Green Bay Obituaries

Jul 12, 2024

Lee A. Ostruszka, 70, of Little Chute, WI passed away on July 12th after a lengthy battle with renal disease.

Lee was born in Illinois to parents, Leo Ostruszka and Stephanie Ostruszka (nee Mazur). Lee moved to northern Wisconsin, where he met and married his true love, Patricia Anderson. The two of them moved to the Fox Valley and enjoyed a...

Jul 5, 2024

Carrie Anderson, age 68 of Oconto Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2024 at home with her family. Carrie was born in Oconto Falls on June 10, 1956 to the late Bernice and William Wall.

She attended school in Gillett and married Joseph Anderson, 49 years ago on September, 28, 1974 at the Tabor United Methodist Church in Gillett....

Jul 3, 2024

Jul 1, 2024

George F Vander Zanden, 81, of Green Bay, Wisconsin passed away on July 1, 2024 after a hard fought battle with liver cancer.

George was born in Kimberly, Wisconsin on December 5, 1942 to parents George and Marie (Allie) Vander Zanden. He was a 1961 graduate of Kimberly High School, after which he enlisted in the US Navy. After leaving the...

Jun 30, 2024

Shirley Elaine Calkins, 89, of Hortonville, WI went to be with her Lord, with her family by her side on June 30, 2024. Shirley was born in Whittcomb, WI on January 8, 1935, to the parents of Mason and Laura Buck. She married the love of her life, William Calkins on October 29, 1955. She was employed by Mercy Medical...

Jun 28, 2024

Christine Anne “Chris” Kranz, 70, recently of Green Bay, passed away June 28th, 2024 after a short but courageous battle with Brain Cancer. Born on April 28, 1954, she was the daughter of the late James and Ethel Arentsen. Chris grew up in Janesville, WI where she attended Parker High School, graduating with the Class of 1972. She went on...

Jun 28, 2024

Wally Karnopp, 90 of Luxemburg WI died in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ Friday June 28th after a courageous battle with Leukemia. He was born December 1st, 1933 to Walter Sr. and Louise (Schwartz) Karnopp. Wally attended school in Sturgeon Bay. After graduation he enlisted in the Army and served in Schwinfurt, Germany. When he returned, he worked...

Jun 26, 2024

Lee Michael Valind, born on January 7, 1985, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2024, at the age of 39.

Lee is survived by his son Isaiah Valind; his father, Bruce Valind; his siblings, Trent (Larissa) Powell; Miranda (Juan) Cuellar-Trejo; his nieces Laticia Cuellar-Trejo, Aryana Cuellar-Trejo, Kate Powell and Alivia Powell, and nephews Antonio Cuellar-Trejo, Marcos Cuellar-Trejo,...

Jun 25, 2024

Michael “Mike” Stache Sr., 78, of Green Bay, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024. Mike was a fighter and fought a courageous battle with his health for many years.

Mike was the life of the party. He always found pleasure in making people laugh and smile. If you were lucky enough to have spent any time around him, you...

Jun 25, 2024

Debra M Knepprath, 68, of Oconto Falls passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 surrounded by her family. Debra was born daughter of Dale Noreen and Marion (Brooks) Noreen and Sibling to Cheryl (Noreen) Friberg, Dale Noreen, and Slade Noreen on April 16, 1956 in Port Washington, WI.

Her children said no matter where they were she was always able to...

Jun 23, 2024

Michele Marie Minix was born on April 30th, 1954 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She was 1 of 8 children to Norman and Jane Carpenter. Having dreams of traveling the world from a young age, Shelly began studying foreign languages. Once finished with high school, Shelly and her best friend Korn, traveled throughout Europe together. That journey opened Michele’s very creative...

Jun 23, 2024

On the afternoon of Sunday, June 23, 2024, Peter David Nelson, 58, of Green Bay, WI, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family. Pete was born in Ypsilanti, MI on February 24, 1966, to David Nelson and Susan Morton (Reno). He grew up moving between California and Michigan where he graduated from Menominee Highschool (MI) in 1984. He...

Jun 22, 2024

In the early morning hours of June 22, 2024, Mark Lamar Plopper, 72, of Green Bay, WI, left our world, fighting to the bitter end, with his dedicated wife, Pie beside him every step of the way. A man known as Papa to his grandchildren, Lamar to his wife and close friends, Mawk to his sister Susie, and Mark to...

Jun 21, 2024

Dr. James Nicholas Holly

James N. Holly (Jim and/or Nick), 87, of Green Bay, died Friday June 21, 2024.

Born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on January 14, 1937, to Charles and Marjorie (French) Holly. He went on to graduate from Lincoln High school in 1955 as a decorated athlete. After spending one year at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, he went on to...

Jun 17, 2024

Cindi (Collen) Mallien, 70, Green Bay, passed away June 17, 2024, surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. Cindi was born December 15, 1953 in Washington DC. She was the daughter of John and Patrica Collen and was the eldest of 7 siblings. She graduated from West High School in 1972. 

Cindi raised 3 children and was a very...

Jun 16, 2024

Adam Heiser, 41, of Green Bay, WI passed away on June 16, 2024. He was born December 21, 1982 to Vicki Forsythe and Robert Heiser. Adam had one child Quinn who was his pride and joy.

Adam had a way of making everyone laugh and smile, whether it was through his humor, animated facial expressions or his wild storytelling. One way...

Jun 11, 2024

Jeff Kropidlowski, 67 of Pulaski Wi, lost his battle to Acute Myeloid Leukemia Tuesday June 11, 2024.

Jeff was born January 10, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the son of the late James Kropidlowski and Norma Kropidlowski. Jeff attended Stevens Point Schools, graduating in 1975 from SPASH. Jeff then attended and graduated from St Josephs School of Nursing.

Jeff had...

Jun 8, 2024

Kent Richard Peitersen, age 84, passed away peacefully early on Saturday, June 8, 2024, after

a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. He is now reunited with his beloved parents.

Kent was born on September 18, 1939, to Christian (Ket) and Adeline (Dickert) Peitersen,

Manitowoc. Kent was a gentle, kind, and caring husband, father, grandfather and great

grandfather, who loved his family intensely and always beamed...

Jun 8, 2024

Vernon Russell Lemke, age 78 of De Pere, Wisconsin, moved on Saturday, June, 8th surrounded by his family.Vernon was born to Roy (Lois ) and Beatrice (Everett) Atwood in Marinette, WI on November 13, 1945. He attended Menominee High School and graduated in 1964. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp serving during the Vietnam era. Upon...

Jun 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing of our beloved sister, Susan L. Rix, who left us unexpectedly but peacefully, on June 7, 2024, after complications from heart surgery at the age of 75. Susan is survived by her sisters, Christine (Randy) Rasmussen, Alice McGuire Backlund (Chip Backlund), Rosemary Strobel, Pattie (Perry) Rindfliesch, brother Ed (Jean)...