Recent Obituaries
Susan R. Konwal
Apr 11, 2024
Susan Konwal, age 68, a Brillion resident, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her residence with her husband by her side.
Susan was born on August 23, 1955 in Neenah, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Gerda Schmidt and Raymond Lamb. She was a graduate of Menasha High School, Class of 1973. Susan loved animals, music,...
Rev. Bernard S. "Fr. Bernie" Sippel
Apr 10, 2024
Rev. Bernard S. "Fr. Bernie" Sippel, age 84, of Mount Calvary, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at SSM St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.
He was born April 13, 1939, on the family farm in the Town of Forest (rural St. Cloud) to Albert & Louise (Michels) Sippel. Fr. Bernie attended St. Cloud Grade School...
Jerome "Jake" H. Mertz
Apr 9, 2024
Jerome “Jake” Mertz, age 86, of Potter, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Jake was born on January 6, 1938 in Chilton, son of the late Gottlieb and Rosella “Sally” (Biedenbender) Mertz. He was a graduate of Chilton High School with the class of 1956. On October 26, 1957...
Roger F. Riemer
Apr 8, 2024
Roger F. Riemer, age 89, of Hilbert, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, April 8, 2024 at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna.
Roger was born on December 2, 1934 on the home farm in the town of Rantoul, son of the late Martin & Margaret (Schroeder) Riemer. He was a graduate of Brillion High...
Kristina N. Schwoerer
Apr 8, 2024
Kristina N. Schwoerer, age 36, of Reedsville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Kristina was born on December 31, 1987, daughter of Christopher Huebner and Lisa Zirbel-Schneider. She attended Reedsville schools, graduating in 2006. Kristina was an outgoing, fun child, and always had beautiful eyes and soft smile. Kristina met and fell in love with...
Mark Anthony Pierquet
Apr 4, 2024
The Lord called Mark Anthony Pierquet, 70, on April 4, 2024, to go fishing and hunting with Him for eternity. Mark was born to Quintin and Marion (Baganz) Pierquet on June 26, 1953, and resided in the Dotyville area. After graduating from Campbellsport High School in 1971, Mark walked down to the barn on the family farm and continued...
Erwin A.E. Waack
Apr 2, 2024
Erwin A.E. Waack, age 91, of Valders, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his home.
Erwin was born on February 16, 1933 in Manitowoc, son of the late Emil and Bertha (Bubolz) Waack. Erwin was a lifelong member of St. John St. James Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsville, having attended the grade school and...
Charles "Chuck" K. Erickson
Apr 1, 2024
Charles "Chuck" K. Erickson, age 74, of Fond du Lac, formerly of St. Cloud, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at SSM St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.
He was born April 13, 1949, in Milwaukee, WI to the late Kenneth & Betty (Baldwin) Erickson.
Chuck attended and graduated from Milwaukee Trade & Tech...
Herbert "Herbie" "Herb" Pickart
Apr 1, 2024
Herbert "Herbie", "Herb", Pickart, 81, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at SSM St. Agnes Hospital following complications after hip surgery.
He was born November 22, 1942, the son of Albert and Mildred (Engel) Pickart. He graduated from New Holstein High School.
Herb was drafted by the army where he served two tours in Vietnam...
Sandra "Sandy" A. Belanger
Apr 1, 2024
Sandra "Sandy" A. Belanger, age 82, of Brillion, went to join her Lord and Savior on April 1, 2024.
She was born May 11, 1941 to Elmer and Bernice (Fischer) Piepenburg. She attended a one room schoolhouse and then Brillion High School, where she graduated in 1959. She attended beauty culture school and managed several salons. At...
Richard "Rick" John Young
Mar 21, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard John Young on March 21, 2024, at his home in New Holstein, Wisconsin. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage, and he stayed strong until the end.
Rick, as he was known to many in the area, was born December...
Marjorie "Marge" J. (Mullen) Blonigen
Mar 21, 2024
Marjorie "Marge" J. (Mullen) Blonigen, age 93, of Plover, formerly of St. Cloud, WI, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Marge was born September 23, 1930, in the Town of Greenbush to William & Agnes (Scannell) Mullen. She attended area grade schools and graduated from Plymouth High School.
On May 27, 1978, she married Vernon...
Timothy "Tim" J. Christel
Mar 20, 2024
Timothy “Tim” J. Christel, age 60, of Reedsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at his home.
Tim was born on July 31, 1963 at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc, son of Darlene (Braun) Christel and the late Richard Christel. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School with the class of 1982. Tim transported cattle...
Melvin F. Olig
Mar 13, 2024
Melvin Francis Olig passed away on March 13th at the Villa Rosa. He was born on October 22, 1930, in Mt. Calvary, the son of Joseph and Emma Rieden Olig. He graduated from Mt. Calvary Grade School. He was drafted by the Army in 1952 and served from 1952 to 1954.
On June 1, 1957, he married...
Diana L. Genz
Mar 13, 2024
Diana L. Genz, age 66, a Brillion resident, died Wednesday morning, March 13, 2024 at her residence. She was born on August 2, 1957 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Ernest A. and Donna J. (Fish) Pettit. Diana was a graduate of Brillion High School. She enjoyed horses, reading and spending time with family.
Survivors...
Kay Lynn Krueger
Mar 11, 2024
Kay Lynn Krueger, age 72, a Brillion resident, passed away unexpectedly March 11th, 2024. She was born on February 21st, 1952 in Alpena, Michigan daughter to the late Karl F. and Lucille (King) Hasse. Kay was a graduate of Brillion High School, Class of 1970.
Kay was a hairdresser in Neenah during the early part of her...
Norman L. Ott
Mar 10, 2024
Norman L. Ott, age 80, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on March 10. He was born on December 7, 1943, to the late Donald and Lucille (Zick) Ott. He graduated from Brillion High School in 1962, Platteville State University in 1967 and later received his master's degree from Viterbo University. On June 18, 1966, he married Nancy Peik. He...
Marcella "Red" G. Decoster
Mar 6, 2024
Marcella "Red" G. (Wink) deCoster, age 98, of New Holstein passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Homestead Care Center in New Holstein.
She was born June 24, 1925, in the Town of Holland to Adolph & Clara (Timm) Wink. Red graduated from a one room grade school in Forest Junction and from Kaukauna High School...
Jerome "Jerry" E. Wall
Mar 6, 2024
Jerome “Jerry” E. Wall, age 88, of Askeaton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and pillar of the community, passed away on March 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 22, 1935, to Richard and Mary (Sheahan) Wall in Askeaton, Wisconsin.
Jerry attended St. Patrick's Grade School in Askeaton and graduated from...
Mary Phipps
Mar 5, 2024
Mary Phipps, age 84, formerly of Brillion, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 5, 2024 at her daughter’s home.
Mary was born on August 23, 1939 in Aniwa, WI, daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (Wilhelm) Resch. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On October 3, 1959 she married Elmer Phipps at St....
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