Richard J. Smessaert
Oct 25, 2026
Richard “Rich” “Itchy” J. Smessaert, age 65, of Appleton, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Meadowbrook of Appleton.
Rich was born on May 1, 1961 in Geneseo, IL, son of the late Henry & Mary (Macklin) Smessaert. He was a graduate of Aledo High School, class of 1979. Rich enjoyed reading, working with computers, and watching Sports, especially the...
Debra E. Marsicek
Oct 25, 2026
Debra “Deb” E. Marsicek, age 72, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at home after a day surrounded by family.
Deb was born on January 21, 1954, in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Alfred and Joanne (Krall) Sheehy. She graduated from Reedsville High School with the Class of 1972. On August 18, 1978, she married Donald...
Robert "Bob" Mattern
Oct 24, 2026
Edward Robert (Bob) Mattern, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Bob was born on December 8, 1950 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, to Edward and Jessie Mattern. He grew up in River Edge, NJ and was a graduate of River Dell High School, class of 1969. His high school years were filled with many...
Dianne Mae Carmody
Oct 24, 2026
Dianne Mae Carmody, age 79, formerly of Reedsville, died Saturday, October 24, 2026 at River’s Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, where she resided for the past year.
Dianne was born on April 9, 1947 in Brillion, daughter of the late George & Mary (Burich) Kanter. She was a graduate of Brillion High School in 1965 and also Cosmetology School. Dianne...
Karen Ann Boettcher
Oct 24, 2026
Karen A. Boettcher, age 82, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2026 surrounded by her children.
Karen was born on May 26, 1944 in Chilton, daughter of the late Herman C. & Esther (Bielke) Behnke. She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1962. She married Leon H. Boettcher on December 9, 1967 at Trinity Ev....
Judith "Judy" M. Hoffmann
Oct 22, 2026
Judith “Judy” M. Hoffmann, age 84, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at her home.
Judy was born on February 15, 1942 at home in Kaukauna, daughter of the late Norbert & Genevieve (Van Handel) Feldkamp. She was a graduate of Kaukauna High School, class of 1960. Judy married George Hoffmann at St. Mary Catholic Church...
Joyce M. Bednarowski
Oct 19, 2026
Joyce M. Bednarowski, age 94, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday night, October 19, 2026, at Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.
Joyce was born on November 26, 1931, in New London, in the family home, to the late Helen (Craig) Eastman.
If you knew Joyce, you knew how she felt about things. She was never shy about letting you know...
Virginia Dorothy Steffen
Oct 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Virginia Dorothy Steffen
Virginia Dorothy (Stephanie) Steffen was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mom went to her eternal resting place on October 17, 2026, at the age of 89. Mom leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a legacy of love and commitment to family.
Mom was born on February 2, 1937 in St. Joe,...
Gerald H. Urban
Oct 15, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” H. Urban, age 84, passed away October 15, 2026 at Brillion West Haven surrounded by his family after a week-long stay.
Jerry was born on December 29, 1941 to the late George and Leona (Schroeder) Urban in Milwaukee. He attended grade schools in Gravesville, Kiel and Cleveland. Jerry attended two years of High School in Kiel and graduated from...
Ashley Amber Day
Oct 9, 2026
Ashley Amber Day, of Neenah, Wisconsin, was born on April 7, 1992, in Denver, Colorado, automatically making her a lifelong Broncos fan. She loved traveling back to Denver and cherished the opportunity to watch her first game at Mile High Stadium. Ashley passed away following a tragic fall on October 9, 2026.
Ashley was an avid athlete and loved being active....
Leonard J. Kritz, Jr.
Oct 9, 2026
Leonard J. Kritz Jr., age 26, of Meeme, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 9, 2026.
Jr. was born on May 1, 2000 in Washington County, son of Leonard & Stacey (Ruhnke) Kritz, Sr. He was a graduate of Kiel High School, class of 2019. Jr. worked at Henning Cheese for a time and most recently worked at Sargento in Kiel....
Rita M. Heraly
Oct 7, 2026
Rita M. Heraly, age 85, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 7, 2026, the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary, at Garrow Villa surrounded by her family.
Rita was born on March 9, 1941 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Edward & Julia (Burke) Urban. She was a graduate of Casco High School, class of...
Robert "Bob" J. Brick
Oct 6, 2026
Robert “Bob” Brick, age 86, a Brillion resident, died Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 8, 1940 in Green Bay, son of the late Thomas and Margaret (Hart) Brick. Bob was a graduate of Wrightstown High School. He served our country in the United States Navy for four years after high...
Judith M. Hernke
Oct 5, 2026
Judith “Judy” Marie (Endries) Hernke, age 93, of De Pere, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5th, 2026 while holding her son David’s hand. She did not want to be alone when she went to heaven. She spent her last days at the Jack & Engrid Meng Unity Hospice in De Pere.
Judy was born on August 7, 1933 in Manitowoc,...
Earl E. Oehldrich
Oct 4, 2026
Earl E. Oehldrich, age 78, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 4th, 2026.
Earl was born to the late Robert and Lorraine (Schomburg) Oehldrich in Sheboygan WI, on June 16, 1948. He married Nancy Kracht on August 11 , 1973. Earl attended and graduated from Kiel High School.
Earl was a lifelong dairy farmer and...
Phyllis M. Kempen
Oct 3, 2026
Phyllis Margaret Kempen, age 82, of rural Hilbert, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday morning, October 3, 2026, surrounded by her family, after living with pancreatic cancer for nearly a year. She was just three days shy of her 83rd birthday.
Phyllis was born on October 6, 1943, on the family farm in the Town of Woodville, the daughter...
Regina H. Davis
Oct 2, 2026
Regina H. Davis, age 96, formerly of Chilton, died peacefully at her home on Friday, October 2, 2026 at St. Francis Terrace in Fond du Lac, where she has resided for the past five years.
Regina was born on March 2, 1930 in Portage,WI daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Thielen) Tritz. She treasured and often reminisced about her life...
Joseph O Jacobs
Oct 1, 2026
Joseph Otto Jacobs, age 84, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Caring Hands Assisted Living, surrounded by the love of his family. He had called Caring Hands home for nearly a year.
Joe was born on February 16, 1942, in Hilbert to the late Raymond and Veronica (Micke) Jacobs. One Friday night at Uncle Otto’s...
Dwayne T. Bowe
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...
Raymond L. Carlson
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...
