Obituaries
Green Bay Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin area
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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;...
Phyllis Swanson
Jun 16, 2015
Phyllis (Tillman) Swanson, 79, De Pere, formerly of Three Lakes, passed away June 16, 2015, after a long illness. Born in 1936, in Three Lakes, she is the daughter of the late Donald and Genevieve Tillman. Phyllis married Harold Swanson in Wausau, WI, in 1956. She was a very independent person and enjoyed living at her home for many years...
William Paul Oligney
Jun 15, 2015
William “Bill” Paul Oligney, 81, Green Bay, passed away after a short illness on June 15, 2015. Born on January 30, 1934, he is the son of the late Arthur and Aldine (Walsh) Oligney. He married Jacklyn van Eyck in 1954, and they had four daughters, Cheryl Wolford, Linda (Joe) Rose, Susan (Juan) Mendoza, and Lorie (Dean) Elliot. In 1969...
Nancy Johnson
Jun 14, 2015
Long-time Denmark resident “Fiddlin” Nancy Jean Johnson, 62, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 14, 2015. Born August 6th, 1952, Nancy packed a lot of life in her almost 63 years. Always up for a challenge even at a young age, Nancy taught herself how to play the fiddle upside down and backwards as a young child,...
Melody Coleman-Pierquet
Jun 13, 2015
Melody Coleman-Pierquet, 56, Green Bay died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 13, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born Nov. 30, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, she is the daughter of Lucille (Spears) Coleman and the late Laverne "Mickey" Coleman. Melody was an amazing person who enjoyed growing her flower garden, helping others and being mom, grandma, wife,...
Mary Lou Lytie
Jun 10, 2015
Mary Lou Lytie, 94, Green Bay, died on June 10, 2015. The complete obituary has not been completed at this time, and will appear on the website soon. Simply Cremation assisted the family with cremation services, 431-0100.
Anna Cook
Jun 8, 2015
Anna Cook, 86, Green Bay, passed away June 8, 2015. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Green Bay Community Church.
Muriel Peters
May 31, 2015
Muriel L. (Grosse) Peters, 83, Little Suamico, passed away suddenly May 31, following a short illness. She was born April 17, 1932, in Oconto, to Kenneth and Dorothy Grosse. Her wit and humor and love will be sadly missed by her many friends and family. She had so many talents and skills. Many newlyweds will always remember starting out their...
William Robert Merkel
May 29, 2015
Warren R. Merkel, 75, Neenah, passed away, Friday, May 29, 2015. Simply Cremation, Green Bay, is caring for the family.