Obituaries

Green Bay Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin area

Mary Ploor Zellner

Mary Ploor Zellner

Sep 9, 2015

Mary Ploor Zellner, 40, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Wednesday, September 2015. She was born May 5, 1975, the daughter of Verl Ploor the late Diane Salas. On December 21, 2012, she married Jason Zellner at the Bridal Church in Green Bay. Mary worked at Burger King, Curly’s Pub and recently at Birch Creek Assisted...

James Douglas Bockin

James Douglas Bockin

Sep 9, 2015

James (Jim) Bockin passed away, September 9th, 2015, after a courageous 12 year battle with cancer. He was born September 12, 1950, in Appleton, Wisconsin to Wayne and Vera Bockin. Jim Graduated from Green Bay East High school class of 1969. He started his career at American Can Papermill (James River Corp) and years later became a Millwright. In Jim’s...

Catherine Dennis

Catherine Dennis

Sep 6, 2015

Catherine Dennis, 55, Appleton, died on September 6, 2015. Simply Cremation assisted the family with cremation services, (920) 431-0100.

Margaret Louise Anderson

Margaret Louise Anderson

Sep 6, 2015

Margaret (Buschatz) Anderson, born Jan. 25, 1954, passed away Sunday evening, Sept. 6 after bravely battling cancer. She was an avid artist and active member of the Green Bay Art Club. She graduated from Muskego High School in 1972 and went on to pursue a degree in music at Milton College, and later attended Concordia College to become a surgical...

Beverley Charlotte Lundeen

Beverley Charlotte Lundeen

Sep 5, 2015

Beverley Lundeen 87, passed away on September 5, 2015. Mom made us promise that her obituary would not list her many life experiences, but simply say: "I recommend Jesus highly!" She shared her faith with all she came in contact with. Bev is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Steve Boutwell, two grandsons and their wives, Jason and...

Sue (Anderson) DeCleene

Sue (Anderson) DeCleene

Sep 3, 2015

Sue (Anderson) DeCleene, 56, passed away peacefully in her home on September 3, 2015, after a brave battle with cancer. Sue was born in Milwaukee, WI, on Sunday, June 21, 1959, to Joyce and the late Vernon Anderson. A graduate of South Division High School Class of 1977, she completed courses in nursing and woodworking later in life. Sue raised...

Doris M. Mann

Doris M. Mann

Sep 3, 2015

Doris M. Mann, 85, Appleton, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 3, 2015, at home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Simply Cremation, Green Bay is caring for the family.

James Greene

James Greene

Sep 3, 2015

James “Jim” Greene, 58, Green Bay passed away September 3, 2015, after a brief but hard fought illness. Born on April 20, 1957, in Green Bay, he is the son of late Robert and Ramona (McDonough) Greene. Jim graduated from West High School the class of ’75. He married the former Mary Lewis December 4, 1976, in Green Bay. Jim...

Ralph "Grandpa" Alford

Ralph "Grandpa" Alford

Aug 29, 2015

Ralph “Grandpa” Alford, 78, St. Nazianz, WI, formerly of Kankakee, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 29, 2015, at home surrounded by family. Born June 28, 1937, in southern Illinois, he is the son of the late Harry and Aline Alford. He was a proud employee of Kankakee Electric Steel for many years. Ralph will be remembered for his love of...

Ann Jacobsen

Ann Jacobsen

Aug 21, 2015

Ann Jacobsen, 50, Green Bay, passed away August 21, 2015. Simply Cremation is caring for the family.

David Nolan Bairstow

David Nolan Bairstow

Aug 20, 2015

David Nolan Bairstow, 87, Denmark, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2015, at Scandinavian Court Assisted Living, Denmark, with his daughter at his side. David was born on April 2, 1928, in Waukegan, IL, the son of the late Jack and Leslie (Nolan) Bairstow. A beloved father, husband, grandfather and friend. David was a veteran of the Korean War. He...

Larry Smith

Larry Smith

Aug 18, 2015

Larry Smith, a family man and one of the good guys, succumbed to brain cancer on August 18, 2015. Larry graduated with a Bachelor degree and Masters degree from UW-Eau Claire and a Masters degree from the University of Illinois. Larry was professionally a teacher, a school administrator and a proud Green Bay East Red Devil. Larry liked people and...

Alan Webster

Alan Webster

Aug 16, 2015

Alan E. Webster, age 48, passed away of pancreatic cancer on Sunday, August 16, 2015. Alan devoted his life to the Lord and was committed to his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Mindy, children Andrew (Drew) and Rachel, parents, Fay and Lois Seemann, sisters Beth (and Glenn) Taylor and Lisa Wells, brothers Todd Seemann and Jon Seemann,...

Elizabeth (Gauthier) LaRock

Elizabeth (Gauthier) LaRock

Aug 15, 2015

Elizabeth Gauthier LaRock, beloved mother of Jason Katchenago joined her parents, Sue Carol Pecor Schultz and Albert Gauthier, in the Spirit World early Saturday morning, August 15, 2015. Her beautiful smile and incredible love will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Elizabeth is survived by her son, Jason Katchenago; brother, Albert Gauthier, Jr.; sisters, JoAnne Gauthier and Tracy...

Richard R. Bennett

Richard R. Bennett

Aug 13, 2015

Richard R. Bennett, 52, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 13, 2015, at home. Born on June 18, 1963, he is the son of Richard and Betty Lou (Schaeffer) Bennett. Richard is the husband of Lydia V. Hendrix-Bennett. Simply Cremation is assisting the family.

Fredrick Walinski

Fredrick Walinski

Aug 11, 2015

Fredrick Walinski, 62, Green Bay, passed away August 11, 2015. Simply Cremation is assisting the family, 920-431-0100. Visit www.simplycremationgb.com to send the family an online condolence.

David D. Melotte

David D. Melotte

Aug 6, 2015

David D. Melotte, 71, Green Bay, lost his courageous three-year battle with cancer on August 6, 2015. Born on February 21, 1944, he is the son of the late Donald Sr. and Noreen (Lemerond) Melotte of Seymour. Dave was proud of his military service in the US Navy on the Independence and the USS Forrestal from 1961-1965. He later worked...

Diane Hanstedt

Diane Hanstedt

Aug 4, 2015

Diane Hanstedt, 68, Crivtiz, passed away August 4, 2015. Simply Cremation is caring for the family 920-431-0100.

Vera (Bockin) Besaw

Vera (Bockin) Besaw

Aug 1, 2015

Vera (Bockin) Besaw, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2015 surrounded by her children at the Unity Residence. Vera was born on July 5, 1928 in Dorchester, WI. She was the youngest child and the only single birth to Morgan and Lillie Underwood. Vera is survived by her children, Lauren (Sandy) Bockin, Jim Bockin, Karen (Mike) Tilly, Russ...

Aria Rae Santa Cruz

Aria Rae Santa Cruz

Jul 31, 2015

Aria Rae Santa Cruz, survived by mother, Krya Rae Delveaux, father, Enrique Antonio Santa Cruz, sister, Neveah Santa Cruz Delveaux and brother, Ticio Saldana; maternal grandparents, Rhae and Jose Ortega and Howard Cooley; paternal grandparents, Susan and Andy Santa Cruz; uncles, Kyle Nacotee, Dakota Nacotee, Isaiah Greason Ortega and Jose Santa Cruz; great-grandparents, Tina and Dave Peters: along with many...