Obituaries

Shirley Lealiou

Shirley Lealiou

Sep 9, 2024

Shirley M. (DeGroot) Meunier Lealiou, age 91, of Suamico, formerly of Abrams, WI, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 9, 2024 with family at her side. She was born in Green Bay, February 21, 1933, daughter of the late Joseph P. and Marie R. (Hangstafer) DeGroot.

Shirley attended school in Green Bay. She married Joseph Lealiou Jr. in 1952 and the couple...

Paula Marie Peterson

Paula Marie Peterson

Sep 8, 2024

Paula Marie Peterson, 56, of Kewaunee, succumbed to the battle with cancer after 3.5 years, on September 8, 2024 with her family by her side at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. She was born on December 9, 1967 to Carlton Evraets and Joan (McCarthy) Smola in Green Bay. Paula worked for insurance companies for many years, one of which was...

Thomas "Tom" Patrick Kozlowski

Thomas "Tom" Patrick Kozlowski

Sep 8, 2024

Thomas "Tom" Patrick Kozlowski, age 80, peacefully reunited with his beloved family on September 8, 2024, at St. Vincent. Born on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1944, in Green Bay, he was the cherished son of Thomas and Hilda (Friedman) Kozlowski. His humble beginnings in a small one-room brick schoolhouse in Little Suamico set the foundation for a life filled...

Lucia Geniesse

Lucia Geniesse

Sep 7, 2024

Lucia Ann Geniesse, age 91, of Green Bay, was born to eternal life on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Born on February 12, 1933 in Green Bay, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Chloe (Wells) Geniesse.

Lucia was a distinguished graduate of St. Joseph Academy and Rosary College. A devoted member of the Sinsinawa Dominican Order, she dedicated her...

Amy Jo Holmes

Amy Jo Holmes

Sep 6, 2024

Amy Jo Holmes, 57, of Gillett, passed away on September 6, peacefully at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center.

Amy was born on October 17, 1966 to Melvin and Geraldine Lauersdorf, and graduated from Gillett High School in 1985.

Amy was a remarkable mother to her children, Andrew Holmes, Tandymn Smet and her fiancé's son, Josh Smet. As a mother, she embodied strength...

Marijean "MJ" L. France

Marijean "MJ" L. France

Sep 6, 2024

Marijean (MJ) L. France

August 8, 1946-September 6, 2024

Marijean “MJ” France, 78, is now in the arms of an angel as she passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, surrounded by the love of many at Matthews of Neenah (AdvaCare). The daughter of Howard and Elmira (Jojade) Bandy was born August 8, 1946, in Wauwatosa. 

She graduated from Wausau East High School...

Carol Boyea

Carol Boyea

Sep 6, 2024

Carol Boyea, age 82, a lifelong resident of Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, September 6, 2024, following a surgical procedure. She was born January 21, 1942 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Richard and Grace (Le Cloux) Gustman and was a graduate of Green Bay Preble High School, Class of 1960.

Carol married William "Bill" Boyea, May 19, 1962....

Lyle J. Gollnow

Lyle J. Gollnow

Sep 4, 2024

Lyle J. Gollnow, 63, of Oconto, formerly of Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

He was born on October 25, 1960 to Lyle E. and Elfreida L. (Gross) Gollnow. 

Per the wishes of Lyle and his family, no services are scheduled at this time.

Joann L. Lara

Joann L. Lara

Sep 3, 2024

Joann L. Lara (Prince), age 72, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. She was born on November 13, 1951, in Oconto, WI, to the late Richard and Ann (Castonia) Prince.

Joann led a vibrant life filled with a variety of interests and passions. She enjoyed participating in softball, darts, fishing, playing BINGO, and shooting pool. A lover of horses,...

Paula Jeanne Petersen

Paula Jeanne Petersen

Sep 1, 2024

Paula Jeanne Petersen, age 63, of Lena, passed away on September 1, 2024 surrounded by her family. 

Per her requests there will be no formal services or obituary. 

To share a memory of Paula or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.

John J. Arendt

John J. Arendt

Aug 30, 2024

John Joseph Arendt, 82, of New Franken, passed away on August 30, 2024 at Bellin Health Hospital. He was born on August 22, 1942 to Alois and Martha (Dorner) Arendt in Luxemburg. He graduated from Luxemburg High School in 1960. He then served 3 years in the US Army. 

On April 24, 1965, he married his best friend and love of...

Robert "Bob" Paters

Robert "Bob" Paters

Aug 28, 2024

Robert "Bob" Paters, 93, of Green Bay, passed away on August 28, 2024 with wife Mary holding his hand and other family members by his side at Allouez Parkside Village. 

He was born on January 11, 1931 to Theodore and Marion Paters in Manawa, WI. On June 23, 1954, he married Mary Baker of Green Bay. Bob was a self employed...

Kathleen Mary Basten

Kathleen Mary Basten

Aug 28, 2024

Kathleen Mary Basten, age 64, of New Franken, passed away on August 28, 2024 surrounded by her family. 

She was born on December 20, 1959 to Richard and Darlene Sievers in Green Bay, Wisconsin. 

Kathy worked as a waitress at Village Green Golf Course, and the Sportsman Supper Club for many years. While caring, supporting and raising her children and grandchildren. She...

Dennis J. Cohorst

Dennis J. Cohorst

Aug 28, 2024

Dennis J. Cohorst, 75, of Green Bay, passed away on August 28, 2024 at St Vincent Hospital. 

 

He was born on May 28, 1949 to Joseph and Lillian (Powers) Cohorst in Menominee, MI. He graduated from Peshtigo High School in 1967 and following graduation he attended NWTC where he earned an Associate's Degree. Dennis worked for Fort Howard starting in 1968...

Dianne Arndt

Dianne Arndt

Aug 27, 2024

Dianne E. Arndt, age 83 of Clintonville passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Aster Assisted Living, Clintonville after suffering a stroke the day prior.

Dianne Evelyn Lucille Schmidt was born on September 27, 1940 on the home farm near Big Falls to Edward and Marie (Dieck) Schmidt. She attended school in Marion. Dianne was united in marriage on January...

Paul J. Weiner

Paul J. Weiner

Aug 27, 2024

Paul J. Weiner, age 89, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. He was the eldest child born to Agnes and Jacob Weiner on December 14, 1934. No doubt his work ethic came from being raised on a farm.

Paul met the love of his life, Mary, at a dance hall. The two became one on September...

Brian C. Lindberg

Brian C. Lindberg

Aug 26, 2024

Brian C. Lindberg, age 54, of Green Bay WI, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Monday, August 26, 2024. He was born December 23, 1969 in Michigan, son of the late Charles Lindberg and Sharon (Ruona) Lindberg and was a graduate of Luther L. Wright High School, Class of 1988.

Brian continued his education at Northern Michigan University where he earned...

Kellie "Kells Bells" Jean Smith

Kellie "Kells Bells" Jean Smith

Aug 26, 2024

Kellie "Kells Bells" Jean Smith, 63, of Green Bay, passed away on August 26, 2024 at home. 

She was born on July 17, 1961 to John O. Remington and Donna M. (Hanson) Schaeffer in Green Bay, WI. 

Kellie will forever be missed and loved. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and family. She also loved music and singing. She had...

Jane M. Burke

Jane M. Burke

Aug 26, 2024

Jane Muench Burke, 87, of Green Bay, WI, died in the home where she grew up, on August 26, 2024.

She was born on April 6, 1937, in Two Rivers, WI, second daughter of Virgil Jacob Muench and Ruth Suddard Muench.

She attended St. Olaf College and graduated from St. Norbert College, where she was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma.

Jane married...

Bill Jordan

Bill Jordan

Aug 25, 2024

William "Bill" Jordan, age 45, of Green Bay, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Bill was greeted with open arms by his parents, the late Greg and Rose (Novitski) Jordan. 

Bill was a proud member of the Oneida Nation. 

Bill is survived by his 3 children: Wesley, William and Mercedes; his brothers, Ben and Bob; his sister, Rebecca Jorgensen; his nephew,...

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