Recent Obituaries
Delores J. Bastian
Jun 6, 2025
Delores J. Bastian, age 77, of Brillion, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.
Delores was born on November 3, 1947 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Earl & Lillian (Stebane) Boettcher. She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class...
Mary H. (Halbach) Schaar
Jun 2, 2025
Mary H. (Halbach) Schaar, age 69, of New Holstein, passed away unexpectedly with her loving family at her side on Monday, June 2, 2025, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.
She was born March 16, 1956, in Sheboygan to the late Sylvester & Helen (Rach) Halbach. Mary graduated from New Holstein High School in 1974.
...John J. Sesing
Jun 1, 2025
John J. Sesing, age 81, of Mount Calvary, passed away with his loving family at his side on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at SSM St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.
He was born February 22, 1944, to the late Alex & Marie (Dreifuerst) Sesing. John attended Holy Cross Catholic Grade School and graduated from New Holstein...
Br. Raymond Joseph Meier Ofm Cap
May 31, 2025
Br. Raymond Meier, OFM Cap., died unexpectedly on the morning of Saturday, May 31, 2025. He was 82 years old and a Capuchin friar for more than 63 years.
Born Francis Joseph Meier on December 3, 1942, in Marytown, Wisconsin, he was the son of Anton and Margaret (Franzen) Meier. Raised on the family farm, he grew...
Sandra "Sandi" L. Barth
May 28, 2025
Sandra “Sandi” L. Barth, age 73, of Reedsville, passed away Wednesday evening, May 28, 2025 at Aurora BayCare of Green Bay, surrounded by her loving family.
Sandi was born on July 4, 1951 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, daughter of the late Elvin and LaVerne (Behnke) Reese. She was a graduate of Brillion High School...
Kathryn A. (Schmahl) Jaehnig
May 26, 2025
Kathryn A. (Schmahl) Jaehnig, age 86, formerly of the Village of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center where she resided since August 2022.
Kathryn was born February 2, 1939, in Sheboygan to Rev. Carl & Emelia (Bohne) Schmahl. She attended grade school at Elm Grove School, graduated from...
Victoria "Vicky" (Pethan) Ramminger
May 25, 2025
Victoria "Vicky" (Pethan) Ramminger, age 70, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Caring Hands in New Holstein following a battle with cancer.
She was born May 28, 1954, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac to the late Leonard & Dolores (Breckheimer) Pethan.
Vicky attended grade school at St....
Irma Fischer
May 23, 2025
Irma Fischer of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Abridge Care Center in Chilton, just 13 days after reaching a remarkable milestone – turning 100 years old.
Irma was born on May 10, 1925 at the home farm in the town of Rantoul, daughter of the late William and Emma (Luedtke) Paul. She...
Roger W. Thome
May 17, 2025
It is with saddened hearts that we share the passing of our brother, Roger Thome, on Saturday, May 17th. He was the eldest of nine children born to Valentine and Marcella (Koenigs) Thome. Roger was born on August 2, 1934, and baptized into the Catholic Faith on August 5, 1934. He attended St. John the Baptist School in Johnsburg...
Alfred "Al" O. Korstad
May 15, 2025
Alfred “Al” O. Korstad, age 82, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, May 15, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County.
Al was born on January 28, 1943 in Manitowoc County, son of the late Otis & Ruth (Thone) Korstad. He was a graduate of Valders High School, class of 1961. Al served our country...
Diane E. Kratz
May 15, 2025
Diane E. Kratz, age 77, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah.
Diane was born on October 1, 1947 in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Gilbert & Cora (Radloff) Krueger. Diane graduated from Brillion High School, class of 1965. On July 9, 1966, Diane married the love...
Lynette "Lyn" A. Pernell
May 12, 2025
Lynette "Lyn" A. (Bonlander) Pernell, age 78, of New Holstein, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2025, at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee.
She was born April 9, 1947, in Manitowoc to the late William & Genevieve (Reiser) Bonlander. Lyn attended St. Joseph Grade School in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966.
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Lorraine S. Birschbach
May 8, 2025
Lorraine S. Birschbach 90 of St. Peter, formerly of Kaukauna, Wisconsin passed away on May 8, 2025. Born on April 16, 1935 to Arthur M. and Mathilda (Hilt) Krebsbach, Lorraine attended school in St. Peter and Mt. Calvary. She married her beloved life partner Martin E. Birschbach in 1955. They celebrated 68 years of marriage before his passing in...
Mary Ann (Tyson) Buechel
May 7, 2025
Mary Ann (Tyson) Buechel, age 77, of Kiel, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her home following a yearlong battle with cancer.
She was born November 11, 1947, in rural Chilton, to the late Jeffery & Mary Jane (Hephner) Tyson. Mary Ann attended schools in Chilton and Hilbert.
Mary Ann worked at Foley...
Verena "Mutz" Leona (Ebertz) Groeschel
Apr 29, 2025
Verena "Mutz" Leona (Ebertz) Groeschel, age 88, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Field of Dreams Assisted Living in Kiel where she resided since this past January.
She was born January 8, 1937, in the Town of Marshfield near St. Joe to William & Martina (Freund) Ebertz. Verena attended St. Joseph Catholic...
Richard "Dick" Quandt
Apr 29, 2025
Richard “Dick” Quandt, age 83, a Potter resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center, Appleton surrounded by his family.
Dick was born on February 7, 1942 at home with his twin brother, Randy in the town of Hayton, son of the late Norman & Emma (Pingel) Quandt. Dick attended...
Cynthia "Cindy" M. (Meyer) Halbach
Apr 27, 2025
Cynthia (Cindy) M. (Meyer) Halbach, age 68, of rural New Holstein (St. Anna) passed away with her loving family at her side on Sunday, April 27, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born October 3, 1956, in Chilton, to the late Robert & Evangeline (Angie) (Heimermann) Meyer. Cindy attended St. Ann Catholic Grade School...
Lonna D. Schimmelpfennig
Apr 25, 2025
Lonna D. Schimmelpfennig, age 81, of St. Cloud formerly of West Allis, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Hospice Home of Hope.
She was born August 19, 1943, to Alvin & Blanche (Tande) Schimmelpfennig. Lonna worked at Briggs & Stratton in West Allis until her retirement.
Survivors include her three children, Roberta Roffers...
Phyllis M. Galoff
Apr 24, 2025
Phyllis M. Galoff, age 86, formerly of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, April 24, 2025 at Care Partners in Appleton.
Phyllis was born November 25, 1938 near Phillips, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Michael (Josephine) Deall and Grace (nee-Knoblach) Deall. She married Thomas R. Galoff, Sr. on December 2, 1961 in Milwaukee. He preceded her...
Daniel Nicholas Lanser
Apr 22, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Dan will be held on June 28th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at his home at W1810 Thede Road, New Holstein. Food and refreshments will be served.
Daniel N. Lanser, age 69, of rural New Holstein, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his home.
He was born June...
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