Obituaries

Green Bay Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin area

James VanDenack

James VanDenack

Sep 10, 2025

James R. VanDenack, 86 of Green Bay passed away on September 10, 2025, following a short illness. He was born on March 25, 1939, to Joseph P. VanDenack and Isabel (Vandonsel) VanDenack in Green Bay.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jacqueline (Huempfner) VanDenack, his children, Theresa (John) Goodletson, Kathleen (James) Weber, Donna (Patrick) George, Denise (Dale) Deterville,...

Danny Smith

Danny Smith

Sep 7, 2025

Danny Smith of Dunbar Wisconsin passed away Sept. 7 2025 after a short battle with lung cancer.

He was born in Connecticut to parents Arlene (Reed) and Arthur "Slim" Smith. Lived many years in Gibsonton Florida proudly traveling the country as an outdoor amusement showmen providing game concessions for fairs. Later in life he moved to Wisconsin with his wife and...

Howard Roth

Howard Roth

Sep 5, 2025

Howard was born on May 8th, 1938, in Transylvania, Romania. Howard was the first born of George and Maria Roth. Howard’s life was blessed with two loving siblings, Ilse Strempfer and Peter Roth. Like so many Eastern European families during this period, Howard’s family faced the harsh realities of World War II. Howard’s family was cruelly separated with his father...

Patsy Lederer

Patsy Lederer

Sep 5, 2025

Patsy S. (Robinson) Lederer, 76, passed away on September 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Born on July 26, 1949, in a small town in Western North Carolina, Patsy went on to attend the University of South Carolina and began her work career at the F.W. Woolworth distribution Center in Greenville, SC, where she met her...

Sandra L LaFave

Sandra L LaFave

Sep 3, 2025

Sandra Lynn LaFave, 66 peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September she had put big fight of liver cancer 3, 2025. The daughter of Jerry and Anna (Karl) Poquette.

She was born in Escanaba and went to Escanaba schools. She enjoyed bingo, family gatherings, family game nights and friends. She worked at Walmart and Meijer stores.

Sandra is survived by her children; Tabitha,...

Fred A. King

Fred A. King

Sep 2, 2025

Fred A. King, 79, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 2, 2025. He was born on July 1, 1946, to the late Sylvester and Julia (Beedy) King. After graduating high school, he served in the Army for 2 years. Fred married his soulmate, Joyce (Filip) King, in 1977, and together they had 2 sons.

Fred worked as a car...

Katherine McIntyre

Katherine McIntyre

Sep 2, 2025

Katherine Ann McIntyre passed on Sept. 2, 2025, with family by her side. She was born in Green Bay on March 9, 1942, to Russell and Helen McIntyre. She graduated from West De Pere High School. She went on to work for Sears in multiple positions and at Lifeline/St. Vincents hospital for more than 25 years. She also enjoyed working...

Rodney H. Carlson

Rodney H. Carlson

Sep 1, 2025

Rodney Henry Carlson, 95, of Chassell, MI passed away on September 1, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Rod was born on May 13, 1930 to Lydia (Maki) and Henry Carlson in Ishpeming, MI. He served in the USAF during the Korean War and upon his return earned his Electrical Engineering degree from Michigan Tech. He worked for Upper Peninsula Power Company...

Joyce Ellen LaMere

Joyce Ellen LaMere

Sep 1, 2025

Joyce Ellen LaMere (Engum) passed away peacefully 9/1/2025 with her family by her side. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on 11/16/1942. Joyce married her high school sweetheart, Lyle Leslie LaMere, on October 8, 1960. They would have celebrated their 65th anniversary this year.

Joyce is survived by her husband, Lyle and 4 daughters; Leslie Boerschinger, Loretta (Kyle) Dolata, Leeann (Jerry) Leary and...

John "Jay" Grant

John "Jay" Grant

Aug 31, 2025

John “Jay” Grant, 80, passed away on August 31, 2025.

Jay was born in Racine, Wisconsin, on May 12, 1945, to the late John and Dorothy Grant. On August 5, 1988, he married the love of his life, Carol Kuhnke, and they shared a beautiful journey together.

For 45 years, Jay was the proud owner of Graphic Sign Company in Bayview, Wisconsin....

Donald Kraft

Donald Kraft

Aug 30, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Kraft, 67, of De Pere on August 30, 2025. Donald was a gentle man with a one of a kind sense of humor. Donald was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 30, 1958 to parents Clayton and Marie (Tilkens) Kraft. He attended West De Pere High School.

Donald...

Roland Otto Roth

Roland Otto Roth

Aug 30, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Roland “Rollo” Otto Roth, age 78, of Omro, WI. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Roland was diagnosed with leukemia in early August. He faced his diagnosis and treatment as he lived his life, bravely and with humor. He was deeply touched by family and...

Duane Verhagen

Duane Verhagen

Aug 29, 2025

Duane C. Verhagen, 58, of Kaukauna WI passed away on August 29th at home.

Duane was born on January 21th, 1967 in Appleton to Harlen and Ann (Vander Horst) Verhagen. He grew up in the Fox Valley and was passionate about fishing as a child. Known for his quick wit, charm, and competitive spirit, he could often be found at the...

Jean Marie (Calkins) Roskams

Jean Marie (Calkins) Roskams

Aug 28, 2025

Jean was born in Green Bay on September 9, 1957, the daughter of Edward and Mildred (Faina) Calkinsand the sister of Judy (Pat) Keller, Kathy Downham, and Patty Barnett (deceased). Jean, Patty and Kathy left GreenBay in the early 70’s and lived on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. Jean married a “local boy” from Hawaii, Bruno Oroyan, where they...

Devin Haslanger

Devin Haslanger

Aug 23, 2025

Devin Haslanger, age 26, of Green Bay, went to heaven unexpectedly on August 23, 2025. His struggle with depression leading to addiction was a chapter of his life, but not his entire story. He was so much more. A son. A brother. An uncle. A nephew. A cousin. A friend. We will all remember him for his infectious laughter and...

Dale Donald Quick

Dale Donald Quick

Aug 23, 2025

Dale Donald Quick, 75, Denmark, passed away at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday August 23rd, 2025, losing his battle against cancer.

Dale was born in West Bend, Wisconsin in March of 1950 to Walter and Jane (Homontowski) Quick. He attended McLane School and graduated from West Bend High School in 1969. Dale earned his Associate Degree in 1975 for Electrical...

Gayle Marie Torrez

Gayle Marie Torrez

Aug 22, 2025

Gayle Marie (Couillard) Torrez, age 71, passed away on August 22, 2025. She was born on June 17, 1954, to Laverne and Dolores (Cordy) Couillard.

Gayle graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1972. She briefly attended UW–Stout in 1973, where she began her lifelong spiritual journey after being introduced to the Bible’s message of a hope for the future...

John "Jack" Whittemore

John "Jack" Whittemore

Aug 20, 2025

John “Jack” Trees Whittemore peacefully began his final journey on August 20, 2025, at the age of 92.

He was born to the late Russell Granville Whittemore and Martha Trees Whittemore, and his early years were spent in Tarentum, Pennsylvania. At the age of nine, he remembered hearing the news of Pearl Harbor being attacked and, like many of his generation,...

Shauna Lee Red Hail

Shauna Lee Red Hail

Aug 20, 2025

Shauna Lee Red Hail, 44, passed on August 20th, in true Shauna form. Stubborn and strong, she was defined by her resilience. She was a mom, friend, confidant, a shoulder to cry on, a person to laugh with for anyone and everyone who was blessed to share a memory with her. She is the definition of a person that you...

Richard Doyle

Richard Doyle

Aug 19, 2025

Richard Doyle, 77, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, after a brief illness following a years-long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born to Philip and Agnes (Kuchnowski) Doyle and was a lifelong resident of Pulaski.

After High School, Dick graduated from NWTC and then joined the Navy, serving a 4-year term with honor. Following the Navy, he worked his...