Recent Obituaries

Oct 23, 2020

Dallas R. Ferrie, age 20, a Brillion resident, died Friday morning, October 23, 2020. He was born on November 5, 1999 in Two Rivers, son of Richard “Rick” Ferrie II. Dallas attended Brillion High School where he enjoyed wrestling. Dallas then graduated from Challenge Academy at Fort McCoy. He was employed at Ariens Co.  Dallas enjoyed helping and learning...

Oct 20, 2020

Mary Ann Vondrachek, age 79, of Reedsville, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

Mary Ann was born on February 11, 1941 in Fredric, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Rozinski) Martin.  She was a graduate of Fredric High School, class of 1959.  She went on to further her studies at...

Oct 18, 2020

Lorraine Helen Evel, age 94 was called to heaven on Sunday, October 18 th , 2020.  She was a lifelong resident of Brillion.  She was born on March 2 nd , 1926 at her home residence on Dewey St. in Brillion.  She was the daughter of the late Antoine and Ramona (Williams) Neumann.  She attended Brillion High School and...

Oct 12, 2020

Lenroy R. Haese, age 85, a Brillion resident, died Monday, October 12, 2020 at Brillion West Haven, Brillion. He was born on February 17, 1935, in the town of Rockland, son of the late Roland and Hilda (Krepline) Haese. Lenroy was a graduate of Brillion High School. On June 25, 1960 he married the former Verlene Petersen at St....

Oct 12, 2020

Wesley Robert Rudolph Kupsky, Sr., age 85, of Reedsville, passed away on his first wife, LaNida’s birthday, Monday, October 12, 2020 at Bellin Medical Center in Green Bay.

Wes was born on May 29, 1935 in Shawano, son of the late Adolph and Cecelia (Marquardt) Kupsky.  He was a graduate of Shawano High School, class of 1953. ...

Oct 10, 2020

Helen A. Hopfensperger, age 70, of De Pere, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay.

Helen was born on April 23, 1950 in Kaukauna, daughter of the late Gregory Hopfensperger and Gladys (Miller) Hopfensperger.

Helen is survived by her siblings and in-laws: Gregory (Kathy) Hopfensperger of Wayside, Frank...

Oct 9, 2020

Melva Riemer, age 94, celebrated eternal life on Oct. 9 th .

She was the daughter of Alvin and Bertha (Garbe) Kasper, born on Sept.16 th , 1926 in Potter, WI. She was baptized, confirmed, and later married all at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rantoul. She married Winfred “Win” Riemer on June 7, 1947.   He preceded her...

Oct 9, 2020

Gerald (Jerry) Victor Sloma, age 79, a Brillion resident, died peacefully Friday, October 9, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton.  He was born on April 17, 1941 in Green Bay, son of the late Victor and Ada (Hahn) Sloma. Jerry attended Brillion High School. On May 7, 1960 he married the former Sarah Cavanaugh. Jerry loved the annual deer...

Oct 8, 2020

Even after almost one year, we think of our Husband, Dad, and Grandfather every day.  Henry “Hank” Shimek passed away last year on Thursday, October 8, 2020.

Hank was born on May 15, 1936 in Grimms, son of the late Albert and Mary (Stradal) Shimek.  He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1954. He...

Oct 1, 2020

Joseph William Ruhland, age 89, of Hilbert passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, October 1, 2020 following a long courageous battle with cancer. Joseph was born on February 18, 1931 in Chilton to the late Isadore and Anita (Schneider) Ruhland.

Joseph knew how to live life to its fullest...

Sep 30, 2020

Dianne D. (Detjen) Reinemann, age 77, was called to her heavenly home with her loving family by her side on September 30, 2020, at Brillion West Haven.

Dianne was born in Manitowoc on February 27, 1943, to the late Milton and Dorothy (Meyer) Detjen.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith which was her cornerstone...

Sep 30, 2020

Ronald “Ronnie” Riemer, age 71, of Collins, was called to his salvation on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

Ronnie was born on June 25, 1949 in Manitowoc, son of the late Marvin and Selma (Braun) Riemer.  He served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  On April 21, 1979, he married Dayna Lou Schmidt. ...

Sep 26, 2020

Gerard “Jerry” Van Cuyk, age 80, a Hilbert resident, died Saturday, September 26, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton.

Jerry was born on July 7, 1940 in Kimberly, son of the late George and Cora (Hermus) Van Cuyk. He was a graduate of Kimberly High School. Jerry then served in the United States Army from 1959 until...

Sep 20, 2020

James “Jim” Anthoney Burich, age 78, of Reedsville, was called home to eternal rest after an 8-year battle with cancer on Sunday morning, September 20, 2020.

James was born on February 24, 1942 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and was the son of the late Adolph and Anna (Radey) Burich.  He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class...

Sep 16, 2020

Janet M. Fontaine, age 85, a Reedsville resident, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 after a brief fight with cancer. Janet was born on February 15, 1935 in Tigerton, WI, the daughter of Cecil and Loretta (Buck) Schoenfeldt. She was a graduate of Shawano High School. Her hobbies included oil painting, ceramics, reading, sheepshead, cribbage and crocheting. Janet was...

Sep 6, 2020

Lyn Doris M. (Keller) Schaefer – Lodes, age 95, a Brillion resident, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at West Haven in Brillion. She was born June 23, 1925 in Brillion, WI daughter of the late Nicholas Edward & Catherine (Wimmer) Keller. She graduated from Brillion High School in 1943. Lyn was a Rosie the Riveter working about 3...

Sep 2, 2020

Marjorie “Marge” P. Gries, age 94, of Manitowoc, a longtime Brillion resident, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at St. Mary’s Home at Felician Village, Manitowoc.

Marge was born on June 27, 1926 in Chilton, daughter of the late Leonard and Olive (La Croix) Schaefer.  She was a graduate of Chilton High School, class of 1944. ...

Aug 20, 2020

Carol Mae Herzog, age 80, of Stockbridge, was called home to be with her Savior on Thursday, August, 20, 2020, at her home. She was born on July 11, 1940, to Walter & Laura (Wordell) Herzog, in Manitowoc, WI.

Carol graduated from St. John-St. James Ev. Lutheran School - Reedsville, Reedsville High School,...

Aug 18, 2020

Emil W. Duchow, age 96, a Manitowoc resident, formerly of 22520 Groh Road, rural Chilton, died Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Magnolia Meadows, Manitowoc.

He was born on December 9, 1923 in the town of Rockland, son of the late Adolph and Katie (Steltenpohl) Duchow. On July 30, 1947 he married the former Lorraine Jung at St....

Aug 9, 2020

Walter “Wally” D. Sonnabend, age 76, a Brillion resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Brillion West Haven, Brillion, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born February 15, 1944 in Green Bay, son of the late Walter R.T. Sonnabend and Martha A. (Rosenbaum) Sonnabend. Wally was a graduate of Brillion High School,...