Recent Obituaries
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
Virginia “Ginny” E. Laughrin, age 84, of rural Hilbert, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026.
Ginny was born on March 2, 1941 in New Holstein, daughter of the late John & Frances (DeBuhr) Markwardt. She was a graduate of New Holstein High School, class of 1959. She went on to further education and receive her degree in teaching from the University...
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...
Geoffrey "Mortis" W. Weinreis
Nov 19, 2025
Geoffrey “Mortis” W. Weinreis, age 68, of Reedsville, passed away on November 19, 2025.
Geoff, or “Mort” as most people knew him by, was born on June 26, 1957 in Chilton, son of the late Regobert & Dorothy (Buechel) Weinreis. He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1976. On May 28, 1983, he married Debra Dresang at St....
Brian Raymond Schuh
Nov 11, 2025
Brian Raymond Schuh, age 64, of Brillion, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025.
Brian was born on April 2nd, 1961, son of the Eileen (Schultz) and the late Raymond Schuh in Brillion, Wisconsin, the place where he lived his whole life. He graduated from Brillion High School, class of 79. Brian was employed by Ariens Company for the last...
Marlene M. Horneck
Nov 5, 2025
Marlene M. Horneck, age 89, of Howards Grove, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, one day shy of her 90th birthday at Rocky Knoll.
Marlene was born on November 6, 1935 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late John and Wilma (Hintz) Meyer. She was a graduate of Kiel High School with the class of 1953....
Thomas "Tom" E. Phillip
Oct 31, 2025
Thomas E. Phillip of Neenah passed away on Friday night, October 31, 2025, at home in the arms of his cherished children. He was 54.
Tom was born on August 16, 1971 in Manitowoc, spent his early childhood in Maple Grove, and grew up on a dairy farm in Rantoul, Calumet County. His early experiences inspired Tom’s reverence for nature and...
Rebecca Lyn Jacobs
Oct 29, 2025
Rebecca Lyn Jacobs, age 56, of Valders, Wisconsin and formerly of Bloomfield, New Mexico, returned home to her Heavenly Father on October 29, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years: James, along with their three sons: Aidan (spouse Andrea), Nathan (spouse Helen), and Enoch. She has one granddaughter: Alina Jacobs, daughter of...
Wallace "Wally" J. Maynard, Jr.
2025
Wally Maynard age 84, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 after a four-month illness.
He was born in Escanaba, MI the oldest of 7 sons to Marie and Wallace Maynard Sr. The family moved to Menasha, WI where he grew up attending both St Mary and Menasha High, class of 1959. Wally belongs to the American Legion Post 0436 in...
Arlette R. Eickert
Sep 30, 2025
Arlette R. Eickert, age 78, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, September 30, 2025 at Emplify Health Bellin Hospital in Green Bay.
Arlette was born on September 3, 1947 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Raymond & Ruth (Rowland) Caflisch. She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1965. On February 10, 1968, she married Melroy “Mel”...
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