Obituaries
Staci A. Belongia
Mar 3, 2020
Staci A. Belongia, age 52, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Bellin Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 4, 1968 in Oconto. She graduated from Oconto Falls in 1986. Staci recently moved back home with her daughter from Mattson, IL; to be closer to family. Staci loved to cook, and had a wonderful...
Sally Cornelius
Mar 2, 2020
Sally Ann Cornelius, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2nd, 2020. She was born August 26, 1937 to the late Cecil and Loretta (Buck) Schoenfeldt in Tigerton, Wisconsin. Sally married Clifton Cornelius on April 8, 1972. Sally and Clifton spent their time together cheering on the Packers and Brewers. They loved to argue over cribbage games and go on...
Mike F. Pleshek
Mar 1, 2020
Mike "Lightning" Pleshek, 70, of Lakewood, WI passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Froedtert Medical College of Wisconsin after a short battle with cancer. He was born on June 30, 1949 to the late Russell and Verne (DeDecker) Pleshek in Kaukauna, WI. For 13 years, Lightning drove over the road truck for Vern's Trucking and then eased into...
Ronald L. Kempka
Mar 1, 2020
Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Kempka, age 71, of Suring, passed away on Sunday, March 1st, 2020 with family and friends by his side after a short battle with cancer. Ronnie was born on June 5th, 1948 to the late William and Laura (Borkowski) Kempka of Coleman.Ronnie served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member...
Odile Leona Vitrano
Feb 28, 2020
Odile "Odie" Leona Vitrano, 85, of Oconto passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, February 28, 2020. She was born to the late Octave and Bertha (Shallow) Hetue on October 25, 1934 in Coleman, Wisconsin.Odie was a graduate of Oconto High School, class of 1952. After graduation, she moved to Milwaukee and spent most of the years working...
Mary S. Komorowski
Feb 26, 2020
Mary S. Komorowski, 62, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Bellin. She was born on December 1, 1957 to the late John Holcomb Sr. and Betty Priddy in Oklahoma.She was a graduate of Henrietta high school in Oklahoma. Mary moved from Oklahoma to Green Bay 34 years ago. She worked for Cub Food...
William C. Warbritton
Feb 24, 2020
William C. Warbritton, (90), of Green Bay passed away unexpectedly on 2/24/20 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Seymour, WI. He was born in Ashland, Nebraska, on December 19, 1929 to the late Ralph and Frances (VanAllen) Warbritton. He graduated in 1948 from Ashland High School, then served in the US Army during the Korean War. After his service to his...
Daniel F. Mocarski
Feb 23, 2020
Daniel, "Danny", Mocarski died unexpectedly at home on February 23, 2020. Dan was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI on May 14, 1964 to the late Stanley and Shirley Mocarski. Danny resided in Green Bay for most of his life where he was known and loved by many. He had an ever-present smile and willingness to engage in conversation with anybody....
Marian J. Georgia
Feb 22, 2020
Marian J. Georgia, age 95, of Green Bay, died peacefully, Saturday, February 22, 2020, supported by her loving family. She was born September 15, 1924 in Green Bay, WI, daughter of the late Raymond and Lillian Von Holten (Kottke).Marian was a life-long resident in the Green Bay area and graduated from Green Bay West High School, Class of 1942. After...
Dennis E. Schmocker
Feb 21, 2020
Dennis Ernest Schmocker, 43, died peacefully at home in Green Bay on Friday, February 21 after a battle with a rare cancer. He was surrounded by his family.Dennis was a dedicated husband to Laura (Jankowski) Schmocker, the girl who never stopped smiling when he was around. They met while they were students and Greek members at UW-La Crosse. Dennis and...
Joseph Deer
Feb 21, 2020
Joseph Edward Deer II (Joe Buck), of Keshena, age 82, passed away peacefully Friday, February 21st, 2020, at Shawano Hospital. He was born April 8th, 1937, to Joseph Deer and Constance Deer. Joe graduated from Shawano High School class of 1955. Joe joined the United States Army in 1956, serving at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Joe attended the National Hardwood...
Melvin J. Radeke
Feb 21, 2020
Character. Storyteller. Pride of Country. These are just a few things that will come to mind when you think of Mel Radeke. Melvin Joseph Radeke was born on May 12, 1931 in Estherville, IA. Son of the late August and Mildred (Peterka). Mel spent his early years in Mitchellville, Iowa with brothers (deceased) Vernon, Gene and Wayne. There were countless...
Haven E. Brendemehl
Feb 20, 2020
Haven E. Brendemehl, 82, left this world on February 20, 2020 to join the Lord in the new world of everlasting peace. He was born May 20, 1937 to the late Max and Augusta (Jahnke) Brendemehl. He married Marylou (Schafer) Kruse on November 7, 1970 and together they shared 45 loving years of marriage.In his younger days, Haven worked on...
Mary Margaret Cohorst
Feb 19, 2020
Mary Margaret Cohorst, age 69, of Portland, OR, formerly of Peshtigo, WI, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020, while vacationing in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She was born January 7, 1951 in Menominee, MI, daughter of the late Joseph A and Lillian M (Powers) Cohorst.Mary was a graduate of Peshtigo High School class of 1969. During her high school years...
Teresa C. Chandler
Feb 19, 2020
Teresa C. Chandler, age 96, began her new journey to join her husband on February 19, 2020. She was born on December 15, 1923 the daughter of the late Donald and Nicoletta (Valentino) Giaquanto. Teresa Speich married Charles Chandler, March 30, 1963 in New York and they shared 55 loving years together.Teresa is survived by 3 daughters: Carol (Jim) De...
Ronald Lueschow
Feb 19, 2020
On February 19, 2020, Ronald (Ron) V Lueschow, loving father, friend and husband passed away peacefully at home at the age of 78. Ron was born on December 30, 1941, the first of seven born to Otto and Verena Lueschow in Wausau, WI. The family moved to Wisconsin Rapids and Ron graduated from Assumption High School in 1961. He served...
John O. Schaetz
Feb 19, 2020
John O. Schaetz, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. He was born to the late Oscar and Eleanore (Witak) Schaetz on May 17, 1939. John worked most of his life as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service until he took up his second career as a professional slot player. He loved playing the slots...
Eddie E. Quandt
Feb 17, 2020
Eddie Quandt recently celebrated his 85th birthday eating ice cream cake and a Hershey bar with family and friends. A few short weeks later, Monday, February 17, 2020 he died from cancer in his home of 60 years.Eddie was born on February 4, 1935 to the late Willie and Leona (Boettcher) Quandt. He worked on the family farm and joined...
Linda M. Ernst
Feb 17, 2020
Linda M. Ernst, age 68, of Green Bay, died peacefully, Monday, February 17, 2020 after a long illness, supported by her loving husband, Paul. She was born April 10, 1951 in St. Cloud, MN, daughter of the late John and Claire (Budde) Van Haren.Linda was a graduate of Burlington High School, Class of 1969. After graduating, she attended UW-LaCrosse for...
James L. Klopotic
Feb 15, 2020
James "Jim" L. Klopotic, 70, of Algoma (formerly of Green Bay), passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at home. He was born to the late Lawrence and Mary (VanLaarhoven) Klopotic on October 17, 1949. He was a graduate of West high school in Green Bay. When he was younger, Jim was in a band and played the bass...
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