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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Daniel S. Reitz

Daniel S. Reitz

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,...

Steve Wilfinger

Steve Wilfinger

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...

Kenneth O. Granfors

Kenneth O. Granfors

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...

Patricia Moericke

Patricia Moericke

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...

Camille (Kay) Mitchell

Camille (Kay) Mitchell

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...

Harriet Overby

Harriet Overby

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...

James Bouche

James Bouche

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...

William "Bill" La May

William "Bill" La May

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...

Darryl McMahon

Darryl McMahon

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...

Kenneth J. Hacker

Kenneth J. Hacker

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)...

Donald R. Hobbs

Donald R. Hobbs

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...

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...

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