Recent Obituaries

Oct 1, 2026

Dwayne Thomas Bowe, “Bowe” “Bozo”, age 63, of Stockbridge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Dwayne was born on July 11, 1963 in Chilton, son of the late Norman Sr. & Genevieve “Jenny” (Halverson) Bowe Gorzelitz. He started high school in Stockbridge until his family moved to Reedsville where he attended for a time. Dwayne had an affinity for...

Sep 28, 2026

Raymond L. Carlson, age 84, of Appleton, passed away peacefully early Monday, September 28, 2026 at Peabody Manor.

Raymond was born on April 8, 1942 in Janesville, Wisconsin, son of the late George & Evelyn (Giessel) Carlson.

He was a graduate of Fort Atkinson High School, class of 1960. Raymond went on to further his education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, earning...

Sep 26, 2026

Thomas A. Lefeber, 79, of Rural Kiel, died peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Dimensions Living Sheboygan, where he was a resident for over four years during his battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Tom was born on June 19, 1947 in Fond du Lac County, to the late Leo and Adeline (Sabel) Lefeber. He was...

Sep 25, 2026

Elizabeth M. Hansmann Quackenboss, age 95, of St. Cloud, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, September 25, 2026 at Sharon Richardson Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls.

Elizabeth was born on February 1, 1931, in the town of Greenbush, daughter of the late Lawrence & Nina (Moynihan) Schockmel. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School, Class of 1948. On May 3,...

Sep 21, 2026

Kenneth Victor Konop, age 86, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on September 21st, 2026.

Ken was a devoted family man, educator, and man of faith who brought curiosity and energy to everything he did. He had a natural mechanical mind, loved anything that moved fast, and was always ready for an adventure. Whether he was teaching, coaching, racing, serving his church...

Sep 16, 2026

Darlaine (Darlene) J. Wittmus, was called home by our Lord Jesus Christ on September 16, 2026 after a long battle with cancer at the age of 79.

Darlene was born on May 6, 1947, daughter of the late Melvin and Irma Hamann. She was a graduate of Sheboygan North High School in 1965. Darlene married Wayne W. Wittmus on January 9,...

Sep 15, 2026

Papa, Grampa, Dad, husband, Kenneth F. Tienor of Brillion joined his heavenly family on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, after a stubbornly fought battle with cancer. Born to Mary (Moore) Tienor and William Tienor on September 2, 1948.

Ken graduated from Clarks Mills grade school and in 1966, from Valders High School. He entered the US Army and completed basic training at...

Sep 15, 2026

Mary Clare “Mimi” Murphy Ariens passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept 15 after a brief illness.

Mimi, as she was lovingly nicknamed by a childhood neighbor, was born February 16, 1933 in Green Bay. The eldest daughter and second child of Thomas Crane Murphy and Mary Ryan Egan Murphy, Mimi attended St. Joseph Academy for elementary and high school, and St. Mary-of-the-Woods...

Sep 14, 2026

Thomas L. Bastian, age 80, of Whitelaw, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Tom was born on August 14, 1946, son of the late Lawrence & Myrtle Bastian. He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1965. He served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Tom married Anita L. Shaw...

Sep 12, 2026

Janet M. (Loehr) Furtak, a beautiful, gentle, and giving soul, age 59, of Fond du Lac, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 12, 2026. She was a loving mother and a great friend to many others. She always had a smile on her face and enjoyed collecting different items.

She was born October 14, 1966, to Walter & Marian (Meier) Loehr....

Sep 11, 2026

Dennis H. Rusch, age 79, of Reedsville passed away on September 11, 2026 at Brillion West Haven surrounded by family, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Dennis was born to Herman & Elsie (Brockmann) Rusch in the Town of Rockland. Dennis graduated from Reedsville High School in 1965. He continued his education at UW- Platteville, graduating with a Bachelor degree...

Sep 9, 2026

Andrew “Andy” G. Karls, age 82 of Marytown, died unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday evening, September 9, 2026.

Andy was born to the late Herman and Elizabeth (Boehnlein) on February 4, 1944 in the house he died in. He was a graduate of New Holstein High School with the class of 1962; following graduation he enlisted in the National Guard....

Sep 7, 2026

Jerome A. Koehler, age 83 of Malone died unexpectedly Monday morning, September 7, 2026, at his residence.

Jerome was born on March 4, 1943, to the late William and Emma (Seuer) Koehler. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School in Marytown. On June 28, 1969, Jerome married the love of his life, Marlene Manderscheid, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Jericho....

Sep 7, 2026

Orrin W. Piepenburg, age 85, went to Heaven on September 7, 2026 after a brief illness.

He was born on September 25, 1940 in the Family Farm Homestead north of Reedsville to the late Walter & Elvira (Maertz) Piepenburg.

Orrin graduated from Reedsville High School in 1958, where he met his wife Teresa Vondrachek by their lockers. They were married February 9,...

Sep 4, 2026

Robert “Bob” Cavanaugh, age 78, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers following a brief illness.

Bob was born on October 29, 1947 in Manitowoc County, son of the late Victor & Mary (Daley) Cavanaugh. Bob graduated from Reedsville High School, class of 1965 and the University of Wisconsin – Platteville, class...

Sep 3, 2026

Joan M. (Buechel) Steffes, age 91, formerly of rural St. Cloud “St. Joe”, died peacefully on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 with her family by her side at Villa Rosa Assisted Living where she resided for over a year.

Joan was born on January 29, 1935 to the late Herman and Ludvina (Freund) Buechel, Sr. in the town of Charlestown, Calumet County,...

Sep 2, 2026

Alvin F. Hills, age 86, of Manitowoc, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Froedert Holy Family Memorial Hospital.

Alvin was born on April 24, 1940 near Danberry, WI. He was raised by his Grandpa & Grandma Anton & Ellen Schleis. Alvin married Katherine Peters on November 7, 1959 at St. Peters Ev. Lutheran Church in Forestville. She preceded him...

Sep 1, 2026

Shirley A. Kanter, age 72, a Brillion resident, has traded life to be with her true love of 53 years in eternal peace.

Shirley was born on September 13, 1953, daughter of the late Robert & Violet (Rosenbaum) McVey. She graduated from Brillion High School, Class of 1971. On July 2, 1971 she married Daniel W. Kanter at St. Michael Catholic...

Aug 29, 2026

James Micke, age 67, a resident of Forest Junction, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

Jim was born on January 27, 1959 in Kaukauna, son of the late Joseph and Minnie (Mortell) Micke. He was a graduate of Brillion High School with the class of 1977. Jim was a devoted sports fan. His television could often...

Aug 27, 2026

Henry L. "Hank" Schneider, age 94, of St. Cloud, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the home in which he was born and raised with his loving family at his side.

He was born August 23, 1932, on the family homestead in the Town of Forest South of St. Cloud to John J....