain, MI. She grew up in a lively Italian community on the North Side of Iron Mountain. Her childhood home was a 14 room, two family...
Karen A. Schoen
Apr 22, 2020
Karen Ann Schoen (Boser), age 57, of New Franken, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 after her long and brave battle with cancer. She left peacefully surrounded by her family and bathed in the light of love. Born on January 25, 1963, in Green Bay, to Carl and Nancy Boser, she was a graduate of South West High School....
Jerome P. Poquette
Apr 21, 2020
Jerome "Jerry" P. Poquette, age 80, passed away on April 21, 2020 at Bellin Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 8, 1939 in Stevenson, Michigan the son of the late Phillip and Alda (Depotsie) Poquette. Jerry proudly served our country in the Navy in the 1960s. He was united in marriage to Ann Karl December 3, 1965. Jerry was...
William C. Vanhandel
Apr 21, 2020
William C. "Bill" VanHandel, 85, of Green Bay, WI passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 12, 1934 to the late William and Marie VanHandel (Kemkes). William served his country proudly in the US Marine Corps from 1953 until 1955. On August 23, 1958...
Barbara Boncher
Apr 18, 2020
Barbara M. Boncher, 62, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2020 at Crossroad West Care Center. Barbara was born on October 24, 1957 in Green Bay, daughter of the late John Boncher and Mary Lou (Martin) Boncher. She began working for ASPIRO in the mid 70's and was employeed with them for over 30 years. She was...
Elton W. Doers
Apr 16, 2020
Elton W. Doers, 81, passed away at Bellin Hospital on Thursday, April 16, 2020. He was born on November, 22, 1938 to the late Wayne and Irene Doers. Elton was a loving husband and father. He loved the outdoors and loved to go hunting and fishing. He was also an artist and loved to paint. He is survived by his...
Marion R. Miller
Apr 11, 2020
Marion R, Miller, age 95, passed away on April 11, 2020 at Aurora Bay Care Hospital. Marion was born June 2, 1924 in Clintonville, Wisconsin. She was the daughter to the late Placidia Goerlinger and the late Howard Anthes. She was also the stepdaughter to the late Coy Deming. Marion graduated from Clintonville High School and lived for many years...
Bud Kornowske
Apr 10, 2020
Bud (Norbert) Kornowske, 82, Town of Eaton, passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2020. Bud was the son of Albert Kornowske and Ella Hallada. On October 14, 1973 he was united in marriage to his wonderful wife Sharon. Bud was a bricklayer for over 55 years. Traveling was his passion. Bud and Sharon were fortunate to travel to every continent...
Sue C. Schleis
Apr 10, 2020
Susan C. Schleis, age 63, of Manitowoc passed peacefully into eternal life on April 9, 2020 (with her eldest child by her side) at Aurora Baycare Medical Center in Green Bay, WI, after a brave and courageous fight with cancer. She battled like a true warrior until the very end. Sue was born on March 30, 1957 in Green Bay,...
Patricia L. Moeller
Apr 8, 2020
Patricia L. Moeller, age 78, a lifelong resident of Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. She was born July 26, 1941, daughter of the late Mable Kalfas and Stanley Benedyk. Patricia had a passion for her flower garden, and she was a thrifty shopper filled with excitement finding that next...
Frederick Dale Ohlfs
Apr 6, 2020
Frederick Dale Ohlfs, age 79, passed away April 6, 2020 in Green Bay, WI. Fred was the youngest of 5 children of James Sr. and Margaret (Stoneburner) Ohlfs. He was raised in Crivitz and graduated from Crivitz High School. After graduation, Fred entered the US Navy and became a SEABEE. After his military service he returned and married his high...
Diana L. Philippi
Apr 5, 2020
On April 5, 2020, a special person in our lives went on the final path of her journey.Diana (VandenBusch) Philippi was born in Green Bay, WI on October 2, 1953. She grew up in town and graduated from West High School in 1972. She went on to earn a Retail Sales degree from NWTC. She married her husband of 40...
Mary L. Burkel
Apr 4, 2020
On Saturday, April 4th Mary Louise Burkel became the newest angel in heaven. Suffering from Alzheimer's for the past 5 years, she died peacefully during the Hour of Divine Mercy with her husband Marvin and son Peter (Benjamin) by her side. Mary was born on November 28th, 1940, to Louis and Elsie Conard (Hazel), the youngest of 4. Mary grew...
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