Obituaries

Green Bay Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin area

Carol Conklin

Carol Conklin

Jul 31, 2017

Carol Conklin, 85, Green Bay, died peacefully at a local hospital on July 31, 2017. Born on September 30, 1931, in De Pere, she is the daughter of the late John and Velma (Stadler) Vande Hei. Carol is a 1949 graduate of St. Joseph Academy High School. On April 7, 1951, she married James Conklin, at St. Boniface Church, in...

Norbert Raymaker

Norbert Raymaker

Jul 31, 2017

Norbert Raymaker, 92, Green Bay, passed away July 31, 2017 at Grancare Nursing Center with his family at his bedside. He was born in Green Bay on January 5, 1925, son of Joseph and Sophie Raymaker. Norbert always said the best day of his life was October 16, 1948, the day he married his wife LaVerne (Delloye). He served in...

James Brunette

James Brunette

Jul 30, 2017

James Brunette, 52, Green Bay, passed away July 30, 2017. Simply Cremation is caring for the family.

Jeffery "Elmo" Jones

Jeffery "Elmo" Jones

Jul 30, 2017

Jeffery "Elmo" Jones, 57, Green Bay, died peacefully at a local hospital on July 30, 2017. Elmo is survived by two sons, Aaron (Emily) and Ben Jones; one granddaughter, Lilah; three siblings, Bri-Anne (Karen) Jones, Paulette (Fred) Geoghegan, And Suzanne Massey; father, Lance (Mary) Jones; nieces and nephews, Chris (Jenny), Nicole (Louie), Nick, Sarah (Robbie) and Richard, and great nieces...

Martin "Marty" Schaut

Martin "Marty" Schaut

Jul 27, 2017

Marty Schaut, 59, of Green Bay, died Thursday July 27, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Green Bay on April 21, 1958 to Norel and Carole (Davis) Schaut. He graduated from Green Bay West Hight School in 1976. Marty really enjoyed working for Edward Martin at H. J. Martin and Son as a material handler...

Terry Walstrom

Terry Walstrom

Jul 23, 2017

Terry Walstrom, 69, Ashwaubenon, died peacefully at his home on July 23, 2017, with family by his side. Born on February 22, 1948, in Iron Mountain, MI, he is the son of the late Clarence and LaVerne (Corsi) Walstrom. Terry graduated from Kingsford High School. On April 12, 1969, he married the former Virginia Pepin in Bark River, MI. While...

Helen Brotski

Helen Brotski

Jul 21, 2017

Helen Brotski, 92, Green Bay, died peacefully on July 21, 2017, surrounded by her family. Born on August 18, 1924, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late Martin and Elizabeth (Jacobs) Nooyen. Following Elizabeth's Passing, Helen was raised by her father and loving stepmother, Lena Nooyen. On April 5, 1947, she married Henry Brotski in Green Bay,...

Anna C. Perry

Anna C. Perry

Jul 21, 2017

Anna C. Perry, 85, passed away Friday evening, July 21, 2017, at home. Private family services will be held with Simply Cremation serving the family.

Edward Gast Jr.

Edward Gast Jr.

Jul 20, 2017

Edward Gast, Jr., 58, Oconto, passed away July 20, 2017. Simply Cremation is caring for the family.

Janet Olson

Janet Olson

Jul 18, 2017

Janet Olson, 75, slipped peacefully from this world on July 18, 2017 after a brave three year battle with lung cancer. She was born on February 9, 1942, one of three rambunctious girls, to Hugh and Helen (Zuelsdorf) Gunn. Janet is survived by her husband, Glenn; her son, Ben, and her special furry friend, Tulip. Her twin sister, Janice (Gunn)...

Rodney Reuss

Rodney Reuss

Jul 18, 2017

Rodney Adrian Hans Reuss (Poppy), 78, Ashwaubenon, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 11, 1939, in Marinette, WI, the son of the late Harry and Victoria (Bouche) Reuss. Rodney enjoyed Hunting, Nascar races, Packer games and weekly trips to Fleet Farm and Menards. Rodney opened up the spring training ball...

Kevin Black

Kevin Black

Jul 18, 2017

Kevin Black, 51, Green Bay passed away July 18, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 6, 1965, he is the son of Donna Black and the late Barney Black. Kevin graduated from the University of Oshkosh with a degree in Human Services. Later he completed his teaching certificate at the University of Iowa. Though his life...

Claire M. Lessor

Claire M. Lessor

Jul 17, 2017

Claire M. Lessor, 72, Black Creek, found peace, Monday afternoon, July 17, 2017, home with family at her side. Born Oct. 21, 1944, in Appleton, she is the daughter of the late Urban and Eva Heegeman. Claire married Bernard “Pedo” Lessor on Feb. 16, 1963 and he preceded her in death on Feb. 9, 2017. She will be remembered as...

Carol Rasmussen

Carol Rasmussen

Jul 15, 2017

Carol "Jeanie" Heise Rasmussen of Oconto Falls died Saturday, July 15th, 2017 of complications from pulmonary fibrosis. "Grandma," as she was lovingly called by so many, was everyone's favorite bartender and insisted on living life to the fullest. She was famous for her sage advice, "If you can't be good, be careful," and offered many colorful counsel via her famous...

Anthony Smits

Anthony Smits

Jul 12, 2017

Anthony “Tony” Smits was received in glory on July 12. He was born October 14, 1956 to Merlin Smits and Junella (Brys). He graduated from Penning High School in 1975. Tony was committed to family, work, and church. Tony fulfilled his dream of owning and operating A-1 Auto Upholstery for over 40 years. He always said he enjoyed what he...

Dorothy Diamond Anderson

Dorothy Diamond Anderson

Jul 11, 2017

Free of the frailty of her final years, Dot Diamond is jigging again. She was born May 11, 1924 to John and Genevieve (Clancy) Diamond on their farm in Oneida and grew up in West De Pere. Upon graduation from Nicolet High School, Dot moved to Milwaukee and proudly became part of the work force that supported the troops in...

Rose Mary "Posy" Rohan

Rose Mary "Posy" Rohan

Jul 10, 2017

Rose Mary “Posy” Rohan, 92, Green Bay, formerly of Wausau, WI passed away peacefully July 10, 2017 with her family by her side. She was born September 15, 1924 in New London, WI and raised by Cora and Fred Schlintz in Appleton, WI. She graduated from Appleton West High School and attended Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. She married Benjamin...

Steven A. Zepnick

Steven A. Zepnick

Jul 9, 2017

Steven A. Zepnick, 56, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 9, 2017, at home. Born May 10, 1961, in Green Bay, he is the son of the late Edwin and Jean (Rowell) Zepnick. Steve is a graduate of Southwest High School. He owned and operated Steve Zepnick Construction for many years. Steve is survived by four siblings, David, Cathy...

Jeffrey J. Tennant

Jeffrey J. Tennant

Jul 6, 2017

Jeffrey J. “Biff” Tennant, 63, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 6, 2017, with friends and family by his side. He was the son of the late Maurice and Marguerite (Sickles) Tennant. Jeff graduated from Green Bay Southwest High School in 1972. He was a long time employee of Raz-Ma-Tazz and Wertel’s Tap. Jeff was an accomplished woodworker...

Elsie Mae Herman

Elsie Mae Herman

Jul 4, 2017

Elsie Mae (Renard) Herman, 86, Green Bay, passed away peacefully, July 4, 2017, at home with family at her side. Born Nov. 22, 1930, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late Wilton and Ruth (Manders) Renard. Elsie married Warren Herman on May 13, 1950, in Green Bay. He preceded her death on September 15, 2004. After raising...