Recent Obituaries

James L. Haese

James L. Haese

Oct 5, 2022

James L. Haese, age 63, of Reedsville, passed away Wednesday morning, October 5, 2022 at his home.

James was born on February 1, 1959 in Manitowoc, WI, son of the late Elroy and Ovella (Krueger) Haese. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lutheran High School. On October 11, 1986 he married the former Barbara Bodart at St....

Juan R. Heredia

Juan R. Heredia

Oct 1, 2022

Juan R. Heredia, 41, died unexpectedly Saturday evening, October 1, 2022.

Juan was born on October 26, 1980 in Sierra Vista, Arizona. After his father died in 1983, his mom and he moved back to Wisconsin.

Juan graduated from Brillion High School in 1999. He continued his love of football after graduation by coaching the...

Lori Lynn Nushart

Lori Lynn Nushart

Sep 21, 2022

Lori L. Nushart, age 56, a Brillion resident, died Wednesday evening, September 21, 2022 at her residence. Lori passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 24, 1966 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Donald & Carol (Richter) Holtz. Lori was a graduate of Brillion High School, Class of 1984 and...

Emily A. Reis

Emily A. Reis

Sep 21, 2022

Emily Ann (Geiger) Reis, age 84 of Brillion, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

Emily was born on September 9, 1938 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Peter P. and Mary Agnes (Hoffman) Geiger. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Brillion and graduated with the class of 1956 from Brillion High School.  She was...

Joanne C. Riesterer

Joanne C. Riesterer

Sep 14, 2022

Joanne C. Riesterer (Greuel), passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, she was 88 years old.

Joanne was born October 16, 1933, a daughter to Alvin and Irene Greuel. She grew up on their family farm in rural St. Anna. She worked her entire career at Tecumseh in New Holstein. This is where she met Wilfred “Fritz”...

Ronald P. Kline

Ronald P. Kline

Sep 11, 2022

Ronald P. Kline, age 80, a resident of Kewaunee, passed away at his daughter’s home in Reedsville, Wisconsin, early Sunday morning, September 11, 2022. Ron was born on January 6, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Paul Hopkins and Mary Ethel (Gallinger) Kline.

Over the years, Ron enjoyed a great many hobbies and interests and...

Joann V. Krahn

Joann V. Krahn

Sep 10, 2022

JoAnn V. Krahn, age 83, formerly of Brillion, passed away on September 10, 2022 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse.

JoAnn was born on August 4, 1939 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Alfred and Adeline (Reinke) Klann.  She was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1957.  On October 30, 1965, she married Howard...

Gloria Jean Krueger

Gloria Jean Krueger

Sep 8, 2022

Gloria Jean Krueger, age 81, a lifelong Hilbert resident, joined her husband and daughter in Heaven on Thursday, September 8 th at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. She was born on July 27 th , 1941 in Waupaca, daughter of the late Orville and Donna (Knutson) Handrich. On April 8 th , 1967 she married Merlin Krueger in...

Brittany L. Behnke

Brittany L. Behnke

Sep 2, 2022

Brittany Lea Behnke, 33, of Springfield Mo. passed away Friday, September 2, 2022.

Brittany was born on September 9, 1988, in Euless, TX. On November 26, 1988 Brittany was baptized at St. Bartholomew Lutheran Church in Brillion WI., and confirmed  June 1st 2003 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Edmond OK. On May 22, 2007, Brittany graduated from...

Lila E. Pingel

Lila E. Pingel

Aug 28, 2022

Lila E. Pingel, age 90, a resident of Brillion, entered eternal life on August 28, 2022 at her home with her family at her side after a short illness.

Lila was born on January 13, 1932 in the town of Brillion, to the late William and Emma (Thurow) Janke.  She married Glenroy “Butch” Pingel on May 31,...

Sandra J. Blashka

Sandra J. Blashka

Aug 27, 2022

Sandra J. (Corbeil) Blashka, age 78, of Brillion, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.

Sandy was born on August 25, 1944 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Hermann and Fern (Kaufmann) Corbeil Sr. where she was one of twelve children. She attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School and then...

Pamela Rae Retzlaff

Pamela Rae Retzlaff

Aug 2, 2022

After a 4 year hard fought fight Pamela Rae (Podoll) Retzlaff of Brillion, lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday August 2, 2022 at St Elizabeth’s Hospital, Appleton, WI.

Pam was born October 22, 1952 to Donald and Phoebe (Linn) Podoll, in Adams, WI. She was a 1970 graduate of Adams/Friendship High School. During her life she...

Wayne Maile

Wayne Maile

Jul 29, 2022

Wayne Maile, age 86, of the Town of Brillion, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Wayne was born on January 3, 1936, to the late Raymond and Emma (Bruss) Maile. He served in the U.S. Army for 2 years in Fort Lewis, Washington. On April 29, 1967 he...

Rodney "Rod" P. Marotz

Rodney "Rod" P. Marotz

Jul 27, 2022

Rodney “Rod” Marotz, age 60, of Manitowoc, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

Rod was born on July 25, 1962 in Manitowoc, son of the late Robert Marotz and Lucille “Lucy” (Copiskey) Kubichka.  He was employed at a few places over his lifetime, starting his working career at Weber Grill, moving on to Metalware in Two...

Jody L. Barclay

Jody L. Barclay

Jul 18, 2022

Jody L. Barclay, age 60, a Hilbert resident, died Monday, July 18, 2022 at Cherry Meadows in Appleton. She was born on August 2, 1961 in Sheboygan, daughter of Rogene Resop and the late Dennis Barclay. She was a gradute of Sheboygan North High School. Jody married Joe Certo in Menominee, Michigan. She worked many years in armed security...

Jason Scott Edinger

Jason Scott Edinger

Jul 5, 2022

Jason Scott Edinger, age 49, entered his home in heaven on July 5, 2022, with his wife at his side at home in Spooner, WI.

Jason was born on April 10, 1973, and was baptized on May 6, 1973, and was confirmed in his faith on May 24, 1986, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Brillion, WI. Jason kept...

Harold R. Keuer

Harold R. Keuer

Jun 28, 2022

Harold R. Keuer, age 72, formerly of Baltimore, MD and a current resident of Manitowoc, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee. He was born on January 21, 1950 in Appleton, son of the late Ezra and Ella Gladys (Clapper) Keuer. Harold was a graduate of Brillion High School, Class of 1968. He was a...

Marian Mae Reading

Marian Mae Reading

Jun 26, 2022

Marian M. Reading, age 96, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Ellen’s Home Assisted Living in Germantown.

Marian was born on May 20, 1926 in Black Creek, WI, daughter of the late William and Catherine (Pohlman) Lorenz.

Her family moved to Brillion in her late teens when her Father took...

Karen M. Grall

Karen M. Grall

Jun 25, 2022

Karen M. Grall, age 76, a Reedsville resident, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at her residence. She was born on December 22, 1945 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Elroy and Harriet (Haese) Berkholtz. Karen was a graduate of Reedsville High School, Class of 1963. On December 14, 1968 she was married to Marvin Grall. Karen...

Mildred "Millie" A. Grimm

Mildred "Millie" A. Grimm

Jun 5, 2022

Mildred A. “Millie” Grimm, age 85, of Reedsville, passed away early Sunday morning, June 5, 2022 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Millie was born on June 27, 1936 in Lark, WI, daughter of the late William and Hilda (Lemke) Luedtke. She attended East DePere High School. On February 6, 1954 she married Ervin Grimm in Morrison,...

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