Recent Obituaries

Jun 15, 2025

Robert Lynn Kauffman, age 27 years, 1 month, 29 days, of Reedsville, Wisconsin, passed away in an automobile and buggy accident on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Robert was born April 16, 1998 in Champaign, Illinois, son of Kenneth & Leanna Kauffman.  Robert loved to be outside and enjoyed being by water.  He helped and ran the baling...

Jun 13, 2025

Roger P. Schneider, Sr., age 96 years and 11 months, of Village of Harrison, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Cherry Meadows Hospice Center in Appleton, after complications from a fall.

Roger was born on July 11, 1928 on the home farm in Brillion, son of the late William & Lena (Weins) Schneider.  He...

Jun 11, 2025

Kenneth E. Brochtrup, age 92, of Reedsville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 11, 2025 doing what he enjoyed, working in his yard.

Ken was born on January 17, 1933 in Forest Junction, son of the late Edwin and Leona (Carney) Brochtrup. He was a graduate of Brillion High School with the class of 1950. Ken began working...

Jun 8, 2025

Paul F. Krueger

June 21, 1933 - June 8, 2025

Paul was born on Wednesday June 21st, 1933 and was raised on the Krueger Family Farm. He married the love of his life, Elaine Donna Tetzlaff, on June 12th 1956. Shortly after, they purchased their first home near Lake Winnebago, where they began to raise...

Jun 6, 2025

Delores J. Bastian, age 77, of Brillion, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

Delores was born on November 3, 1947 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Earl & Lillian (Stebane) Boettcher.  She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class...

May 28, 2025

Sandra “Sandi” L. Barth, age 73, of Reedsville, passed away Wednesday evening, May 28, 2025 at Aurora BayCare of Green Bay, surrounded by her loving family.

Sandi was born on July 4, 1951 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, daughter of the late Elvin and LaVerne (Behnke) Reese. She was a graduate of Brillion High School...

May 23, 2025

Irma Fischer of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Abridge Care Center in Chilton, just 13 days after reaching a remarkable milestone – turning 100 years old.

Irma was born on May 10, 1925 at the home farm in the town of Rantoul, daughter of the late William and Emma (Luedtke) Paul. She...

May 15, 2025

Alfred “Al” O. Korstad, age 82, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, May 15, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County.

Al was born on January 28, 1943 in Manitowoc County, son of the late Otis & Ruth (Thone) Korstad.  He was a graduate of Valders High School, class of 1961.  Al served our country...

May 15, 2025

Diane E. Kratz, age 77, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah.

Diane was born on October 1, 1947 in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Gilbert & Cora (Radloff) Krueger.  Diane graduated from Brillion High School, class of 1965.  On July 9, 1966, Diane married the love...

Apr 29, 2025

Richard “Dick” Quandt, age 83, a Potter resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center, Appleton surrounded by his family.

Dick was born on February 7, 1942 at home with his twin brother, Randy in the town of Hayton, son of the late Norman & Emma (Pingel) Quandt. Dick attended...

Apr 24, 2025

Phyllis M. Galoff, age 86, formerly of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, April 24, 2025 at Care Partners in Appleton.

Phyllis was born November 25, 1938 near Phillips, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Michael (Josephine) Deall and Grace (nee-Knoblach) Deall.  She married Thomas R. Galoff, Sr. on December 2, 1961 in Milwaukee. He preceded her...

Apr 22, 2025

Steven Winarski, known as many names to friends and family, such as, “Stevo” “Mankato Kid” “Winno” “Crack Man” “The Wop”, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at ThedaCare Appleton.

Steve was born on September 25, 1956 in Neenah, son of the late Janet Suttner.  He attended Appleton elementary and middle...

Apr 20, 2025

Marjorie (Marge) Mathilda Gosz, 1935 – 2025

Marge saw caring for her family as her greatest accomplishment and her most important contribution to society. It’s not just what she did. It’s who she was. She was the heartbeat of the home she shared with her husband Bob for 64 ½ years. Her principal occupation was a homemaker...

Apr 12, 2025

Glen R. Behnke, age 81, of rural Brillion, passed away Saturday morning, April 12, 2025 at his home on the family farm.

Glen was born on August 8, 1943 on the family farm, son of the late Raymond and Viola (Schaefer) Behnke. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School with the class of 1961. After high...

Apr 7, 2025

Matthew Thomas Lowe, age 37, passed away from kidney failure on April 7, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.  Matthew was born October 26, 1987 in South Carolina, but spent most of his life in Wisconsin.  He graduated in the class of 2006 from Reedsville High School and went on to obtain an associate degree from Fox Valley Technical College.

Apr 7, 2025

Virginia Levash, age 89, of Brillion, passed away on Monday afternoon April 7, 2025 at Brillion West Haven.

Virginia was born on September 17, 1935 on the family farm in Hilbert, daughter of the late Raymond and Veronica (Micke) Jacobs. She was a graduate of Hilbert High School with the class of 1953. On October 3, 1956...

Apr 6, 2025

David A. Klug, age 73, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Rennes in De Pere.

David was born on July 7, 1951 in Green Bay, son of the late Arnold and Sylvia (Schley) Klug.  He was a graduate of East De Pere High School, class of 1969.  David was employed at the...

Mar 28, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” “Ga” Jacobsen, age 88, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, March 28, 2025 at Angelus Assisted Living.

Sandy was born on September 8, 1936, daughter of the late Vernon T. and Martha (Gardiner) Nelson. She was a graduate of Lindblom Tech High in Chicago, class of 1954. Sandy married Earl N. Jacobsen, Jr....

Mar 27, 2025

Faith Roselyn Olmo, 16 days old, passed away in her mother’s arms at Children’s Hospital of Milwaukee on Thursday afternoon, March 27, 2025.

Faith was born on March 11, 2025 in Neenah, WI., daughter of Edwin and Summer (Reese) Olmo.

Faith’s strength was admirable. She was a fighter from the very beginning. She was known...

Mar 24, 2025

Mary “Snooky” E. Fansler, age 84, resident of Brillion, passed away Monday evening, March 24, 2025, at St. Mary’s Home - Felician Village, Manitowoc, with her loving family by her side.

Snooky was born February 23, 1941 in Granite City, IL., daughter of the late Van and Marjorie (Odum) Watkins. She was a graduate of Granite City...