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Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin and surrounding areas


Jacob Todd Smith

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...

Nancy C. La Plant

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...

Linda M. Kurtz

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...

Eugene J. Powers

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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,...

Lucille B. Exler

Lucille B. Exler

Jul 6, 2018

Lucille B. Exler, 98, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2018. She was born on August 14, 1919, to John and Rose Clark. On October 27, 1940, she married Elmer “Al” Exler in Chicago, IL. Lucille was an employee of Jewel Food Stores for many years and the Forest Park National Bank in Illinois for 4 years until her retirement...

Lola Mae (Peck-Thomas) Franz

Lola Mae (Peck-Thomas) Franz

Jun 18, 2018

Lola Mae (Peck-Thomas) Franz, 90, Green Bay passed away June 18, 2018. Born on July 23, 1927 she is the daughter of the late Margaret and Edward Peck of Coleman, WI. She married Robert Z. Thomas on May 29th, 1948, and he preceded her in death on March 1, 1973. Lola Mae then married Donald A. Franz on February 11,...

Norman C. Heinz

Norman C. Heinz

Jun 17, 2018

Norman C. Heinz, 75, Green Bay, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018, at a local nursing home. He was born December 3, 1943, son of the late Merlin and Adele (Bruette) Heinz. Norm served his country in the United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division; stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska and Ft. Bragg. He owned and operated Norm Heinz trucking all his...

Laverne V. Armitage

Laverne V. Armitage

Jun 16, 2018

On Saturday, June 16, 2018, Laverne V. Armitage, 95, who was born on August 23, 1922, passed away peacefully to join her beloved husband, Harold R. Armitage. Throughout her life, she was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and grandmother. Laverne will be sadly missed by her daughters, Alayne Ledvina and Anita Morella and grandsons, Brian Ledvina, Darin Morella and our...

Ralph L. Musial

Ralph L. Musial

Jun 14, 2018

Ralph L. Musial, age 86, of Green Bay and formerly of Illinois, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at a local hospital. Family and friends are invited to visit at Malcore (East) Funeral Home, 701 N. Baird St, Green Bay, on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. A Prayer Service will follow at 11 a.m. Malcore...

Steven Pierquet

Steven Pierquet

Jun 13, 2018

Steven “Stevie” Pierquet, 65, Green Bay, passed away June 13, 2018, after a battle with health problems. Born on July 19, 1952, in Green Bay, he is the son of the late Gordon and Lorraine (Detrie) Pierquet. He married the former Kathleen Maurer on January 23, 1971, in Green Bay. Stevie was a proud Mason Contractor and helped in the...

Gordon "Bucky" J. Gille Jr

Gordon "Bucky" J. Gille Jr

May 30, 2018

Gordon "Bucky" J. Gille Jr., age 79, of Green Bay, passed away at his home of natural causes on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. He was born November 16, 1938 in Green Bay to the late Gordon B. Gille and Arnelda “Babe” Gille. He attended St. Willebrord grade school and graduated from Preble High School, where he played football and basketball....

James Brian Konrad

James Brian Konrad

May 28, 2018

“It matters not how long a star shines. What is remembered is the brightness of its light.” James Brian Konrad was born into the arms of angels on May 28, 2018 at 7:17am. Even though he never drew a breath on his own, his existence brought joy to so many. We are heartbroken to lose our precious baby boy, but...

Cruz Medina Sr.

Cruz Medina Sr.

May 22, 2018

Cruz Medina, Sr. 68, Green Bay, passed away, Tuesday evening, May 22, 2018, at a local hospital. Born May 28, 1950 in Puerto Rico, he is the son of the late Cruz and Carmen Medina. He is survived by 8 children, many grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters. Preceded in death by his parents and the mother of his children,...

Marina L. Buzzell

Marina L. Buzzell

May 20, 2018

Marina L. Buzzell, 24, West Bend, died unexpectedly on May 20, 2018. Born on November 2, 1993, in Portland, Oregon, she is the daughter of Tracy (Danell) Buzzell and Melissa (Mike) Guldan. Marina graduated from Ripon High School and Moraine Park Technical College. She had a passion for art, especially anime. Marina loved stuffed animals and listening to music. She...

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