Recent Obituaries
Lisa M. Stolpa
Aug 9, 2026
Lisa M. Stolpa, age 61, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.
Lisa was born on September 17, 1964 in Milwaukee County, daughter of Donald Gates. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic High School, class of 1983. She married Richard “Dick” Stolpa in Milwaukee, and the couple moved...
Harold "Harry" "Swampy" Paulson
Aug 4, 2026
Harold A. (Harry, Swampy) Paulson, age 85, died August 4, 2026, at his home in rural Hilbert. He was born on September 13, 1940, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to the late Clarence and Serena (Bach) Paulson. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church in Green Bay, attended Green Bay Public Schools, and graduated from Green Bay West High...
Mary Ann H. Schumacher
Jul 29, 2026
Mary Ann Schumacher, age 93, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Brillion West Haven.
Mary Ann was born at home on April 10, 1933 in Brillion, daughter of the late John & Rose (Opichka) Dvorachek. She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1951. She married Charles “Charlie” Schumacher on September 30, 1953 at...
Dallas C. Wenzel
Jul 28, 2026
Dallas C. Wenzel, age 85, a Reedsville resident, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Brillion West Haven. He was born on July 5, 1941 in Appleton, son of the late Clarence and Anna (Zeman) Wenzel. Dallas was baptized on August 16, 1941 and confirmed on April 3, 1955 at Evangelical and Reformed Church in Potter, WI. Dallas was...
LaNell "Nell" Canales
Jul 26, 2026
LaNell “Nell” Canales, age 89, of Brillion, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning, July 26, 2026 at Care Partners-Country Terrace where she resided for the past six months.
Nell was born on July 31, 1936 in Arp Texas, to the late Joseph and Nobie (Powers) Nobles. She graduated from Gaston High School in 1954 and furthered her education at...
Nancy Petermann
Jul 23, 2026
Nancy A. Petermann, age 71, of rural Brillion, peacefully passed away on July 23, 2026. Nancy was born on March 2, 1955, to the late Edwin and Georgianna (Keller) Petermann. She was a graduate of Brillion High School in 1973.
Nancy worked at the Brillion Iron Works for many years as the coupon checker. When they closed, she went to work...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Hill
Jul 21, 2026
Jeffrey “Jeff” Hill, age 51, of Brillion, courageously battled cancer until passing away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family and his dogs.
Jeff was born on September 7, 1974 in Manitowoc, son of James “Jim” and the late Jean (Massman) Hill. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1993. He worked...
William J. Konwal
Jul 19, 2026
William J. Konwal, lovingly known as Bill, passed away on July 19, 2026, at the age of 70. He was born on December 5, 1955, to Ray and Josie Konwal, and will be remembered for his kind heart, his love for his family, and his passion for classic cars.
On October 21, 1989, Bill married the love of his life, Susan...
Jason M. Ruether
Jul 14, 2026
Jason “J” “Squirt” “Woof Woof” “Two Dogs” M. Ruether, age 48, of Town of Two Rivers, passed away as a result of an accident on July 14, 2026.
Jason was born to Delmar “Del” & Patricia “Pat” (Ducat) Ruether, on February 7, 1978 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. He was a graduate of Mishicot High School, class of...
Rachel L. Rabe
Jul 4, 2026
Rachel Lorine (Balz) Rabe, age 90, of Howards Grove, was whisked away by her Lord to Heavenly Paradise, and to dance with her husband forever, on July 4, 2026.
Rachel was born on January 14, 1936, to the late William and Laura (Dedering) Balz on the homestead farm in the town of Schleswig. She graduated from Kiel High School as Salutatorian,...
MarJean R. Plate
Jul 1, 2026
MarJean R. Plate, age 97, a longtime resident of Hilbert, died Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Caring Hands Assisted Living in New Holstein.
MarJean was born on March 18, 1929 in Kiel, daughter of the late Roy and Verna (Voigt) Voland. MarJean graduated from Kiel High School, Class of 1947. She started working at the Kiel Co-op two Saturdays before her...
Floyd H. Hawkins
Jun 28, 2026
Floyd H. Hawkins, age 74, a resident of Cloverleaf Lakes, formerly of Brillion, died Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Bellin Health, Green Bay.
He was born on May 4, 1952 in Shreveport, LA, son of the late Wilburn and Dorothy (Laughter) Hawkins. Floyd was a graduate of Mountain Home High School, Idaho in 1970. He married the former Ellen Stanelle on...
Leo K. Skattebo
Jun 28, 2026
Leo K. Skattebo, age 88, a former Brillion resident, died Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center, Plymouth where he resided this past year.
He was born February 12, 1938 in the Town of Liberty, son of the late Olvin and Sophia (Halderson) Skattebo. Leo was confirmed in 1953 at Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church and he was a...
Lorraine J Goldschmidt
Jun 17, 2026
Lorraine J.“Rainey” Goldschmidt, age 84, formerly of Brillion passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday morning, June 17, 2026 at Havenfield, Chilton.
Rainey was born on January 1, 1942 in Brillion to the late Henry and Verna (Krepline) Goldschmidt. She was a graduate of Brillion High School. Rainey worked for Mirro Aluminum for 39 and a half years, and was...
Denise M. Emmer
Jun 13, 2026
Denise M. Emmer, age 72, of Brillion, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully at her home on Saturday morning, June 13, 2026.
Denise was born on October 17, 1953, in Green Bay, the daughter of the late Merlyn and Viola “Vi” (Koski) Winkler. She was a graduate of Brillion High School, Class of 1971. On December 22, 1973, she married Jon “Digger”...
Alexander Jon Klimusko
Jun 9, 2026
Alexander Jon Klimusko, 36, passed away on June 9, 2026.
Alex was a devoted father, loving partner, son, brother, and friend whose presence brought warmth, laughter, and strength to those around him. He was known for his hardworking nature, generous spirit, and deep love for his family.
Alex is survived by his significant other, Hillary Newman; his beloved daughter, Oaklee; his parents,...
Steven "Steve" E. Wordell
Jun 9, 2026
Steven Erhardt Wordell, age 66, of Brillion. God saw he was getting tired and took his hand and lead him to his heavenly home on June 9, 2026.
Steve was born to Audrey and the late Erhardt Wordell, on June 26, 1959 in Green Bay. He attended Trinity Lutheran School in Brillion, then went on to Brillion High School and graduated...
Michael "Mike" L. Irish
May 30, 2026
Michael “Mike” L. Irish, age 77, of De Pere, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, May 30, 2026 at his home.
Mike was born on August 24, 1948 in Green Bay, son of the late Donald & Deloris (Kasten) Irish. He was a graduate of West De Pere high school, class of 1966. He furthered his education at the University of...
William "Bill" H. Schmidt
May 28, 2026
William “Bill” Schmidt, age 91, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, May 28, 2026 at Brillion West Haven.
Bill was born on October 30, 1934 in Sheboygan, son of the late Peter & Marie (Yurk) Schmidt. He attended and graduated from St. Paul Lutheran grade school and North High School in Sheboygan, class of 1953. He then went on...
Sharon A. Puskala
May 20, 2026
Sharon A. Puskala, age 83, of Brillion, made her journey to Heaven on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Brillion West Haven with her daughter Kathy lovingly by her side.
Sharon was born on August 27, 1942 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Leo “Mose” and Lorena (Duby) LeClair. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, class of 1960. During her...
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