James Gonzales, 81, of Green Bay, died unexpectedly Thursday evening, May 26, 2016 at home. The son of the late Thomas and Josephine (Brown) Gonzales was born June 18, 1934 in Chicago. He married the former Carol Webster in Chicago and she preceded him in death on June 14, 2005. James lived in Chicago for many years and worked at Avery-Dennison Paper Company for twenty five years prior to retirement. Survivors include his fianc and best friend, Cheryl Kirkhope, Ft. Wayne, IN, one brother-in-law, Terry Nikrasch and a nephew, Lance Nikrasch, Los Angeles, CA and a dear friend, Patricia "Tooty" Powless , Oneida. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Carol, one sister, Shirley (Gonzales) Nickrash and one brother, Richard Gonzales. Private family funeral services were held at RYAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, De Pere. Entombment was held at Fort Howard memorial Park in Green Bay. Family requests no flowers but donations to your favorite charity in James' name.