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Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin and surrounding areas


Oliver P. Mennen

Oliver P. Mennen

Jun 19, 2016

Oliver P Mennen, 93 of De Pere passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016. He was born in West De Pere on December 3, 1922 to the late William and Louise (Aerts) Mennen. On November 29, 1947 he married Arlene Ruth Ziesemer. She preceded him in death on March 18, 2011. He graduated from Nicolet High School in West De...

James Janssen

James Janssen

Jun 15, 2016

James “Jim” Janssen, 84, Green Bay, passed away June 15, 2016. He was born on July 11, 1931, in Ohio to the late Joseph Sr. and Abigail Janssen. He married Fay LeCoque on October 8, 1994. They lived in Green Bay, WI where they enjoyed life together. Jim retired in 2000 when he was 79 years old. For 20 years...

Bill "Bucky" Josephs

Bill "Bucky" Josephs

Jun 12, 2016

Bill “Bucky” Josephs, 73, Suamico, passed away peacefully June 12, 2016, at his home. Born on June 2, 1943, Green Bay, he is the son of the late Hugo and Ethel (Bertrand) Josephs. On November 20, 1965, he married the former Karen Wypiszynski at St. Joseph’s Church in De Pere. Bill worked in management for a variety of local grocery...

Joseph J. Pels, Jr.

Joseph J. Pels, Jr.

Jun 9, 2016

Joseph J. Pels, 91, Green Bay, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 9, 2016, at a local hospital. Born Aug. 5, 1924, in Chicago, IL, he is the son of the late Joseph and Julia (Starczeski) Pels, Sr. Joe faithfully served in US Army during WWII. He began a successful pizza business in Worth, IL before starting “Far Away Joe’s” in...

Joseph Reynen

Joseph Reynen

Jun 8, 2016

Joseph “Joey” Reynen, 57, Green Bay, passed away June 8, 2016. He was born on March 10, 1959. Joey loved his music having either a boom box or his head phones close by. Joey lived at Glory Rd for the past 10 years. The staff and residents there were family and made Glory Rd a good place for Joey to...

Addie Pearl Brown-Pope

Addie Pearl Brown-Pope

Jun 2, 2016

Addie Pearl Brown-Pope, 91, Green Bay, died peacefully, Thursday, June 2, 2016, at home surrounded by family and friends. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, she is the daughter of the late Morgan Brown and Susie (Turner) Brown. In addition to her parents, two children, Jacqulyn and Jack preceded her in death. Addie graduated from Knoxville College and worked educating children for...

Mary Surprise

Mary Surprise

May 29, 2016

Mary Surprise, 82, Green Bay, died peacefully on May 29, 2016, with family by her side. Born on August 26, 1933, in Milwaukee, she is the daughter of the late Amelia Makivich. Mary is a 1951 graduate of Lincoln High School in Milwaukee while caring for her grandmother, who raised her. On January 30, 1959, she married Raymond Surprise in...

Julie M. (Blake) Wiggins

Julie M. (Blake) Wiggins

May 29, 2016

Julie M. (Blake) Wiggins, 55, Green Bay, died unexpectedly on May 29, 2016, with her husband by her side. Born on April 1, 1961, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of Mary (Naniot) and the late Donald Blake. Julie is a graduate of Green Bay Preble. On August 17, 1991, she married Paul Wiggins at First Presbyterian Church. Julie...

Lilias Pakula

Lilias Pakula

May 28, 2016

Lilias F. Pakula, 78, Green Bay, passed away Saturday evening, May 28, 2016, at a local hospital. Born July 20, 1937, in Bates, MI, she is the daughter of the late Herman and Harriet (Clements) Norkoli. Lililas is a graduate of Stambaugh High School. After moving to Green Bay, Lilias held various jobs before retiring from Metalcraft Mint after 20...

Lawrence "Larry' Przyborowski

Lawrence "Larry' Przyborowski

May 28, 2016

Lawrence “Larry” Przyborowski, a resident of Sobieski, made the transition on May 28, 2016. Born on July 5th, 1949, in Chicago, he is the son of the late Frank and Marion Przyborowski. Larry was a Chicago police officer for 27 years, retiring in 1999, and relocating to Sobieski. He was a free spirit, and tried to enjoy life to its...

Thomas F. Seidl

Thomas F. Seidl

May 28, 2016

Thomas F. Seidl, 75, Green Bay, passed away Saturday morning, May 28, 2016, at a local hospital. Born May 8, 1941, in Stephenson, MI, he is the son of the late Frederick and Anna (Nelson) Seidl. Tom is a graduate of Stephenson High School, Class of ’59. He married the former Lucille Strohl on Oct. 21, 1961, at Trinity Lutheran...

Dale B. Parins

Dale B. Parins

May 22, 2016

Dale B. Parins, 69, died Sunday, May 22, 2016. Dale was born May 31, 1946, the son of the late Oliver and Rose (Delfosse) Parins Dale is survived by his children, Annette Parins, Green Bay, Stewart Parins (James Bryan) Menomonie, Brenda (Cory) Fonder, Abrams, Rebecca (Timothy) Young, Appleton; grandchild, Zachary Fonder, Abrams, siblings: Carol, Gerald, Geraldine; ex-wife, Bernadette (Andrew) Bellin...

Heinz Brummel

Heinz Brummel

May 22, 2016

Heinz Brummel, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2016 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was born on July 17, 1927 in Munster, Germany to Elisabeth(Otte) and Heinrich Brummel. Perhaps forged by war experiences, our Opa, was truly a tour de force, a man of incredible will and determination. At the young age of 14, he was required to join...

Bernice Thayse

Bernice Thayse

May 21, 2016

Bernice (Vandenhouten) Thayse, 85, Green Bay, passed away May 21, 2016 surrounded by her family. Born on June 25, 1930, in Tonet, WI, she is the daughter of the late Clarence and Laura (Tombal) Vandenhouten. She married Albert Thayse the father of her children on June 24, 1950. Bernice enjoyed her time as a playground supervisor at St. Bernards School...

Mildred "Millie" Bouchard

Mildred "Millie" Bouchard

May 20, 2016

Mildred “Millie” Bouchard, 102, Green Bay, died peacefully in her sleep, Friday, May 20, 2016. Born in the town of Montpelier, April 12, 1914 she is the daughter of the late Jacob and Katherine (Kadletz) Gasche. After the war, she married Frank J. Bouchard on February 21, 1950, in Milwaukee and he preceded her in death on May 9, 2000....

Daniel R. Jinsky

Daniel R. Jinsky

May 15, 2016

Daniel R. Jinsky, 66, Green Bay, passed away May 15, 2016 at a local care facility. Born December 27, 1949, in Wisconsin Rapids, he is the son of Lawrence D. and Leona (Miller) Jinsky. Dan had worked for a number of years as a truck driver. He is survived by two brothers and a sister along with nieces and nephews....

Paul S. Wiese

Paul S. Wiese

May 14, 2016

Paul S. Wiese, formerly of Oshkosh, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 14, 2016. Born May 28, 1943, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, he is the son of the late Louis and Natalie (Holterman) Wiese. After attending Lourdes High School in Oshkosh, Paul served in the Wisconsin National Guard.  While in his early twenties, he enjoyed singing in the choir and barber shop...

Elizabeth "Betty" Fischer

Elizabeth "Betty" Fischer

May 12, 2016

Elizabeth “Betty” Fischer, 99, Green Bay, died peacefully, Thursday, May 12, 2016, at a local nursing home. Born in rural Antigo, December 20, 1916, she is the daughter of the late Julius and Sarah (Maney) Winnega. Betty married Edward Fischer, May 4, 1937, at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo and he preceded her in death, December 30, 1960. She...

Laura Chandler Molzahn

Laura Chandler Molzahn

May 11, 2016

Laura Phipps Molzahn, 58, Green Bay, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016, after a short illness at a local hospital. Born April 22, 1958, in Wellesley, MA, to Howard P. Chandler and Sarah E. (Hachett) Chandler. Laura graduated from the University of Maine-Orono. On August 25, 1984, she married Kenneth A. Molzahn in Duxbury, MA. Laura worked for 26 years in...

Darlene I. Moens

Darlene I. Moens

May 7, 2016

Darlene I. Moens, 69, Green Bay, passed away Sat. afternoon, May 7, 2016, as the result of Lewy Body Disease while at a local care facility. Born Oct. 3, 1946, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late Manfred and Irene (VanDeWalle) Manders. Darlene is a graduate of Wrightstown High Class, Class of ’65 and later graduated from...

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