Recent Obituaries

Jul 30, 2023

Steven R. Wickesberg, age 75, a Grimms resident, passed away peacefully following a short battle with Pancreatic cancer on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at his residence. He was born on May 2, 1948 in Appleton and raised in Black Creek, son of the late Carlton & Frances (Tuschl) Wickesberg. Steven was a graduate of Seymour High School, Class of...

Jul 28, 2023

Earl F. Marksman, age 95, a former Neenah resident and currently of Reedsville, died Friday, July 28, 2023 at Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.

He was born on April 22, 1928 in Wisconsin, son of the late Joseph and Theresa Marksman. On February 4, 1950 he married the former Lila Koch. She preceded him in death...

Jul 10, 2023

Devon E. Eccles, age 76, of Brillion, passed away Monday morning, July 10, 2023 at his home. Devon was born on June 4, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah, son of the late Ermul “Tony” and Donna Yadon. He was a graduate of Superior East High School. Devon served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He...

Jun 23, 2023

John P. Niles, III, age 67, of Brillion, passed away at his home on Friday, June 23, 2023.

John was born on December 25, 1955 in Green Bay, son of the late John D. and Joan (LeCoque) Niles II. He was a graduate of Brillion High School. John worked at Brillion Iron works until his retirement. In...

Jun 17, 2023

Darlyene Lau, age 85, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay.

Darlyene was born on September 30, 1937 in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late Rueben and Verona (Weichert) Reinke.  She attended Lowell Grade School and Reedsville High School, graduating in 1955.  ...

Jun 17, 2023

Christopher L. Robley, age 37, of Brillion, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Chris was born on November 5, 1985 in Green Bay, son of Randy and Lisa (Brault) Robley. On October 31, 2013 he married the former Michelle Heideman of Hilbert, in Chilton, WI. Chris was employed with various companies over the years including Kobussen...

Jun 13, 2023

Lois M. Wicker, age 72, of Kaukauna, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Lois was born on January 31, 1951 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Lloyd and Florence (Loppnow) Kuchenbecker.  She was a graduate of East DePere High School, class of 1969.  Lois married her high school sweetheart Leland “Lee”...

Jun 13, 2023

Lino Garcia, age 54, a resident of Kaukauna, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. He was born on September 12, 1968 in Mexico City, Mexico, son of the late Roberto Garcia Soto and Clara Garcia Sanchez. Lino was employed at Holsum Dairy in Hilbert. He was a hardworking individual who loved his family very much....

Jun 11, 2023

Phyllis Jeanne (Bee) Getter age 87 died on June 11 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton.

Phyllis was born on July 9, 1935 in Viola, WI. She was the daughter of John and Veda (Hoke) Bee.  She attended Tock School for 8 years and graduated from Viola High School in May of 1953.  On June 16, 1953...

Jun 9, 2023

Arlyn “Arlie” E. Fuhrmann, age 79, of Brillion passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at home after a long battle with cancer, two days before his 57th wedding anniversary to Jane, his high school sweetheart.

Arlie was born on April 25, 1944 at the homestead in the Town of Rantoul.  After graduating from Chilton High School...

Jun 2, 2023

Royal E. Meetz, age 70, a Brillion resident, died Friday afternoon, June 2, 2023 at Ascension Calumet Hospital, Chilton. He was born on September 4, 1952, son of the late William and Helen (Zick) Meetz. Royal was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1970. Royal married Deborah Jacob, and they shared many wonderful years together until she...

May 29, 2023

Martin Johnson, age 72, of Brillion, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay, under hospice care.

Martin was born on October 27, 1950 in Minneapolis, MN, son of the late Marion and Maybelle (Reed) Johnson. He served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam era. On May 9, 1987...

May 27, 2023

Diane E. Svacina, age 80, of Reedsville, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc.

Diane was born on May 27, 1943 in Whitelaw, daughter of the late Robert and Elsie (Schambureck) Bennington. She was a graduate of Valders High School with the class of 1961. On November 11, 1961 she married...

May 22, 2023

Margaret Brodtke, age 96, passed away at the Brillion West Haven on May 22, 2023.

Margaret was born in 1926 in the town of Rockland.  She attended William Penn School and Trinity Lutheran School Rantoul.  She enjoyed learning, helping her parents on the farm, and playing the piano while her brother Rueben played the violin.

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May 5, 2023

Eugene F. Behnke, age 88, of Reedsville, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023.

Eugene was born on January 28, 1935, son of the late Henry and Myrtle (Wegner) Behnke.  He was a graduate of Valders High School, class of 1952.  Eugene served our country in the United States Navy from 1954 – 1958.  On...

Apr 29, 2023

Jeffery “Jeff” Lee Braun, aged 60, of Palatine, IL, passed away on April 29 th , 2023. Jeff was born on February 26 th , 1963, son of the Late Barbara “Barb” and Jerome “Jiggs” Braun. He graduated from Reedsville High School, Reedsville, WI, class of 1981. He served our country in the United States Army...

Apr 25, 2023

Jonathan “Jon” W. Seefeldt, age 67, of Appleton, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.

Jon was born on April 28, 1955 in Brillion, son of the late Herman and Eunice (Wunsch) Seefeldt. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lutheran High School and...

Apr 25, 2023

Betty Salm, age 97, of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton surrounded by loving family.

Betty was born on January 27, 1926 in Clintonville, daughter of the late Arnold & Frieda (Wegner) Graper.  She was a graduate of Waupaca High School, class of 1943.  Betty married John...

Apr 25, 2023

We sadly share the death of our beloved sister and aunt, Helen Bohman. She passed peacefully the evening of Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Brillion West Haven. Helen was born on January 11, 1928, to Frank and Eleanor (Kiefer) Bohman. This day was also her father’s birthday; he often said she was the best birthday gift he had...

Apr 19, 2023

David R. Suchan, age 75, of Reedsville, died suddenly on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.

Dave was born on June 10, 1947 in Manitowoc, son of the late Robert and Rose (Carter) Suchan. He was a graduate of Brillion High School with the class of 1965. Dave served in the...