Evie Mishaela Gutzmer, née Morris, 27, left her body behind for a glorious entrance into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ on July 17, 2019.  She was born on June 25, 1992 in the Philippines to Joseph and Cecilia (Ramos) Morris. On July 5, 2019 she married Joel Gutzmer. She made the most of the time the Lord gave her, not achieving perfection here, but bringing honor and glory to her Lord. She loved making art - both on canvas and paper, but especially through baking and...

Gerald Andrew Burkard, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2019. He was born December 13, 1925 in Green Bay to Norbert and Mary (Champeau) Burkard. Gerry graduated from East High School in 1943. He served in WWII starting in July of 1944. He had basic training in Florida, Maryland and Virginia. From there, he embarked to Italy, serving in Naples, Pisa and Allassio. He left Italy on the U.S.S. General Scott heading toward Japan. WWII ended so they turned the ship around and headed...

Emmareen Elaine Gass (née Felzer) of Green Bay, age 106, peacefully went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Woodside Lutheran Home. Emmareen was born on May 31, 1913 in Milwaukee, WI.  She was adopted by Charles F. and Emma C. Felzer and grew up and lived the rest of her life in Green Bay, WI. In 1932 she graduated from West High School. Emmy played the violin in the school orchestra. She worked as a stenographer after high school. She met the love...

Lynne C. Fischer, 81, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 with her family at her side.  Lynne is joining her beloved husband of 52 years, David, in Heaven. She graduated from East High School and attended one year of schooling at UW-Madison prior to marrying David in 1958.  Lynne then devoted the rest of her life caring for her husband and children.  She was a woman of strong faith and was a life-long member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Green Bay.  In addition, she was...

Michael J Cropsey passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 8, 2019. Mike was born March 23,1966, the third child of Floyd (Jim) and Patricia (Janssen) Cropsey. He graduated from Southwest High School in 1984.  In 1988 Mike started Color Master Printing where he shared his creative talents until its closing due to his health issues. Mike will be remembered for his quick wit, generosity, and his mechanical ability to fix or build anything.  He enjoyed his beautiful backyard full of...

Iona, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2019. She was born at home in the town of Pella,  Wisconsin to Walter and Hilda Spearbraker on October 23, 1925. Iona graduated from Clintonville High School in 1941 and attended all 75 class reunions. At that time, the remaining class members decided travel was becoming difficult and ended the tradition.  After high school, Iona was employed as an executive assistant at the Dairyman's State Bank until she married her high...

Michael James Spice Sr., age 68, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. He was born on October 18, 1950 in Oconto Falls to the late Milo and Nelda (Post) Spice. Michael graduated from Oconto Falls High School, class of 1968, where he lettered in football, basketball, and track.  He played rec league basketball and softball during his younger years and did so for many years. Michael worked for Fort Howard, Brown County Veterans Memorial arena, PMI, Inc. and Bay Park Square Mall.  He...

Gerald “Jerry” Jacob Vanderkam, age 85, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019. He was born on July 27, 1933 in Wausau, WI to the late Peter and Levina (Verpoorten) Vanderkam. Jerry was a hard worker and liked to keep busy. He retired after working 33 years as a department manager with Sears Department Store. During his retirement, he also worked as a bookkeeper for two local bowling alleys and did taxes with H&R Block. Jerry had a great love for the game of baseball. He was...

Ellen Ida Johnson, 101, Green Bay, went peacefully to her eternal rest on June 26th, surrounded by her family. Ellen, the daughter of Eli and Emma (Klansky) Vertz, was born May 26, 1918, in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin.  On September 1, 1941, she married Floyd D. Johnson, who preceded her in death in 2004. Following her graduation from West High School, Ellen worked as a secretary for the National Youth Administration; an FDR program, where she made $60 a month.  By the end of her...

Hazel Jeanette (Olson) Malueg, age 98, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019.  She was born on January 5, 1921 in Lessor Township, WI to the late Cornelius and Mary (Christensen) Olson.  Hazel married Markus Malueg on October 12, 1940 at the Lutheran Church in Lessor. She has been a lifelong member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, which her husband Markus had helped to found.  She was a member of the Ladies Aid and the Women’s Missionary League. In her later years, she was a...