Recent Obituaries

Eugene "Gene" J. Bauknecht

Eugene "Gene" J. Bauknecht

Aug 19, 2025

Eugene “Gene” J. Bauknecht, age 67, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2025 at Froedert Medical Center, Milwaukee.

Gene was born on May 15, 1958 in Manitowoc, son of the late Vernon & Mary Jane (Tuma) Bauknecht. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1976. On April 5, 1986,...

Erick R. Paschen

Erick R. Paschen

Aug 17, 2025

Erick R. Paschen, age 78, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, August 17, 2025 surrounded by family.

Erick was born on November 16, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Raymond & Aileen (LaFrancis) Paschen.  The family moved from Chicago to Mundelein where Erick graduated from Mundelein High School, class of 1965.  Erick proudly...

Donald L. Loose

Donald L. Loose

Aug 14, 2025

Donald L. Loose, age 92, formerly of Reedsville, died Thursday morning, August 14, 2025 at West Haven, Brillion.

He was born on April 29, 1933 on the home farm in the town of Charlestown, son of the late Milford and Rufina (Lau) Loose. On February 8, 1958 he married  the former Jeannette Haas. Donald & Jeannette were...

Henry "Hank" E. Behnke

Henry "Hank" E. Behnke

Aug 10, 2025

Henry “Hank” E. Behnke, age 95, passed away on Sunday morning, August 10, 2025 at the Villa Grove of Felician Village, Manitowoc, WI.

Hank was born on November 13, 1929 in Manitowoc, son of the late Henry G. and Mabel (Pollack) Behnke. Henry was confirmed on May 28, 1944 while attending SJ-SJ Lutheran School. Hank was a...

Lorraine P. Geiger

Lorraine P. Geiger

Aug 9, 2025

Lorraine Pearl Geiger, age 92, of Brillion, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green Bay. Lorraine was born on September 19, 1932 in Withee, WI., daughter of the late Raymond and Emma (Maier) Gregoire. At a young age, her family moved to St. John.  She was a graduate of Hilbert High School with...

Judith "Judy" A. Stahl

Judith "Judy" A. Stahl

Aug 9, 2025

Judith A. “Judy” Stahl, age 81, formerly of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025 surrounded by her family at Lakehouse of New Holstein.

Judy was born on June 7, 1944 in Algoma, daughter of the late Emil and Bernice (Herleche) Rodrian. She was a graduate of Algoma High School and Green Bay Vocational &...

Pamela "Pam" Ann Meetz

Pamela "Pam" Ann Meetz

Aug 7, 2025

Pamela “Pam” Ann Meetz, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at her home in Menasha.

Pam was born on February 24, 1963 in Manitowoc, daughter of Gene and Beverly (Behnke) Sonnabend. After graduating from Brillion High School, Pam was proudly employed at Ariens Company for over 20 years where she made many...

Jamie C. Ingalls

Jamie C. Ingalls

Aug 2, 2025

Jamie C. Ingalls, age 56, of Kaukauna, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Jamie was born on April 17, 1969 in Appleton, daughter of Gary and the late Margaret (Wettstein) Suchan. She was a graduate of Reedsville High School with the class of 1987. Jamie then went on to further her education and graduated from...

Pacha L. Grissom

Pacha L. Grissom

Jul 30, 2025

Pacha L. Grissom, age 81, of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, July 30, 2025 at Hamilton House for Seniors.

Pacha was born on March 27, 1944 in Mitchell, Indiana, daughter of the late John & Amelia (Sides) Graves.  She was a graduate of Shawswick High School, class of 1962.  On April 12, 1969, she was...

Joseph G. Butler

Joseph G. Butler

Jul 27, 2025

Joseph “Joe” G. Butler, age 71, of Sherwood, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday morning, July 27, 2025.

Joe was born on July 1, 1954, in Madison, son of the late Jerry & Patricia (Cafferty) Butler.  He was a graduate of Oshkosh High School, class of 1972 and went on to further his...

John F. Vanhandel

John F. Vanhandel

Jul 23, 2025

John “Jack” F. VanHandel age 85, of Brillion, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at St. Paul Elder Care of Kaukauna, Wisconsin.

John was born on September 24, 1939 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, son of the late Theodore and Angeline (Cornelissen) VanHandel of Shirley, Wisconsin.

He married Betty Treml on July 14,...

Sandra "Panda" Pavlat

Sandra "Panda" Pavlat

Jul 22, 2025

Sandra L. “Panda” Pavlat, age 69, a Brillion resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at her residence.

Panda was born on January 24, 1956 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Russell & Audrey (Blau) Pavlat. She was a graduate of Hilbert High School, Class of 1974. Panda enjoyed cooking for others, and she started...

John J. Geiger

John J. Geiger

Jul 18, 2025

John Jerald Geiger, age 61, of Brillion, passed away peacefully surrounded with his family by his side on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Garrow Villa Assisted Living in Brillion.

John was born a very special child of God on November 19, 1963 in Green Bay, son of Kenneth & Beatrice (Kuehnl) Geiger.  He was a graduate of...

Steven Thuecks

Steven Thuecks

Jul 8, 2025

Steven “Steve” Thuecks, age 68, of De Pere, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday July 8, 2025.

Steve was born on June 21, 1957 in Chilton, Wisconsin, son of the late Jerome “Jerry” & Donna (Flynn) Thuecks.  He was a graduate of New Holstein High School, class of 1975.  He went on to further his...

Barry L. Winrich

Barry L. Winrich

Jul 7, 2025

Barry L. Winrich, age 85, of Reedsville, formerly of Kingsland, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Shady Lane Nursing Home in Manitowoc.

Barry was born on October 17, 1939 in Eau Claire, son of the late Frederick & Lorraine (Willman) Winrich.  He was a graduate of Eau Claire High School, class of 1957.  ...

Karen S. Strzyzewski

Karen S. Strzyzewski

Jun 29, 2025

Karen S. Strzyzewski, age 68, of Manitowoc, passed away Sunday evening, June 29, 2025 at Theda Regional Medical Center, Appleton.

Karen was born on September 27, 1956 in Antigo, WI, daughter of the late Wolfgang and Frances (Novak) Rettinger. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1974. Karen then graduated from...

Karen Lynn Rogers

Karen Lynn Rogers

Jun 28, 2025

Karen Lynn Rogers, age 68, of Menasha, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Karen was born on February 4, 1957 in Fond du Lac, daughter of the late Hubert & Darlene (Erickson) Petrich.  She graduated high school in 1975.  She then served our country for 20 years in...

Peggy Mae Shamburek

Peggy Mae Shamburek

Jun 21, 2025

Peggy Mae Shamburek, age 69 of Brillion passed away Saturday evening, June 21, 2025 at her home.

Peggy was born on July 13, 1955, daughter of the late Herbert and Doris (Baier) Behnke. On April 26, 1985 she married Ronald Shamburek in Chilton. He preceded her in death on January 4, 2016. Peggy proudly worked at Ariens...

Sandra "Sandie" L. Cavanaugh

Sandra "Sandie" L. Cavanaugh

Jun 20, 2025

Sandra “Sandie” L. Cavanaugh, age 74, of Brillion, passed away on Friday evening, June 20, 2025 at Frontida Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Sandie was born on August 22, 1950 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Bernard and Rita (Meyer) Pritzl. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School, Reedsville, and then graduated from Reedsville High School. Sandie went...

Jeremy D. Jencks

Jeremy D. Jencks

Jun 16, 2025

Jeremy D. Jencks, age 51, of Whitelaw, passed away on Monday evening, June 16, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center, Manitowoc County.

Jeremy was born on November 10, 1973, son of James “Jim” Jencks and the late Hazel (Kanter) Jencks. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School with the class of 1992. Jeremy was employed with Ariens...

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