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Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin and surrounding areas


Ruth Susan Fritz

Ruth Susan Fritz

Jun 10, 2014

Ruth Susan Fritz, 89, Green Bay, died peacefully at Heritage Gardens on June 10, 2014, with family by her side. Born on December 28, 1924, in Milwaukee, she is the daughter of the late Adolph and Marie (Schwaller) Lofy. Ruth proudly served in the United States Navy from 1944-1946. She worked as a secretary at Castle Sales for over 20...

Hazel Thyrion Hayden Zich

Hazel Thyrion Hayden Zich

Jun 9, 2014

Hazel Thyrion Hayden Zich, 68, Green Bay, died peacefully, Monday, June 9, 2014, at home with her husband by her side. Born in Green Bay, May 15, 1946, she is the daughter of the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Peerenboom) Thyrion, Sr. Hazel married Jerry Zich, June 24, 1989, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Green Bay. She acquired an Associate Degree...

Mildred Marie Von der Linden

Mildred Marie Von der Linden

Jun 5, 2014

Mildred “Millie” Marie Von der Linden, 92, Green Bay, often said that she was lucky to have had a good life, for which she had no regrets. On June 5, 2014, she left that life sheltered and supported with love and care, without pain or fear, and with a calm, peaceful dignity that suited her, and the life that she...

Elizabeth "Betty" Lefebvre

Elizabeth "Betty" Lefebvre

May 30, 2014

Elizabeth “Betty” Lefebvre, 90, Allouez, passed away Friday afternoon, May 30, 2014, at her home. Born August 4, 1923, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late George and Minolia (Carey) Zenz. Betty married Robert S. Lefebvre on October 4, 1947, at Saints Peter and Paul Church and he preceded her in death on August 31, 2004. She...

Madeline "Mac" Monfils

Madeline "Mac" Monfils

May 29, 2014

Madeline “Mac” M. Monfils, 85, Green Bay, found eternal rest Thursday evening, May 29, 2014, at a local hospital. Born December 17, 1928, in New Franken, she is the daughter of the late Reinhart and Lillian (Hetzler) Zehms. On February 7, 1948, Madeline married Darrell J. Monfils at St. Killian’s Church in New Franken; he preceded her in death on...

Dr. Clayton Edward Whetmore

Dr. Clayton Edward Whetmore

May 28, 2014

Dr. Clayton Edward Whetmore, 86, Green Bay, died peacefully at a local assisted living on May 28, 2014. Born on June 13, 1927, in Newburgh, New York, he is the son of the late Edward and Mildred (Clay) Whetmore. Clayton proudly served in the United States Army from August 1945 – December 1946. On September 3, 1950, he married the...

Christine Suski

Christine Suski

May 27, 2014

Christine Suski, 44, Green Bay, passed away May 27, 2014. Born November 8, 1969, she is the daughter of Joseph Henry Deno and Wendy Gail Catalano. Although not her biological father, she always considered the late Lance Catalano her true father. Christine graduated from Green Bay East High School the class ’87. She married Chad Suski and they are the...

C. Wilbert "Willie" McGuire

C. Wilbert "Willie" McGuire

May 26, 2014

C. Wilbert “Willie” McGuire, 71, Green Bay, died on May 26, 2014. Born on June 22, 1942, in Escanaba, MI, he is the son of the late Chester and Thelma (Erickson) McGuire. On April 26, 1966, he married the former Diane DeBaker at St. Agnes Church, and she preceded him in death on March 16, 2003. Willie was employed at...

Lee Nagel

Lee Nagel

May 26, 2014

Early on Memorial Day, May 26, 2014, Leland Nagel died in his sleep. Preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Ann Nagel, Leland is survived by his sister, Colleen Erba and her husband, Francis; brother, Galen Nagel and his wife, Marleen Bye. Lee’s nieces are Anne Marie Erba, Kyla Bye-Nagel Kyri Bye-Nagel, and Krista Bye- Nagel, and nephew Joseph...

Lu Anna (Kassien) Wilson

Lu Anna (Kassien) Wilson

May 25, 2014

Lu Anna (Kassien) Wilson, 60, Denmark, died unexpectedly at a local hospital on May 25, 2014, with family by her side. Born on October 22, 1953, in Woodruff, Wis., she is the daughter of Richard Kassien, Sr., and the late Joan Larson. Lu Anna was a 1972 graduate of Lena High School. On July 22, 2001, she married Wayne Wilson...

Tom La Plant

Tom La Plant

May 24, 2014

Thomas La Plant, 65, Green Bay, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014, at home. Born on August 21, 1948, in Green Bay, he is the son of the late Raphael and Gladys (Rentmeester) La Plant. Tom graduated from Green Bay Preble High School class of 1966. He worked at Proctor and Gamble for thirty-four years. Tom then worked as a...

Marvin Kaiver

Marvin Kaiver

May 24, 2014

Marvin Kaiver, 83, Green Bay, passed away Saturday May 24, 2014 at a local nursing home with his family by his side. He was born in De Pere, WI, on August 30, 1930 to the late Bernard and Marie (Carter) Kaiver, and he graduated from De Pere High School in 1948. On November 28, 1953 he married the late Dolores...

Barbara Barron

Barbara Barron

May 24, 2014

Barbara Barron, 80, Green Bay, died Saturday afternoon, May 24, 2014 at a local nursing home. Daughter of the late Atwood and Anastasia Barron was born in Green Bay. She was employed by the Green Bay Chamber of Commerce and Pauly Cheese Company. Barbara enjoyed athletics, was an accomplished bowler, loved traveling and loved all animals as her constant companions....

Geraldine Catherine Gauthier

Geraldine Catherine Gauthier

May 24, 2014

Geraldine Catherine Gauthier, 90, Green Bay, passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Bornemann Assisted Living. Born in Green Bay, September 15, 1923, she is the daughter of the late Edward and Matilda (Dennison) Van Beek. She married Clifford Gauthier on July 24, 1943, in an outdoor ceremony at her parents home and he preceded her in death January...

Rev. Joseph L. Bestler

Rev. Joseph L. Bestler

May 24, 2014

With faith in the Resurrection of Jesus, we offer our prayers for Rev. Joseph L. Bestler who entered eternal life on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the age of 83. Fr. Joe was born on February 20, 1931 in Appleton to the late Joseph A. and Doretta (Ertl) Bestler. He attended St. Nazianz Junior College and St. Paul Seminary, St....

Mildred "Milly" Wichman

Mildred "Milly" Wichman

May 20, 2014

Mildred D. Wichman, 86, Green Bay, formerly of Gillett, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014, in Green Bay with family by her side. Born in Seymour, August 29, 1927, she is the daughter of the late Clement and Elizabeth (Freeze) Groat. Milly grew up on her family farm and then married Ray Wichman, September 17, 1949, at Freedom Moravian Church. She...

Sharon Petcka

Sharon Petcka

May 14, 2014

Sharon Petcka 67, Green Bay, passed away Wednesday, May 14,2014. Born on January 22, 1947, she is the daughter of the late James and Millie Petcka. She graduated from East High School class of ‘65. Sharon went on to get her teaching certificate and she taught in Kewaunee for 5 years. She enjoyed being outdoors especially up in Crivitz, music,...

Matthew J. Thomas

Matthew J. Thomas

May 12, 2014

Matthew J. Thomas, 52, Green Bay, died peacefully at a local hospital on May 12, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 2, 1962, in Berlin, Wis., he is the son of Audrey (Paral) and the late Winford Thomas. Matthew was a loving father, son, and brother, with a kind and generous heart, who loved to share his...

Roland Hansen

Roland Hansen

May 9, 2014

Roland V. Hansen, 86, Crandon, formerly of Green Bay passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 9, 2014. He was born on May 12, 1927 to the late Olaf and Irene Hansen in Green Bay. Roland married Rose Marie Coel on November 13, 1948. He served in the US Navy during WWII, and recently completed a trip with the Old Glory Honor...

Lawrence "Larry" Wendricks, Sr.

Lawrence "Larry" Wendricks, Sr.

May 7, 2014

Lawrence “Larry” A. Wendricks, Sr., 76, died peacefully with family by his side from cancer on Wednesday morning, May 7th. Born on July 3, 1937, in Green Bay, he is the son of the late Lawrence “Peg” and Dione Mary (Lemeronde) Wendricks. Larry served his country in the US Army followed by the US Air Force as a Jet Engine...

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