Recent Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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
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...
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