Obituaries

Obituaries

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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Dean Douglas Kuehl

Dean Douglas Kuehl

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...

Lee A. Ostruszka

Lee A. Ostruszka

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...

Katherine L. Gauthier

Katherine L. Gauthier

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...

Salvador A. Pantoja

Salvador A. Pantoja

Jul 8, 2024

This obituary for Salvador A. Pantoja is a heartfelt tribute to a hardworking family man. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who overcame challenges and instilled strong values in his children. He was a great provider and protector. Always committed to his family. He always had the best advice and wanted good for everyone. Chava never back down...

Rodney A. Spude

Rodney A. Spude

Jul 7, 2024

Rodney A. Spude, 67, of Luxemburg passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. 

He was born November 13, 1956 to the late Roland and Marie (Wery) Spude. 

On June 19, 1976, he married Kathy G. Strandell at St. Louis Church in Dyckesville. 

Rodney was a hard worker and a man of many trades, starting off...

Carrie Anderson

Carrie Anderson

Jul 5, 2024

Carrie Anderson, age 68 of Oconto Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2024 at home with her family. Carrie was born in Oconto Falls on June 10, 1956 to the late Bernice and William Wall.

She attended school in Gillett and married Joseph Anderson, 49 years ago on September, 28, 1974 at the Tabor United Methodist Church in Gillett....

George F. Vander Zanden

George F. Vander Zanden

Jul 1, 2024

George F Vander Zanden, 81, of Green Bay, Wisconsin passed away on July 1, 2024 after a hard fought battle with liver cancer.

George was born in Kimberly, Wisconsin on December 5, 1942 to parents George and Marie (Allie) Vander Zanden. He was a 1961 graduate of Kimberly High School, after which he enlisted in the US Navy. After leaving the...

Shirley Calkins

Shirley Calkins

Jun 30, 2024

Shirley Elaine Calkins, 89, of Hortonville, WI went to be with her Lord, with her family by her side on June 30, 2024. Shirley was born in Whittcomb, WI on January 8, 1935, to the parents of Mason and Laura Buck. She married the love of her life, William Calkins on October 29, 1955. She was employed by Mercy Medical...

Christine Kranz

Christine Kranz

Jun 28, 2024

Christine Anne “Chris” Kranz, 70, recently of Green Bay, passed away June 28th, 2024 after a short but courageous battle with Brain Cancer. Born on April 28, 1954, she was the daughter of the late James and Ethel Arentsen. Chris grew up in Janesville, WI where she attended Parker High School, graduating with the Class of 1972. She went on...

Walter Karnopp

Walter Karnopp

Jun 28, 2024

Wally Karnopp, 90 of Luxemburg WI died in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ Friday June 28th after a courageous battle with Leukemia. He was born December 1st, 1933 to Walter Sr. and Louise (Schwartz) Karnopp. Wally attended school in Sturgeon Bay. After graduation he enlisted in the Army and served in Schwinfurt, Germany. When he returned, he worked...

Jeffrey Sheldon Rheingans

Jeffrey Sheldon Rheingans

Jun 27, 2024

Jeffrey Sheldon Rheingans, 77, formerly of Brookfield, WI, passed away on June 27, 2024.Jeff was born in Madison, WI on March 4, 1947. He grew up in Whitefish Bay, WI and lived most of his adult life in Brookfield, WI. Jeff attended Lakeland College and University of WI, Oshkosh. Because of his fascination with cars, he worked for several car...

Lee Michael Valind

Lee Michael Valind

Jun 26, 2024

Lee Michael Valind, born on January 7, 1985, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2024, at the age of 39.

Lee is survived by his son Isaiah Valind; his father, Bruce Valind; his siblings, Trent (Larissa) Powell; Miranda (Juan) Cuellar-Trejo; his nieces Laticia Cuellar-Trejo, Aryana Cuellar-Trejo, Kate Powell and Alivia Powell, and nephews Antonio Cuellar-Trejo, Marcos Cuellar-Trejo,...

Michael "Mike" Stache

Michael "Mike" Stache

Jun 25, 2024

Michael “Mike” Stache Sr., 78, of Green Bay, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024. Mike was a fighter and fought a courageous battle with his health for many years.

Mike was the life of the party. He always found pleasure in making people laugh and smile. If you were lucky enough to have spent any time around him, you...

Debra M. Knepprath

Debra M. Knepprath

Jun 25, 2024

Debra M Knepprath, 68, of Oconto Falls passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 surrounded by her family. Debra was born daughter of Dale Noreen and Marion (Brooks) Noreen and Sibling to Cheryl (Noreen) Friberg, Dale Noreen, and Slade Noreen on April 16, 1956 in Port Washington, WI.

Her children said no matter where they were she was always able to...

Michele Marie Minix

Michele Marie Minix

Jun 23, 2024

Michele Marie Minix was born on April 30th, 1954 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She was 1 of 8 children to Norman and Jane Carpenter. Having dreams of traveling the world from a young age, Shelly began studying foreign languages. Once finished with high school, Shelly and her best friend Korn, traveled throughout Europe together. That journey opened Michele’s very creative...

Peter Nelson

Peter Nelson

Jun 23, 2024

On the afternoon of Sunday, June 23, 2024, Peter David Nelson, 58, of Green Bay, WI, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family. Pete was born in Ypsilanti, MI on February 24, 1966, to David Nelson and Susan Morton (Reno). He grew up moving between California and Michigan where he graduated from Menominee Highschool (MI) in 1984. He...

Mark Plopper

Mark Plopper

Jun 22, 2024

In the early morning hours of June 22, 2024, Mark Lamar Plopper, 72, of Green Bay, WI, left our world, fighting to the bitter end, with his dedicated wife, Pie beside him every step of the way. A man known as Papa to his grandchildren, Lamar to his wife and close friends, Mawk to his sister Susie, and Mark to...

Dr. James N. Holly

Dr. James N. Holly

Jun 21, 2024

Dr. James Nicholas Holly

James N. Holly (Jim and/or Nick), 87, of Green Bay, died Friday June 21, 2024.

Born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on January 14, 1937, to Charles and Marjorie (French) Holly. He went on to graduate from Lincoln High school in 1955 as a decorated athlete. After spending one year at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, he went on to...

Cindi (Collen) Mallien

Cindi (Collen) Mallien

Jun 17, 2024

Cindi (Collen) Mallien, 70, Green Bay, passed away June 17, 2024, surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. Cindi was born December 15, 1953 in Washington DC. She was the daughter of John and Patrica Collen and was the eldest of 7 siblings. She graduated from West High School in 1972. 

Cindi raised 3 children and was a very...

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