Recent Obituaries

Sep 9, 2026

Andrew “Andy” G. Karls, age 82 of Marytown, died unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday evening, September 9, 2026.

Andy was born to the late Herman and Elizabeth (Boehnlein) on February 4, 1944 in the house he died in. He was a graduate of New Holstein High School with the class of 1962; following graduation he enlisted in the National Guard....

Sep 7, 2026

Jerome A. Koehler, age 83 of Malone died unexpectedly Monday morning, September 7, 2026, at his residence.

Jerome was born on March 4, 1943, to the late William and Emma (Seuer) Koehler. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School in Marytown. On June 28, 1969, Jerome married the love of his life, Marlene Manderscheid, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Jericho....

Sep 7, 2026

Orrin W. Piepenburg, age 85, went to Heaven on September 7, 2026 after a brief illness.

He was born on September 25, 1940 in the Family Farm Homestead north of Reedsville to the late Walter & Elvira (Maertz) Piepenburg.

Orrin graduated from Reedsville High School in 1958, where he met his wife Teresa Vondrachek by their lockers. They were married February 9,...

Sep 4, 2026

Robert “Bob” Cavanaugh, age 78, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026 at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers following a brief illness.

Bob was born on October 29, 1947 in Manitowoc County, son of the late Victor & Mary (Daley) Cavanaugh. Bob graduated from Reedsville High School, class of 1965 and the University of Wisconsin – Platteville, class...

Sep 3, 2026

Joan M. (Buechel) Steffes, age 91, formerly of rural St. Cloud “St. Joe”, died peacefully on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 with her family by her side at Villa Rosa Assisted Living where she resided for over a year.

Joan was born on January 29, 1935 to the late Herman and Ludvina (Freund) Buechel, Sr. in the town of Charlestown, Calumet County,...

Sep 2, 2026

Alvin F. Hills, age 86, of Manitowoc, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Froedert Holy Family Memorial Hospital.

Alvin was born on April 24, 1940 near Danberry, WI. He was raised by his Grandpa & Grandma Anton & Ellen Schleis. Alvin married Katherine Peters on November 7, 1959 at St. Peters Ev. Lutheran Church in Forestville. She preceded him...

Sep 1, 2026

Shirley A. Kanter, age 72, a Brillion resident, has traded life to be with her true love of 53 years in eternal peace.

Shirley was born on September 13, 1953, daughter of the late Robert & Violet (Rosenbaum) McVey. She graduated from Brillion High School, Class of 1971. On July 2, 1971 she married Daniel W. Kanter at St. Michael Catholic...

Aug 29, 2026

James Micke, age 67, a resident of Forest Junction, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

Jim was born on January 27, 1959 in Kaukauna, son of the late Joseph and Minnie (Mortell) Micke. He was a graduate of Brillion High School with the class of 1977. Jim was a devoted sports fan. His television could often...

Aug 27, 2026

Henry L. "Hank" Schneider, age 94, of St. Cloud, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the home in which he was born and raised with his loving family at his side.

He was born August 23, 1932, on the family homestead in the Town of Forest South of St. Cloud to John J....

Aug 27, 2026

Sara A. (North) Davis Kraus, age 78, of rural Mount Calvary, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Theda Care Hospital in Neenah from health complications after suffering a stroke on Sunday.

She was born March 19, 1948, in Madison to Earl & Arlyn (Semrich) North. Sara attended school in Sheboygan Falls and received her bachelor degree...

Aug 26, 2026

Norbert "Norb" A. Brenner, age 66, of Mount Calvary, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, after a short battle with cancer at SSM St. Agnes Hospital surrounded by the love of his family.

Norb was born December 7, 1959, son of the late, Harold & Berthilda "Bertie" (Kolbe) Brenner. He was a graduate of...

Aug 20, 2026

Joseph E. Barth, age 75, of Reedsville, passed away Thursday morning, August 20, 2026, at Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital of Appleton, surrounded by his loving family.

Joseph was born on April 18, 1951, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, son of the late Edward and Marcella (Moran) Barth. He was a graduate of Brillion High School with the Class of...

Aug 17, 2026

Blanca E. (Shafer) Sokoloff, age 69, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at ThedaCare Hospital in Appleton, surrounded by her loving family, following a recurrence of cancer.

Blanca was born on September 28, 1956, in Mexico City, Mexico, to the late John and Maria (Maldonado) Shafer. On June 29, 1972, she married...

Aug 9, 2026

Lisa M. Stolpa, age 61, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

Lisa was born on September 17, 1964 in Milwaukee County, daughter of Donald Gates. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic High School, class of 1983. She married Richard “Dick” Stolpa in Milwaukee, and the couple moved...

Aug 4, 2026

Harold A. (Harry, Swampy) Paulson, age 85, died August 4, 2026, at his home in rural Hilbert. He was born on September 13, 1940, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to the late Clarence and Serena (Bach) Paulson. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church in Green Bay, attended Green Bay Public Schools, and graduated from Green Bay West High...

Aug 1, 2026

Myra M. (Schaefer) Diedrich, age 95, of New Holstein formerly of rural Malone "Garnet", passed away with her family at her side on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

She was born September 7, 1930, in Chilton to Claude Sr. & Sophia (Dekker) Schaefer. Myra attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School in Chilton and graduated from Chilton High School...

Jul 29, 2026

Mary Ann Schumacher, age 93, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Brillion West Haven.

Mary Ann was born at home on April 10, 1933 in Brillion, daughter of the late John & Rose (Opichka) Dvorachek. She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1951. She married Charles “Charlie” Schumacher on September 30, 1953 at...

Jul 28, 2026

Robert V. Blonien, age 86, of rural Mt Calvary, died on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at The Lincoln House.

Robert was born, January 13, 1940, at home on the family farm in Johnsburg, WI. He was the only child of Felix and Nellie (Gerner) Blonien.

Robert attended Holy Cross Grade School and Pete's University in...

Jul 28, 2026

Dallas C. Wenzel, age 85, a Reedsville resident, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Brillion West Haven. He was born on July 5, 1941 in Appleton, son of the late Clarence and Anna (Zeman) Wenzel. Dallas was baptized on August 16, 1941 and confirmed on April 3, 1955 at Evangelical and Reformed Church in Potter, WI. Dallas was...

Jul 26, 2026

LaNell “Nell” Canales, age 89, of Brillion, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning, July 26, 2026 at Care Partners-Country Terrace where she resided for the past six months.

Nell was born on July 31, 1936 in Arp Texas, to the late Joseph and Nobie (Powers) Nobles. She graduated from Gaston High School in 1954 and furthered her education at...