Cindy M. Winiecki (Kvitek), 61, of Maribel, WI, passed on to a new life with Christ on December 13, 2023, at Meng Hospice Residence in De Pere with family at her side following a courageous battle with breast cancer.  Cindy was born to John & Marleen (Muench) Kvitek on September 29, 1962.  She was a member of the 1980 graduating class at Denmark High School.

Dean James Mraz, 64, of Casco, WI, died in his home on December  10, 2023.  

Eunice Larsen, 92, went home to Heaven on December 6, 2023, in Madison, WI.  She previously lived in Denmark, WI, after marrying Louis Larsen, who was the love of her life, on June 22, 1956.  It gives her family great peace and happiness to know she has gone home to be with her Savior Jesus, her beloved husband who she waited over 50 years to see again, siblings, many loved ones and dogs that went before her.

Dennis R. Wanish, age 75 of Crooked Lake, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 with family by his side.  Dennis was born on August 19, 1948 to the late Charles Jr. and Hazel (Johnson) Wanish.  He graduated from Denmark High School in 1966.  Dennis enlisted in the United States Air Force on January 30, 1968 and was honorably discharged on January 28, 1972 as a sergeant.  On October 10, 1969, Dennis married Linda Schleis.

Dennis Lyons, age 72, passed away surrounded by loved ones on November 17th, 2023. Dennis was born April 8, 1951, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Francis and Mabel (Heiser) Lyons. Dennis was a 1969 graduate of Denmark High School. Upon graduation, he worked for Jenquin Silo Construction. He then entered the Navy for 7 years, sailing the high seas. Upon discharge, he began working at the US Postal Service until his retirement.

Dave Bristol, 78 passed away on November 17, 2023. Dave was born on Friday, November 13, 1945, in Polk County, WI. When he was just a year old, he was welcomed into the home of his adoptive parents, the late Harvey and Alice Bristol. He was the little brother his older sister Shirley had wished for. At a young age, Dave learned the essence of hard work and the joy of tractor driving. This led him to a lifelong love of John Deere Tractors.

Ralph Howard Johnsen of Denmark passed away on October 26, 2023 at his home.

DENMARK - By Bernie’s estimation, everything was done “good enough” and he was ready for his next adventure when he passed away peacefully – and with a final smile - on Friday, October 20, 2023 at The Unity Meng Residence in De Pere, Wisconsin, at the age of 80.

Vida A. Bruss, 82, Green Bay, formerly of Denmark, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, in comfort and peace. She was born on September 30, 1940, in Augsburg, Illinois to the late Urban and Helen (Mathews) Ewald. She graduated from Centralia High School in Centralia, Illinois. Vida then attended and graduated from Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Illinois. On July 27, 1963, she married Harold Bruss at Christ Lutheran Church in Denmark.

Gerald E Novak (Jerry) of Denmark Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, Wisconsin after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.   Jerry was born on January 11, 1941 to Edward and Edna (Rezek) Novak in Manitowoc County.  He graduated from Mishicot High School.  He was united in marriage to Marcella Newman on September 16, 1961.

June Wavrunek, age 85, of Denmark, WI, went to her eternal home on Sept. 10, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. The daughter of the late Henry and Angeline Van den Plas was born with her identical twin and best friend, Jane, on July 28, 1938 in Humboldt, WI. She is a graduate of Luxemburg High School class of 1956. On Sept.13, 1958, she married Roger Wavrunek.

Jerome (Jerry) Vogel, 85, Denmark, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2023 at Bellin Hospital. He was born June 1, 1938 in Manitowoc to Frank and Mary (Braun) Vogel. He grew up in Tisch Mills on a dairy farm and graduated from Mishicot High School. On July 8, 1961 he married Mary Ann Wessley in Stangelville. Together they raised 6 children. Jerry was a loving husband and father.

Dorothy Ann Wallerius, 87, of Green Bay, passed away on August 27, 2023, with her family by her side.

Diane M. (Nitka) Kitzerow, age 84, a former Manitowoc resident and currently a resident of Scandinavian Assisted Living in Denmark, passed away Friday afternoon, August 4, 2023.

Leo A. Zehren, age 88, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, August 18, 2023.  Leo was born October 1, 1934 at the family residence above the White Lily Cheese Factory in Shiocton, Wisconsin.  He was the sixth of seven children of Leo V.