Green Bay Obituaries

Aug 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis D. Durkey on August 5th, 2024, who bravely battled an illness that ravaged his body. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work and love for home, family, and friends.

Dennis was the eldest son of Walter and Jeanette (Dieck) Durkey, born in Marion, WI, on September 21, 1941....

Aug 4, 2024

Mary Johnston, 75, of Green Bay, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly due to a short illness on August 4, 2024 and was surrounded by her family when she passed.

Mary was born in Schweinfurt Germany on January 6, 1949 to the late John and Christine (Schmitt) Sloan. Mary came to the United States at the age of 2, and grew up in...

Aug 3, 2024

Ambrose M. LaBrosse, Feb 27, 1942, the second of 14 children born to Lawrence & Stella LaBrosse in Krakow, WI passed away Aug 3, 2024 from complications of a heart attack. Ambrose left home at 12 years old, when he worked and lived with the Niespodzany family, so that he could provide for his support and education. Upon graduation from...

Aug 3, 2024

Lee W. Verhulst, 80, of Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024. He was born in Sheboygan Wisconsin, on September 25, 1943 to parents Don and Sylvia Verhulst. He attended South High School in Sheboygan WI, earned a bachelor's of Science in Geography from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and a Master's degree in Education from Colorado...

Aug 2, 2024

Stephanie A. Beattie, 40, passed away unexpectedly, August 2, 2024.

No formal services are being planned. 

Aug 2, 2024

Daniel "Dan" Sylvester Reitz, age 62, was born October 17th, 1961, and passed peacefully in his sleep the morning of August 2nd, 2024, after a brief but intense battle with cancer.

Dan is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Mary; his brother, Mike; and sisters, Sandy, Donna and Pat.

Dan is survived by his son, David (Jennifer) and his grandson,...

Jul 30, 2024

Steve Wilfinger, 70, Manitowoc,WI, passed on July 30, 2024 in his home battling cancer, and was surrounded by his loved ones

Steve was born November 2, 1953 in Chicago, Il and moved to Manitowoc, WI in 2005. He loved living in his home by Lake Michigan. He loved the sound of the fog horn on foggy days, and the sound of...

Jul 29, 2024

Kenneth Oliver Granfors passed away on July 29th, 2024 at Aurora Hospital, Green Bay after a 3 year battle with multiple myeloma. Ken waws born in Battle Creek, Michigan on October 5th, 1945 to Edward and Emma (Kaudy) Granfors. He graduated from Hastings High School. After graduating from Michigan State with a degree in Packaging Engineering, he enlisted in the...

Jul 23, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Moericke, Shawano, passed peacefully and surrounded with love on July 23, 2024. Pat was a fighter until the end, her tenacity and independence never missing a beat. She told stories, brought up old flames, joked, and even had a bit of energy to dance in her bed and sing "I'm happy, happy, happy!" She made us all feel...

Jul 22, 2024

Camille Mitchell (Kay Brzezinski), age 89, passed away July 22, 2024, surrounded by love. The youngest of four children was born in Green Bay, WI, on February 12, 1935 to the late Leo and Frances Brzezinski (Broniszewski). 

Camille (Kay) graduated from Pulaski High School with the class of 1953. She married Roger Mitchell on April 11, 1959. She went on to...

Jul 21, 2024

Jul 20, 2024

Harriet L. Overby of Sister Bay, Wisconsin died peacefully July 20 at Cardinal Ridge Residential Care, Green Bay at the age of 98. She was born in Chicago on March 16, 1926, and her family moved to Sister Bay to take care of the family farm. She lived in Sister Bay most of her life, continuing her family farm after...

Jul 17, 2024

In the early morning of July 17, 2024, James J. Bouche age 82, left our world to join his loved ones up in heaven. He was born August 3, 1941, to the late Leonard and Gladys (Marchant) Bouche. James wore many hats in his life starting with opening North Way snowmobile business, to then building a meat market and sausage...

Jul 16, 2024

William La May, 61, of Green Bay passed away from a sudden stroke on July 16, 2024. William - or as he would correct you - Bill, was born on March 25, 1963 in Friendship WI. He was adopted by Aubrey and Jean La May shortly after. 

Bill graduated high school in 1981 and briefly spent time in the service before...

Jul 14, 2024

Darryl D. McMahon passed away on July 14th, 2024 at age 68. Darryl was born to the late Russell and Margaret (Suring) McMahon

Darryl David and Karla Marie married at age 23 on May 12, 1979 in Green Bay WI. Their bond together only got stronger over the years.

Finding their home in Kewaunee WI, Darryl accepted a job as equipment operator...

Jul 14, 2024

Kenneth J "Kenny" Hacker, 65, Green Bay, passed away Sunday July 14th following a lengthy illness. 

He was born on August 5th, 1959 to Thomas and Kathleen (Lord) Hacker.

Kenny is survived by his daughter Jessica (Jason) Daugherty, Grandson Alex Daugherty, Grand Daughter Alexa (Alex) Hawkins, Great grandson Braxton Hawkins.

Kenny is survived by his siblings, Tom Hacker, Susan (Gary) Cormier, Steve (Molly)...

Jul 14, 2024

Don passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 14, 2024, after a long illness. Don was born in Shreveport, LA to his parents Euel and Patricia (Shadle) Hobbs. He spent his early years living in West Monroe, LA. Don found his way to his favorite state, Wisconsin, around 1976. He was an extremely talented welder/fabricator prior to retiring...

Jul 12, 2024

Dean Douglas Kuehl age 55 of Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away on July 12th, 2024 at Theda Clark Regional Hospital from a traumatic brain injury. He was surrounded by his loving family, partner, and friends.Dean was born April 15th, 1969 in Wauwatosa, WI. The Son of late David and Susan (Smith) Kuehl and later Theresa (Green-Meyer) Kuehl.Raised in the quiet country-side...

Jul 12, 2024

Lee A. Ostruszka, 70, of Little Chute, WI passed away on July 12th after a lengthy battle with renal disease.

Lee was born in Illinois to parents, Leo Ostruszka and Stephanie Ostruszka (nee Mazur). Lee moved to northern Wisconsin, where he met and married his true love, Patricia Anderson. The two of them moved to the Fox Valley and enjoyed a...

Jul 9, 2024

Katherine L. Gauthier, 74, found peace on July 9, 2024. Katherine was born in Green Bay on February 5, 1950, to the late Eldor and Jeanette (Sazama) Buenning.

After graduating from Green Bay East, Katherine earned an Associate Degree and worked many years in Customer Relations roles for A.C. Nielsen and Dean Foods. Katherine never shied away from working hard, often...