Obituaries
Melvin Lee Bloecher
Oct 27, 2025
Melvin Lee Bloecher, 65, passed away on October 27, 2025 at St Vincent Hospital in Titletown - Green Bay, Wisconsin.
He was born on October 12, 1960 to Lyle and Marion "Sally" (Eckstein) Bloecher in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Melvin grew up in Wittenberg, Wisconsin and worked on a family dairy farm. After farming, he worked in metal fabrication, as a welder, in maintenance,...
Kendall "Ken" Lee Korbas
Oct 25, 2025
Kendall Lee Korbas was born on March 25th, 1939, in Wabeno, Wisconsin. His passing occurred on October 25th, 2025. Ken grew up working in his parents’ feed mill and grocery store (Sparks Food Store). He graduated from Wabeno High School, where he was part of the football team. He then served six years in the Navy.
After his service completion, he...
Mary Ann Schmitt
Oct 25, 2025
In her 93rd wonderful year, Mary Schmitt passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2025, while with family. Born on August 15, 1932, in Two Rivers, WI, Mary grew up in a close-knit family with two sisters, Ruth and Dorothy, and a brother Richard. She attended Sacred Heart School, graduated from Washington High School in 1950, and went on to earn...
Thomas "Toby" L. Smits
Oct 24, 2025
Thomas “Toby” Smits, 80, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully at his home on October 24, 2025.
Born in Green Bay on December 12, 1944, to the late Harold and Mabel (Gauthier) Smits, A 1963 graduate of De Pere High School, he was an exceptional athlete who excelled in football, basketball, and track.
Toby married Judy (Gegare) Smits, and the two shared...
Jerome L. "Jerry" Kaminski
Oct 18, 2025
Jerome Louis "Jerry" Kaminski, age 82, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully at home, Saturday, October 18, 2025, with his wife at his side. He was born February 18, 1943 in Green Bay, son of the late Stanley and Ceil (Dudkiewicz) Kaminski and was a graduate of Green Bay East High School.
Jerry retired from Schrieber Foods after many decades of dedicated...
Louisa Jane Wacek
Oct 17, 2025
Louisa Jane Wacek, 64, of Green Bay, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025. She was born on September 18, 1961 to Rudolph and Shirley (Van Ess) Smith in Green Bay, WI. Louisa graduated from Green Bay West High School, class of 1978.
Louisa moved to Texas in 1982 with her future husband, Robert Wacek and remained in Texas until Robert's...
Robin Rosio
Oct 16, 2025
Robin Robert Rosio
October 13, 1961 – October 16, 2025
Robin Robert Rosio, age 64, passed away on Thursday, October 16th, 2025.
He was born on October 13th, 1961, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and split his time between Manitowoc, WI where he worked at Jagemann Plating and Lakewood, WI where he lived with his son Adam.
Robin was the eldest son of Bob and...
John "Johnny" Champeau
Oct 16, 2025
John "Johnny" Champeau, 81, of Denmark, passed away on October 16, 2025.
He was born on July 17, 1944 to Edward and Josephine (Kujava) Champeau in Green Bay, WI. On June 18, 1966 he married the love of his life, Gloria Larsen. They raised their two children together in Denmark. He worked as a Union Cement Finisher for various contractors in...
Mary Lou Zentmeyer
Oct 15, 2025
Mary Lou Zentmeyer, 81, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 15, 2025 at Bellin Health Hospital. She was born on September 24, 1944 to Norbert and Mildred (Fonder) VerCauteren in Green Bay.
Mary Lou graduated from East High School in 1962, and worked in Business Loans for Associated Bank for many years. On March 9, 1999,...
Janice "Jan" K. Paplham
Oct 13, 2025
Jan Paplham passed away on October 13, 2025. She was born August 24, 1943 in Kewaunee, the daughter of George and Elsie Velicer. On June 11, 1966, she married the love of her life, Dick Paplham. They enjoyed over 59 wonderful years of marriage. They were blessed with three great children, Bill, Sue, and Cindy.
Jan graduated as valedictorian of Kewaunee...
Malinda M. Shea
Oct 12, 2025
Malinda M. Shea passed away on October 12, 2025. She was born on January 14, 1957. She grew up in Ephraim, Wisconsin and graduated from Gibraltar High School in 1975. She lived her adult life in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jane and Henry Shea.
No services are scheduled at this time.
A special thank you...
Suzanne M. Swanson
Oct 11, 2025
Suzanne M. Swanson, age 76, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025.
She was born on September 2, 1949 to Gale and Betty Washburn in Marquette, MI. Suzanne was the middle of the four children, growing up in the Marquette area with her family she went on to graduate from Marquette Senior High School. And she was a...
Gerald "Jerry" T. Horcher
Oct 9, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" Thomas Horcher, 60, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his spouse and family on October 9, 2025. He was born on December 13, 1964 to Joseph and Louise (Rickard) Horcher in Chicago, IL.
Jerry graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1983. After graduating, Jerry continued his education at Washburn Trade School and graduated...
Bruce A. Rusboldt
Oct 8, 2025
Bruce A. Rusboldt, 77, of Green Bay, passed away on October 8, 2025 at Bellin Health Hospital/Emplify. He was born on October 7, 1948 to Arnold and Elizabeth (Scheuer) Rusboldt in Manitowoc, WI.
Bruce worked as a Laborer for Krueger International (KI) for many years. He then worked at St. Vincent Hospital as a custodian.
Bruce is survived by his loving brother,...
Yvonne R. Schmid
Oct 8, 2025
Yvonne R. Schmid, age 85, of Oconto, formerly of Green Bay, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025. She was born May 15, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of the late Edward and June (Leigh) DeLano and was a graduate of Oconto High School.
After graduation, Yvonne attended beauty school and earned her cosmetology license. She owned and operated two salons in...
Susan E. Larrabee
Oct 7, 2025
Susan Elizabeth (Simac) Larrabee, 73, of De Pere, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 7, 2025. She was born on February 23, 1952 to Frank and Genevieve (Skinner) Simac in Harvey, Illinois.
Susan graduated from Thornton High School, class of 1970. Susan was very proud of her time on the swim team in high school, and enjoyed working...
Robert G. Krystof
Oct 7, 2025
Robert George Krystof, 85, of West De Pere, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 7, 2025.
Robert was proud to have served overseas in the Army in Germany from 1963 to 1966. This is where Robert met the love of his life, Irmgard Bahr. On May 21, 1965, Robert and Irmgard married in her hometown of Fulda in Germany.
After...
Heather Ann Wery
Oct 6, 2025
On October 6th, 2025 our beloved Heather Ann Wery passed away peacefully in her home surrounded with love.
Heather was born on May 17, 1976 in Green Bay WI. She was the middle child of Lyle and Emily Wery. Heather was the light in our lives. Her gentle, kind and loving nature filled our world. Heather’s hugs were the stuff of...
Cecil G. Rennells
Oct 4, 2025
Cecil Gilbert Rennells, 71, of Green Bay, passed away on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at Aurora Hospital following a courageous 3 year battle with lung cancer. Born in Milwaukee, WI on January 20th, 1954 to Robert & Loraine (Pollack) Rennells, Cecil spent most of his childhood in Green Bay, where he attended Elmore School and was a part of the...
Nancy North
Oct 4, 2025
Nancy Diane North, 88, of Green Bay, passed away on October 4, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1936 to Reinhart Kurth and Gladys (Hoeft) Ward.
Nancy started her career at St. Vincent Hospital and later worked at Bethesda Lutheran Home in Watertown. Nancy cherished her time at Bethesda, finding a lifelong passion in caring for the mentally disabled. She...
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