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Green Bay Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin area
Bernice M. Besaw
Sep 1, 2018
Bernice M. Besaw, age 92, of Green Bay passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. Bernice was born July 13, 1926 to the late Norris and Rose (Christens) Terrien. On February 15, 1947, she married Frank J. Besaw at Annunciation Church. Together they celebrated 58 years of marriage. Bernice worked as a bookkeeper at Nelson Machinery for...
Vernon A. Schampers
Aug 27, 2018
Vernon A. Schampers, 89, Green Bay, passed away Monday evening, Aug. 27, 2018, at a local nursing home. Born Oct. 25, 1928, in De Pere, he is the son of the late Norbert and Helen (VanEss) Schampers. Vern married Helen Busse in June 1948 in Green Bay. He had worked for many years at Charmin (Procter and Gamble). Vern was...
Viola Maahs
Aug 25, 2018
Viola Maahs passed away peacefully on August 25, 2018 at the age of 98. Viola was born September 2, 1919 in Cadott, Wisconsin to Jacob and Ottilla Sonnentag. While living and working in Laona, Wisconsin, she met Robert Maahs. They were married on October 21, 1939. In 1942 they moved to Green Bay where they raised their family. In 1974...
Salvador Sanchez-Salas
Aug 20, 2018
Salvador Sanchez-Salas, age 86, of Green Bay, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at a local hospital. Family and friends are invited to visit at St. Willebrord Catholic Church, 209 S. Adams St, Green Bay, on Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 7 p.m. Salvador will be laid...
Ann Niven Emanuelson
Aug 17, 2018
Ann Niven Emanuelson, age 73, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 17, 2018. She was born October 27, 1944 in Dunbar to the late Hugh and Edna (Gassett) Niven. Ann had a love of nature, crafts and the arts. She had a generous spirit and was always giving of her time and talent. Ann had...
Ervin V. Prosser
Aug 16, 2018
Ervin V. Prosser, age 89, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, August 16, 2018. He was born December 28, 1928 in Green Bay to the late Ervin and Mildred (Larsen) Prosser. Erv was a graduate of Green Bay West High School with the class of 1946. In November of 1950, he enlisted...
John Joseph Daniel Burke, Jr.
Aug 13, 2018
John Joseph Daniel Burke, Jr., 65, Madison, found peace, August 13, 2018. Born Sept. 10, 1952, in Milwaukee, he is the son of the late John and Christine (Lannoye) Burke. John faithfully served in the US Navy. He later married Debbie who preceded him in death in 1994. John is survived by one sister, Michele Burke, Milwaukee; one niece, Danielle...
Gary Krueger
Aug 11, 2018
Gary Krueger, 77, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly, August 11, 2018, after a short battle with cancer. Born on December 4, 1940, in Green Bay, he is the son of the late Wilfred and Della Krueger. Gary loved to hunt, fish, and was very active in sports. He was very well known in the Asphalt businesses working for many companies...
Sherry Vorpahl
Aug 11, 2018
Sherry (Wilber) Vorpahl, 83, Green Bay, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus August 10, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends. Born on March 22, 1935, she is the daughter of the late Martin and Frances (Smith) Wilber. Sherry married Donald "Eddy" Vorpahl in 1952 in Shawano and he preceded her in death in 1991. She was a...
Julie Ann Delaruelle
Aug 8, 2018
Julie Delaruelle, 49, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly August 8, 2018, at home. Born on August 23, 1968, in Green Bay she is the daughter of Carl Delaruelle and the late Lois Delaruelle. She attended Green Bay West High School. Julie was a dedicated caregiver who worried more for other people than she did for herself. She was motherly to...
Jacob Todd Smith
Jul 30, 2018
Jacob Todd Smith, age 24, of Green Bay, peacefully passed away among his family on Monday, July 30, 2018 at his residence. Jacob was born September 9, 1993 in Marinette to his loving parents, Richard and Mary (Santelli) Smith. He was a graduate of Preble High School with the class of 2012. He then attended NWTC in the Learning for...
Linda M. Kurtz
Jul 22, 2018
Linda M. Kurtz, 54, Algoma, formerly of Green Bay, passed away Sunday morning, July 22, 2018, at a local care facility in Green Bay. Born Feb. 5, 1964, in Eagle River, WI, she is the daughter of the late Michael and Betty (Mealy) Kurtz. Linda was a 1982 graduate of Northland Pines High School. From there she attended college in...
Nancy C. La Plant
Jul 22, 2018
Nancy C. La Plant, 87, Green Bay, passed away July 22, 2018. Born May 3, 1931, she is the daughter of the late Genevieve and Clarence Du Chateau. Nancy attended St. John grade school, and graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1949. She worked at the Green Bay Press-Gazette from 1949 to 1957, advancing from Proofreader to Society Editor. Nancy...
Eugene J. Powers
Jul 20, 2018
“He fished little and hunted not at all; his greatest delight was to sing a few songs and tell a few lies.” Eugene J. Powers, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 20, 2018. Eugene was born on July 17, 1928 in Kaukauna to the late Harold and Helen (Hurst) Powers. He attended St. Patrick’s Elementary School in Green...
Mary Rita Corbisier
Jul 19, 2018
Mary “Rita” Corbisier, 92, Green Bay, found peace Thursday morning, July 19, 2018 at a local care facility. Born March 4, 1926 in Lincoln, WI, she is the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Pinchart) DeVos. Rita married Marvin Corbisier on April 12, 1947 and he preceded her in death on July 18, 1991. Rita loved playing cards, traveling,...
James "Jim" Vandervest
Jul 18, 2018
James “Jim” Vandervest, 89, New Franken, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Born November 27, 1928, he is the son of the late Jule and Lillian (Dupont) Vandervest. Jim married the former Arlene Martin on May 2, 1950, at St. Odile Church in Thiry Daems. Together, the couple worked the family farm while raising their family. Arlene preceded him in death...
Richard "Dickie!" Hawkes
Jul 13, 2018
Richard R. (Dickie) Hawkes, 61, of Green Bay, died Friday, July 13, 2018. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on September 3, 1956 to the late Thomas and Harriet (Chaffee) Hawkes. He owned Dick Hawkes Classic Painting and worked as a painting contractor in both the San Francisco Bay (where he loved living on his boat in Alameda) and Green...
Felix Louis Destache
Jul 12, 2018
Felix Louis Destache, age 93, of De Pere passed away on July 12, 2018 with his wife by his side. He was born to the late Louis and Pansy (Doxtator) Destache at their Green Bay home on July 27, 1924. Felix attended school at Green Bay East High School until his enlistment in the United States Army. He served his...
Roger H. Coppersmith, Sr.
Jul 8, 2018
*DATE OF VISITATION AND SERVICE HAS CHANGED TO THURSDAY, JULY 12TH. THIS IS DIFFERENT FROM DATE ORIGINALLY POSTED!* Roger H. Coppersmith, Sr. 75, Green Bay, passed away early Sunday morning, July 8, 2018. Born July 4, 1943 in Green Bay, he is the son of the late Claude and Marie (Bodoh) Coppersmith. Roger faithfully served in the US Army. He...
Stella Mary Bouche
Jul 6, 2018
Stella (Herlache) Evrard Bouche, 101, Green Bay, passed away July 6, 2018. The former Stella Herlache was born on December 4, 1916 in the town of Brussels to the late Nickolas and Matilda (Gigot) Herlache. She married William "Norman" Evrard on May 27, 1947 and he preceded her in death on October 8, 1977. Stella married Joseph Bouche May 17,...
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