Recent Obituaries

Janet M. Fontaine

Janet M. Fontaine

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...

Lyn Doris M. Schaefer - Lodes

Lyn Doris M. Schaefer - Lodes

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...

Marjorie "Marge" P. Gries

Marjorie "Marge" P. Gries

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. ...

Carol Mae Herzog

Carol Mae Herzog

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,...

Emil W. Duchow

Emil W. Duchow

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....

Walter Sonnabend

Walter Sonnabend

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,...

Ruth A. Kubale

Ruth A. Kubale

Jul 29, 2020

Ruth A. Kubale, age 76, a Brillion resident, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at her home. The former Ruth Ratliff was born on July 11, 1944 in Eagle River, daughter of the late Arlie & Inelgean (Adkins) Ratliff. On June 18, 1994 she married Ronald Kubale in Brillion. She was a great Packer fan and also enjoyed camping...

Jack Richard Christel

Jack Richard Christel

Jul 28, 2020

Jack Richard Christel, 7 months, beloved son and brother, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

Jack was born on December 5, 2019, son of Richard and Amber (Reidy) Christel, III.  Although his time here was short, he was fiercely loved by all around him.  Jack laughed and smiled throughout his seven months, bringing joy and...

Eric Wickstrom

Eric Wickstrom

Jul 22, 2020

Eric Wickstrom, age 34, of Redlands, CA, passed away on July 22, 2020.

Eric was born on December 30 1985, son of Kevin and Debbie (Saari) Wickstrom.  He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 2004.  Eric married Stephanie Jenner at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca, WI on June 7  2014.  Eric enjoyed his profession...

Kim Marie Schroth

Kim Marie Schroth

Jul 10, 2020

Kim Marie Schroth passed away peacefully on July 10, 2020 at age 61 surrounded by family and friends. The strength and determination she showed while battling cancer for the last 2 years was admirable to witness, but it is a blessing that she doesn’t have to fight anymore.

Kim was born on March 24, 1959 in Chilton,...

Ronald "Ron" Schwanke

Ronald "Ron" Schwanke

Jul 2, 2020

Ronald “Ron” A. Schwanke, age 76, of Brillion, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay.

Ron was born on August 9, 1943 in Manitowoc, son of the late Ervin and Hilma (Horn) Schwanke.  He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1961.  On May 3, 1997, he married Bernadette...

Clifford "Cliff" Nushart

Clifford "Cliff" Nushart

Jun 26, 2020

Clifford “Cliff” Nushart, age 80, an Askeaton resident, died Friday, June 26, 2020 at ThedaCare, Appleton.

He was born on August 31, 1939 in Kaukauna, son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Fink) Nushart. Cliff was a graduate of Kaukauna High School. On December 14, 1963 he married the former Karen Scharf at Trinity EV. Lutheran Church,...

Thomas "Tom" P. Mertens

Thomas "Tom" P. Mertens

Jun 7, 2020

Thomas “Tom” P. Mertens, age 75, a Brillion resident, died Sunday evening, June 7, 2020 at his residence after a five year battle with bone cancer. He was born on March 9, 1945 in Green Bay, son of the late Louis and Ellen (Laluzerne) Mertens. Tom grew up in rural Brillion, attended St. Mary Catholic Grade School and graduated...

Nola Jean Edwards

Nola Jean Edwards

Jun 7, 2020

Nola Jean Edwards, age 76, formerly of Brillion, currently of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.  Nola was the epitome of kindness and caring for others and her loving presence will be forever missed by her friends and family. Nola was born on September 17, 1943 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin,...

Richard H. "Duke" Eickert

Richard H. "Duke" Eickert

May 19, 2020

Richard H. “Duke” Eickert, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, surrounded by family. Duke was born in Hilbert on February 4, 1938 to the late John and Irene (Thurow) Eickert. On December 30, 1958, he married Marlene Heimerl at St. Mary’s Parish in Hilbert, and shortly after moved to Brillion where they raised...

Lana L Loose

Lana L Loose

May 11, 2020

Lana L. Loose, age 68, a Brillion resident, died peacefully Monday, May 11, 2020 at her residence with LeRoy by her side. She was born on March 9, 1952, daughter of the late Florian & Pearl (Boettcher) Stocker. On June 9, 1995 she married LeRoy Loose in Chilton. She enjoyed helping people, was a caregiver, and was also very...

Raymond E Sablich

Raymond E Sablich

May 9, 2020

Raymond E. Sablich, age 84, a Brillion resident, died Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center, Appleton. He was born on September 26, 1935 in Caspian, MI., son of the late Nicolas and Milka (Susnyar) Sablich. Raymond graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1953 and Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI. In 1964 he married the...

Thyrone G. Lau

Thyrone G. Lau

May 5, 2020

Thyrone G. Lau, age 73, a Kaukauna resident, died peacefully Tuesday morning, May 5, 2020 at his residence. He was born on November 24, 1946 in Green Bay son of the late Delbert and Rita (Wittmann) Lau. Thy was a graduate of Brillion High School, Class of 1964. He then enlisted in the United States Amy serving from 1966...

Marlene H. Glaze

Marlene H. Glaze

Apr 27, 2020

Marlene H. Glaze, age 79, a resident of Menasha, died Monday morning, April 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born on February 10, 1941 in Reedsville, daughter of the late Clarence and Erma (Nickolaus) Maertz. Marlene graduated from Dr. Martin Lutheran High School, Class of 1959 and Dr. Martin Lutheran College, Class of 1963 in New Ulm, MN....

Cynthia F. Laughrin

Cynthia F. Laughrin

Apr 26, 2020

Cynthia F. Laughrin, age 53, a Brillion resident, died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. She was born on May 9, 1966 in Chilton, daughter of Patrick & Virginia (Markwardt) Laughrin. Cindy attended Chileda Institute near LaCrosse, WI. Cindy also attended Plamann School in Appleton, and later worked at a Sheltered Workshop. She enjoyed playing...

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