Obituaries

Green Bay Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Green Bay, Wisconsin area

John Basten, Jr.

John Basten, Jr.

May 27, 2013

John Basten, Jr., born April 30, 1977, passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2013. He is survived by special friend, Jenny Skrobel; daughter, Briana; sons, Brady and Jacob; mother, Cindy King; father, John Basten, Sr.; and other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Catherine Basten; aunts, Kathy Basten and Carole Zittlow. Private family services...

Mary A. Brooks

Mary A. Brooks

May 23, 2013

Mary A. Brooks, 78, Green Bay, died unexpectedly, Thursday, May 23, 2013, at home at 8:05 A.M. Born in Guttenberg, IA, May 22, 1935, she is the daughter of the late Carl and Mary (Hinsonbrock) Gorsche. She married Brian Brooks, June 25, 1988, at St. Raphael’s Cathedral in Dubuque, IA. Mary worked at the American Red Cross beginning in 1994...

Shirley Dart

Shirley Dart

May 22, 2013

Shirley (Ettien) Dart, 82, Luxemburg, passed away Wednesday May 22, 2013, at a local hospital. Born on May 2, 1931, she is the daughter of the late Art and Lillian Ettien. She married George Dart, Jr. on September 23, 1949, in Tonet, WI. Shirley and George were dairy farmers for 64 years. She also was a cook at a daycare...

Mabel Arendt

Mabel Arendt

May 19, 2013

Mabel E. Arendt, 93, Green Bay, Wisconsin entered into eternal life on May 19, 2013. Born in Seymour, January 22, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Hilda Ferry. Mabel married Raphael “Ray” Arendt who preceded her in death in 2009. The couple was married for 71 years. Mabel was a tireless homemaker, helping all the generations...

Mrs. Sandra "Sandy" Johnson

Mrs. Sandra "Sandy" Johnson

May 18, 2013

Sandra E. Johnson, 62, Green Bay, found peace Saturday evening, May 18, 2013, with family at her side following many years of surgeries and pain. Born on July 5, 1950, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of Nova Hill and the late Genevieve (Metoxen) Hill. Sandy is a graduate of St. Joseph Academy, Class of 1968. After high school,...

Marilyn Stary

Marilyn Stary

May 17, 2013

Marilyn (Thomas) Stary, 76, Green Bay, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013. Born on August 9, 1936, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late Winford and Harriet (Vanden Heuvel) Thomas. She married Allen Stary on June 21, 1958, at St. Matthews Catholic Church in Green Bay. Marilyn worked at the Catholic Diocese in Green Bay for Catholic...

Eddie Felton

Eddie Felton

May 14, 2013

Eddie Felton, 71, Green Bay, died early Tuesday morning, May 14, 2013, at a local nursing home. Born May 12, 1942, in Little Rock, Arkansas, he is the son of the late Alonzo and Willie Felton. He moved to Chicago in 1962 and worked on an assembly line for a number of years. Eddie settled in Green Bay in 2002....

Marie A. Kahl

Marie A. Kahl

May 13, 2013

Marie A. Kahl, 88, De Pere, died peacefully on May 13, 2013. Born on May 30, 1924, in Milwaukee, she is the daughter of the late Harold and Anna (Jungbluth) Kahl. Marie enjoyed shopping, going out to dinner, cookouts, parties, and dancing. She loved working at Innovative Services, where she was employed for many years. Marie is survived by one...

James J. Deprey

James J. Deprey

May 11, 2013

James. J. Deprey, 78, Green Bay, died Saturday afternoon, May 11, 2013 at a local nursing home. Born in Dyckesville on June 24, 1934 he is the son of the late John and Rose (Bader) Deprey. Jim served in the U.S. Army from 1955 – 1957. He married the former Etta Conard on November 7, 1959 at Saints Peter and...

John Winn

John Winn

May 11, 2013

John R. Winn, 90, Green Bay, died peacefully, May 11, 2013, at a local hospital. Born in Fond du Lac, June 8, 1922, he is the son of the late Joe and Ella (Pratt) Winn. John served in the United States Army during World War II. He married the former Margaret Maccaux on June 3, 1946, at St. Philip the...

Joseph B. Blaha

Joseph B. Blaha

May 10, 2013

Joseph “Joe” B. Blaha, 81, Ashwaubenon, died peacefully at his home on May 10, 2013. Born on August 1, 1931, in Sturgeon Bay, he is the son of the late Joseph and Dora (Kintopf) Blaha. On January 22, 1955, he married Elizabeth “Betty” Mikels at St. Peter’s Church in Sturgeon Bay. Joe worked as a lab technician at Fort Howard,...

Thomas George Greiner

Thomas George Greiner

May 8, 2013

Thomas George Greiner, 27, Green Bay, passed away peacefully in his mother’s arms May 8, 2013 surrounded by family and friends. Born on July 2, 1985 he is the son of Robin (Stevens) Soldier and the late Clifford Greiner. He overcame a lot of challenges in his life and touched everyones heart who knew him. Thomas graduated from West High...

Edna Devroy

Edna Devroy

May 7, 2013

Edna Devroy, 90, Green Bay passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013, surrounded by her family. Born September 19, 1922, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late Ben and Josephine Alberts. She married Milton Devroy on June 7, 1941, on her farmhouse in Green Bay and he preceded her in death on August 21, 1993. Edna was a...

Atanacio Reyes Guzman

Atanacio Reyes Guzman

May 5, 2013

Atanacio Reyes Guzman, 29, Green Bay, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Born in San Sebastian, Oaxaca, Mexico on May 2, 1984, he is the son of Constancio Reyes Cruz and Aurelia Guzman Rodriguez. Atanacio was employed at Buechel Stone Corporation in Chilton, working as a stone cutter. He is survived by his wife, Rosalia Espinoza Hernandez;...

Helen L. Wright

Helen L. Wright

May 5, 2013

Helen L. Wright, 88, Green Bay, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 5, 2013. Born on September 29, 1924, she is the daughter of the late Gilbert and Lucille Rogers. She married James R. Wright on October 10, 1944, in Florida, and he preceded her in death on December 6, 1996. Helen was a member of First United Methodist Church for...

Marian H. Besaw

Marian H. Besaw

May 5, 2013

Marian H. Besaw, 94, Green Bay, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, died at a local nursing home on May 5, 2013, with family by her side. Born on December 2, 1918, in Sturgeon Bay, she is the daughter of the late Albert and Elsie (Karnitz) Ploor. On April 26, 1944, she married Vincent C. Besaw, and he preceded her in death...

William "Bill" Clark

William "Bill" Clark

May 4, 2013

William “Bill” Clark, 66, Green Bay, found peace on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at an Appleton hospital after fighting the good fight with colon cancer. Born February 28, 1947, in Munising, MI, he is the son of the late William C.J. and Nola “Ev” (Clark) Clark. Bill faithfully served in the U.S. Army from December of 1966 to December of...

Dedrick Davis

Dedrick Davis

May 3, 2013

Dedrick “Dean” Davis, 75, De Pere, died peacefully on May 3, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 2, 1937, in Sparta, Wisconsin, he is the son of the late Frederick and Hazel (Muck) Davis. Dean is a 1955 graduate of Green Bay West High School. On January 14, 1961, he married the former Tamara J. Melville...

Ronald Edwards

Ronald Edwards

May 1, 2013

Ronald Edwards, 45, Manitowoc, formerly of Green Bay, passed away peacefully, Wednesday May 1st, 2013 at home. Born on January 14, 1968, at St. Mary’s Hospital he is the son of late Robert Sr. and Olive Edwards. Ronald went to Suring High School. He was a die-hard fan of Green Bay Packers. Ron was the life of the party and...

Phyllis L. Gerstner

Phyllis L. Gerstner

Apr 30, 2013

Phyllis Gerstner, Green Bay, 93, died peacefully on April 30, 2013. Born on January 24, 1920, in Manitowoc, she is the daughter of the late Melvin and Clara (Klinbiel) Ludwig. Phyllis was a 1938 graduate of Green Bay East High School. On June 9, 1942, she married Cyril “Cy” Gerstner, and he preceded her in death in June 1963. Phyllis...

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