Wesley Joseph Eslinger
Feb 15, 2026
Wesley Joseph Eslinger, age 4, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly surrounded by love on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Wesley was born on April 29, 2021 in Appleton, son of Kyle & Monica (Ruelle) Eslinger. One of his favorite things was when he could ride the big yellow school bus with his brother and sister to school where he was in 4K....
John J. Hillmann
Feb 10, 2026
John J. Hillmann, age 93, a resident of Brillion West Haven, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
John was born on October 1, 1932, son of the late Henry and Esther (Wenzel) Hillmann. He attended Trinity Ev. Lutheran School in Brillion where he was confirmed on April 14, 1946. John was a graduate of Brillion High School with the class...
Michael R. DeCleene
Feb 6, 2026
*Please note, if you are wanting to send a memorial arrangement, plants or fake flowers are preferred for there are allergies in the family. Thank you.
Michael R. DeCleene, age 78, of Kaukauna, formerly of Brillion, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Mike was born on December 31, 1947 in De Pere, son of...
Barbara "Barb" L. Thurow
Feb 6, 2026
On February 6, 2026, there was no more suffering for Barbara Lea (Doughty) Thurow.
Facing a devastating diagnosis, Barb did not stop fighting. When given months, she decided to take years. She added memories of dancing at her grandson’s wedding, meeting her great-grandchildren, touring colleges and attending musicals, seeing her grandson find love, watching the granddaughter she helped raise become a...
Gary L. Pautz
Feb 1, 2026
Gary L. Pautz, age 78, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 1, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Gary was born on July 25, 1947, the son of the late Lester and Ethel (Grimm) Pautz. He graduated from Reedsville High School in 1966 and served in the Army Reserves.
On April 11, 1970, Gary married the love of his life,...
Tracy L Rusch
Jan 29, 2026
Tracy L. Rusch, age 59, of Brillion, died unexpectedly on Thursday evening, Jan 29, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Tracy was born in Manitowoc on July 27, 1966 to Wayne and Faye (Maertz) Rusch. She was a graduate of Brillion High School with the class of 1985. For many years Tracy babysat many children, she enjoyed her time with...
Patrick "Pat" J. Laughrin
Jan 26, 2026
*Please note time and location changes! Everything has been moved to St. Mary Catholic Church in Hilbert. The family will greet relatives and friends at church on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial for Pat and Ginny will take place at 11:30 a.m. Officiating will be Father David Funk O.F.M.
Patrick “Pat”...
Jerome "Jerry" G. Mack
Jan 21, 2026
Jerome “Jerry” G. Mack, age 83, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at his home surrounded by family.
Jerry was born on June 24, 1942 in Manitowoc, son of the late Adolph & Rulina (Spykerman) Mack. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1960. On May 9, 1964, he married Lorna Timm at Zion...
Betty Lou Gajewske
Jan 14, 2026
Betty Lou Gajewske, age 74, a resident of Garrow Villa, Brillion, died Wednesday evening, January 14, 2026 at Garrow Villa.
She was born on June 4, 1951, in Clintonville, daughter of the late Ralph and Lucille (Drake) Prey. In July of 1983, she married Jerome Gajewske and he preceded her in death on March 1, 2018. Betty Lou was employed at...
Joel D. Ott
Jan 12, 2026
Joel D. Ott, age 76, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Monday night, January 12, 2026.
Joel was born on April 11, 1949 in Green Bay, son of the late Donald & Lucille (Zick) Ott. He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1967. He went on to further his education at Fox Valley Technical College with a degree...
Virginia "Ginny" E. Laughrin
Jan 9, 2026
*Please note time and location changes! Everything has been moved to St. Mary Catholic Church in Hilbert. The family will greet relatives and friends at church on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial for Pat and Ginny will take place at 11:30 a.m. Officiating will be Father David Funk O.F.M.
Virginia...
Stella F. (Lombardi) Stecker
Jan 6, 2026
Stella Frances (Lombardi) Stecker, age 80, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Brillion Westhaven.
Stella was born September 11, 1945, in Auburn, New York. She was the daughter of the late George and Rosa (Italiano) Lombardi. She graduated West High School in Auburn, New York in 1963. She then went on to further her studies at...
Jeffery S. Schloemer
Jan 2, 2026
Jeffery S. Schloemer, age 59, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Jeffery was born on June 4, 1966 in West Bend, son of Sandra “Sandy” Fischer and the late Dennis “Whitey” Schloemer. He attended school in West Bend. Jeffery worked at the Pallet Company in Reedsville and Ariens Company in Brillion over the years. He fought battles...
Andrew "Andy" J. Kleist
Dec 30, 2025
Andrew “Andy” J. Kleist, age 32, of Hilbert, passed away on December 30, 2025.
Born on December 7, 1993 in Brillion, he is the son of Tammy Kleist and Randy Kleist.
Andy was known for his kindness and strong desire to help others. He went to school in Appleton and Brillion, and then made a career of classic car restoration at Jewel’s...
Jeremy John Wesener
Dec 29, 2025
Jeremy Wesener, age 44 of Hilbert went to heaven on Monday, December 29, 2025.
He was a devoted father, son, brother, boyfriend and friend to many. Jeremy’s life, rich with passion and purpose, was a testament to his unwavering faith and love for those around him. He left behind a legacy that will forever resonate in the hearts of his family...
Michael E. Klann
Dec 26, 2025
Michael E. Klann, age 78, formerly of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025 at The Gardens at Fountain Way in Menasha.
Michael was born on July 15, 1947 in Reedsville, the son of the late Ervin & Laura (Copiskey) Klann. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1965. He then took the Farming Short Course...
Constance Jane Wenzel
Dec 22, 2025
Constance "Connie" J. Wenzel
Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways
To keep his statutes still!
Oh, that my God would grant me grace
To know and do his will!
Order my footsteps by your Word,
And make my heart sincere;
Let sin have no dominion, Lord,
But keep my conscience clear.
Assist my soul, too apt to stray,
A stricter watch to keep;
And should I e'er forget your...
Antonia "Toni" M. Hillmann
Dec 11, 2025
Antonia “Toni” Hillmann, age 81, a resident of Alten Haus, Neenah, formerly of Brillion, passed away Thursday morning, December 11, 2025.
Toni was born on April 3, 1944 at the home farm in the town of Schleswig, daughter of the late Anton & Frieda (Kautzer) Schnell. Toni was a graduate of Valders High School, Class of 1962. On April 4, 1964...
Sarah M. Bratz
Dec 3, 2025
Sarah M. Bratz, age 94, formerly of Reedsville, passed away Wednesday evening, December 3, 2025 at Brillion West Haven. She was born on February 10, 1931 in Rantoul, daughter of the late Henry and Emma (Last) Dallmann Sr. On November 26, 1955 she married Lawrence “Sonny” Bratz at Trinity Lutheran Church, Rantoul. He preceded her in death on May 18,...
Edward "Ted" Reinemann
Nov 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward “Ted/Teddy” Reinemann, and with rejoicing hearts that we share he reached his heavenly home on November 26, 2025.
Ted was born on April 11, 1938, in Manitowoc to Clifford and Marjorie (Wintermantle) Reinemann. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John-St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville, where he remained...
