Recent Obituaries

Jan 18, 2022

Chad R. Siegwarth, but known to most as Hog, unexpectedly passed away, Tuesday January 18th at his home in Tomahawk, WI. He was born April, 16th 1974 in Appleton, the son of Barbara (Cole) Krepline and the late Kenneth Siegwarth. He was raised in Brillion by his mother Barb and his dad George Krepline. Chad was a graduate of...

Jan 9, 2022

Richard “Dick” Giese, age 84, a Brillion resident, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay.

He was born on April 24, 1937 in Green Bay, son of the late Frank and Hattie (Mikle) Giese. On June 10, 1961 he married the former Shirley Seidl in Seymour. She preceded him in death on July...

Jan 7, 2022

Paul C. Lemke, age 97, of Hilbert, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Riverwood Estates in Manitowoc.

Paul was born on December 18, 1924 in the town of Rantoul, son of the late Edward and Elsie (Klessig) Lemke.  He owned and operated his own dairy farm for many years until his retirement.  Family was very...

Dec 30, 2021

Alois G. “Bingo” Horzewski, age 91, a Brillion resident, died Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Brillion West Haven. He was born on June 3, 1930, in Milwaukee, son of the late Alois and Alice (Sosinski) Horzewski. Alois graduated from high school. On October 27, 2007 he married the former Evelyn Pribbernow in Brillion. Alois enjoyed the Green Bay Packers,...

Dec 28, 2021

Charles A. Richter, age 71, of Brillion, passed away unexpectedly from cardiac arrest on December 28, 2021 while vacationing in Jamacia.

Chuck was born on September 14, 1950 in Green Bay, son of the late Carl and Helen (Wunsch) Richter.  He attended school in Brillion, graduating from high school on May 29, 1968.  After graduation, Chuck worked...

Dec 24, 2021

Carol Jean Propson, age 77, of Brillion, died on December 24, 2021, at Brillion West Haven.  She was born December 16, 1944, daughter of the late Randolph and Florence (Binsfeld) Propson.

Carol was a 1962 graduate of Brillion High School after which she began a 14 year career as the Office Manager at Wisconsin Public Service Corporation...

Dec 23, 2021

Mariann Durig, age 80, of Hilbert, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay.

Mariann was born in Brillion on May 29, 1941, daughter of the late Otto and Helen (Schwalenberg) Arndt.  She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1959.  On December 23, 1962 she...

Dec 16, 2021

Carolyn Garfield, age 86, of Brillion, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Carolyn was born on September 11, 1935 in Neenah, daughter of the late Arnold and Florence (Beck) Schmalz.  She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Menasha, class of 1954.  On January 12, 1957, she...

Dec 10, 2021

Scott A. Heath, age 54, a Brillion resident, died Friday, December 10, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. He was born on January 2, 1967 in Waukegan, Illinois, son of the late Donald & Ruth (Trafton) Heath.  Scott attended Antioch Community High School, Illinois.  He grew up racing in the IMCA Modified Division at his hometown track, Wilmot...

Dec 8, 2021

Bertrandt V. Zarnoth (Bert) age 87, a lifelong resident of Reedsville, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at home.  He was born to Peter and Hildegarde (Olm) Zarnoth on June 3, 1934. He graduated from Reedsville High School in 1952, where his favorite class was band.  Bert enlisted in the U.S Army where he worked as an airplane mechanic....

Dec 5, 2021

Joyce A. Bergelin, age 74, a resident of Garrow Villa, Brillion, died Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Garrow Villa. She was born on January 8, 1947 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Ervin and Dorothy (Papke) Bergelin.  Joyce was a graduate of Brillion High School, Class of 1965. She was employed in childcare for many years until her retirement....

Dec 4, 2021

John David McClain, David, as everyone knew him, age 77, of Brillion, WI, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 4, 2021.

David was born on March 6, 1944 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, the son of the late John L and Sue (Flynn) McClain.  He was a graduate of Enka High...

Nov 21, 2021

Kay Flanders, 87 of Brillion, WI passed away peacefully on November 21. 2021 at Homestead nursing home.

She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, a great-great grandmother, and sister.  Kay touched so many people with her witty humor and love for everyone.   She is survived by her daughter Barb (Jim) Ruh, her sons Chris Flanders, and Keith (Rebecca)...

Nov 12, 2021

Mary Rita Zeller, age 71, of Brillion was ushered into heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. Mary endured a brief journey with cancer throughout the past year.

She was born on November 14, 1949 in Chilton, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Elwin and Lillian (Parsons)...

Nov 12, 2021

Margaret L. Pahl, age 89, of Brillion, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Brillion West Haven.

Margaret was born on July 30, 1932 in Brillion, daughter of the late Paul and Ella (Krueger) Noeldner, Sr.  She was baptized and became a child of God and heir of eternal life on August 14, 1932, and was...

Nov 7, 2021

Loney “Sonny” O. Zarling, age 87, an Appleton resident, died Sunday morning, November 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born on July 28, 1934 in Gillett, son of the late Reinhold and Anita (Braidl) Zarling. On September 25, 1954 he married the former Norma Kriescher in Oconto Falls. Loney worked for farmers in the area at the beginning...

Nov 6, 2021

Randall “Randy” A. Koch, age 69, formerly of Brillion, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Randy was born on October 24, 1952 in Manitowoc, son of Audrey (Schwanke) Koch and the late William Koch.  He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1971.  He worked at...

Nov 3, 2021

Christopher Campbell, age 34, of Chilton, passed away at Ascension Calumet Hospital on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Chris was born on May 25, 1987 in Iowa City, IA, son of Troy and Margaret Campbell.  He was a graduate of Kaukauna High School, class of 2008.  Chris worked at Valley Packaging for a time...

Oct 30, 2021

Annet Schuh, age 85, of rural Brillion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at her residence.

Annet was born on September 22, 1936 in De Pere, daughter of the late Herman and Wilhelmina “Minnie” (Laabs) Bratz.  In her younger years, she worked as a waitress and cook in Reedsville before marriage.  Annet married Elmer Schuh...

Oct 29, 2021

Joseph “Joey” J. Stecker, age 45, a Brillion resident, died Friday, October 29, 2021 at his residence. He was born on July 25, 1976 in Chilton, son of Stella F. (Lombardi) Stecker and the late Robert G. Stecker Sr. Joey was a graduate of Hilbert High School, Class of 1994. He also attended Fox Valley Technical College. Joey enjoyed...