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03/11/2026

James E. Keen

James E. Keen, 81 of Green Bay, WI passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026. He was born on September 17, 1944, to the late Erwin and Irene (Schremp) Keen in Antigo, WI. He graduated from Appleton West High School in 1963. Jim later met his wife, Janeen Peotter, and they married on February 27, 1965. Together they had three boys, John, Jody, “and” Jay.

Jim loved being outdoors, and that mainly was his hobby. He loved all outdoor activities and later loved dragging his sons outdoors with him. He deer hunted a lot in Langlade County and often found that area to be his sanctuary. When the boys were younger, they went up north on the weekends and enjoyed spending their time up there.

When he wasn’t outside, he was in his truck driving for Schnieder. He worked there for 34 years, traveling over 2 million miles. Jim was a walking GPS, and he knew every road in America. He never needed a map. He was a five-star rated driver and could tackle any job. He enjoyed traveling and took Janeen all over the country on countless road trips and cruises.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Janeen, as well as their children, John (Tina) Keen, Jody (Jamie) Keen, and Jay (Teresa) Keen. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Justina, Hailey, Jarrett, Taylor, Josh, and Zach, as well as great-grandchildren Jessi and Bowyn. He is further survived by his siblings, Marilyn (Tom) Merkes, Gary (Sue) Keen, Nancy (Gary) Kleczewski, Mary (Robert) Summers, brother-in-law Tom (Sue) Peotter, sister-in-law Patti (Lee) Peotter-Bettes, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Sherry (Richard) Mielke, Paula (John) Vogt, his nephews Kristopher Keen and Matt Bettes, as well as his in-laws, William and Mary Peotter.

Family and friends may come to call on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 9:00AM to 11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Parish, 2771 Oakwood Drive, Green Bay. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place immediately following visitation with Fr. Don Everts officiating.

A special thank you to St. Vincent Hospital and Unity Hospice for their care of Jim.

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03/11/2026

Mary Ann Vande Hei

Mary Ann (Borst) Vande Hei passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026. She was born to Peter and Mary (Van Haren) Borst on December 21, 1934, in Menominee, Michigan, and spent her childhood and young adult years in Marinette, Wisconsin. On December 26, 1955, she married the love of her life, William "Bill" Vande Hei, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Marinette.

After several moves while Bill served in the United States Navy, the couple eventually settled in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where they raised their four children. In addition to being a devoted wife and mother, Mary Ann took pride in her work at Sears and later as a crossing guard, a role she held for many years and through which she became a familiar and caring presence in her community.

Mary Ann was a gifted seamstress, knitter, and rug maker who always had a project in progress. She loved creating with her hands and sharing her talents with family and friends. She and Bill also enjoyed traveling throughout the country together and treasured the many moments spent up north at their cottage in Three Lakes, Wisconsin.

Mary Ann is survived by her children: Debi (Lee) Mosbrucker, Cindy (Joe) Sherwood, Karen (Kevin) Ploof, and Bill (Kelly) Vande Hei. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Ashley (John), Lindsay, Adam (Stacey), Beth (Kaylie, Erin, Alex, Sean, Amber, and Faith; and her great-grandchildren: Carson, Cadence, Kolton, and Lexi. She is further survived by her brother-in-law, John (Joan) Vande Hei, along with many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, her parents, mother and father in law William and Anne Vande Hei, and brothers Tom (Ellen) Borst and Bob (Eunice) Borst.

Mary Ann will be remembered for her wit, caring nature, and vibrant spirit. Whether she was sewing, knitting, reading, or spending time with loved ones at the cottage in Three Lakes, she found joy in the simple moments of life. Often with a Manhattan in hand and a quick remark ready, she brought laughter and warmth to those around her. Her kindness, humor, and the many memories she created will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.

Family and Friends may come to call on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 2270 S Oneida St, Green Bay, WI 54304, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place immediately following visitation at 11:30 AM.

A special thank you to Moments Hospice for their support, compassion and care.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Alzhzimers Association c/o Karen Ploof, N 7626 Dechamps Rd, Luxemburg Wl 54217.

Mom, thanks for your last smirks on Sunday.

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03/09/2026

Marilyn A. Knuth

Marilyn A. Knuth, 77 of De Pere, WI, passed away on March 7, 2026. She was born on February 14, 1949, to the late Norbert and Marie (Kempen) Jansen in Green Bay, WI. Marilyn met her husband Tom at a high school dance. After a whirlwind courtship, they married on July 26, 1969. Marilyn and Tom had three daughters, Heidi, Carrie, and Beth. Marilyn attended nursing school at Holy Family in Manitowoc and was a nurse at St. Vincent Hospital for over 40 years.

Marilyn and Tom didn’t argue, and she was easy to talk to. Any issue that came up, they were always able to compromise and figure it out. They are each other’s best friends.

Marilyn loved to quilt. She loved being outdoors and loved the water. Just being by the water was enough for her. Marilyn was a very helpful lady, and she was always ready to lend a helping hand, no matter what. She was very friendly as well, and she often made friends with the people at the restaurants they frequented.

She was a perfectionist with all her crafts and spent many hours creating her creations. She loved crafting homemade gifts for friends and family. She would craft little angels and ornaments, bringing them to her friends and people she met. Every year, Marilyn would make homemade ornaments for her entire family, usually about 70 ornaments every Christmas. She would also wrap mini candy bars and other little treats and stick them in with her creations. Marilyn loved spending time with her family and enjoyed supporting her children and grandchildren at all their events. She was also an excellent baker. Marilyn was well known around her friends and family for her perfect pies. She usually had Tom helping her in the kitchen as well, stirring pie filling or helping peel apples.

Marilyn is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Tom, as well as her daughters, Heidi (David) O’Toole, Carrie (David) Richard, Beth VanStraten (significant other Patrick Whitaker), grandchildren, Ashleigh Echols, Annabelle VanStraten (Devon Johnson), Rhianna O’Toole, Hayden VanStraten, Liam O’Toole, and great-grandchildren Cecilia and Ethan Torres. She is further survived by her siblings, Ron Jansen, Jeanne (John) Valentine, Jeff (Dee) Jansen, and sister Carol (Mark) White, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers Peter, Gary, and Dave.

Friends may call at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Monday, March 16, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

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03/06/2026

Robert Ernest Harlan

Bob Harlan, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 5, 2026, at St. Mary’s hospital in Green Bay. Harlan lived in Green Bay since 1971 and served 36 years with the Green Bay Packers, including the last 19 as the team’s President and CEO.

Harlan was born on September 9, 1936, in Des Moines, Iowa as the son of E.W. “Sy” and Alice Harlan. He graduated from Marquette University in 1958, then spent six years as its sports publicity director. In 1965, he was hired by baseball's St. Louis Cardinals to head their community relations and speakers' bureau. Three years later, he became their public relations director. Harlan was hired by the Packers in 1971 to be assistant general manager and over the next 18 years he held various administrative titles with the team before being elected President in 1989.

Harlan and his wife, Madeline, were deeply involved in the greater Green Bay community through the years, serving on many boards and donating time to many causes. Both have been honored by multiple groups for their charitable work.

In addition to Madeline, the love of his life of nearly 67 years, Harlan is survived by his son, Kevin (Ann) Harlan of Mission Hills, KS, and their children: Abigail (Bobby) Sight and their daughter, Scarlett; Haley (Jerry) Mancuso and their children, JJ, Mary Madeline, and Matilda; Olivia (Sam Dekker) Harlan Dekker and their children, Harlan Wolf and Christian; and Robert (Gabriella) Harlan and their son, Francis; and by his son, Bryan (Barbara) Harlan of Chicago, IL and daughter, Katie; and his son, Michael (Cortney) Harlan of Verona, WI.

Family and friends may visit at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, 139 S. Madison St., Green Bay, from 11:00 AM until 1:45 PM on Monday, March 16, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 2:00 PM with Father James Baraniak O. Praem. officiating and Father Richard Getchel concelebrating.

The Harlan Family cordially invites the public to the Lambeau Field Atrium after the service from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM for a celebration of the life and legacy of Bob Harlan.

Ryan Funeral Home, De Pere, is assisting the Harlan Family. To extend online condolences, please visit www.ryanfh.com

The Harlan family would like to send a special thank you to the ICU, 5th Floor and Hospice nurses and all staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for their compassion and kindness.

In memory of Robert Ernest Harlan please consider making a donation to one of the following charities:

Bob Harlan Memorial Fund through Children’s Cancer Family FoundationGreen Bay Packers Foundation

Checks (no cash) must be made payable to the Green Bay Packers Foundation and sent to: Green Bay Packers Foundation attention Bobbi Jo Eisenreich, Secretary 1265 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304.

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03/06/2026

Larry "Swede" Larsen

Larry S. Larsen, 88 of Green Bay, WI, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital on March 5, 2026. He was born to the late Walter and Beatrice (Stehle) Larsen in Green Bay. He graduated from East High School in 1955. Larry worked at James River Paper Mill for 11 years, and then after that for Wisconsin Public Service Pulliam Plant for 33 years.

Larry had a love of fishing and hunting and riding his Harley. He loved being at his cabin and splitting wood with Steve and Bryan. Larry also had his deer camp group, and they have been hunting with each other for over 50 years. He always had a story to share. Larry also loved spending time with his family and was very selfless. He was always there to lend a helping hand.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Beverly, his children, Cheryl (Todd) LeSage, Laurie (Gerald) Thyes, grandsons Nick (Sadie) LeSage, Jeremy Thyes, and 3 great-grandchildren Lennox, Parker, and Grady. He is further survived by his sister Mary Schaut, and his nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law Ron Schaut.

Family and friends may call on Friday, March 13 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N Tenth Street, De Pere. A funeral service will take place immediately following the visitation at 5:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Larry’s honor to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

A special thank you to the Trauma Team at St. Vincent Hospital for their care of Larry.

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03/06/2026

Perry M Lasee

Perry Morgan Lasee, 60, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side after a long battle with COPD on Monday, March 2, 2026. He was born on July 5, 1965, to Perry Sr. and Theresa (Williams) Morgan.

He enjoyed fishing, working with leather, and beading. Listening to music and hanging out with family and friends were some of his favorite pastimes.

Perry is survived by his three children; Sheena Beth Lasee, Alexis (Geoffrey) Hardy, and Jakotah Lasee; grandchildren, Neegee, Raelyn, Cole, with two grandchildren on the way; siblings, Louis (Brennan) Morgan, Stacy Krenzke, John Morgan, Travis (Silas) Morgan, and Roland Morgan; many nieces, nephews, and friends also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Austin (Helnore) Morgan, and daughter Ashley Lasee.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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03/04/2026

Michael M. Shimon

Michael “Mike” Shimon was born on October 10, 1951, to Melvin and Dolores (Zipperer) Shimon; the oldest of 12 children. He was a graduate of St. Michael’s School in Whitelaw, Sacred Heart Seminary in Oneida, and St. Norbert College in De Pere.

He held many manufacturing jobs and volunteered many hours coaching baseball and other areas important to him. Mike loved spending time with his family, tinkering outdoors, cutting wood, camping “Shimonfest,” and giving creative and thoughtful gifts.

Mike married Karen Staudinger and they lived in Kellnersville. He is survived by his three children; Jeffery (Kristin) Shimon, Amy (Josh) Elmore and Bridget (Brian) Hunter, and eight grandchildren: Connor, Max, Nolan, Atlee; Aubrianna, Logan; Broderick and Brenna, his siblings; Margie (Joe) P**a, Barb (Terry) Rush, Mary Ann (Mark) Knier, Paul Shimon, Steve (Sandy) Shimon, Pat (Jean) Shimon, Bernadine Shimon, Carolyn (Chad) Christel, Beverly (Rick) Evenson, and Peter (Wen) Shimon. Special friends include Tony and Doreen, Cathy and Pat, and many other relatives and friends who also survive.

Greeting Mike in Heaven on March 3, 2026, were Karen, his parents, father- and mother-in-law Ed and Eileen Staudinger, his sister Susan Shimon and niece Kristina (Rush) Klinko.

Mike cared for others before himself. He walked in faith and showed kindness to everyone he met. If you met Mike, he left an unforgettable impact on your life.

Family and friends may call at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 220 S. Michigan Street, De Pere, WI 54115 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. and continuing until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Jason Blahnik officiating, Fr. Richard Getchel, and Fr. Bob Kabat concelebrating.

The Shimon family would like to extend a special thank you to Jackie, Marissa (Riz), Jocelyn, Jenna, D’onni, Kenya, and staff at Moments Hospice.

As we remember Mike, make a toast with a favorite beverage and share a story. Losing a loved one doesn’t mean you stop talking, it just means you change your way of communicating.

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03/04/2026

Nancy Ann Foley

Nancy A. Foley, 77, De Pere, passed away Tuesday evening, March 3, 2026. She was born on January 30, 1949, to the late Armand and Ethel (Borkovec) Vanderheiden.

Nancy graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1967. On January 7, 1972, she was united in marriage to Patrick Foley at Annunciation Catholic Church, Green Bay.

Nancy was a long-time employee of Shopko. An avid reader, Nancy always had a good book by her side. She had a special devotion to the Blessed Mother and prayed often for her family and others.

She is survived by her children, Karen (Chad) Kaster, Dave (Tera) Foley and Christopher (Kristen) DeWane. Her grandchildren; Emily, Jonathan, Isaac, Andrew, Lauryn, Deklyn, Holly, Abbey, Sam, and TJ, Great grandchildren; Alice and Mark. Her brother Jim (Pam) Vanderheiden, Sister-in-law Mary (Mike) Matzke, and brother-in-law Richard, as well as nieces and nephews survive.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Patrick, son Mark, her parents Armand and Ethel Vanderheiden, and in-laws Raymond and Margaret Foley.

Friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 1305 Lourdes Ave., De Pere from 9:00AM – 10:45AM Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00AM with Fr. James Baraniak O.Praem. officiating. Ryan Funeral Home, De Pere is assisting the family.

The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice, especially her main nurse, Cindy.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John’s Homeless Shelter would be appreciated.

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03/03/2026

Leroy H. John

Leroy H. John, 72, passed away on February 28, 2026. He was born on January 19, 1954, to the late Hyson Sr. and Ramona (Skenandore) John.

Leroy is survived by his brother Hyson John Jr. and his sister Judy John.

Family and friends may call at Holy Apostles Episcopal Church, 2937 Freedom Road, Oneida, WI 54155, on Wednesday March 11, 2026, for visitation starting at 9:00am until the time of service at 11:00am. The Oneida Hymn Singers will begin their song service at 10:30am. Burial will take place at Holy Apostles Cemetery directly following the conclusion of the funeral service.

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03/03/2026

Eric Stiles

Eric Paul Stiles, 52 of De Pere passed away in the loving arms of his wife in the early morning hours of Friday, February 27th, 2026 after several months of a resilient battle with liver cancer. His departure took place at St. Mary's hospital in Green Bay on the same floor he was born and was surrounded by friends and family every day leading up to when his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ called him home.

Eric grew up in Green bay, graduated from Ashwaubenon High before serving his country in the United States Marine Corps as a proud service member at the ready for 4 years of active and 4 years of inactive duty. Together with his wife of 25 years, Tamara, he fathered 3 children while working full time, advancing his education and obtained his associate's degree from NWTC before achieving his Bachelor's of Science degree in electrical engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering in Madison.

Eric worked hard and he played hard especially when it came to his passion for bass fishing - in which he was a member of multiple tournament clubs. His fellow fishermen were an extension of his family and he revered them and reveled in every opportunity to share his love of the sport and the challenge of the competitions with them. He shared the same feelings toward his military brothers and sisters and was a proud veteran, taking time to honor the fallen that came before and after his duty and enjoyed every opportunity he had to talk with fellow service members when he had the chance. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, parents and siblings and life-long friends over game nights and casual visits, all of whom he loved very much and did his best to make sure he made time for everybody.

Eric's legacy is one of faith, resilience, hope, love and always anxiously anticipating what would come next. He offered himself anatomically so that even after death he could continue to give of himself to those who needed it.

Eric is preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents and his cousin and childhood playmate Kristin Guyes Krueger. He is survived by his wife Tamara, his son Cameron, and his daughters Tiffany and Erica along with his Mother Conni (Wolfe) Stiles, father David Stiles, brother Anthony Stiles, sister Marlo (Chad) Morrow, sister Lisa (Wolfe-Johnson) Timm along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.

A celebration of life will be held later in Spring and notifications / details will be sent out at a later date. His wish was for all of us to draw comfort by the 23rd Psalm. In lieu of flowers, please plant a tree in Eric's honor.

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03/03/2026

Gregory Alan Welker

Gregory Alan Welker, 79, of De Pere, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, on March 2, 2026.

Greg was born on December 7, 1946, to Walter and Helen (Moore) in Richmond Heights, MO.

After graduating from St. John Vianney High School in St. Louis, MO, he earned a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Minnesota.

Greg proudly served his country as a corpsman in the US Navy.

On May 24, 1986, Greg was united in marriage to Teresa (King) in Watertown, WI. They were looking forward to celebrating their 40th anniversary.

Greg is lovingly survived by his wife Teresa and son Bryan (Juliana) of Miami Beach.

He is also survived by his siblings, Nancy Pautler (Paul), Randy (Paula), Jeff (Terry), Amy Milner (Jim) and sister-in-law Linda, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Greg was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Perry.

Greg was a fan of surf rock, specifically the Beach Boys and the Ventures, and would regularly be seen wearing one of his vast collection of Hawaiian shirts. He loved all things railroad related, not only designing track layouts for railyards and ethanol plants for a living, but also in collecting and setting up model trains in the basement. Another hobby of his was photography, after getting his first Pentax camera while in Vietnam during his time in the Navy and carrying his affinity over the years taking photos of his rail projects and his travels.

Greg was a jack of all trades, learning many skills in becoming an Eagle Scout, while also supporting Bryan along his Eagle Scout journey.

Greg had a love for sports, growing up a staunch St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and in later years became a Green Bay Packers shareholder. He coached Bryan's youth soccer team, the McFarland Stingers, and was an avid supporter of Bryan's college alma mater, UW-Whitewater Warhawks football team and their many National Championship seasons.

A celebration of Greg’s life will take place Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Ryan Funeral Home 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere from 12:00PM – 4:00PM. Full military honors will be conducted at 1:00PM. The family requests that all attending dress casually.

The family would like to thank Dr. Alan Singer SSM Health Dean Medical Group for his expert and compassionate cardiac care over the years.

Greg will be remembered for his deep love and devotion to his family and friends, his faithful service to his country, and his arduous attention to detail as a railroad civil engineer.

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03/03/2026

David Joseph Boyea

David J Boyea

David J Boyea, 78, formerly of De Pere, passed away on February 26th.

David was born April 3rd, 1947, to Sam and Florence Boyea.

David is survived by his sister Barb and her husband Jim, and his brother Steve and his wife Holli.

A private family service will take place.

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