Obituaries

Green Bay Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin area

George E. Wilber

George E. Wilber

Jul 23, 2015

George E. Wilber, 82, Pembine, formerly of Port Washington, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, July 23, 2015, at a Green Bay nursing home. Born August 10, 1932, in London, Ontario, Canada, he is the son of the late George E. and Lily (Guest) Wilber. George faithfully served his country in the U.S. Air Force. While living in Port Washington, he...

Tracy E. Marek

Tracy E. Marek

Jul 18, 2015

Tracy E. Marek, 51, Door County, died unexpectedly, Saturday, July 18, 2015. Simply Cremation is caring for the family. Private services will be held at a later date.

Steve Krause

Steve Krause

Jul 17, 2015

Steve Krause, 51, Green Bay, died suddenly on July 17, 2015. He was born on July 23, 1963, to Dorothy (Muller) and the late Milton Krause. Steve is a 1982 graduate of Southwest High School. His employment included Pioneer Metal Finishing and Pizza Hut. Steve loved watching sports the Packers, Brewers and NASCAR. He was a soft-spoken person with a...

Donald J. Plouff

Donald J. Plouff

Jul 15, 2015

Donald J. Plouff, 90, Green Bay, formerly of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away Wed. morning, July 15, 2015, at a local nursing home. Born Jan. 29, 1925, in Little Suamico, he is the son of the late Valentine and Rose (Speener) Plouff. Don joined the Marine Corp in 1942, at the age of 17, reaching the rank of Sargent,...

Robert James Winkler

Robert James Winkler

Jul 15, 2015

Robert J. Winkler, 71, Omro, died peacefully, Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at an Appleton Hospital. Simply Cremation, Green Bay is caring for the family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Jerome Engebos

Jerome Engebos

Jul 13, 2015

Jerome (Jerry) Engebos, 78, a resident of Crivitz, Wisc. passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Jerome was born Sept. 9, 1936, in Green Bay, Wisc. to Emil and Matilda (Christens) Engebos.. He met his wife Marilyn (Toots) Beth when he was 15. On July 9, 1955 they got married. The couple celebrated 60 years...

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

Jul 13, 2015

Robert Johnson, 86, Sobieski, passed away on July 13, 2015, from natural causes. Born July 17, 1928, in Green Bay, he is the son of the late John “Al” and Helen (Schmitz) Johnson. Robert served in the Army as an MP stationed in Albuquerque, NM, from 1950 – 1952 during the Korean War. Robert met Peggy Parker in Long Lake,...

James L. Moericke

James L. Moericke

Jul 12, 2015

James L. Moericke, 70, Neenah, passed away early Sunday morning, July 12, 2015. Born February 25, 1945, in Milwaukee, WI, he is the son of the late Lester and Genevieve (Verbe) Moericke. There are no public funeral services being planned at this time.

Steven Pokorski

Steven Pokorski

Jul 9, 2015

Steven R. Pokorski, 59, Green Bay, died Thursday, July 9, 2015. Born on December 5, 1955, in Green Bay, he is the son of the late Walter and Marilyn (Johnson) Pokorski. Steven loved the outdoors, playing his guitars, and tinkering with computers. Steven is survived by his sister; Judy, nephews, Adam (Jackie) and Kevin; one great nephew, Henry; and his...

Ethel Joan Peterson

Ethel Joan Peterson

Jul 9, 2015

Ethel Joan Peterson died on July 9, 2015 as a result of complications related to pulmonary fibrosis. She was born to Elizabeth (Isabelle) and Julius Peterson in August, 1946 in Manitowoc, WI. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers – Tom, Jim, and Ed; her sister Dorrie Beyer; her first cousin Aggie Olayvar; and by her longterm...

Gerald Traversa

Gerald Traversa

Jul 6, 2015

As of July 6, 2015, Jerry “Papa”, 67, is no longer in pain. He died peacefully at home with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born in Chicago on January 16, 1948, to the late Thomas and Marie (Hanrahan) Traversa. He attended school in North Lake, IL before joining the Army where he was a supply...

Rosana M. Frisch

Rosana M. Frisch

Jul 1, 2015

Rosana M. Frisch, 54, of Manitowoc died Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at a local hospital. Born in Milwaukee on August 10, 1960 she is the daughter of the late Christian and Aurora (Sanchez) Miller. Many years ago she married John Miller. Later she married Liston (Bud) Stuart. On December 9, 1994 she married Randall (Randy) Frisch. Rosana enjoyed cooking for...

Karin Christine Wanholm

Karin Christine Wanholm

Jul 1, 2015

Karin C. Wanholm, 71, Crivitz, died peacefully, Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at a Crivitz nursing home. Simply Cremation, Green Bay, is caring for the family.

Donald Minniecheske

Donald Minniecheske

Jun 29, 2015

Donald “Donnie” Minniecheske, 81, Tigerton, lost his fight with cancer, Monday June 29, 2015. He was born March 21, 1934. On February 27, 1954, he married Sally Kreinke. Survivors include his wife, Sally; five children, JoAnn Redman and the late Fred Redman, Judy and friend Jim McCullan, James, Jane (Don) Dedolph, and Jack. Further survived by his sixteen grandchildren; three...

Christine Marie Walker

Christine Marie Walker

Jun 29, 2015

Christine Marie Walker, 53, Sturgeon Bay, died peacefully, Monday, June 29, 2015. Simply Cremation is caring for the family. A full obituary will appear at a later date.

Frederick G. Sadler

Frederick G. Sadler

Jun 28, 2015

Frederick "Fred" G. Sadler, 56, Green Bay, died peacefully on June 28, 2015, at a local nursing home. Born on June 8, 1959, in Maryland, he is the son of Jesse and Joan (Riggs) Sadler. Private services will be held at a later date. Cremation services were provided by Simply Cremation, 431-0100.

Mildred Martin

Mildred Martin

Jun 23, 2015

Mildred Clarella Martin, age 93, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at St. Paul’s assisted living in Kaukauna, WI where she was a resident. She was a long-time resident on a ranch in Newcastle, CA. She was born on August 5, 1921 in Eakly, OK to the late Frank and Alice (Odell) Klingler. On November 10, 1944, she married Aubrey...

Robbie Joseph Bruce

Robbie Joseph Bruce

Jun 19, 2015

Robbie Joseph Bruce, 51, Green Bay, passed away peacefully, Friday, June 19, 2015, at a local nursing home. Born in Escanaba, Michigan, February 27, 1964, he is the son of the late Wallace and Shirley (Van Elsacker) Bruce. He is survived by family, friends, and his beloved dog, Goober. Robbie was preceded in death by his parents. Private services will...

Gloria Jean Matthews

Gloria Jean Matthews

Jun 19, 2015

Gloria J. Matthews, 74, Allouez, passed away, Friday, June 19, 2015. Private services were held. Simply Cremation is caring for the family.

Clayton "Sonny" Kramer Jr.

Clayton "Sonny" Kramer Jr.

Jun 16, 2015

Clayton “Sonny” Kramer, Jr., 62, Green Bay, passed away on Tuesday evening, June 16, 2015, following a battle with cancer. Born in Oceanside, CA, on September 4, 1952, he is the son of Gloria (Sonnentag) Aschenbrener and the late Clayton Kramer. Sonny was a graduate of Ashwaubenon High School. Sonny is survived by his son, Justin of Ota-ku, Tokyo, Japan;...