Obituaries
Green Bay Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin area
Georgette Jean Dedamos
Sep 8, 2017
Georgette (Haczynski) Dedamos, 57, Marinette, died peacefully at a local hospital on September 8, 2017, surrounded by family. Born on August 16, 1960, she is the daughter of the late Leo and Betty (Funk) Haczynski. Georgette enjoyed listening to Brewers games, gardening, visiting with friends, dancing, County music, and a good “country cruise.” She embraced her Polish heritage and enjoyed...
Cheri A Jost
Sep 3, 2017
Cheri A. Jost, 69, Menasha, died peacefully at her home on September 3, 2017. Born on July 15, 1948, in Neenah, she is the daughter of the late William and Lorraine (Kosky) Knudsen. Cheri married Donald L. Jost Sr. on April 18, 1969 in Menominee, MI, and he preceded her in death on September 3, 1978. She had a passion...
Patricia A. Benedetto
Aug 28, 2017
Patricia “Patti” A. Benedetto, 69, Abrams, formerly of Green Bay, died on her mother’s birthday, August 28, 2017, at her home after a long illness, surrounded by family. Born on May 22, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, she is the daughter of the late Thomas and Bertha (Robertson) Hickey. Patti is survived by four loving children, Kim (Kevin) O’Sullivan, Valley Cottage,...
William "Bill" Christianson
Aug 27, 2017
William “Bill” Christianson, 98, of Green Bay died peacefully August 27, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at his home - Age Well Assisted Living. He was born September 30, 1918 in Forestville, WI, the son of William A Christianson and Hannah (Oenes) Christianson. Bill graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1936. He proudly served his country as a...
James (Jim) Albert Lewis
Aug 27, 2017
James (Jim) Albert Lewis, age 76, passed away in his home, after fighting an illness, Sunday August 27th, 2017. Jim was born on November 25th, 1940 in Lawton, Oklahoma the son of Evan Albert Lewis and Ruth Lorine Ketchum Lewis. Jim attended primary school in Adams, Wisconsin and went on to enlist and serve our country in the National Guard...
Shannon Lee Greenberger
Aug 25, 2017
Shannon L. Greenberger, 73, Green Bay, died peacefully on August 25, 2017, in Peshtigo. Born on April 14, 1944, in Marinette, Wis., she is the daughter of the late William and Victoria (Johnson) Steinberg. Private services will take place to commemorate the life of Shannon. Simpy Cremation assisted the family with cremation services, 431-0100.
Ranissa Ranae Wilken
Aug 23, 2017
After a courageous battle with cancer, Ranissa Ranae (Smith) Wilken died peacefully in her home on August 23, 2017 in Green Bay, Wis. surrounded by friends and family. She leaves behind her loving husband, Jeff Wilken; one son Michael (Mike) Wilken; and her three beloved Bernese Mountain dogs, Lambeau, Obsession, and Shadow. Ranissa was born on February 7, 1970 in...
Paul "Boots" Vandenhoven
Aug 19, 2017
Paul “Boots” Vandenhoven, 51, Green Bay, took his last ride on earth on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Paul loved to ride his motorcycle. Paul leaves behind his soul mate, Lessie DeGroot; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonnie (Fred) McNeill, Judy (Dale) Langenberg, Mary (Drew) Krien; brothers, Bob (Vicki) Vandenhoven, Tom (Rose) Vandenhoven, John (Carrie) Vandenhoven, Wayne Vandenhoven; and many nieces, nephews,...
Robert "Bob" William Matheny, Sr.
Aug 18, 2017
Bob was welcomed into the arms of his heavenly Father on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 90 years young. Bob was born in Wauwatosa, WI, on November 12, 1926, to James D. and Edith (Dubrow) Matheny. As a young man, he loved working with/riding horses and dancing up a storm at the local ballroom. At the age of 17, he...
Cherri Barton
Aug 17, 2017
Cherri Ann Barton, 54, of Green Bay, passed away on Thursday, August 17, at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Cherri was born on October 5th, 1962 in St. James, Missouri, the daughter of Marian and Fredrick Peerenboom. Cherri was united in marriage to Rick Barton on December 10th, 1994. They shared their home in Green Bay, later...
Anne Gemignani
Aug 13, 2017
Anne Gemignani, 56, Oconto Falls, passed away August 13, 2017, after a battle with cancer. Born on March 15, 1961, she is the daughter of the late Glen Garrett and Winifred Copeland. Anne was a dedicated math teacher at Suring High School. She found happiness working with the students and staff and getting to know them well. Anne was a...
Craig Othmar Goeser
Aug 13, 2017
Craig O. Goeser, 62, Sheboygan, died on August 13, 2017. Simply Cremation assisted the family with cremation services, (920) 431-0100.
Cheryl Anne Reimer
Aug 11, 2017
Cheryl A. Reimer, 66, Appleton, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, August 11, 2017, at home. Cheryl was born to Arthur and Betty Jane (Laatch) Ellerman in Wausau, WI on March 14, 1951 and had worked as an event planner for many years. Simply Cremation, Green Bay, is serving the family.
Robert Ridgley
Aug 10, 2017
Robert Ridgley, 49, Green Bay, passed away August 10, 2017 after a long illness. Born on June 16, 1968 he is the son of Judy Ridgley and the late Ronn Ridgley Sr. He loved fishing, and going to the cabin up north. He is survived by his life partner, Joy Lightner; daughter, Rachael (Phil) Burdick; step-daughter, Catrina and her fiancée...
Agnes Rockey
Aug 9, 2017
Agnes Rockey (89) of Green Bay, returned home to her Heavenly Father on August 9, 2017. She was proud of her 100% Irish heritage and was born to Catherine Kane and Stephen McMahon on November 18, 1927. She grew up in Friendship, New York with her three sisters, Marie (Allen), Theresa (Allen) and Ellen (Dorsett). She spent her summers during...
Felicia Ann Malueg
Aug 9, 2017
Felicia Ann Malueg, 31, Green Bay, died peacefully August 9, 2017, after years of battling liver disease; she is now safe in the arms of Jesus. She was born Sept 6, 1985, to Wesley Malueg and Michele Barribeau. Felicia was baptized into the Catholic Church at the age of 7 and has a great foundation in Christ. She graduated from...
Judith M. Foster
Aug 9, 2017
Judith M. (Boyea) Foster, 67, De Pere, died peacefully at a local nursing home on August 9, 2017. Born on July 17, 1950, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late Kenneth and Rita (Hendricks) Boyea. Judy loved furniture, and she was an avid collector. Judy is survived by her daughter, Michelle Wolter (fiancée, Chad Van Straten); two...
Ruth Ann Nichols
Aug 7, 2017
Ruth Ann Nichols, 63, De Pere, died on August 7, 2017, after a long illness. Born on July 21, 1954, in Gladstone, Michigan, she is the daughter of the late Glen and Dorothy Nichols.
Marilyn (Basel) Hokenson
Aug 6, 2017
Marilyn (Basel) Hokenson, 77, Two Rivers, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 6, 2017, in Green Bay with her four children at her side several days following a sudden heart attack. Marilyn was born on June 12, 1940, in Manitowoc, WI. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Budysz) Basel and was raised at the family farm...
Russell Leiterman
Aug 3, 2017
Russell Leiterman passed away on August 3, 2017. Russ was born on April 29th, 1934 in Green Bay Wisconsin, the son of Dorothy Leiterman (nee Peters), and Ervin Leiterman. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1934, and his father in 1985. He lived most of his life in Denmark Wisconsin. Russ had cognitive disabilities from birth, but...