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Enter the person’s first name, last name and last known state to prepare an obituary, death, burial, cemetery, memorial and related public-record search.
Find Recent Green Bay Obituaries, Funeral Notices and Official Death Records
Looking for a recent obituary in Green Bay, Wisconsin? Start with the person’s full name and Green Bay-area listings, then confirm funeral details through the handling funeral home. If you need a certified Wisconsin death certificate, use Brown County or Wisconsin Vital Records instead of an obituary copy.
Quick Answer: Use the Source That Matches Your Task
Recent obituary
Search the Green Bay area by name, publish date, newspaper or funeral home.
Funeral details
Use the handling funeral home for current visitation, service, livestream and cemetery information.
Older obituary
Brown County Library provides Green Bay Press-Gazette and earlier Green Bay newspaper archives.
Certified record
Brown County Register of Deeds can issue qualifying Wisconsin death certificates.
How to Find Green Bay WI Recent Obituaries
Green Bay-area obituary listings combine notices from newspapers, funeral homes and families. Use filters instead of scrolling through every result.
For more search methods, use our obituary search and recent notices guide.
Get New Green Bay Obituaries by Email
The Green Bay Press-Gazette newsletter settings currently include a dedicated Green Bay Press-Gazette Obituaries email described as delivering the area’s most recent obituaries daily.
Search Green Bay and Nearby Brown County Communities
An obituary may use the person’s residence, hometown, funeral-home city, church or cemetery location. Search connected communities when “Green Bay” alone does not work.
Green Bay
Start with the full name plus Green Bay, Wisconsin.
De Pere
Many Green Bay-area notices have De Pere funeral-home, church or cemetery connections.
Howard & Suamico
Add Howard or Suamico when the family lived in the northern Green Bay metro.
Bellevue
Search Green Bay and Bellevue together for recent local notices.
Ashwaubenon
Use Ashwaubenon when Green Bay search results are too broad.
Other nearby towns
Try Pulaski, Wrightstown, Denmark and other Brown County communities when the obituary or funeral provider is outside Green Bay.
Confirm the Correct Person Before Sharing the Notice
| Compare | Why it helps | Pause when… |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Green Bay results can contain similar names. | Middle name, maiden name or nickname conflicts. |
| Age / birth year | Separates people with common surnames. | The age is clearly wrong. |
| Relatives | Spouse, parents and children are strong identity clues. | No family names match. |
| Community | Confirms the Green Bay/Brown County connection. | There is no expected local connection. |
| Funeral home | Creates a first-party verification route. | The provider is in an unrelated area. |
| Publication date | Prevents confusing an old obituary with a recent death. | The notice belongs to another year. |
Verify Funeral and Cemetery Details Before Travelling
Date and time
Visitation, funeral, memorial, Mass and graveside service may be separate events.
Exact address
The funeral home, church, cemetery and reception may all use different addresses.
Public or private
Do not assume every service is open to the public.
Livestream
Use only a link from the funeral home, church or family-authorized memorial.
Flowers or charity
Follow the family’s published preference and verify the nonprofit before donating.
Weather or changes
Call before a long drive when snow, storms, holidays or conflicting pages could affect the service.
How to Submit an Obituary to Green Bay Press-Gazette
The current Green Bay Press-Gazette obituary intake route allows families or funeral homes to submit a paid obituary for local publication and an online Legacy memorial.
Prepare these details first
- Your contact name, phone number and address.
- Family-approved obituary text.
- Photo or photos you have permission to publish.
- Funeral-home or licensed death-verification information.
- Requested publication date.
- Service, visitation and burial details.
- Family-approved flowers or memorial-donation instructions.
| Current submission help | Contact |
|---|---|
| Obituary placement support | 800-917-9207 |
| Current listed support hours | 7 days a week, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Central Time |
How to Get a Brown County or Wisconsin Death Certificate
Brown County Register of Deeds participates in Wisconsin statewide vital-record issuance. It can issue death certificates from all Wisconsin counties for records from September 1, 2013 to the present. Older record availability varies.
| Brown County vital record | Current fee | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| First death-certificate copy | $20 | Identification and eligibility requirements apply. |
| Additional same record | $3 each | Order additional copies at the same time. |
| Online / expedited service | Extra fees apply | Brown County currently links to VitalChek and Official Records Online. |
Brown County ordering options
Current Brown County counter hours
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Wisconsin certified-copy types
Wisconsin’s current death-certificate application distinguishes between two certified copy types:
Fact of Death
Omits cause of death, manner of death and final disposition. Wisconsin notes that this version is sufficient for many financial transactions.
Extended Fact of Death
Includes cause of death, manner of death and final disposition and may be needed for purposes such as certain insurance claims.
Find Older Green Bay Press-Gazette Obituaries
Brown County Library provides strong newspaper coverage for Green Bay genealogy and obituary research.
Green Bay Press-Gazette: 1915–present
The library provides full digital text and page images beginning January 29, 1915 through recent editions, with a short access delay for the newest scanned issues.
Full text: 1999–today
Brown County Library also provides U.S. Newsstream access to full-text Green Bay Press-Gazette content from January 3, 1999 through the current edition.
Earlier Green Bay Gazette: 1870–1915
Historic Green Bay Gazette editions are available digitally for dates before the Press-Gazette era.
Central Library microfilm
The library lists Green Bay Press-Gazette microfilm from June 29, 1915 through 2023.
Useful Green Bay newspaper indexes
| Period | Brown County Library resource |
|---|---|
| 1962–1983 | Card index in the Central Library Local History & Genealogy Department. |
| July 1985–December 1996 | Print index in the Central Library microfilm area. |
| 1997–2003 | Green Bay Press-Gazette index searchable through the library catalog. |
| 1999–current | Full-text content through U.S. Newsstream. |
Why a Death Certificate May Be Delayed
Some deaths require investigation by the Brown County Medical Examiner before cause and manner of death can be finalized.
Medical Examiner cases
The office investigates deaths under its legal jurisdiction, including certain injury, poisoning, unattended and other reportable deaths.
Cremation review
The Brown County Medical Examiner reviews deaths when cremation is selected and also handles certain disinterment matters.
Brown County Medical Examiner public phone: 920-448-4185.
Verify a Wisconsin Funeral Home Before Paying
Wisconsin’s Department of Safety and Professional Services regulates funeral establishments and funeral professionals. Wisconsin’s LicensE system provides public credential lookup tools.
Funeral and Cemetery Payment Assistance
Wisconsin’s Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program, or WFCAP, can help eligible cases when the deceased person’s estate, family and other resources do not fully cover qualifying costs.
Up to $1,500 for funeral expenses
Wisconsin currently lists a maximum WFCAP payment of $1,500 toward qualifying unmet funeral-home expenses.
Up to $1,000 for cemetery or crematory expenses
Wisconsin currently lists up to $1,000 toward qualifying unmet cemetery or crematory expenses.
Who may qualify?
Eligibility can be connected with programs such as certain BadgerCare Plus, Medicaid, Family Care, SSI and related Wisconsin assistance categories. A person who was not enrolled may sometimes still qualify after a posthumous Medicaid eligibility decision.
If the Person Was a Veteran
Brown County Veterans Services helps Veterans and families with burial benefits, survivor benefits and other VA-related programs.
Wisconsin Military Funeral Honors
Wisconsin’s Military Funeral Honors Program coordinates final honors for eligible Veterans at no charge. Standard honors can include uniformed personnel, Taps, folding and presentation of the U.S. flag and rifle volleys when applicable.
Families should tell the funeral director that military honors are requested and provide the Veteran’s DD-214 or other proof of service.
Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteries
Wisconsin operates state Veterans cemeteries in Spooner, King and Union Grove. Eligible Veterans can be interred without an interment fee; spouse and dependent fees currently apply.
| Current state cemetery fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Eligible Veteran interment | No interment fee |
| Spouse / dependent casket burial | $1,700 |
| Spouse / dependent cremains interment | $978 |
Funeral Price Rights Before You Agree to Pay
Ask for prices by phone
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral providers must give price information by telephone when you ask.
Get a General Price List
When discussing arrangements in person, ask for the written itemized General Price List and keep it.
Choose individual services
You generally have the right to select the goods and services you want instead of an unwanted package.
Separate outside charges
Ask which costs are from the funeral home and which are from the newspaper, cemetery, crematory, clergy or florist.
See our funeral costs and consumer rights guide for a complete comparison checklist.
Flowers, Donations, Guestbooks and Livestream Safety
Flowers
Use the handling funeral home or family-authorized obituary. Confirm the correct person before ordering.
Memorial donations
Open the named charity’s official website before entering payment information.
Guestbook
Assume condolences are public. Avoid private addresses, medical details, financial information and family disputes.
Livestream
Use only a link provided by the funeral home, church or authorized memorial.
Correcting an Obituary Is Different From Correcting a Death Certificate
Contact the publisher or submitting funeral home
Save the obituary URL, identify the incorrect wording and prepare the family-approved correction.
Use Wisconsin Vital Records
A corrected newspaper notice does not change the government record. Wisconsin has a separate amendment process for vital records.
After You Find the Obituary
- Save the obituary and funeral-home memorial links.
- Write funeral, church and cemetery addresses separately.
- Recheck arrangements before travelling.
- Ask whether the funeral home reported the death to Social Security.
- Ask banks, insurers and estate professionals how many certified copies they require.
- Keep certificates, receipts and confirmation numbers secure.
- Check Wisconsin funeral assistance before assuming all costs must be paid privately.
- Check Brown County and Wisconsin Veteran benefits when military service applies.
Use our after-death notification checklist for Social Security, mail, insurance, banks, records and fraud-prevention steps.
Common Mistakes That Waste Time
Searching only “Green Bay obituary”
Add the full name, town, newspaper or funeral home.
Trusting a search snippet
Open the complete notice before sharing service information.
Ignoring De Pere or Howard
Green Bay-area families often use funeral homes and cemeteries in surrounding communities.
Using an unofficial certificate seller
Start with Brown County or Wisconsin DHS.
Paying before checking WFCAP
Ask the provider whether a qualifying case may be eligible for Wisconsin funeral or cemetery aid.
Assuming no obituary means no death record
Families can choose private arrangements or no public obituary. Government records are separate.
Official and Primary Sources Used
Green Bay Area Obituaries Current recent notices, newspaper filtering and funeral-home filtering. Green Bay Press-Gazette Obituary Newsletter Current daily obituary-alert option. Green Bay Press-Gazette Obituary Submission Current submission workflow, starting price and customer-service route. Brown County Register of Deeds — Death Certificates Current fees, ordering options, hours and statewide issuance information. Wisconsin Department of Health Services — Vital Records Statewide death-record ordering and authorized online service information. Brown County Library — Local History & Genealogy Historic Green Bay Press-Gazette, earlier Green Bay newspapers and research resources. Wisconsin Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program Eligibility and current maximum provider payments for qualifying funeral, cemetery and crematory expenses. Brown County Veterans Services Local burial, survivor and other Veteran-benefit assistance. Wisconsin Military Funeral Honors Eligibility, required documents and free honors coordination.Related RecentObituaries.info Guides
Obituary Search & Recent Notices Guide
Search by name, location, funeral home, newspaper, date and cemetery clue.
Death Certificate & Vital Records Guide
Know when a certified government record is needed instead of an obituary.
Veterans Burial & Memorial Benefits
Understand VA burial, cemetery, marker, flag and allowance routes.
After-Death Notification Checklist
Organize Social Security, banks, insurance, records, mail and fraud-prevention tasks.
Green Bay WI Obituary FAQs
Where can I find Green Bay WI recent obituaries?
Start with the Green Bay area obituary listing and Green Bay Press-Gazette obituary search. Then open the handling funeral home’s memorial to confirm the person and current service information.
How do I search Green Bay obituaries by name?
Search the full name first. If no useful result appears, try surname only, nickname, maiden name, De Pere, Howard, Suamico, funeral home or a wider publication date.
Can I get Green Bay obituary alerts by email?
Yes. Green Bay Press-Gazette currently offers a daily obituary email newsletter through its newsletter settings.
How much does a Green Bay Press-Gazette obituary cost?
The current Legacy intake page advertises Green Bay Press-Gazette obituary publication starting at $40. Final pricing can vary with the notice and publication options, so check the live quote before payment.
How do I submit an obituary to Green Bay Press-Gazette?
Use the current online obituary-intake page or contact obituary customer support. Prepare approved text, photos, funeral-home verification, contact details and the preferred publication date.
Where can I find old Green Bay Press-Gazette obituaries?
Brown County Library provides Green Bay Press-Gazette newspaper access beginning in 1915, earlier Green Bay newspaper collections and several print, card and digital indexes.
How much is a Brown County Wisconsin death certificate?
Brown County currently charges $20 for the first copy and $3 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. Online expedited services add fees.
Can Brown County issue a death certificate from another Wisconsin county?
Brown County says statewide issuance allows Wisconsin Register of Deeds offices to issue death certificates from all Wisconsin counties for records from September 1, 2013 to the present. Availability for older records varies.
What is the difference between Fact of Death and Extended Fact of Death?
Wisconsin’s Fact of Death copy omits cause, manner and final disposition. The Extended Fact of Death includes those details and may be needed for certain purposes such as insurance claims.
Why might a death certificate be delayed?
Some deaths require investigation by the Medical Examiner before cause and manner can be finalized. Do not speculate publicly while an investigation is pending.
How can I verify a Wisconsin funeral home?
Use Wisconsin’s Department of Safety and Professional Services LicensE system to search the funeral establishment or professional credential.
Does Wisconsin help pay funeral costs?
Wisconsin’s Funeral and Cemetery Aids Program can provide up to $1,500 for qualifying unmet funeral expenses and up to $1,000 for qualifying cemetery or crematory expenses. Eligibility rules apply and providers submit the application.
Where can a Green Bay Veteran’s family get burial help?
Brown County Veterans Services helps with burial and survivor benefits. Wisconsin also offers Military Funeral Honors and state Veterans cemetery options for eligible Veterans and family members.
Are military funeral honors free in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin’s Military Funeral Honors Program provides qualifying funeral honors at no charge for eligible Veterans.
What should I verify before attending a funeral?
Confirm the correct person, current date, time, exact address, whether the service is public or private, cemetery location, parking or accessibility needs and any livestream through the handling funeral home.
Before You Share, Travel, Submit or Pay
- Confirm the correct person using more than the name alone.
- Search nearby Brown County communities when Green Bay alone gives no result.
- Use the handling funeral home for current service details.
- Use Brown County Library for older Green Bay newspaper research.
- Use Brown County or Wisconsin government sources for certified death records.
- Check Wisconsin WFCAP before assuming all funeral or cemetery costs must be paid privately.
- Verify unfamiliar funeral providers through Wisconsin LicensE.
- Check Brown County and Wisconsin Veteran benefits when military service applies.
- Do not publish private medical, financial or family information in public guestbooks.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. It is not Green Bay Press-Gazette, Brown County, Wisconsin DHS, Brown County Library, a funeral home, cemetery or government agency. Verify final details with the organization responsible for the notice, service, record or benefit.