Obituaries

Green Bay Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin area

Thomas A. Behrendt

Thomas A. Behrendt

Dec 29, 2025

Thomas A. Behrendt, 66, Green Bay, passed away December 29 2025, at a local hospital. He was born January 28, 1959, in Green Bay, son of the late Vernon and Elaine (Bailey) Behrendt. Thomas owned and operated his own trucking business all his life.

He is survived by his brother, Douglas (Barbara) Behrendt of Waterford, WI.

In addition to his parents, Thomas...

Timothy J. Johnson

Timothy J. Johnson

Dec 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Timothy "Turk" Johnson

Born 9/29/1957 in Green Bay on the 1st Packers/Bear game at Lambeau field to Patrick Johnson and Muriel (Lemerond) Johnson. 

With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Timothy "Turk" Johnson. The world is a duller, quieter place without him as he joins the 19th hole. To know him was to love him. He...

Kristy Becker-Nielson

Kristy Becker-Nielson

Dec 25, 2025

Kristy Becker-Nielson, born May 28, 1971 in Marinette, WI., passed away peacefully at her home in Wausaukee, Wisconsin on December 25, 2025 — Christmas Day — while under hospice care.

Kristy was the most selfless and loving woman to ever step foot on this earth.

She is survived by her loving husband, Richard Nielson; and her children, Kayla, Kyle (Kendra), and Kodee,...

Kenneth Jolly

Kenneth Jolly

Dec 25, 2025

Ken was born November 19, 1945, in Green Bay to Clarence and Irene (Borlee) Jolly. He graduated from West High School Class of 1963. In 1966, he married Julie Raether and they celebrated 59 years together. He was employed at Proctor and Gamble for 33 years as a pipefitter and retired at the age of 53. After retiring he and...

Elizabeth "Betty" Durocher

Elizabeth "Betty" Durocher

Dec 24, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Durocher, age 83, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, was called home to eternal life on December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve), at Woodside Retirement Community, surrounded by her family and supported by the compassionate care of Unity Hospice and Woodside Senior Communities of Green Bay. She was born on January 11, 1942, to the late John (Jack) and Lorraine Brady...

Michael Mross

Michael Mross

Dec 23, 2025

Michael Mross, 65, long time resident of Crandon and more currently of Green Bay, passed away December 23, 2025. Born February 13, 1960, he is the son of the late Richard and Lorna Mross. Michael proudly served in the United States Army National Guard, and he was an avid Packer fan.

Survivors include his brother, Andrew Mross; sister-in-law, Nancy; nieces and...

Renate 'Nada' Ursula Viste (Mueller)

Renate 'Nada' Ursula Viste (Mueller)

Dec 18, 2025

Our beautiful mother, Renate ‘Nada’ Ursula Viste (Mueller) passed away peacefully in her home and into the arms of our ancestors on December 18th, 2025 at 11:33 AM CST, at the young age of 65. Nada grew up in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Deutschland with her sister and brother; later moving to Wyoming in 1987; and then moved to Wisconsin in 2006.

Nada was...

Todd Meleski

Todd Meleski

Dec 17, 2025

Todd Meleski, 59, of Kingsford, Michigan, passed away on December 17 with his sisters by his side. He was born in Stambaugh, Michigan, to Donald and Naomi (Winton) Meleski of Iron River. Todd attended West Iron County Schools, where he played football, and graduated in 1984. He proudly served four years in the United States Navy aboard the USS Guam...

Inger de Ridder

Inger de Ridder

Dec 17, 2025

Inger de Ridder, age 92, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025. She was born on September 17, 1933, in Nieuwendam, Netherlands, to Willem and Agatha Bruijns. Inger’s life was a testament to love, resilience, and deep faith.

In 1951, Inger married her beloved husband, Erich de Ridder. Together, they began a remarkable journey, immigrating first from the...

Ernie Ray Kriescher

Ernie Ray Kriescher

Dec 16, 2025

Ernie Ray Kriescher, 68, of Suamico, passed away unexpectedly December 16, 2025.

Ernie was born in Oconto Falls, WI on January 23, 1957, to Antone and Cecilia (VanDervan) Kriescher. Before finishing High School, Ernie joined the United States Navy. Ernie was raised on his parent’s farm in Lena, WI which is where he acquired his strong work ethic. He was a...

Gerald Mueller

Gerald Mueller

Dec 15, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” James Mueller passed away peacefully in his sleep in the morning hours of December 15, 2025 after a long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Jerry was born February 27th 1939 in Milwaukee, WI to Reinhard and Ella (Vandertie) Mueller. He grew up in the Milwaukee area and graduated from Pius XI Catholic High School. 

Jerry married Joan Hudy on August...

Kathleen Fritz

Kathleen Fritz

Dec 15, 2025

Kathleen A Fritz, 77, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. Kathie was born in Shawano, Wisconsin, on April 4, 1948, to the late Gordon and Patricia (Wall) Weber.Those of us who knew Kathie know how kindhearted, giving, and compassionate she was. For many years, she was a pastoral minister within the Catholic diocese of Madison. She...

Leon L. Brzostowski

Leon L. Brzostowski

Dec 15, 2025

Leon Brzostowski, 57 of Wild Rose, Wisconsin passed on December 15, 2025. Leon was surrounded by loved ones in his final moments.

Leon was born in Wild Rose, Wisconsin on April 20, 1968.

Leon was known for his intelligence and love of figuring out how things worked.

He is survived by daughter, Merissa Brzostowski; siblings, Shawn (Rebecca) Brzostowski, Tiffany (Mike) Tegtmeyer, Mark (Lisa)...

Steven Tony Michael Williamson

Steven Tony Michael Williamson

Dec 12, 2025

Steven Tony Michael Williamson, 34, passed away peacefully among family on December 12th, 2025.

In his childhood, he was raised by his mother, Diane Williamson Kotanen, along with his sister Sophie and baby brother Dean. He acted as a protector, a big brother, and a role model. This was evident in the way he took his brother on frequent adventures and...

Brian G. Wolf

Brian G. Wolf

Dec 12, 2025

Brian Gerald Wolf, 65 of Crivitz passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and loved ones on Dec 12, 2025, following a brief illness. 

Born July 28, 1960 to Gerald and Marilyn Wolf in Milwaukee, WI, he moved to Crivitz in high school and was retired from Marinette Marine in 2021 after 42 years. 

He is survived by his daughters Mandy...

Joyce Heney

Joyce Heney

Dec 11, 2025

Joyce Heney (88) passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Joyce was born in Green Bay on August 12th, 1937 to the late Harold "Pete" and Veronica (Kustka) Swanson. Joyce enjoyed gardening, playing cards, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Survivors include her three daughters, Julia Heney, Jody (Kevin) Lamal, and Kelli (Becky Young) Heney; two sons,...

Donna Mae Griffin

Donna Mae Griffin

Dec 10, 2025

Donna was born in Coleman, Wisconsin to Beatrice (Tupper) Winkler and Adolph Winkler. Donna had four siblings, Amel Winkler, Nathalie Spreeman, William Winkler and Deborah Winkler. She was the last of her siblings to pass.

She was a loving mother to three, Lori Jacquet (Todd), Brenda Griffin and Harlon Griffin. Grandmother to Steven Sanders (Elizabeth), Nicole Jacquet, Joshua Sanders (Rachel), Megan...

Jacklyn Kieliszewski

Jacklyn Kieliszewski

Dec 9, 2025

Jacklyn Kieliszewski, 45, Two Rivers, died December 9, 2025. Arrangements are pending until family notification. 

Scott Qualley

Scott Qualley

Dec 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of Scott M. Qualley

Scott Qualley, 69, of Arkansaw, WI, passed away peacefully on December 8th, 2025. A lifelong resident of the Midwest, Scott embodied the spirit of the Badger State: hardworking, fiercely loyal, and most at home in the great outdoors.

Scott lived by the motto “work hard, play harder.” He spent his career in sales and then...

Deborah Ann Crum

Deborah Ann Crum

Dec 7, 2025

Deborah Ann Crum, 72, Green Bay, passed away December 7, 2025, at her home. Arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.