Recent Obituaries

David W. Stecker

David W. Stecker

Apr 18, 2020

David W. Stecker, age 96, entered eternal glory on April 18, 2020 at Century Ridge Assisted Living, in Chilton, WI.

He was born on August 2, 1923 in the Town of Chilton, the son of the late Louis and Minnie (Graf) Stecker. David married Myrtle Duchow on October 27, 1946, at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Chilton....

Alfred E Miller

Alfred E Miller

Apr 18, 2020

Alfred E. Miller, age 98, of Brillion, Wisconsin passed peacefully and with dignity on April 18, 2020 while at St. Mary’s Felician Village, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was comforted in his journey by the love of his many family members. His long, fruitful life was accentuated by adventure, remarkable friendships and a steadfast community.

Alfred was born...

Rita E. Heinrich

Rita E. Heinrich

Apr 7, 2020

Rita Heinrich, age 72, a Brillion resident, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay.

She was born on January 28, 1948 in Sheboygan, daughter of Armella (Schweitzer) Walber and the late Clemens Walber. She was a graduate of New Holstein High School, Class of 1966. Rita and Dave met while working at...

Charles "Charlie" Martin Hagenow

Charles "Charlie" Martin Hagenow

Apr 4, 2020

Charles “Charlie” Hagenow, age 70, of Brillion, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Charlie was born on June 23, 1949 in Kiel, son of the late Arno and Roma (Jugenheimer) Hagenow.  He graduated from Kiel High School, class of 1967.  Charlie served our country in the United States...

Carol J. Holtz

Carol J. Holtz

Mar 27, 2020

Carol J. Holtz, age 72, of Forest Junction, entered her heavenly home on Friday, March 27, 2020 surrounded by her children.

Carol was born on October 23, 1947, daughter of the late Delmar and Ruby (Mathes) Richter.  She married Donald Holtz on January 25, 1964.  He preceded her in death on June 3, 2018.  Carol will be...

Myrtle L. Stecker

Myrtle L. Stecker

Mar 23, 2020

Myrtle L. Stecker, age 97, entered eternal glory on March 23, 2020, at Ascension Calumet Hospital in Chilton.

She was born on September 13, 1922 in the Town of Rantoul, the daughter of the late Ervin & Frieda (Schmidt) Duchow. Myrtle married David Stecker on October 27, 1946, at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Chilton.

...

Lorraine Preuss Reese

Lorraine Preuss Reese

Mar 12, 2020

***Reminder, we will NOT be allowing more than 10 people to gather at any one time.

Lorraine (nee Prochnow) Preuss-Reese, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2020 after 99 years of a memorable life.  She was a resident of Brewster Village in Appleton at the time of death.

Lorraine was born on January 26, 1921,...

Lee K. Welch

Lee K. Welch

Mar 10, 2020

Lee K. Welch, age 48, a Brillion resident, passed away Tuesday evening, March 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born on June 21, 1971 in Janesville, WI, son of Nancy (Copus) Welch and the late Kenneth Welch. Lee was a bartender at local bars in Brillion. He enjoyed cooking, volunteering at Peace UCC, Brillion, gardening, and...

Allan F. Zahn, Jr.

Allan F. Zahn, Jr.

Mar 8, 2020

Allan F. Zahn, Jr., age 86, of Brillion, passed on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Brillion West Haven surrounded by his family.

Al was born on February 4 1934 in Calumet County, son of the late Allan Sr. and Edna (Haberland) Zahn.  He was a graduate of Chilton High School, class of 1951.  On July 21, 1955,...

Bonita H. Eickert

Bonita H. Eickert

Feb 19, 2020

Bonita H. Eickert, age 79, of Brillion, died peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Brillion West Haven. She was born on March 19, 1940 in Chilton, daughter of the late Roland & Edna (Federwitz) Dallmann. On April 12, 1969 she married Gerald N. Eickert at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rantoul. Bonita was employed...

Kevin K Mcmahon

Kevin K Mcmahon

Feb 11, 2020

Kevin McMahon, age 66, a Forest Junction resident, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 28, 1953 in Oconto Falls, son of the late Russell and Margaret (Suring) McMahon. He was a graduate of University of Wisconsin – Madison. On August 24, 1974 he married Vicki Detert at Brillion. Kevin was...

Mary Alice Kathryn Garrow

Mary Alice Kathryn Garrow

Feb 7, 2020

Mary Alice Kathryn (Hayes) Garrow was born October 13, 1924, in Waupaca, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Irish-American parents, Thomas Edward Hayes and Severian Frances (Quigley) Hayes, and sister of Margaret and Francis, all who predeceased her.

Always an advocate of education and life-long learning, Mary earned a teaching degree from the Oshkosh State...

Donna Mae Poye

Donna Mae Poye

Feb 3, 2020

Donna Mae Poye, age 91, a Brillion resident, died Monday, February 3, 2020 at Heritage Apartments, Brillion. She was born on August 15, 1928 in Echo, Minnesota, daughter of the late Irwin and Luetta (Schoer) Gibbs. In December 1958 she married her sweetheart, James Poye, in St. Paul, MN. Donna worked as a beautician many years ago. She was...

Dale E Nies

Dale E Nies

Feb 3, 2020

Dale E. Nies, age 73, passed away at home on February 3, 2020 with his family by his side after a battle with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia). He was born in Green Bay to the late Jerome E. & Bernadine C. (Kabat) Nies on October 17, 1946. Dale was a graduate of Brillion High School, Class of 1964 and...

Jerome "Jerry" Nies

Jerome "Jerry" Nies

Jan 29, 2020

Jerome “Jerry” Nies, age 95, of Brillion, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 29, 2020 at Brillion West Haven.

Jerry was born on May 28, 1924 on the home farm in Morrison, son of the late Anton and Anastasia (Kane) Nies.  He was a graduate of Wrightstown High School, class of 1942.  Jerry served our country in...

Vivian C Herzog

Vivian C Herzog

Jan 28, 2020

Vivian C. Herzog, age 91, formerly of Reedsville and currently residing at Garrow Villa, died Tuesday morning, January 28, 2020 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. She was born on December 8, 1928 to Palmer & Christine (Griffen) Madson at Cato, WI. She graduated from Valders High School in 1946. On January 15, 1949 she married Myron Herzog....

Stanford "Butch" Bettner

Stanford "Butch" Bettner

Jan 21, 2020

Stanford “Butch” Bettner, age 75, a Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born on February 10, 1944 in Potter, son of the late Ruben and Adela (Lerche) Bettner. Butch worked at the Ariens Company of Brillion for many years. He also loved to golf. Survivors include a daughter and...

Roger A. Raschke

Roger A. Raschke

Jan 19, 2020

Roger A. Raschke, age 80, a Brillion resident, died on Sunday January 19, 2020 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Appleton surrounded by loved ones. He was born on February 25, 1939 in Brillion, son of the late Adolph and Clara (Denor) Raschke.  After graduating from high school, Roger went to work at the Brillion Iron Works and...

Laverne W. Getter

Laverne W. Getter

Jan 17, 2020

LaVerne W. Getter, age 87, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on November 13, 1932 in Vernon County, son of the late Clarence and Jessie (Jacobs) Getter. He was the youngest of four children and grew up on a farm in the Viroqua area. On June 16, 1953 he married the...

Karen P. Gertz

Karen P. Gertz

Jan 4, 2020

Karen P. Gertz, age 63, a Brillion resident, died Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. She was born on August 1, 1956 in Colorado, daughter of the late Henry & Mae (Flach) Goodearle. Karen was a graduate of Appleton West High School. She resided in Alaska for a number of years where she was employed...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.