Obituaries
Grace L. Motto
Jan 19, 2024
Grace L. Motto, 78, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. Grace was born on July 4th, 1945 in Escanaba, MI to the late Ormal and Elaine Posenke. Before moving to Green Bay, Grace spent most of her life in Michigan where she met and eventually married the late Ray Motto. Grace is...
Eric Emmel
Jan 19, 2024
Eric James Emmel, aged 53, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes on January 19, 2024, in Green Bay, WI. Born on Independence Day in 1970, Eric was the son of James W. Emmel and Mary J. Emmel. Eric graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1988. At East, Eric excelled in track and football earning both All-Metro and...
Nancy L. Kuklinski
Jan 18, 2024
Nancy L. Kuklinski, 76, passed away on January 18, 2024; after a long illness with her husband and family by her side. She was born on April 24, 1947 to Raphael and Esther (Younk) Gajewski granddaughter of Nicholas and Laura (Coppersmith) Younk and Raphael Sr. and Anna (Fischer) Gajewski. As a young child she did dance, toe tap, and ballet....
Michael Mark "Mike" Van Ryzin
Jan 18, 2024
Michael Mark Van Ryzin, aged 82, passed away peacefully on Jan. 18, 2024. He battled Parkinson Disease for more than 23 years without complaint, and his family takes comfort in the thought that he can finally be at peace, freed of this burden. Mike was born on March 19, 1941 in Appleton, Wisconsin. He graduated from Appleton West High School...
Margaret Virginia "Margie" Lightner
Jan 17, 2024
Margaret “Margie” Virginia Lightner passed away January 17, 2024. Margie was born November 6, 1928 in Long Beach, California. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Lightner; parents Harry and Ruth (Samuels) Rattelman; brother Harry Rattelman; sisters Louise Putnam and Nancy Stratton; great-grandson Bodhi D. Lightner; grandson Bobby Lightner and many other dear relatives. She attended Hollywood High...
Randall H. "Randy" Reed Sr.
Jan 16, 2024
Randall H. "Randy" Reed Sr., age 83, of Green Bay, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born in Morehead, KY, November 26, 1940, son of the late Leslie and Tevis (Butts) Reed. Randy was a graduate of Iron River High School, Iron River, MI, Class of 1959, where he was a talented athlete...
Sandy L. Solcz
Jan 16, 2024
Sandy L. Solcz, 82, of Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2024. She was born on December 2, 1941 to Arthur and Florence (Gelinski) Behrendt in Green Bay. She graduated from Green Bay West High School and attended college in Pasadena, California where she earned her Associate's Degree. On January 31, 1964 she married George Solcz and together...
Kenneth E. "Ken" Reignier
Jan 14, 2024
Kenneth E. Reignier, 81, passed away on January 14, 2024 at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center. He was born on April 21, 1943 to the late Edward and Kathleen (Beard) Reignier in Green Bay. He graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1961. Shortly after, he joined the U.S. Army and served in Germany. Once back stateside, he married...
Miyoko Naomi Hikita
Jan 14, 2024
Miyoko Naomi Hikita, 86, entered into eternal life peacefully on January 14, 2024, with family by her side at Odd Fellow Nursing Home in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She was born on August 22, 1937 in the City of Yahata (now Kitakyushu), Japan to Sueo and Nobuko Hikita. Miyoko became a successful, self-employed Hair Stylist and for over 37 years touched...
Colten James "Grinder" Treptow
Jan 13, 2024
Colten James Treptow, 25, of Pulaski passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2024 due to cardiac complications. Colten was born on July 17, 1998 in Green Bay to Krisann L. and James M. Treptow. He spent his childhood growing up in Suamico near his maternal grandparents homestead. He graduated from Bayport High School in 2017. Colten absolutely loved, cherished, and...
Diane Brochtrup-Hovey
Jan 12, 2024
Diane Marie Brochtrup-Hovey, 82, of Kaukauna, passed away on January 12, 2024 at ThedaCare Medical Center, Appleton. She was born on May 31, 1941 to William and Madge (Keough) Reinke in Antigo, WI. Diane worked as a certified medical assistant for many years. She married Raymond Hovey. Diane is survived by her daughter, Christy Rose, and her children: Elizabeth, Lucy,...
David James "Dave" Stasko
Jan 12, 2024
David James Stasko, 74, passed away on January 12, 2024 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 18, 1949 to Carl and Alice (Jakiel) Stasko in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Dave enlisted in the Navy, served six years, rising to the rank of Petty Officer Third Class. Dave married his first wife, Judith Hughes, in...
Thomas Jerry Duquaine
Jan 11, 2024
Thomas Jerry Duquaine, 77, of Green Bay, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Aurora Baycare Medical Center. Thomas is survived by his three children. Thomas Duquaine Jr., Scott (Nancy) Duquaine, and Rochelle (John) Duquaine. His grandchildren Austin, Duke, Aizja, Zoe, and great grandchild Lillian.Thomas Duquaine aka Duke or Papa Bear was a man known for his boisterous laugh,...
Kathleen F. Johnson
Jan 11, 2024
The Great House of Strays in the Sky took in one of its missionaries on the morning of January 11th, 2024, as Kathleen Faye Johnson went peacefully to her better place as she succumbed to her illness. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Maynard and Marjorie Johnson, and her son, Robert Ozarowicz. She is survived by her children,...
Richard Leo Warden
Jan 11, 2024
Richard Leo Warden, age 89, of Ledgeview, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 11, 2024, with family by his side. He was born September 8, 1934, son of the late Leo and Lorraine (Jolly) Warden.Richard proudly served his country, serving in the US Army until his honorable discharge. He remained an active member of the Polish Legion of American Veterans Post...
Patricia Ann Kispert
Jan 11, 2024
Patricia Ann (Pat) Kispert, 92, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Angels Touch Assisted Living . She was born to the late Harold and Marie Barta on January 30, 1931 in Green Bay, WI.Pat attended St. Joseph Academy and upon graduation she worked for Schreiber Foods. She also did bookkeeping for her husband's company, Lloyd Kispert and Son Construction....
Kerry Carmody
Jan 9, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce on January 9, 2024, at 7:25 PM, as Kerry John Carmody (60) passed away surrounded by his loving family.Kerry was born on June 26, 1963, in Two Rivers, WI to Irene Cornils and John (Jack) Carmody. He graduated from Algoma High School where he was passionate about baseball. He then pursued owning...
Jane Claire Angrabright
Jan 9, 2024
Jane Claire Angrabright, 63, of Bellevue, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Jane is survived by her two sons, Mark and Donald; her parents, Donald and Helen Vande Hei; and her brothers and sisters. Arrangements are being handled by Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, Receptions. Per Jane's wishes at this current time there will be no services, but will be announced...
Javier Sanchez Acosta
Jan 8, 2024
Javier Sanchez Acosta, age 44, of Green Bay, WI, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, January 8, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Manitowoc, WI, October 1, 1979, son of Ramon Sanchez and Elvira Acosta.Visitation will be held at St. Willebrord Parish (209 S. Adams St., Green Bay), Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A...
Sara Ailstock
Jan 7, 2024
Sara "Jody" Ailstock, 55, of Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2024. She was born on November 1, 1968 to Robert and Patricia (Tyner) Ailstock in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Jody was a devoted grandmother and cherished all the time she spent with her grandchildren. She was a diehard Lions fan, a jokester at heart, and was the life of...
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