Obituaries
Lynn M. Paiter
Aug 11, 2019
Lynn M. Paiter, age70, passed away unexpectedly, August 11, 2019. She was born November 6, 1948 in Stambaugh, MI, daughter of the late John "Bud" and Helen (Kumkoski) Paiter and was a graduate of Iron River High School, Class of 1966.Lynn continued her education at Northern Michigan University. She worked for the Federal Government with the US Bureau of Mines...
Stephanie Denise Smith
Aug 8, 2019
Stephanie Denise Smith passed away Aug 8, 2019, in Green Bay, at the age of 45. Stephanie was born in Phoenix, AZ, on August 26, 1973. She also lived in Walden, NY, then Green Bay, WI.She is a true Artist. Free Spirit. Stephanie loved painting and drawing on canvas and everything she could find. She is also a professional creative...
James Arthur Mcgrath
Aug 7, 2019
James A. McGrath, 65, originally of the Chilton, WI area, passed away suddenly Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at his home in Green Bay. Jim had been improving after battling an illness for the past few months. Jim was born May 29, 1954, at Chanute Air Force Base, IL, the Son of career Air Force Sergeant James F. McGrath and Chilton...
Raymond J. Kabacinski
Aug 6, 2019
Raymond J. Kabacinski, 80, of Green Bay, beloved husband of the late Rosemary "Jeanie" (Perrault) Kabacinski, departed this life after a courageous battle with cancer at his home on August 6, 2019 with family at his side. Ray was born on September 17, 1938 the youngest child of Henry and Lauretta (Weber) Kabacinski. Growing up in the 50's Ray took...
Bernard A. Watzka Sr.
Aug 5, 2019
Bernard A. Watzka Sr., age 91, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 5, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 18, 1927, son of the late Joe and Emma (Leurquin) Watzka. Bernard proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War, earning the rank of Sergeant. He was fortunate to be a...
Betty A. Legrave
Aug 4, 2019
Betty LeGrave, 79, of Pulaski, WI passed away on Sunday, August 4th, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay. She was born on September 13, 1939, to the late Milton and Margaret Weyenberg (Sheedy) in Green Bay, WI. She graduated from Pulaski High school in 1957. She went on to marry James LeGrave on December 16th, 1972. She was...
Emily M. Rhodes
Aug 2, 2019
Emily M. Rhodes, age 86, passed away peacefully, Friday, August 2, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 15, 1933 in Green Bay, daughter of the late William and Estella (Basten) Van Egeren and was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy. Emily continued her education at UW-Oshkosh and St. Norbert College, earning her Bachelor's Degree in Education....
Leona Clara Nier
Aug 2, 2019
Leona Clara Nier, of Green Bay, died August 2, 2019 at the age of 97.She was born in her grandmother's house to the late George N. Greene and Clara M. (Schwartz) Greene on November 19, 1921 in Howard, WI. Leona attended Champeau (grade) School in Howard (then known as Duck Creek) and graduated from Green Bay West High School in...
Robert Suski
Jul 26, 2019
Robert "Bob" Suski, 74, of Green Bay, beloved husband of Nancy (Schuessler) Suski, departed this life unexpectedly on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. Bob was born on March 27, 1945 in Green Bay, son of the late Harry and Viola (Ritz) Suski. He was a graduate of Preble High School. On June 22, 1968 he married Nancy...
Leonard E. Klappa
Jul 24, 2019
Leonard E. Klappa, age 87 passed away on July 24th, 2019 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay. Len was born on May 25, 1932 in Wisconsin Rapids to the late Edward and Anna (Gabor) Klappa. He attended Sacred Heart School and Alexander High in Nekoosa, WI and then served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-1956, leaving...
Janet Waage
Jul 23, 2019
Janet Kathleen Hannesson Waage went to be with her husband in Heaven on July 23, 2019. She was born on June 15, 1931 to Hannes and Luella (Johnson) Hannesson on Washington Island, Wisconsin. Janet was the oldest of three daughters. She graduated from Washington Island High School- her father, Hannes, signed her diploma as he was school board president at...
William J. Kremer
Jul 22, 2019
William "Bill" Kremer, 72, of Athelstane, WI departed this life on July 22, 2019. Bill was born on November 27, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI. He will be remembered most as a loving Husband, Father, Step-Father, Grandfather and neighbor. He is survived by his many loving family and friends and will be truly missed. For service information please contact Bill's family....
Laverne Warbritton
Jul 22, 2019
LaVerne M. Warbritton (89) of Green Bay, died 7/22/19 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center- DePere, WI. She was born in Green Bay on December 16, 1929 to the late Harry and Lucy (Pinchart) Pirlot. She graduated in 1948 from Green Bay East High School. After graduation, she worked at St. Vincent Hospital and then at Pauly's Cheese Factory. On...
James G. Schaefer
Jul 20, 2019
James "Jim" Schaefer, 83, of Green Bay, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019. He was born on May 1st, 1936 to Viola (Steger) and Thomas Schaefer in Milwaukee. He graduated from Messmer High School in 1954, and went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. After serving his country, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He...
Tracey Schaefer
Jul 19, 2019
Tracey Lee Schaefer, age 54, of Green Bay WI, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Friday, July 19, 2019 after a long fought battle with cancer. Tracey was born in Superior, WI on February 22, 1965 and graduated from Luxemburg-Casco High School in 1983. On February 14, 1995 Tracey married Kenneth Schaefer in Green Bay, WI....
Barbara L. Wendland
Jul 19, 2019
Barb L. Wendland, age 63, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019. She was born on January 9, 1956 the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth "Betty" (Hanson) Pittman. A very loving wife, and a good mother and cherished the time with her grandchildren, Barb will be missed by those who knew her.Barb is survived by her husband, Ted,...
Verlin A. Christianson
Jul 19, 2019
Verlin A. Christianson passed away Friday, July 19, 2019, at his home, surrounded by the love and intimate care of his family. Verlin enjoyed 92 years, according to God's plan.Verlin was born on July 10, 1927, to the late Walter and Myrtle (Berg) Christianson; the third of seven children. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Valders...
Junior A. Schneiter
Jul 18, 2019
Junior "Jay" Schneiter, age 79, of Oconto Falls, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 7, 1939 in Knowles, WI, son of the late Ernt and Hilda (Schwartz) Schneiter.Jay proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1954-1959, serving during the Korean War. He married...
Effie A. Smith
Jul 16, 2019
Effie A. Smith, 100, of Green Bay, WI passed away on July 16, 2019. She was born on November 11, 1918 to the late John and Bertha (Young) Steffens in Coleman, WI. She was a West High Graduate. In July of 1949, Effie married Wendell Smith at St. Paul Lutheran Church. She worked at Mill Print for 29 years before...
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