Recent Obituaries

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) Tasch. She married Terry...

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...