Recent Obituaries

Jan 6, 2021

Jesus “Jesse” A. Contreras, age 92, a Brillion resident, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. He was born on April 18, 1928 in San Antonio, Texas, son of the late Gregory and Gregera (Esquivel) Contreras.

Jesse was a Veteran of the United States Army from 1948 until his honorable discharge in 1952.

Jan 1, 2021

Sandra M. Kuchenbecker, age 69, of rural Brillion, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 1, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Sandy was born on August 8, 1951 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Robert and Violet (Rosenbaum) McVey.  She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1969.  On August 31, 1974,...

Jan 1, 2021

Anthony “Tony” Resch, age 60, of Greenleaf, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021.

Tony was born on March 19, 1960 in Green Bay, son of the late Norman and Mary (Dugan) Resch.  On September 8, 2012, he married his love Marylou Aguilon Jumaoas in Cebu, Lapu-lapu City, Philippines.  Tony was a farmer his whole life, and...

Dec 29, 2020

Lynnwood “Butch” Cobler, age 71, of Brillion, passed away on December 29, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.

Butch was born on June 8, 1949 in Richmond, CA, son of the late Merle Cobler and Teresa Catron Cobler.  He was a graduate of Topeka High School in Kansas, class of 1968.  Two months later, he enlisted...

Dec 26, 2020

Ronald (Ron) E. Behnke, age 76, of rural Brillion, passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Ron was born on April 6, 1944 in Green Bay, only son of the late Erwin and Edna (Bleichwehl) Behnke. Ron was born, raised and still lived on the family homestead, cultivating four generations of...

Dec 11, 2020

Shane C. Jeffers, age 40, an Appleton resident, died Friday, December 11, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. He was born on January 26, 1980 in Cuba City, WI., son of Brian Jeffers and Carol (Mowbray) Greenwell. Shane graduated from Wisconsin School for the Deaf in Delavan, WI in 1998.  He worked a variety of jobs over the years...

Dec 10, 2020

Ralph “Porkie” Haberland, age 79, of Brillion, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.  Ralph was born on March 13, 1941 in Sheboygan, son of the late Raymond and Aleta (Rosin) Haberland.  He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1960.  Ralph worked for a bit before enlisting...

Dec 9, 2020

Betty Jane Shamburek, age 75, a Reedsville resident, died Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. She was born on August 28, 1945 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Harold and Elnora (Schwantes) Hansen. Betty was a graduate of Brillion High School, Class of 1963. She was united in marriage to George Shamburek Jr. on...

Dec 5, 2020

Geraldine “Gerri” Vechart, age 90, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Brillion West Haven.

Gerri was born on December 7, 1929 in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Roman and Anna (Steinfort) Gruse.  She attended and graduated from both St. Mary’s Catholic School in Oshkosh in 1944 and Oshkosh High School, class of...

Dec 1, 2020

Al W. Fischer, age 83, of Wells, died peacefully Tuesday morning, December 1, 2020 at his residence with his family at his side. He was born on March 4, 1937 in Manitowoc County, son of the late Robert and Helen (Peter) Fischer. Al attended Brillion High School and was a Veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1955-1957....

Nov 29, 2020

Eugene (Gene) Edward Schmidt Sr., 90, formerly of Brillion, passed away on Sunday, November 29 th , 2020 at Holy Family Memorial Hospital. Eugene was born on December 29 th , 1929 in the Village of Valders, son of the late Joseph and Bessie (Robinson) Schmidt. He attended grade school at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Clarks Mills through...

Nov 28, 2020

Gerald Wallace Pfluger, 94, passed away on November 28, 2020 in Richmond, VA following a series of medical challenges.

Gerry was born July 4, 1926 to the late John S. Pfluger and Violet (Nesper) Pfluger in Brillion. He attended St Mary’s grade school and graduated from Brillion High School in 1944. Gerry worked part time during the...

Nov 27, 2020

Lisa Piper, age 57, of Brillion, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 due to an illness.

Lisa was born on December 17, 1962 in Illinois, daughter of the late Dwayne and Madonna (Holmes) Van Wychen.  She was a graduate of Appleton East High School, class of 1980.  Lisa worked at Metalware in Two Rivers, Federal Mogul...

Nov 12, 2020

Robert M. Stanick, age 74, of Brillion, passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Bob was born on May 9, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Alexander and Marie (Kidd) Stanick.  His family moved to southern California when Bob was a child, and he graduated from Kenoga Park High...

Nov 11, 2020

LaVerne Treichel, age 86, formerly of Reedsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Brillion West Haven.

LaVerne was born on October 8, 1934 at the home farm in Maple Grove, daughter of the late Hubert and Gertrude (Boeder) Wordell.  She attended and graduated 8 th grade from Trinity Lutheran School in 1948 and attended and...

Nov 4, 2020

Julie Catherine (Heimerl) Micke, age 90, was called to heaven on Wednesday, November 4 th 2020.  She was born on February 1 st , 1930, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Schreiner) Heimerl.  She graduated from Hilbert High School, Class of 1948.   Julie was married to Edward W. Micke on September 14 th , 1949. He preceded her...

Oct 28, 2020

Doris Mae Noeldner, age 90 of Brillion, WI was called to her Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Eastcastle Place in Milwaukee. Doris was born March 13, 1930 in Two Rivers, WI to the late Leonard and Gusta Krueger Marquardt. On June 27, 1954 she was married to Gerhold H. Noeldner at her home church of St. John’s...

Oct 26, 2020

Nancy Carol Andre, age 79, of Brillion, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Brillion West Haven.

Nancy was born August 30, 1941, daughter of the late Earl and Loretta (Maes) DeBoth of Green Bay.

Nancy was a graduate of Green Bay West High School, class of 1959.  She furthered her education by attending...

Oct 26, 2020

Allan Norbert Henseler, age 72, of Brillion, died October 26, 2020 peacefully at his home.  On the very same day he passed away, he earlier had put his dog Drake down at 9:00 a.m.

Allan was born on September 14, 1948 in Two Rivers, son of Inez (Kraemer) and the late Edward Henseler.  He was a graduate...

Oct 25, 2020

Robert "Bob" Alan Gosz 1931 – 2020

Bob had a few favorite “One Liners” such as “You made your bed now you lay in it”, “Leave well enough alone” “It is what it is.” His overwhelmingly favorite one though was: “It’s all part a the game”

Bob’s season ended on Sunday, October 25, 2020 when...