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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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Christopher Gruber
Mar 25, 2026
Christopher Gruber, 43 years old from Luxemburg, passed away unexpectedly due to a sudden illness on March 25th, 2026, surrounded by his family. Chris was born May 31st, 1982, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Chris is the son of Rose (Gruber) Blozinski.
Chris is survived by his mother, Rose, and his stepfather, Rick Blozinski: wife, Mollie Massart; children, Jakob Hannon, Brayden Barrett,...
Frank Karnowski
Mar 25, 2026
Frank Karnowski, 77, of Pulaski, WI passed away on March 25, 2026 after a two-year battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones.
Frank was born in Stevens Point, WI, on March 5, 1949, to Valentine and Helen Karnowski. He was the second oldest in a family of seven children who grew up living and...
Cleo D. Schlichenmayer
Mar 24, 2026
Our angel got his wings on March 24, 2026 in Appleton, WI. In answer to our prayer, his passing was peaceful and he was surrounded by the love of his girls and son-in-law. Cleo was a gentle giant, a true gentleman, a handyman, and a lover of animals and nature with an adorable smile and sense of humor.
Cleo was born...
Kim "Kimmer" Marie Noe
Mar 24, 2026
Kim “Kimmer” Marie Noe, of Suamico, passed away at home on March 24, 2026.
Kimmer was born on August 7, 1965, to the late Cyril and Patricia (Cramer) Reinhard. She attended St. John the Baptist School and graduated from Bay Port High School in 1983. She married the true love of her life, Troy Noe, on August 16, 1991.
Kimmer worked a...
Adeline Dombrowski
Mar 24, 2026
Adeline Dombrowski, 84, of Green Bay, passed away March 24, 2026 after a battle with cancer. She was born on August 17, 1941, to the late Bruno and Lucille Dombrowski. Adeline graduated from Pulaski school. She spent her working years as a CNA and a beautician. Adeline loved the outdoors especially camping, listening to Polka, crocheting and knitting.She is survived...
Vicki B. Erickson
Mar 23, 2026
Vicki B Erickson, 70 of Waupaca Wi passed away peacefully in her home on March 23rd, 2026. She was always willing to lend you her ear - or an opinion, wheather you wanted it or not.
She lived fiercely and honestly, never pretending to be anything other than who she was. Her home was her place of comfort, conversation and strong...
Judith Ann Vincent
Mar 22, 2026
Judy Vincent passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, with her daughter, Marnie, by her side. Just two months earlier, Judy had been happy and healthy when she was unexpectedly diagnosed with Glioblastoma. She faced her illness with grace and was surrounded by comfort and love in her final days.
Judy was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Philomina “Phyllis”...
Thomas R. VanCalster
Mar 19, 2026
Thomas R. VanCalster, 78, Green Bay, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on March 19, 2026, at a local hospital after a long illness. He was born August 24, 1947.
He served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969, and was stationed at the Pentagon.
He retired from the Green Bay School Board where he was a...
John E. "Red" Heglund
Mar 18, 2026
John E. “Red” Heglund, 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was born in Gamla Karleby, Finland March 27, 1945 to Eric and Ruth (Hastabacka) Ravinen and baptized in the church of Nedervetil Finland. His father went to war and never returned home. In 1950, at the age of...
Randy J. Tappa
Mar 18, 2026
Randy was born April 24,1955 to Donald and Pat Tappa. He passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on March 18th 2026.
He was married to his wife, Becky, for 40 years, whom she will miss dearly. They have two children, Brody (Mel) Tappa and Amanda Tappa (partner Shawn). Randy was also a proud grandfather to four...
Richard "Jerry" Liimatainen
Mar 16, 2026
Richard “Jerry” Liimatainen of Green Bay, born on 06/18/1949 passed away peacefully on 03/16/2026 surrounded by family.
Jerry was born in Aura MI to proud first-generation Finnish immigrant parents Carl and Kathryn Waisanen Liimatainen. Jerry was the youngest of five and grew up along Lake Superior in a home built by his father. Jerry spent his working years doing a variety...
Beverly Roth
Mar 15, 2026
Beverly Roth, 87, of Milwaukee, WI went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 15th, 2026.
Bev was born on October 4, 1938, in London, Ontario, to Fred and Norma Jones. Her parents later moved the family to Windsor, Ontario, where she attended elementary and high school, focusing her studies on Business Practice. While still in high...
Paulette M. Hoffman
Mar 13, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Paulette Hoffman, who departed this life on March 13, 2026, at the age of 76 surrounded by family.
Paulette was born on August 15, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI, and lived a life defined by love and fun. She was a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, whose warmth and kindness impacted everyone she met....
David J. Plzak
Mar 13, 2026
David Plzak, 76, of Green Bay, Wisconsin passed away in his home on March 13, 2026. Even though David had a booming voice that could be heard the length of a city block, he was a gentle giant that was more silly than stern and could have conversation with almost anyone about any topic.
David was born in Antigo, Wisconsin, where...
Betty Kitzman
Mar 13, 2026
Betty Jane Kitzman (Tassoul) of Lena, WI, passed peacefully on March 13th, 2026, at the age of 96.
Betty loved to cook and share with all her friends in the Lena and Oconto Falls area. She had a special need to give to everyone she knew. She also loved gardening and canning in the summer. She spent many days “coffee clutching”...
Dale A. Groh
Mar 11, 2026
Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He leaves behind his wife of 30 years, Mary Groh; his mother, Janet Groh; and his children: Heather Groh & special friend Cleveland Freeman, Joseph Groh & significant other Calli Walters, and Crimson Beeck & Klaus, and his step-children: Carlton Case & Ali, Catherine LeSage & Adam, and Charissa Saint Thomas &...
Michael John Deuster
Mar 10, 2026
Michael John Deuster, 78, Suamico, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at a local hospital. He was born September 29, 1947, in Green Bay, son of the late William and Leatrice (Baetsen) Deuster. He graduated from Green Bay Preble High School, Class of 1965. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, stationed on the USS Constitution. He...
Barbara Ann Carter
Mar 9, 2026
Barbara Ann Carter, 83, of Oconto, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026. She was born on March 30, 1942, in Findlay, Ohio.
Barbara was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy in life was her family. She was the proud mother of four children: Zina Howell, William Carter (Debbie), Michael Carter (Vicki), and Shelly Garcia. She was...
Mary D. Kolosowski
Mar 5, 2026
Mary Kolosowski gained her heavenly wings on March 5, 2026.
Surrounded by the love of her daughter Veronica and son-in-law Dan, she was held in God’s peace, Mary Kolosowski entered her heavenly home on March 5, 2026. Though our hearts ache with her absence, we rejoice in knowing she is now whole, restored, and wrapped in the everlasting light of her...
John "Jack" Dixon
Mar 1, 2026
John “Jack” Dixon passed away peacefully at home with family on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Jack was born on November 26, 1954 in Chicago IL. His family moved to Green Bay WI in 1967. Jack was a 1972 graduate of Preble High School and obtained his Associated Degree in Computer Technology from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Jack worked at Paper Converting...
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