Obituaries

Green Bay Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin area

Helga H. Kmetz

Helga H. Kmetz

Jan 27, 2023

On January 27, 2023, Helga H. Kmetz of Green Bay – known affectionately to her family as the “Prussian Princess” – moved on to heaven.  Helga was born in Europe in the town of Tilsit, then part of East Prussia.  After meeting Donald Burdon, an American soldier,  they married and settled in Green Bay, WI., where Donald established Burdon’s Hill...

Barbara (Freeman) Compton

Barbara (Freeman) Compton

Jan 27, 2023

Barbara Compton passed away January 27, 2023. She was born on August 15, 1938. Barb was born to parents, Ralph and Hazel Freeman in Green Bay, WI. The family moved to Two Harbors Minnesota when she was small. There she met James Compton while he was stationed in Duluth with the USAF. They were married February 1st, 1958. Barb was...

Calvin "Cal" Donald Kitzinger

Calvin "Cal" Donald Kitzinger

Jan 27, 2023

Calvin "Cal" Donald Kitzinger, 70, Green Bay, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home with his loving daughter Andi by his side. He was born on July 14, 1952 to Donald and Marjorie Kitzinger. Cal enjoyed fishing, boating and was a proud auto body mechanic. He worked at several auto body shops throughout the years; LeMieux...

Thomas (Tim) Stapleton Sr.

Thomas (Tim) Stapleton Sr.

Jan 23, 2023

Thomas (Tim) Stapleton Sr., born January 1942, died January 2023. Loving husband of Jody Stapleton. Beloved father of Ryan (Lisa) and Thomas Jr (Karrie). Proud grandfather of Maxwell, Thomas III, Jonathan and Andrew. Tim passed away peacefully in hospice care. Tim loved his family and spending time outdoors with his grandsons. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite...

Roberta Lynn Brown

Roberta Lynn Brown

Jan 20, 2023

Roberta Lynn Brown 09.18.1959 - 01.20.2023 Bobbi was born to Robert William Mataitis and Bettie Lou Schlegel at Mercy Hospital in Chicago, Illinois on September 18th, 1959. Bobbi was a beautiful, kindhearted woman full of spunk. She dedicated her life to her children and brought joy to all who knew her. She appreciated her father’s approach to life, and once...

Rachael Chmielewski

Rachael Chmielewski

Jan 20, 2023

Rachael Chmielewski, 93, of Green Bay, passed away January 20, 2023. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Simply Cremation.

Joyce L. Ciha

Joyce L. Ciha

Jan 18, 2023

Joyce L. (Hanover-Chilcote) Ciha passed into the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 18th. Joyce was born February 27th, 1945 to Herman and Evelyne (Lawrence) Hanover of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Joyce raised her children in Green Bay and later in New Franken Wisconsin. She worked at Woodside Nursing Home where she showed her amazing compassion with...

Steven P. Paque

Steven P. Paque

Jan 18, 2023

Steven P. Paque, 67, Green Bay, passed away January 18, 2023.

Donna M. Black

Donna M. Black

Jan 12, 2023

Donna M. Black, 91, Green Bay, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at a local assisted living facility. She was born March 25, 1931, daughter to the late Charles and Loretta (Seifert) Johnsen. Donna graduated from Green Bay West High School, and married Barney Black on August 23, 1958. He preceded her in death in 2004. Donna worked as a...

Kenneth P. Buechel

Kenneth P. Buechel

Jan 11, 2023

Kenneth P. Buechel, 74, De Pere, passed away January 11, 2023 at a local hospital.

Shawn Kelly Donnelly

Shawn Kelly Donnelly

Jan 10, 2023

Shawn Kelly Donnelly, 40, Marinette, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at his home. Born August 17, 1982, in Iron Mountain, MI, he is the son of Carol M. Donnelly and the late Patrick Donnelly. Shawn was a proud employee of Walmart and enjoyed playing his video games. Shawn is survived by his mother, Carol M. Donnelly; three brothers,...

Delores "Dolly" Pribbernow

Delores "Dolly" Pribbernow

Jan 9, 2023

Delores "Dolly" Pribbernow, 90, of Green Bay, passed away January 9, 2023. She married Kent Pribbernow on February 13, 1951, in Manitowoc. They resided in Manitowoc until the death of her youngest son, Scotty. She then moved to Green Bay with her daughter Beth Ann. Dolly worked at JC Penny until her retirement. She was a member of the Sassy...

Lois Mercado

Lois Mercado

Jan 9, 2023

Lois Mercado, of Appleton Wisconsin, died January 9 th , 2023. Born on July 4 th , 1930, in San Pedro California, Lois traveled the world. Her father, a career Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy, brought them to live in the Philippines, China, and Hawaii. They were stationed at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked on December 7,...

Barbara Ann Craig

Barbara Ann Craig

Jan 9, 2023

Barbara Ann Craig, age 88, passed away in comfort and peace on January 9th, 2023. She died at home in the loving care of her family. She is preceded in death by parents Edwin and Virginia Lea, brother Norman Paul Lea, and her beloved daughter Paula Ann Craig. She is mother to Brian (Francine), Jeffrey (Dominique), Alan, Jill (Mark) Willette,...

John G. Wirtz

John G. Wirtz

Jan 9, 2023

John G. Wirtz, 56, Green Bay, passed away January 9, 2023.

Cynthia Jansen

Cynthia Jansen

Jan 8, 2023

Cynthia Ann Jansen, 61 years, of Green Bay, was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at her home peacefully. She was born Cynthia Ann Malvitz on February 26th, 1961, in Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin, the daughter of Barbara Jean Raymond-Obernberger and Jackie A Malvitz. Cynthia attended Southern Door High School. Survivors include her two sons, Eric Giffin...

Shelley Ann Jeske

Shelley Ann Jeske

Jan 7, 2023

Shelley Ann Jeske, age 56, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, has unfortunately passed away due to unexpected medical conditions on January 7th, 2023. Shelley was born in Sheboygan WI on June 4th, 1966. Daughter to Shirley Gill and Wallace (Dynie) Jeske. Shelley attended Sheboygan North High School. She worked at Kohler Company for 17 years along with her most recent...

Betty Marie Swan

Betty Marie Swan

Jan 5, 2023

Betty Marie (Hallstrand) Swan Betty Marie Swan passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2023 seven months shy of her 100th birthday. Until early 2022 she lived in Town of Hill east of Ogema in the home her husband Emery and her built. Betty was proceeded in death by Emery who passed away at the age of 89 and her sister...

Eva Bradley

Eva Bradley

Jan 4, 2023

Eva Bradley passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Born August 11, 1934, in Sweden, she is the daughter of the late Doris and Edvin Andersson. Eva met the love of her life, John (Jack) Bradley, while he was on a business trip for Paper Converting Machine Company in Falun, Sweden where Eva grew up. Two years later she emigrated to...

Thomas D. Hill

Thomas D. Hill

Dec 28, 2022

Thomas Darrin Hill (41) of Crivitz Wi passed away peacefully with his devoted wife Beth Hill (Crivitz), His momma Zola Holle (Rogers AR), and Aunt Mary Knaus (Oconto Falls) by his side. He was born on November 10,1981 in Little Rock AR and passed on December 28, 2022 in Green Bay WI. Thomas is survived by his Loving and devoted...