Obituaries

Green Bay Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin area

Richard C. Russell

Richard C. Russell

Jun 25, 2023

Richard C. Russell, 93, Green Bay, passed away June 25, 2023, of natural causes.

Richard was fondly known as "Dick" to most, but asc"Grandpa" to family and close friends. Born January 15, 1930, in Green Bay, he is the son of the late Lawrence and Margaret Russell. Richard was a handyman of all trades and shared his knowledge with all...

Murrie Donovan

Murrie Donovan

Jun 20, 2023

Frances Mary "Murrie" Donovan, 88, Green Bay, passed away June 20, 2023.  She was born in Chicago, IL on July 21, 1934, to the late Anthony "Tony" and Frances (Weiler) Powers.  After Frances passed away when Murrie, the youngest of four children, was just four years old, Anthony married Bernadine "Babe" (Schwenke) Powers who lovingly raised the four children as...

Dr. Douglas Cook D.D.S.

Dr. Douglas Cook D.D.S.

Jun 15, 2023

Dr. Douglas L. Cook D.D.S. (92), of Suring, Wisconsin, died June 15, 2023, in Green Bay, after a short illness.  Dr. Cook was born October 22, 1930, to Dr. Irving and Irene Cook of Gillett. Following graduation from Gillett High School, Dr. Cook attended Marquette School of Dentistry. Upon graduation from Marquette, Dr. Cook enlisted in the United States Air...

Helen Claire Vandenack

Helen Claire Vandenack

Jun 13, 2023

 

Helen Vandenack, 85, of De Pere, went to be with her Lord early Tuesday morning, June 13, 2023, while at a local nursing home. Born June 19, 1937, in Oconto, she is the daughter of the late Wilton and Lucille (Heroux) Belongia. Helen had worked for many years in the medical field, mostly dealing with medical records. She married...

Ronald Kunesh Sr.

Ronald Kunesh Sr.

Jun 10, 2023

Ronald Kunesh, Sr., 89, formerly of Tisch Mills, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at home with Roy and Kathy Kunesh at his side. Ron was born September 4, 1933 in Manitowoc, WI. He retired from Mirro Aluminum after many years of service. Ron married Barbara Ann Wier, and she preceded him in death.

He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, hunting, and...

Jack Baldschun

Jack Baldschun

Jun 6, 2023

Jack Baldschun, 86, Green Bay, passed away Tuesday morning, June 6, 2023, at a local hospital after a lengthy battle with leukemia and other complications.

Born October 16, 1936, in Greenville, Ohio, he is the son of the late Henry and Regina (Kruckeberg) Baldschun.In 1955, at the age of 18, Jack was signed to play professional baseball for the Nashville...

Brian L. Burchell

Brian L. Burchell

Jun 4, 2023

Brian L. Burchell, 76, Green Bay, passed away, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at home. Born January 14, 1947, in Youngstown, OH, he is the son of the late Elmer and Margaret Burchell. Brian obtained his Masters in Educational Psychology. He served as a school psychologist  within the Green Bay public schools for over 20years. Brian will be remembered for his...

Clementine (Clem) Simon

Clementine (Clem) Simon

May 31, 2023

Clementine (Clem) Simon, 78, Green Bay, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at a local hospital.  Born in Laona, Wi she is the daughter of the late John and Anna (Bielanski) Nuszkiewicz.  In 1976 she married James H. Simon and he preceded her in death in 1993.  Clem courageously faced many challenges in her life but she always came through...

Benjamin Khademi

Benjamin Khademi

May 30, 2023

Benjamin Khademi, 28, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2023, at home. He was born to Hadi and Ida. Benjamin studied Chemistry at UWGB, where he taught rock climbing to students. He was an avid traveler and loved to cook. Benjamin's love for cooking was complimented by his cultural experiences in Australia, New Zealand, Northern Ireland and the...

George Santos Sr.

George Santos Sr.

May 27, 2023

George Santos Sr., 71, of Green Bay, Wisconsin peacefully passed away Friday, May 26, 2023. George was born in McCallen, Texas, July 24, 1951. George loved spending time with his family, listening to The Beatles, playing guitar, and going fishing. He was so good at fixing cars, giving things a second life, and taking care of his family.

He is...

Dawn "Donna" M. Smith

Dawn "Donna" M. Smith

May 22, 2023

 

Dawn "Donna" M. Smith, 87, Green Bay, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, May 22, 2023, at her home after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. Born in Green Bay, March 18, 1936, she is the daughter of the late Harold and Josephine (Delfosse) Wilson. Donna married Bernard "Bernie" Smith, October 29, 1955, at St. Agnes Church, and he preceded...

Thomas Meath

Thomas Meath

May 19, 2023

Thomas Meath, 85, Green Bay, passed away peacefully May 19, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born on August 9, 1937, in Madison, WI, he is the son of the late Richard and Elsie (Guetzlaff) Meath. He graduated from West High School in Green Bay in 1956. Tom worked at Boulder Parts where he met his wife, Gladys Meath. They married...

Charlotte Soukup

Charlotte Soukup

May 17, 2023

Charlotte (Janssen, Lorberblatt) Soukup, 95, Green Bay, passed away May 17, 2023.  Born on September 16, 1927, she is the daughter of the late John and Rose (Le Mieux) Janssen.  Born in Green Bay she lived most of her life in Wisconsin.  

Survived by daughter, Lynn Johnson; step-sons, Gary (Vicky) Soukup and Richard (Polly) Soukup; six grandchildren, Melissa (Lynn)...

Marilyn Rose DeWitt

Marilyn Rose DeWitt

May 16, 2023

 

Marilyn Rose DeWitt

Back in the 1960s and ‘70s – the era of Marilyn DeWitt’s mothering of four young children, the car of choice for suburban moms was a bulky station wagon powered by a sluggish six-cylinder motor. 

But Marilyn was hardly given to such automotive mediocrity. No stereotypical land-shark, kiddie-hauler for her! She was a life-long convertible girl....

John Paul Cleereman

John Paul Cleereman

May 14, 2023

 

John Paul Cleereman, 77, Green Bay, passed away late Sunday evening, May 14, 2023, at a local hospital. Born January 20, 1946, in Green Bay, he is the son of the late Henry B. and Hildeguarde (Ast) Cleereman. John is a 1964 graduate of Premontre High School. In September of the same year, he enlisted in the US Navy,...

Jane Matt

Jane Matt

May 12, 2023

 

Jane Carol Matt, 94, Appleton, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2023. Born on February 4, 1929, in Milwaukee, she is the daughter of the late Carl and Bernice (Holtzbauer) Reuter. On June 18, 1949, she married John Matt at St. John’s Cathedral in Milwaukee, and he preceded her in death on February 25, 2005.

Jane...

Rita M. Berger

Rita M. Berger

May 9, 2023

 

Rita Mary Berger (Gilson) passed away on May 9, 2023, at the age of 93. Rita was born on February 20, 1930, to the late John Sr. and Mary Gilson. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in Green Bay, Class of 1947. On May 12, 1948, she married Steve J. Berger at St. Louis Church in Dyckesville. He preceded...

Mackenzie M. "Kenzie" Olander

Mackenzie M. "Kenzie" Olander

May 8, 2023

 

Mackenzie “Kenzie” Mager Olander, age 31, of Green Bay, WI, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, May 8, 2023. She was born October 6, 1992 in Plantation, FL, daughter of William Olander and the late Kathy (Mager) Olander.   Kenzie went to West High School in Green Bay, WI. She was known for her bubbly personality, contagious laugh, and had a...

Paul Sasseen Michaels

Paul Sasseen Michaels

May 2, 2023

 

Paul Sasseen Michaels, age 73, passed away on May 2, 2023. He was born on May 6, 1949, the son of the late Joseph A. Michaels and Florence A. (Nassar) Michaels.

 

Paul enlisted with the US Army in 1969, receiving the National Defense Services, Good Conduct, Vietnam Services and Vietnam Campaign medals. Following his service, he entered college...

Karen Vuillemin

Karen Vuillemin

May 2, 2023

Karen (Maurer) Vuillemin, 80, of Green Bay, passed away May 2, 2023. Born on March 7, 1943, she is the daughter of the late Milton and Dorothea (Greibe) Maurer.  She was a graduate of East High School Class of 1961. She married John Vuillemin December 28, 1968. Karen was a registered nurse graduating from Deaconess School of Nursing and was...

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