Obituaries
Green Bay Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin area
Valery A. Fiala
Mar 19, 2016
Valery A. Fiala, 76, Green Bay, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 19, 2016, with family by her side. Born Dec. 2, 1939, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late William “Bucky” and Ada (Jones) Wennesheimer. Valery was a beautiful woman inside and out. Anyone that had been blessed to have known her would agree-“Heart of gold”. Valery...
Robert Mater
Mar 18, 2016
It is with great disbelief and saddened hearts that Bob Mater passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 after a courageous 2 year long battle with cancer. He was born January 20, 1953 in Milwaukee WI to Abraham and Betty Jane (Leonard) Mater, but lived in the Green Bay Area most of his life. After being honorably discharged from the Army...
Norma T. Kiessel
Mar 18, 2016
Norma T. Kiessel, 85, Sturgeon Bay, died Friday, March 18, 2016 at a Green Bay hospital surrounded by her children. Norma was born in Saginaw, MI on Dec. 6, 1930. She worked as a librarian and secretary after graduating from Holy Family High School in Saginaw. On June 12, 1954, Norma married Alfred J Kiessel in Allen Park, MI. After...
James G. Luedke
Mar 17, 2016
James "Jim" Luedke, 66, Green Bay, formerly of Ripon, WI, passed away March 17, 2016. Born Sept. 9, 1949, Jim is the son of the late Ralph and Dorthea (Lannin) Luedke. Jim is survived by two borthers, Robert and Kenneth. Private family services to be held.
David Wagner
Mar 17, 2016
David Frank Wagner, 75, died peacefully in his home March 17, 2016. Dave was born January 15, 1941 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He graduated from Oshkosh High School, attended the Wisconsin State College-Oshkosh, and went on to write for the Appleton Post Crescent as the arts editor where he reviewed music, art, theater, and movies, and wrote many other columns. Dave...
Carrie Campbell
Mar 16, 2016
Carrie Campbell, 45, Oshkosh, passed away March 16, 2016. Born on November 5, 1970, she is the daughter of the late Jean Poos and Joseph Poos. Carrie was always on her toes and enjoyed times spent with her family as well as helping with the success of Beyond Limousines. She is survived by her fiancée, Brian Schmidt of Oshkosh, WI;...
Gary "Road Runner" Reese
Mar 12, 2016
Gary “Road Runner” Reese, 59, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly, March 12, 2016, at home. He was born on June 19, 1956 and faithfully served in the U.S. Army. Private services were held with the assistance of Simply Cremation (920) 431-0100.
Carrie Baeten
Mar 10, 2016
Carrie (Ridgley) Baeten, 52, of De Pere passed away on March 10, 2016. Carrie was born to Judy and the late Ronn Ridgley January 13, 1964. She married Pete Baeten on August 15, 1987. Carrie started her career at Tufco Industries, this is where she met her terrific husband. Carrie was also long time employee of Georgia Pacific’s Day St....
Deborah Ann Ahrens
Mar 10, 2016
Deborah “Debbie” Ahrens, 62, Wausaukee, passed away March 10, 2016, at a Green Bay Hospital following a battle with leukemia. She was born July 9, 1953, in Menomonee Falls, WI. Debbie married Steven Ahrens in Marinette on June 27, 1980. She retired from the US Postal Service after 20 years of faithful service. Debbie will be remembered for her enjoyment...
William "Bill" Landing
Mar 9, 2016
William “Bill” Landing, 90, Appleton, passed away on March 19, 2016, at Bridges of Appleton Hospice Care. He is the son of the late Harold and Isabelle Landing. Bill enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially at his cottage in the north woods of Wisconsin, which is what he loved and knew best. He took several hunting trips out west for big...
Kathleen Mary Breitreiter
Mar 9, 2016
Kathleen M. Breitreiter, 68, Green Bay, died peacefully, Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Private services will be held at a later date. Simply Cremation is caring for the family.
Robert Heuring
Mar 8, 2016
Robert “Bob” Heuring, 75, De Pere, passed away March 8, 2016. Born on August 17, 1940 he is the son of the late Earl and Frances Heuring. He married Carol Heuring on February 8, 1964, in Chicago. Bob and his wife Carol owned B&B bar in Chetek from 1972 to 1980. He was also a roofer from 1978 until his...
Wayne Albert Raleigh
Mar 4, 2016
Wayne A. Raleigh, 68, Green Bay, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016, at Aurora BayCare Hospital. He was born Feb 5, 1948, to the late George & Francis (Cumber) Raleigh. Wayne graduated from Green Bay West High School. He retired from Schreiber Foods. Wayne enjoyed fishing as his favorite pastime. He is survived by his wife, Carol; step-son, Christopher...
Harry Bruce Bailey
Mar 2, 2016
Harry B. Bailey, 60, Appleton, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Simply Cremation, Green Bay, is caring for the family.
Betsy A. Nelson
Mar 1, 2016
Betsy A. Nelson, 48, Howard, passed away at home, March 1, 2016. She was born on Dec. 28, 1967. Betsy grew up in Atlanta, GA and attended the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. She was very active in the Green Bay Area Recovery Community, volunteering and sponsoring many. She had a special way of helping others. As Betsy...
Donald Walter Kieweg
Feb 27, 2016
Donald Kieweg, 77, Green Bay, went peacefully to join his heavenly creator on Saturday, February 27, 2016. He was born September 24, 1938, to the late Adolph and Clara (Nedd) Kieweg in South Milwaukee, WI. Don had a passion for serving his Lord and was very active in his church ministries at Grace Lutheran in Oak Creek, Zion Lutheran in...
Wayne J. Kaye
Feb 27, 2016
Wayne J. Kaye, 62, Sturgeon Bay, passed away, early Sat. morning, Feb. 27, 2016, at a Green Bay area nursing home. Family services will be held at a future date.
Marylou Kopatz
Feb 26, 2016
Marylou (Behringer) Kopatz, 81, Suring, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home, February 26, 2016. Born on November 7, 1934, she is the daughter of the late Hans Jorgen and Mildred (Hougaard) Christensen. Marylou attended Oconto Falls High School. She was raised in the Kelly Brook area where she met and married Roger Behringer. Together they farmed and raised their...
Ronald Johnson
Feb 26, 2016
Ronald Johnson, 88, Oconto Falls, passed away February 26, 2016. A full notice and service information will appear at a later date.
Sandra L. Fotopoulos
Feb 20, 2016
Sandra L. Fotopoulos, 70, Green Bay passed away at home surrounded by her family, Saturday morning, Feb. 20, 2016. Born Aug. 4, 1945, in Appleton, she is the daughter of the late Herbert and Marcelline (Becher) Resch. Sandra was co-owner of an antique mall for 10 years, loved reading, cooking, word searches, rummage “saleing" and spending time with her family...