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Green Bay Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin area
Madhav Ghate
Dec 7, 2023
Madhav "Baba" Ghate, 92, Green Bay, died peacefully, December 7, 2023, at his home with family at his side. Born September 3, 1931 in Kolhapur, India, the sixth of seven children. Madhav obtained his Masters of Engineering and became a professor of engineering. He married and started a family. After a brief marriage, his wife, son and and infant daughter...
Tammy Ruh
Dec 4, 2023
Tammy left her pain and suffering behind on December 4, 2023, following a tough, hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Her grace while facing this terribly unfair fate was admirable. She proved to be unbelievably strong and extremely pragmatic throughout the fight.
Here are her own words:
I have always been proud to complete a job thoroughly and my final job...
Carol Jean Kollman
Dec 3, 2023
Carol Jean Kollman, 95, Green Bay, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Sage Meadow of De Pere. Born March 12, 1928, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late William and Evelyn (Schmidt) Bartlett. She married John Robert Kollman in 1946. Carol started cooking professionally at the age of 14, cooked at numerous local supper clubs...
Sandra (Sandy) La Blanc
Dec 2, 2023
Sandra (Sandy) La Blanc, 70 years old from Green Bay, WI joined the love of her life on December 2nd, 2023 after a long battle with chronic illness.
Sandra Ann La Blanc was born on July 10th, 1953 in Kewaunee, WI to Calvin and Doris (Hildebrant) Lain. She attended Kewaunee High School. Sandra entered the work force right out of...
Gary Mitchell
Dec 1, 2023
Gary Lee Mitchell, 64, Suamico WI, passed away December 1st, 2023, with his family by his side after a life long battle with diabetes. He was born October 17th, 1959, Shawano WI, the first of four sons to Roger and Camille Mitchell (Kay Brzezinski ).
He graduated from Bay Port High School in the class of 1977. Gary had...
Elaine M. Geniesse
Nov 30, 2023
Elaine M. Geniesse, 82, Suamico, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was born June 19, 1941, in Seymour, WI, daughter to the late Lloyd and Verla (Schultz) Hegner.
Christmas was her favorite time of year. Elaine had her Christmas tree up year round. When she was younger she was proud of being a nurses aide. She also rode...
Reginald Laaksonen
Nov 30, 2023
Reginald J. Laaksonen, born October 15, 1983, sadly passed away November 30, 2023. He was born in Sturgeon Bay to Reginald L. Laaksonen and Linda Laaksonen. He was blessed with a daughter, Kaylee Laaksonen. Reggie loved fishing, bow hunting, and anything with being outdoors. He was employed at Alberts Plastering. Reggie is survived by his parents Reginald and Linda...
Rodney S. Wittkopf
Nov 30, 2023
Rodney “Rod” S. Wittkopf, age 63 of Crivitz, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at his home after his 2.5-year battle with cancer. He was born on August 23, 1960, in Green Bay, WI to the late Eugene and Nancy (Hotzel) Wittkopf.
Rod married his lifelong love, Tina Kaminski, on October 20, 1990. Rodney was raised in Suamico,...
James Srenaski
Nov 30, 2023
James Clement Srenaski, 75, passed away on November 30, 2023.
Born: February 19, 1948 in Green Bay Wisconsin to loving parents Harry and Rita Srenaski in Green Bay, WI.
Youth: Jim spent his free time working side by side with his grandfather, Clement Vincent, during the inception and development of the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay after Clement’s retirement...
Paul G. Laverdiere
Nov 26, 2023
Paul G. Laverdiere, 81, Green Bay, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023. He was born December 16, 1941, in Lake Linden, MI, son of the late Roland and Katherine (Locatelli) Laverdiere. Paul graduated from Green Bay East in 1959, and retired as a Master Serviceman at People's Gas Systems. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
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Kathie DeVillers
Nov 25, 2023
Kathie Ann DeVillers, age 71, passed away on November 25, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital. Kathie was born on March 17, 1952, to Herbert and Bernice Secorsky of Algoma, Wisconsin. After high school, Kathie married the love of her life, Gerald (Jerry) DeVillers. The two of them went on to have two children (Greg and Jon) and owned the...
Carol Lent
Nov 24, 2023
Carol M. Lent, 89, of Green Bay WI, died on November 24, 2023 surrounded by her family.
Carol was born June 6, 1934 in Green Bay to parents Wilfred (Bill) and Mildred Huth. She completed all of her schooling in Green Bay and graduated in the East High School class of 1952. She met David Lent through friends and they...
Daniel Hoffmann
Nov 23, 2023
Dan has peacefully moved on to share his humor with the angels. Early Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 23, 2023, he took his final nap at the age of 92.
A true master of storytelling, Dan could make even the most mundane situations turn into laughter. His humor was a gift he generously shared with friends, family, and unsuspecting grocery store...
James Esperson
Nov 22, 2023
James Esperson of Washington Island, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the age of 89.
James loved his home and birthplace of Washington Island. He was an active member of his local church as well as the American Legion. Although James was a Wisconsin Resident for most of his life, he was a diehard Chicago Cubs...
Robert Gary Schulz Jr.
Nov 19, 2023
Robert Gary Schulz Jr. born on October 27, 1964, and departed from usunexpectedly on Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was the proud ownerof “Get Stuff Done Handyman Service.” Robert, known to many as Rob,Bob, or “One Crzy Rob” was a dedicated and hardworking individual,embodying an outgoing spirit that illuminated the lives of those aroundhim. Rob’s willingness to lend a helping...
James A. Wicker
Nov 16, 2023
James A Wicker, 89 of Pound, WI passed away Nov 16, 2023 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Oconto Falls.Jim enjoyed spending time with family and his wife of 69 years Barbara Wicker. He loved the outdoors and putting jigsaw puzzles together. He will lovingly be missed by his family and his church family where he did a lot for his...
Lynn Widi
Nov 12, 2023
Lynn Widi, 68, passed peacefully from a short illness on 11-12-2023 surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Beatrice (Rockwell) Widi and brother Patrick Wendt. Lynn is survived by siblings Beth (Jack) Mueller, Michael (Wendy) Widi, Jeffrey (Janet) Widi, Charles Widi, sister-in-law Jean (Pepper) Wendt and numerous nieces and nephews. Lynn...
Lawrence Walker
Nov 10, 2023
Lawrence Leroy Walker, known affectionately as "Larry," peacefully passed away on Friday, November 10th, 2023, at the age of 82. Born in Wausau and raised in Mosinee, Larry's journey was marked by remarkable service and cherished relationships.
At the age of 17, Larry enlisted in the Marines, embarking on a profound journey that included four impactful tours in Vietnam, culminating...
Peter J. Samuelson
Nov 10, 2023
Peter J Samuelson, 71, of Pensaukee Wi, died November 10, 2023.
Pete was born in Phelps, WI on May 15, 1952 to the late Nate and Rose (Litkey) Samuelson.
Pete owned and operated Nate's Saddle Horses in Doty, Wi for many years and later worked for Karbon Contractors, Twin Oaks Utilities and Peshtigo Asphalt.
Pete is survived by his...
Roger F. Martin
Nov 9, 2023
Roger Martin, 83, of Green Bay, WI passed peacefully on November 9, 2023 after a battle with cancer.Roger was born in Hardwood Michigan on December 18, 1939 to Herbert and Margaret (Morris) Martin, Roger went to High School at West High in Green Bay, Wi. He married Judith Ann Marsland in 1959 they were married 7 years and had 4...
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