Obituaries
Green Bay Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin area
Peter Tragos
Mar 17, 2017
Peter Tragos, 72, Green Bay, passed away March 17, 2017. Simply Cremation is caring for the family.
Candice J. Williamson
Mar 13, 2017
Candice J. Williamson, 59, Appleton, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 at the Bridges of Appleton. Born July 31, 1957, she is the daughter of the late Richard and Germaine Masten. She is survived by three siblings, Richard, Fred, and Pam. Services are pending until notification of her family can be made.
Mary Frances Fritsch
Mar 12, 2017
Mary Frances Theodora Fritsch, 68, passed away on March 12, 2017, into the loving arms of Jesus Christ after battling colon cancer. She was born January 16, 1949, in Green Bay, WI, to Ted and H. Patricia (Campion) Fritsch. Raised through the parochial school system, Mary graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy. After a brief period as a flight attendant, she...
Ellen Mae Smith
Mar 12, 2017
Ellen Mae Smith, 83, Green Bay, formerly of Newberry, MI, died peacefully on March 12, 2017, at a Green Bay hospital. Born on October 31, 1933, in Newberry, MI, she is the daughter of the late Lauri and Lily (Ring) Haapalainen. Ellen is survived by her loving daughter, Judy (Ed) Williams, Howard; three grandchildren, Erik (Kris) Nelson, and Angela (Travis)...
Andrea Joy Arntsen
Mar 11, 2017
Andrea Joy Arntsen, 69, Green Bay Wisconsin, formerly of Washburn, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 11th, 2017. She was born August 24th, 1947 the daughter of John "Bud" & Lois Arntsen. Andrea graduated from Washburn High School in 1966. Later that year she married Peter Sytsma and they had two daughters, Tammy Sytsma and Terri (Ed) Lynch of Madison....
Elizabeth "Charlie" Rhodes
Feb 28, 2017
Elizabeth Charlene "Charlie" Rhodes, 73 years young, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Tuesday morning, February 28th, 2017 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, WI. "Charlie", as she was known by family and friends, was born December 26th, 1943 in Arkansas City, KS. For most of her adult life she first worked for Cessna Aircraft...
Berdella Lena Plouff
Feb 27, 2017
Berdella “Berdie” Plouff, 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, February 27, 2017. She was born April 25, 1921 to William and Anna (Kaster) Fontaine in Green Bay, WI. Berdie was a rare bird indeed, living life to the fullest, not afraid to tell everyone else how it should be done and documenting her adventures with fun, often...
Linda Erb
Feb 27, 2017
Linda L. Erb, 73, Green Bay, Beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother, & Great-Grandmother passed away on February 27, 2017. Linda was born on April 21, 1943 in Escanaba, MI. to the late Alvin & Laura (Derusha) Colson. She worked her adult life as an accountant/cashier/homemaker & saintly mother as she bore 2 girls and raised 11 children. Her first marriage to...
Gloria Jean Putzkie
Feb 26, 2017
Gloiria Jean Putzkie, 69, Suamico, died peacefully at a local hospital on February 26, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete at this time, and will be announced by Simply Cremation, 431-0100.
Arthur P. Lee, Jr.
Feb 25, 2017
Arthur P. Lee, Jr., Green Bay, 51, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2016. Born November 18, 1965, in Chicago, IL, he is the son of the late Arthur and Mary Ellen (Lundeen) Lee. Over the years, Arthur had held various jobs, including working as a welder within the construction trade. Arthur is survived by family and friends. No services...
Yvonne Beaudin
Feb 23, 2017
Yvonne Beaudin, 76, Green Bay, formerly of Oconto Falls, died peacefully at a local nursing home on February 23, 2017. Born on November 20, 1940, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late Edwin and Selma (Richter) Beaudin. Yvonne attended Preble High School, and attained an Associates Degree in Business Administration from NWTC. Yvonne worked for many years...
Molly Beth Brockman
Feb 17, 2017
Molly Beth was born to James and Bonnie Mayhugh Brockman April 20,1975. She was a joyful child who looked up to big brother Brett and loved every minute with him. Molly married Jesse Holtz and welcomed her pride and joy, Laura Marie in June 2000. Molly will be truly missed by those who knew her sweet soul, but comforted that...
Diane Cory Grunwaldt
Feb 16, 2017
Diane Cory Grunwaldt, of Green Bay, Wisconsin was born January 5, 1939 in Quincy, Illinois and passed away February 16, 2017. She was the second of three children born to Paul E. and Mary Louise Cory. She attended Quincy College where she was inducted into Delta Sigma Epsilon National Honor Society. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Marquette University....
Jessica Marie Lloyd
Feb 13, 2017
Jessica Marie Lloyd, 35, Kaukauna, died peacefully on February 13, 2017. Private services were held through Simply Cremation, (920) 431-0100.
Leo E. Kozloski
Feb 13, 2017
Leo E. Kozloski, of Ashwaubenon, passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on February 13, 2107 at the age 87, in the arms of his wife Josephine. Leo was born on May 1, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Mary (Butz) Kozloski. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Green Bay, WI. In 1949 he married Josephine...
Daniel J. Rosloniec
Feb 13, 2017
Daniel J. Rosloniec, 68, Green Bay, passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at a local hospital. Full obituary coming soon. Simply Cremation is serving the family.
Richard "Rick" Belongia
Feb 13, 2017
Richard “Rick” Belongia, 57, Green Bay, formerly of Rhinelander, passed away, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at a local hospital. Born Oct. 21, 1959, in Rhinelander, he is the son of William Belongia and Rosalie (Turcotte) Aho. Rick is a graduate of Rhinelander High School, Class of ’78 and attended Nicolet Area Technical College. While in Rhinelander, he enjoyed his time...
Beatrice "Betty" Thomas
Feb 12, 2017
Beatrice “Betty” Thomas, 91, Green Bay, passed away, Sunday afternoon, Feb. 12, 2017 at a local nursing home. Born Dec. 16, 1925, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late Lawrence and Viola (Fleury) Solper. Betty married Floyd Thomas on June 6, 1946, at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and he preceded her in death on March 15, 2003....
Russell Franklin
Feb 11, 2017
Russell Franklin, 79, Oconto, passed away February 11, 2017. Simply Cremation is caring for the family.
Bernard "Pedo" Lessor
Feb 9, 2017
Bernard “Pedo” Lessor, 72, Freedom, passed away Thursday morning, Feb. 9, 2017, at home with his family at his side. Born Sept. 18, 1944, in Kingsford, MI, he is the son of the late Bernard and Elaine Lessor. Pedo married Claire Heegeman on Feb. 16, 1963. He owned and operated his own trucking company, Hill Valley Farms. Pedo was a...