Recent Obituaries

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...

Oct 29, 2021

Sharon Berg, age 75, formerly of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Anna John Resident Centered Care Community.

Sharon was born on February 5, 1946 in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Harvey and Bernice (Sommers) Hassemer.  She was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers, class of 1964.  On February...

Oct 21, 2021

Howard G. Heimke, age 93, formerly of Brillion, passed away peacefully at Bellin Hospital on Thursday, October 21, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Howard was born on May 21, 1928 in Brillion, son of the late Harvey and Lena Heimke.  He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1946.  Howard went on to further his...

Oct 21, 2021

Jerry J. Schneider, age 70, of Menasha, raced his way onto Heaven’s race track on October 21, 2021, surrounded by his family and close race car friends at ThedaCare Neenah following post COVID-19 pneumonia.

Jerry was born on October 19, 1951 in Appleton, son of the late James and Mary (Thompson) Schneider.  He was with Neenah High...

Oct 20, 2021

Michael F. Sobiech Jr., age 89, a Reedsville resident, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. He was born on April 2, 1932 in Taus, son of the late Michael & Frieda (Lau) Sobiech. Mike was a Veteran of the United States Army. He held various jobs throughout his career but mostly he was...

Oct 14, 2021

Ronald E. Davidson, age 84, a town of Brillion (Forest Junction) resident, died Thursday, October 14, 2021 at home in the loving care of his family. He was born November 29, 1936 to Edwin & Vera (Guyette) Davidson in Appleton. He was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton. Ron was a graduate of Appleton West High School, Class...

Oct 11, 2021

Steven R. Vechart, age 49, a Brillion resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, October 11, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton after a recent battle with heart complications. He was born on October 18, 1971 in Green Bay, son of Bonnie (Loewe) Vechart and the late Roger “Whitey” Vechart. Steve graduated from Brillion High School...

Oct 11, 2021

Molly “Abigail” Beyer, age 59, of Appleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at ThedaCare Appleton after a valiant fight with COVID. Molly was born September 11, 1962 in Chicago. Molly was the second of four baby girls to be adopted by the late Stanley and Louise Jasper. From a young age, Molly always knew she wanted to...

Oct 4, 2021

Guy W. McClister, age 67, of Forest Junction, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4, 2021 at his residence.

Guy was born on February 1, 1954 in Los Angeles, California, son of the late Charles and Sarah (Henderson) McClister.  Guy married Pamela on January 25, 2003 in Cambria, Illinois.  He worked at various places throughout his lifetime,...

Sep 29, 2021

Rachele “Rickie” Kopecky, age 69, of rural Reedsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

Rachele was born October 11, 1951 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late James and Patricia Suettinger.  She was a graduate of Two Rivers High School, class of 1970.

Rachele is survived by her husband of...

Sep 24, 2021

Paul “Turkey” Miller, age 55, of Green Bay, formerly of Reedsville, passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2021 at his residence.

Paul was born on May 5, 1966 in Manitowoc, son of Janet (Reis) and the late Arnold “Arnie” Miller.  He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1984.  Paul worked at the Brillion Iron...

Sep 14, 2021

Gerhard H. Bubolz, age 93, of Reedsville, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green Bay.

Gerhard was born on September 4, 1928 on the home farm in the town of Maple Grove, son of the late Fred and Amanda (Haback) Bubolz.  He was a graduate of St. John St. James Lutheran...

Aug 21, 2021

Iva L. Haelfrisch, age 98, of Brillion, passed away peacefully at Bellin Hospital early Saturday morning, August 21, 2021.

Iva was born on the home farm in the town of Rockland on August 12, 1923, daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Ahrens) Wesener.  She married her love Ray Haelfrisch on September 20, 1952.  He preceded her...

Aug 20, 2021

Willard “Bill” Tschantz, age 95, formerly of Brillion, currently of Stevens Point, passed away peacefully at House of Dove Hospice preempted by a fall, in Marshfield on Friday, August 20, 2021.

Bill was born on July 23, 1926 in Brillion, son of the late Edward and Isabel Tschantz.  He lived on a farm until he was 12...

Aug 15, 2021

On an ordinary day, an extraordinary man passed into the hands of the Lord.  Sunday, August 15, 2021 Alvin “Junior” Rabe Jr. age 79 of Valders passed away at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.  Junior was born on February 18, 1942 at the Rabe Family Farm at Wilkes Lake in Kiel.  He was the youngest of...