Recent Obituaries

Verlene E. Haese

Verlene E. Haese

Jan 21, 2025

Verlene E. Haese, age 85, of Brillion, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Verlene was born on July 30, 1939 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Ervin & Elva (Rades) Petersen.  She was a graduate of Kiel High School, class of 1956.  On June 25, 1960, she married Lenroy R. Haese at...

Germaine Lucilla Mand

Germaine Lucilla Mand

Jan 20, 2025

Germaine Lucilla Mand, 100, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025. Knowing our mother, she is already tending God's floral gardens in Heaven alongside her husband Gib, son Tom and her infant daughter whom she fondly called "Tessie". Germaine was born August 17, 1924 in the town of Brothertown, Calumet Co, WI the daughter of Bruno and Clara (Freund) Schneider....

Donald "Don" P. Beach

Donald "Don" P. Beach

Jan 20, 2025

Donald P. Beach “Don” January 15, 1952 – January 20, 2025 Kaukauna, WI

Donald P. Beach, Don, passed away on January 20, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on January 15, 1952, in Kaukauna, Don lived a life defined by hard work, generosity, and a genuine love for people.

For over 30 years, Don...

Sandra "Sandy" A. Haberland

Sandra "Sandy" A. Haberland

Jan 20, 2025

Sandra A. Haberland, age 78, a Brillion resident, died early Monday morning, January 20, 2025 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay.

She was born on July 15, 1946 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Earl and Bernice (Hansen) Martin. Sandy was a graduate of Green Bay West High School. On August 2, 1969 she married...

Daniel W. Kanter

Daniel W. Kanter

Jan 15, 2025

Daniel W. Kanter, age 73, of Brillion, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, January 15, 2025 at his home.

Daniel was born on October 21, 1951, son of the late George and Mary (Burich) Kanter. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School with the class of 1969. On July 2, 1971 he married the former Shirley McVey...

Martha Mary Robinson

Martha Mary Robinson

Jan 13, 2025

Martha M. Robinson, age 85, of Gladstone, MI. passed away Monday morning, January 13, 2025 in Reedsville.

Martha was born on April 12, 1939 in Cornelle, MI., daughter of the late Henry and Roland (Couillard) Brunette. On December 28, 1957 she married Stafford Robinson, Sr. He preceded her in death. Together they raised seven children in Gladstone,...

Ruth F. Seefeld

Ruth F. Seefeld

Jan 10, 2025

Ruth passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the age of 101.  She was always surrounded by loving family and friends.  Ruth was born on January 27, 1923 to John and Augusta (Lenz) Schroeder in Seymour, Wisconsin.

Beloved wife of Myron who preceded her in death on November 6, 2018.  They had been married for 64...

Elaine (Koentopp) Desmidt

Elaine (Koentopp) Desmidt

Jan 9, 2025

Elaine (Koentopp) DeSmidt, age 81, of Kiel, passed away with her family at her side on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County.

She was born June 28, 1943, in Manawa, WI, to Norman & Virginia (Kutz) Koentopp. Elaine graduated from New Holstein in 1962. On August 7, 1965, she married Allen DeSmidt at...

John Henry Simmons

John Henry Simmons

Jan 8, 2025

John Henry Simmons, age 92, died in his sleep Wednesday morning, Jan. 8, 2025, with family at his side. He had been recovering at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna following a recent fall and subsequent surgery.

John was born on Aug. 24, 1932, in Iowa, son of the late Ralph and Inez (Helmick) Simmons. After graduating...

Mary Ann Koenen

Mary Ann Koenen

Jan 3, 2025

Mary Ann Koenen (nee Lefeber) 88, formerly of Mt. Calvary died peacefully at LakeHouse Assisted Living New Holstein on Friday, January 3, 2025.

Born January 4, 1936, to Alex and Dorothy (Wollersheim) Lefeber in Johnsburg.

On July 3, 1954, she married Lavern Koenen at St. John the Baptist Church in Johnsburg.

Vern and...

Marvin H. Korb

Marvin H. Korb

Jan 3, 2025

Marvin H. Korb, age 86, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Marytown, passed away with his loving family at his side on Friday, January 3, 2025.

He was born June 1, 1938, on the Korb family homestead in the Town of Marshfield near Marytown, to Gottfried & Estella (Jacky) Korb.

Marvin attended St. Mary's Catholic...

Juliana  Mathilda Ruffing

Juliana Mathilda Ruffing

Jan 3, 2025

Juliana Mathilda (Stephanie) Ruffing, age 81, of New Holstein, passed away with her loving family at her side at Ascension Calumet Hospital in Chilton on Friday, January 3, 2025.

She was born on the family homestead on November 30, 1943, in the Town of Marshfield, near St. Joe, to Norbert & Angela (Koenigs) Stephanie. Juliana attended St....

Michael L. Thurwachter

Michael L. Thurwachter

Dec 25, 2024

Michael Louis Thurwachter, 77, died at his home in Chilton on Christmas Day.

Mike was born on Jan. 5, 1947, the son of Ivan and Catherine (Schwarz) Thurwachter of Chilton, Wisconsin.

After his marriage to Sarah M. Bosma in 1967, he lived in Chilton.

He graduated from St. Mary's Grade School and Chilton...

Ronald L. Bunge

Ronald L. Bunge

Dec 25, 2024

Ronald L. Bunge, age 75, of Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Woodside Senior Communities in Green Bay.

Ronald was born February 7, 1949, in Sheboygan County, a son of the late Henry and Anne (Krutzik) Bunge. He graduated from Random Lake High School in 1967.

Ronald was a veteran...

Alice J. (Konen) Dreifuerst

Alice J. (Konen) Dreifuerst

Dec 22, 2024

Alice J. (Konen) Dreifuerst, age 94, of rural New Holstein "Marytown", passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Willowdale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in New Holstein.

She was born February 9, 1930, in Malone, to Emil & Fidelia (Merten) Konen. Alice attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Johnsburg. On April 29, 1950, she married Robert...

Curtis J.  Miller

Curtis J. Miller

Dec 13, 2024

Curtis J. Miller, age 58, of New Holstein, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, December 13, 2024, at St. Nicholas Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack while at work.

He was born January 27, 1966, in Fond du Lac to the late Eugene & Nancy (Francis) Miller.

Curtis was currently employed with Johnsonville Sausage and previously...

Betty J. Walt

Betty J. Walt

Dec 12, 2024

Betty J. Walt, age 86, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Aurora BayCare, Green Bay.

Betty was born on February 12, 1938 in Cato, daughter of the late Reinhart & Leona (Zahn) Zipperer, Sr. She was a graduate of Reedsville High School. On September 21, 1956, she married Charles “Charlie” Walt at...

David R. Nelson Sr.

David R. Nelson Sr.

Dec 11, 2024

New Holstein- David R. Nelson Sr., 91, of New Holstein, WI, passed away peacefully on December 11th at Caring Hands Assisted Living.

Funeral Services will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church (1724 Madison Street, New Holstein, WI, 53061) on Friday, December 27th at 11:00 AM with Father Alvan Amadi and Father Carl Diederichs officiating. Immediately preceding...

Maxine Alice (Thiel) Geiger

Maxine Alice (Thiel) Geiger

Dec 8, 2024

Maxine Alice Geiger (86) went to her Lord on Sunday, December 8th, at her home surrounded by her husband and children.  She was born on April 9, 1938 to George and Gladys (O’Donnell) Thiel and raised in Hilbert.  She attended Catholic schools for most of her years including part of her higher years at St. Agnes Convent and studied...

Ruth M. (Bronk) Torrison

Ruth M. (Bronk) Torrison

Dec 8, 2024

Ruth M. (Bronk) Torrison passed away December 8th, 2024 at home at age 94. Daughter of Victor and Regina (Yach) Bronk. She was born at home July 3, 1930 in Manitowoc. She attended grade school at St. Mary’s in Manitowoc and was a 1948 graduate of Lincoln High School.

She married Glenn Torrison September 27, 1952 at...

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