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Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin and surrounding areas


Valerie "Val" Klanchar

Valerie "Val" Klanchar

May 2, 2014

Valerie “Val” Klanchar, 81, Green Bay, formerly of Milwaukee, died peacefully, Friday, May 2, 2014, at a local hospital. She had 7 children, Robert Jon, Jacqueline Mae, Patricia Leigh, Kimberly K., Sandra Anne, Susan Jo, and Joseph Michael; 8 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Private services were held at Malcore (East) Funeral Home. The family would...

John R. Beardsley

John R. Beardsley

May 2, 2014

John R. Beardsley, 66, Green Bay, died peacefully at a local nursing home on Friday, May 2, 2014. Born on November 4, 1947, in New Jersey, he is the son of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Fowser) Beardsley. John enjoyed nature, especially times spent at his favorite place, the Wildlife Sanctuary. He also cherished fishing on the Fox River and...

Patricia Ann Zuelke

Patricia Ann Zuelke

May 2, 2014

Patricia A. Zuelke, 63, died May 2, in Unity Care Hospice, losing her ongoing battle with cancer. A life-long resident of Green Bay, Pat graduated from East High School in 1969. Pat always maintained a positive attitude and had a creative spirit. She will be greatly missed. Pat is survived by her son, Cory Zuelke; her treasured grand-daughter Octavia Rose;...

Janice M. Collier

Janice M. Collier

May 1, 2014

Janice M. Collier, 77, Green Bay, died at a local hospital on May 1, 2014. Born on May 19, 1936, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late Gordon and Lorraine (Detrie) Pierquet. On December 29, 1956, she married Donald J. Collier, and he preceded her in death on April 11, 1989. Janice was a loving and caring...

Francis A. Loch

Francis A. Loch

Apr 27, 2014

Francis A. Loch, 85, Green Bay, died peacefully on April 27, 2014. Born on February 10, 1929, in Green Bay, he is the son of the late Edward and Agatha (Kerowicz) Loch. On September 18, 1954, he married Mary Ferris, and she preceded him in death on October 8, 2003. Francis was a proud veteran of the Korean War, wile...

Julia M. Stutleen

Julia M. Stutleen

Apr 27, 2014

Julia M. Stutleen, 76, Oneida, died peacefully, Sunday, April 27, 2014, with her family by her side. Born in Sturgeon Bay, May 11, 1937, she is the daughter of the late Bradford and Dorothy (Lavassor) Charles. Julia married Robert Stutleen, February 27, 1960, in Green Bay. She was a housewife and volunteer at Paul’s Pantry for many years. Julia is...

Anthony Le Mieux

Anthony Le Mieux

Apr 25, 2014

Anthony “Tony” J. Le Mieux of Green Bay, age 63, of Green Bay, passed away on April 25, 2014. Born in Green Bay on February 17, 1951, to Francis and Kathleen Le Mieux. Tony was united in marriage to his wife Laura on July 4, 1999. Tony owned and operated several businesses in Green Bay over the years, with the...

Matthew Pascal

Matthew Pascal

Apr 16, 2014

Matthew L. Pascal, 71, Green Bay, passed away April 15, 2014, at home. Born February 24, 1943, on Molokai, Hawaii, he is the son of the late Benjamin and Amoy (Lau) Pascal. In 1969, Matt left Hawaii and settled in Highland Park, IL. After a number of years he moved to Crivitz and eventually to Green Bay. Matt was employed...

David J. Fuller

David J. Fuller

Apr 9, 2014

David J. Fuller, 54, Green Bay, died unexpectedly on April 9, 2014, at a local hospital. Born on June 18, 1959, in Janesville, he is the son of Jerry and Audrey Fuller. Dave had a passion for animals, landscaping, and reading. Dave will be sadly missed by his son, Tyler Fuller and his girlfriend, Jessica, Green Bay; two siblings, Mike...

James W Murray

James W Murray

Apr 7, 2014

James W. Murray, 88, Green Bay, passed away peacefully April 7, 2014, surrounded by the praying hands of his family. Born on August 6, 1925, in Green Bay he is the son of the late James H. and Agnes (Spreutels) Murray. He was a graduate of Saints Peter and Paul and East High School. He served in the United States...

Leonard "Butch" Gilbertson

Leonard "Butch" Gilbertson

Apr 6, 2014

Leonard “Butch” Ruben Gilbertson, 59, Green Bay, died peacefully, Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Golden Living Village Gardens. Born in Wisconsin, May 7, 1953 he is the son of Delia “Dale” Wilber and the late Leonard Gilbertson. Years ago, Butch worked at N.E.W. Curative Workshop. He loved shopping at a variety of locations throughout the Green Bay area looking...

Jean McCartney

Jean McCartney

Apr 3, 2014

Jean McCartney, 83, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, April 3, 2014, at a local nursing home. Born on December 21, 1930, she was the third child of ten born to Henry and Phoebe (Vandelocht) Diedrick. Jean is survived by her daughters, Glenda (Frank) McConnell, Maelynne (Turtle) Wenzell, and Sabrina McCartney; her granddaughters, Tracy Alberts and Jessica Pruess; her grandsons, Patrick...

Lorraine J. Bradford

Lorraine J. Bradford

Apr 1, 2014

Lorraine J. Bradford, 84, Pulaski, entered eternal peace Tuesday morning, April 1, 2014, while at the McCormick Memorial Home with her family at her side. Born July 22, 1929, in Hatley, WI, she is the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Gracyalny) Walters. Lorraine married Edward Bradford, July 30, 1949, in Milwaukee and he preceded her in death on...

Clarke Jertson

Clarke Jertson

Mar 31, 2014

Clarke Jertson, 53, Sobieski, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on March 31, 2014. Born on November 15, 1960, in Dallas, Texas, he is the son of the late LuVerne and Jennie (Anderson) Jertson. On May 3, 2002, he married the former Kim Gajeski in Oconto. Clarke loved spending time up north at his cabin on Rost Lake in Coleman,...

William J. Ritz

William J. Ritz

Mar 31, 2014

William “Bill” J. Ritz, 88, Green Bay, died peacefully at a local nursing home on Monday, March 31, 2014. Born on September 28, 1925, in Green Bay, he is the son of the late Sylvester and Ellen (Stiles) Ritz. On May 20, 1950, he married the former Evelyn Dombroski. Bill was a proud Navy veteran who served during World War...

Steven Vorpahl

Steven Vorpahl

Mar 28, 2014

Steven Vorpahl, 61, Green Bay, died unexpectedly, Friday, March 28, 2014 at home. Born in Green Bay, October 9, 1952, he is the son of Sherry (Wilber) and the late Donald “Eddy” Vorpahl. Steve practiced Tae Kwon Do at Choe’s Black Belt Academy, was a Kick Boxer, Stick Fighter, and was also a Golden Gloves Fighter. He moved to California...

Lester Jefrey

Lester Jefrey

Mar 26, 2014

Lester “Curly” Jefrey, 76, Green Bay, passed away March 26, 2014, at home. Born on June 8, 1937, he is the son of the late Walter and Iva Jefrey. He married Patricia in 1979 in Green Bay. Les worked as an Industrial Insulator, and was self employed in radiator repair. He enjoyed hunting, spending time up north, and trout fishing....

Jerrilyn Naffier

Jerrilyn Naffier

Mar 26, 2014

Jerrilyn Naffier, 68, Green Bay, passed away March 26, 2014. Born on September 2, 1946, she is the daughter of the late Jerrold and Helen (Poquette) Naffier. Jerrilyn was a graduate of Menominee High School class of ’64. She went on to graduate from UW Madison in 1968 with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. She was very proud of...

Emogene J. Boulanger

Emogene J. Boulanger

Mar 26, 2014

Emogene J. “Auntie Em” Boulanger, 80, Green Bay, died peacefully in her sleep at a local nursing home on March 26, 2014, after a short illness. Born on July 18, 1933, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late Leo and Mayme (Buss) Boulanger. Emogene had a long and beautiful life; defying all medical prognoses from the age...

Katherine "Kay" De Decker

Katherine "Kay" De Decker

Mar 23, 2014

Katherine De Decker, 94, Green Bay, died peacefully, Sunday, March 23, 2014, at a local hospital. Born in Pensaukee, WI, May 19, 1919, she is the daughter of the late Louis and Anna Marie (Zeugner) Raaths. Kay married Wilbur “Bill” De Decker on September 9, 1943 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay and he preceded her in death...

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