Obituaries

Green Bay Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin area

Lynne Sears Williams

Lynne Sears Williams

Sep 12, 2018

Lynne Sears Williams passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 12th, 2018. She is survived by her loving children, Luke, Abby and Alyson; granddaughters Evangeline and Mila; her two son-in-laws Bradley and Philip; brother Wade and sister Wendy, former spouse James, cousins, nieces and nephews, and many friends. Lynne was born in Calgary, Alberta, in 1956. She...

Gerald Grzeskowiak

Gerald Grzeskowiak

Sep 10, 2018

Gerald Grzeskowiak age 75 Hobart. He died. This is what Jerry would have told you he wanted for his obituary. He was a man of few words. Jerry died peacefully on September 10, 2018 surrounded by family in the comfort of his home. The son of the late Anton and Helen (Baranczyk) Grzeskowiak was born on July 6, 1943 in...

Fritz Hrubesky

Fritz Hrubesky

Sep 5, 2018

George “Fritz” Hrubesky, 80, made his final journey to heaven surrounded by his loving wife and family September 5th 2018. Fritz was born February 1, 1938 in Green Bay, son of the late George and Agnes (Piaskowski) Hrubesky. He graduated from Premontre High School in 1956 and attended St Norbert’s College for two years. He retired from Robert E. Lee...

Mary Jo Marie Steeno-Burke

Mary Jo Marie Steeno-Burke

Sep 1, 2018

Mary Jo Steeno-Burke, age 52 of Green Bay, passed away on September 1st. Born October 11th 1965 in Green Bay, she is survived by her parents; Linus & Mikie Steeno and Joanne Morris, children; Jordan and Shana Burke, Siblings; Jeffrey (Connie), Julie (Annette), Jennifer (Chris) & Ryan (Bonnie), nieces & nephews, and many friends. A celebration of life will be...

Elaine Elliott

Elaine Elliott

Aug 31, 2018

Elaine Elliott awoke to new life in the risen Lord on August 31, 2018, after 97 years of loving and living generously. Elaine Ann (Karner) Elliott was born May 20, 1921 to Martha (Petta) and Anthony Karner in Stevens Point, where she was raised, graduated from PJ Jacobs High School and attended UWSP. Elaine married Patrick Elliott on May 5,...

John "Jack" Bradley

John "Jack" Bradley

Aug 30, 2018

John “Jack” Bradley, 91, Allouez, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018. Born June 10, 1927 in Ohio, he is the son of the late John and Virginia (Bennett) Bradley. Jack received a degree in engineering from MIT in 1951 and went on to become Vice President of Engineering at Paper Converting Machine Company. Jack was an accomplished athlete competing in...

Jacqualine "Jacquie" Guest

Jacqualine "Jacquie" Guest

Aug 28, 2018

Jacqualine “Jacquie” Guest, 65, passed away August 28, 2018. Although most recently a resident of Green Bay, pieces of her heart also remain in San Antonio, Chicago, Los Angeles, Flagstaff, or any of the numerous places where she had lived or loved to call home. Jacquie is the daughter of Verdelma Mae (Smith) Guest, who provided her strong will and...

Kenneth Sauer

Kenneth Sauer

Aug 27, 2018

Kenneth N. Sauer, 84, De Pere, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018, at the Jack and Engrid Meng Residence of Unity Hospice in De Pere. He was born October 24, 1933, in Chicago, IL, and served his country in the United States Navy, retiring after 20 years of proud service. Ken served during the Vietnam and Korean wars, receiving a...

Marian F. Schmeichel

Marian F. Schmeichel

Aug 25, 2018

Marian F. Schmeichel, 79, Passed away at home Saturday afternoon, August 25, 2018. A memorial service is being planned for a later date in Chicago, IL.

Thomas John Deer

Thomas John Deer

Aug 25, 2018

Thomas John Deer, born March 4, 1946, to the late Martin Weekly Deer and Beatrice Mae Johnson, passed away on August 25, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. Tom graduated from East High School in 1964 at a time when senior pranks were rampant and the legal drinking age was 18. Too smart for his own britches, he left UW-Madison and...

Joan Dillon

Joan Dillon

Aug 22, 2018

Joan (Cleverdon) Dillon, 87, Green Bay, passed away August 22, 2018 after a long struggle with cancer. Born on August 19, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Alfred "Russell" and Lois Cleverdon. Joan worked for many years at St. Mary's Hospital, Green Bay, as a nurse anesthetist and retired there. She moved to Minnesota where she began another...

Michael (Mike) E. Holbrook Sr.

Michael (Mike) E. Holbrook Sr.

Aug 22, 2018

Michael (Mike) Eugene Holbrook, Sr., age 75, passed from this life on 8/22/2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born on August 7, 1943 in the Village of White Lake to father, Reece Holbrook and mother Vera Holbrook. Mike grew up in a large, loving family with six sisters and two brothers. Mike proudly served in the U.S....

Richard L. Mertens

Richard L. Mertens

Aug 20, 2018

Richard L. Mertens, 87, Luxemburg, passed away Aug. 20, 2018. Richard was born in Sugar Bush, WI, on Oct. 27, 1930 to Michael and Laura Mertens. He married Evelyn Berger who preceded him in death in 1997. Richard later married Patricia Tiske who preceded him in death, and his special friend, Irma Bader, also preceded him in death. Richard is...

Timothy J Parent

Timothy J Parent

Aug 17, 2018

Timothy J Parent, 59, passed away peacefully at Aurora BayCare Medical Center Friday, August 17, 2018 of pulmonary lung disease. He leaves behind his wife, Brenda and three children: TJ, Ashley and Alana. Tim was a very loving and caring father and husband who loved being up north. Tim’s family would like to thank Roxanne, AJ, Dexter, Robert, Cyndi, Grayson,...

Scott "Cha Chi" M. VanArk

Scott "Cha Chi" M. VanArk

Aug 16, 2018

Scott “Cha Chi” M. VanArk, age 49, of Crooked Lake, passed away peacefully following a battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, August 16, 2018. He was born on October 16, 1968 in Green Bay to the late Gregory “Beeler” and Marlene (Pierquet) VanArk. Scott was a carpenter by trade but his passion was for craftsmanship. He liked...

Beverly (Debbie) Sue White Eagle

Beverly (Debbie) Sue White Eagle

Aug 13, 2018

Beverly (Debbie) Sue White Eagle was granted her angel wings on Monday August 13th, 2018. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Debbie's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that "the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lived." She gave us all...

Stephen Winter Tobey Sr.

Stephen Winter Tobey Sr.

Aug 13, 2018

Stephen Winter Tobey Sr. got his angel wings for heaven on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Aurora BayCare Hospice, Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was born January 9, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, son of George Miller Tobey Jr. and Emelie Belle (Fisher) Tobey. He married Marjorie Laila Jones in April of 1953. He retired from The Dow Chemical Company in 1999...

Phyllis Mae Allen

Phyllis Mae Allen

Aug 12, 2018

Phyllis Mae Allen, 85, Abrams, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 28, 1933, in Oconto, WI, daughter of the late William and Marie (Rawn) Darr. She married Ken Allen, September 3, 1959, in Menominee, MI. Survivors include her husband, Ken; three sons: Lonnie (Kathy) Allen, Daryn (Tina)...

John Burrington

John Burrington

Aug 11, 2018

John Burrington, 79, Green Bay, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018, at a local nursing home. A Celebration of John's life will be held at a later date. Details will be published when known.

Kim Kriescher

Kim Kriescher

Aug 4, 2018

Kim Marie Kriescher, 55, Kimberly, passed away on August 4, 2018, at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Menasha WI, on December 28 1962, to the late Michael Kriescher and Marjorie Kriescher (Tellock). Kim attended Appleton schools. Kim’s generous and loving nature will be so missed. She enjoyed going on long road...