Obituaries
Ruth A. Melchert
Jun 9, 2026
Ruth A. Melchert, age 92, of Oneida, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Anna John Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 22, 1933 to the late Hyson John Sr. and Clara (Cornelius) Voster.
Ruth truly embraced her Oneida heritage and immersed herself in the culture, attending basket making and painting classes. She enjoyed jigsaw...
Dorothy "Dottie" Vollmer
Jun 7, 2026
Dorothy "Dottie" Vollmer, age 79, of Wausaukee, passed away on June 7, 2026.
She was born on January 14, 1947, to Anton and Margaret (Swiecichowski) Kabara in Pulaski, Wisconsin. Dottie graduated from Pulaski High School in 1965. She worked as a secretary at Carver Boat in Pulaski, she then moved to Milwaukee and worked at Marine Exchange Bank, where she met...
Sandra Agnes Shackelford
Jun 6, 2026
Sandra Agnes Shackelford, age 85, of Green Bay, passed away on June 6, 2026.
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Deborah "Deb" Leeman
Jun 5, 2026
Debbie "Deb" Leeman, age 70, of Green Bay, went to her final resting place after battling pancreatic cancer on June 5, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 28, 1956 to Orville and Shirley Bohm.
Some of her favorite things to do were cooking for people, going up north to the cabin and playing poker and hopefully...
Janice "Jan" Hartnig
Jun 4, 2026
Janice "Jan" Hartnig, age 88, of Green Bay-loving wife, mom, grandma, and friend-passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of June 4, 2026 and is now in Heaven.
Jan was born on January 28, 1938, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Alvin and Agnes (Herrmann) Behnke. She graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1956.
In 1957, Jan...
Raymond R. Dehn
Jun 4, 2026
Raymond R. Dehn, 92, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully at his home on June 4, 2026
He was born on April 15, 1934 to Anthony and Mabel (Herrick) Dehn in Chicago, IL. Raymond served in the U.S. Army for four years. He then worked as a salesman for Lloyd Thomas / Coates & Burchard Co. from 1959 until 1999. On...
Lawrence "Larry" Baeten
Jun 3, 2026
Lawrence "Larry" Baeten passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Larry was born on April 14, 1945, in West De Pere, Wisconsin. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1970 during the Vietnam era. Much of his service was spent in Australia, where he worked as a barber at the communications base at North...
Clarence A. Petasek
Jun 3, 2026
Clarence A. "Shep" Petasek, 89, of De Pere, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born August 12, 1936, in the Town of Eaton to Frank and Bernice Petasek.
Shep married Joyce Hansen on June 1, 1968, and together they raised two daughters. In 1954, Shep joined the Navy, dedicating eight years to...
Mark "Mick" R. La Plant
Jun 1, 2026
Mark "Mick" R. La Plant, 74, of Bellevue, passed away on June 1, 2026 at his home. He was born on May 14, 1952 to Joseph and Rose Mary (Schneider) La Plant. Mick cherished his childhood memories of growing up on his family farm. He was the second youngest of 5 children. Mick graduated from Preble High School with the...
Amy B. Clark
May 30, 2026
Amy Beth Clark, 69, of Green Bay, WI, passed away peacefully at home on May 30, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Amy was born on October 9, 1956 in Green Bay to Shirley and Bill Boucher Jr., moved to Holly, MI for a year at the age of 6 and moved back to Green Bay at 7 years old. Amy was...
Jerome "Jerry" K. Rost
May 29, 2026
Jerome "Jerry" Keith Rost, 72, of Coleman, passed away at home after a battle with a long term illness on May 29, 2026. He was born on January 5, 1954 to William and Marion (Konop) Rost in Marinette, WI.
Jerry graduated from Coleman High School with the Class of 1972. After graduating high school, he moved to Houston, Texas. He began...
Debbie Shipla
May 29, 2026
Debra "Debbie" Shipla, 71, of Green Bay, passed away on May 29, 2026, with her family by her side.
Debbie was born on March 8, 1955, to William and Patricia (Gegare) Burke in Howard, Wisconsin. She graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1973. On March 20, 1982, she married Anthony Shipla.
Debbie is survived by her loving husband of 46...
Carol Wilkey
May 28, 2026
Carol Wilkey, age 71, of Green Bay, passed away on May 28, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 2, 1954 to Ralph and Marie (Clark) Staszak in Green Bay, WI.
Carol had a passion for knowledge; and could always be found with a book in her hands. She could dive into any literature that caught her eye,...
Richard "Dick" McKeefry
May 28, 2026
Richard "Dick" McKeefry, 73, of Green Bay, passed away on May 28, 2026, from kidney failure due to diabetes, at Bellin Health Hospital. He was born on October 13, 1952 to Leonard and Alice (Korpowski) McKeefry at the old St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay. Dick was a graduate of Preble High School in 1971. Dick worked in maintenance for...
Jeffrey S. Webster
May 26, 2026
Jeffrey S. Webster, age 56, of Oneida, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. In a way that seemed written just for him, while lilacs were blooming and the fish were biting, he passed at the campground in Lac du Flambeau. He was granted his final wish — to pass peacefully in his camper at the...
Betty Jane Bellmore
May 24, 2026
Betty Bellmore passed away in her sleep with her son and daughter-in-law at her side on Sunday, May 24, 2026. She had a short battle with cancer that took her in less than two months after diagnosis.
Betty Jane Hill Bellmore was born June 28, 1945, in Escanaba, Michigan to Arthur and Delphine Lusardi Hill. Raised in Rock, Michigan, until age...
Lowell "Junior" Heise
May 24, 2026
Lowell J. Heise Jr., age 66, of Howard, WI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 24, 2026. He was born April 13, 1960, son of the late Ruth (McDaniel, Heise) Splitgerber and Lowell C Heise Sr. Lowell attended Bay Port High School class of 1978. He married Kathleen Calawerts on June 1, 1996. Lowell and Kathy shared 30 years of...
Larry L. Erickson
May 24, 2026
Larry L. Erickson, age 89, passed away at home in Green Bay on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Barbara (Griffiths) Erickson; his son, Matt Erickson (Melanie) of Green Bay, WI; his daughter, Jill Beachy (Rick) of Orlando, FL; and his sister, Merrie (Arnie) Hammel of Shepherd, MI. He was the proud grandfather...
David Peterson
May 23, 2026
David Peterson, 65, of Oconto, passed away on May 23, 2026. He was born on December 25, 1960 to Floyd and Violet (Thyrion) Peterson.
On June 29, 1996, David married Cynthia Ann Gudowicz, with whom he shared many wonderful years living in Little Suamico. Together, they built a life filled with love and companionship. Dave worked alongside his father and brother...
Billie Jo Sonnenberg
May 23, 2026
Billie Jo Sonnenberg, age 50, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026 surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 25, 1975 to William and Margaret (Couillard) Sonnenberg in Green Bay, WI. Billie Jo was the second of four children, and grew up spending time with her family, and in the outdoors, and she always loved when...
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