Obituaries

Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Green Bay, WI

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Green Bay area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Thomas Harold Verhagen

Thomas Harold Verhagen

Jul 12, 2026

Thomas Harold Verhagen, 70, Appleton, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026 at a local hospital. Arrangements are pending until family notification. 

Manutau Kordus

Manutau Kordus

Jul 10, 2026

Manutau “Sal” Kordus, of Green Bay, passed away on July 10, 2026, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

Sal was a quiet and independent soul who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He enjoyed spending time playing video games, watching sci-fi movies, and listening to his favorite band, KISS. Growing up, he was a devoted fan of WWF wrestling and...

Kevin T. Burroughs

Kevin T. Burroughs

Jul 9, 2026

Kevin Thomas Burroughs, 67, of Green Bay, WI, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on July 9, 2026, following a three-year battle with stroke complications.

Kevin was born at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX, on February 7, 1959, to parents Donald and Jacqueline (Ward) Burroughs. He grew up in Fond du Lac and Green Bay, WI,...

Rosella Rita Mertens (Fayas)

Rosella Rita Mertens (Fayas)

Jul 7, 2026

Rosella Rita Mertens (Fayas) went to her heavenly home on July 7, 2026 to be with her Lord and her loved ones. Rose was born on November 7, 1937 to Michael and Laura DeGrand Mertens. On September 15, 1956 she married the love of her life, Ronald Fayas. They had 67 years of a wonderful life before Ron's passing on...

Glen A. Steeno

Glen A. Steeno

Jul 6, 2026

Glen A. Steeno, 63, passed away on July 6, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. He was born May 2, 1963, in Green Bay, WI, to Florian and Marion (Gegare) Steeno. He was a life long resident of Suamico, WI.

Glen recently retired from the Village of Ashwaubenon as Foreman of the Parks Department after 25 hard-working years.

Glen loved the...

Ronald (Ron) James Kippenhan

Ronald (Ron) James Kippenhan

Jul 5, 2026

Ronald (Ron) James Kippenhan, born in Appleton, WI, on March 10, 1936, now of Abrams, passed away on July 5, 2026, after deciding that he had had enough pain.

He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1953 to 1956. He was a member of the Abrams American Legion.

After the service to his country, he enrolled in Fox Valley Tech...

Natalie Pilgrim

Natalie Pilgrim

Jul 4, 2026

With very broken hearts we say goodbye to Natalie Pilgrim. Better known as Nat, angel face, curly fry, & NatNat, who left us on July 4, 2026. At the age of 18, freshly graduated from high school and was pursing going to the Army. Natalie was born on June 6, 2008. She was a vibrant soul whose presence could light...

Linda Lee Rogers

Linda Lee Rogers

Jun 28, 2026

Linda Lee Rogers, age 81, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She lived a life defined by kindness, service, creativity, and a deep devotion to those she loved.

Born Linda Guerts on November 3, 1944, she was one of nine children and was raised in De Pere, Wisconsin. Growing up in a large...

Karen B. Meyer

Karen B. Meyer

Jun 27, 2026

On Saturday, June 27, 2026, Karen Meyer of Green Bay left the Jack & Ingrid Meng Unity Hospice residence to meet the Lord Jesus.

Karen was born on on December 19, 1937 in Shawano, WI to Lester and Myrtle (Robbins) Bohm. She graduated from Shawano High School, class of 1956. Karen is the mother of Mark and Susan (David) Walls. She...

Daniel Vandenack

Daniel Vandenack

Jun 26, 2026

Dan Vandenack, 60, passed away on June 26, 2026.

He is survived by daughters, Bowie Bredael and Meghan (Derek) Klegin with son Callum; brother, Randy (Donna Franson) Vandenack; nephew Jesse Vandenack; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; and his parents James and Lavona Vandenack.

A short letter from his daughter Bowie is posted below:

It's not...

James S. Deprey

James S. Deprey

Jun 26, 2026

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of James (Jim) Stephen Deprey of Green Bay,WI. He left this world June 26th surrounded by his loving family at the age of 47 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

James was born on July 1st, 1978 in Green Bay, WI, to Cletus Sr. and Mary (Kafka) Deprey of Sliver Cliff, WI. James...

Richard "Rick" J. Kennedy

Richard "Rick" J. Kennedy

Jun 25, 2026

Richard J. "Rick" Kennedy passed away June 25, 2026. He was born on September 5, 1950, to Patrick and Dorothy Kennedy. Rick was a 1969 graduate of West High School. He spent most of his life working in the trucking business until his retirement.

Rick will be remembered by all who knew him as a kind, caring, and generous man who...

Eugene Joseph Patek

Eugene Joseph Patek

Jun 25, 2026

Eugene “Gene” Patek, 86, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on August 31, 1939, to Henry and Laura (Wery) Patek, Gene grew up with strong roots that stayed with him his entire life. After graduating from Kewaunee High School in 1957, he went on to spend more than 40 years working...

Chad D. Vandervest

Chad D. Vandervest

Jun 18, 2026

Chad Dale Vandervest, 62, of Luxemburg, Wisconsin, passed away on June 18, 2026, due to heart-related issues. 

He was born on March 14, 1964, to Dale and Jeanette Vandervest. 

Chad was a loving husband of 37 years to his late wife, Nancy Vandervest. Known for his tough-guy exterior and big personality, Chad had a deep love for motorcycles, cars, and his loyal...

Robert J. Lebotte, Sr.

Robert J. Lebotte, Sr.

Jun 17, 2026

Robert (Bob) LeBotte Sr., 68, Algoma, passed away peacefully at Bellin Hospital with his family by his side on Wednesday June 17th. 

Bob attended Algoma High school. Bob loved fishing and hunting with his buddies. He enjoyed spending time with his family. 

Bob is survived by his sisters Dawn LeBotte, Crystal LeBotte, Barb Lebotte and Dennis Worchek, Lisa and Ed Duerst, one...

Ronald Phillip Seehafer

Ronald Phillip Seehafer

Jun 17, 2026

Ronald “Ron” Phillip Seehafer, age 84 of Green Bay, passed away on June 17, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ron was born to Wilford and Marie Seehafer on March 5, 1942 in Wausau, Wisconsin. He joined the Navy in 1959 and served aboard the USS Tanner. Ron was proud of his status as an Atomic Veteran. His nickname in...

Lois Schleicher

Lois Schleicher

Jun 17, 2026

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Lois A. Schleicher of Algoma. She left this world June 17th at Bellin Hospital succumbing to numerous health issues at the age of 77.

Lois was born August 18, 1948 to Nick and Lorna (Dietrich) Bley of Egg Harbor. She graduated from Sevastopol High School and in 1969 married Jim Schleicher. They moved...

James Ronald Retzlaff

James Ronald Retzlaff

Jun 17, 2026

James Ronad Retzlaff passed away peacefully in his daughter Toni's home after a short battle with ALS at the age of 68, on June 17, 2026.

The former James Retzlaff was born on July 8, 1957 in Tigerton, WI to Eugene and Leona (Steinke) Retzlaff. Growing up, he helped his parents with the family business, Retzlaff's Bar, and got to know...

Brian K. Jacobi

Brian K. Jacobi

Jun 13, 2026

Brian Kieth Jacobi, age 65 of Howards Grove WI, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice after a several year medical battle.

Brian was born May 8th, 1961, in Berwyn IL, to Wayne & Marlene Jacobi. Baptized at First Presbyterian Church in Wheaton IL. Brian began his professional career...

David Lee Lindstrom

David Lee Lindstrom

Jun 12, 2026

David Lindstrom, 84, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on September 10, 1941, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to the late Oscar and Sigrid Lindstrom. He graduated from West High School and attended UW–Green Bay. He was proud of his service in the U.S. Air Force, where he was stationed...

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