Recent Obituaries
Dianne D. Reinemann
Sep 30, 2020
Dianne D. (Detjen) Reinemann, age 77, was called to her heavenly home with her loving family by her side on September 30, 2020, at Brillion West Haven.
Dianne was born in Manitowoc on February 27, 1943, to the late Milton and Dorothy (Meyer) Detjen. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith which was her cornerstone...
Ronald "Ronnie" M. Riemer
Sep 30, 2020
Ronald “Ronnie” Riemer, age 71, of Collins, was called to his salvation on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.
Ronnie was born on June 25, 1949 in Manitowoc, son of the late Marvin and Selma (Braun) Riemer. He served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On April 21, 1979, he married Dayna Lou Schmidt. ...
Gerard "Jerry" Van Cuyk
Sep 26, 2020
Gerard “Jerry” Van Cuyk, age 80, a Hilbert resident, died Saturday, September 26, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton.
Jerry was born on July 7, 1940 in Kimberly, son of the late George and Cora (Hermus) Van Cuyk. He was a graduate of Kimberly High School. Jerry then served in the United States Army from 1959 until...
James A. Burich
Sep 20, 2020
James “Jim” Anthoney Burich, age 78, of Reedsville, was called home to eternal rest after an 8-year battle with cancer on Sunday morning, September 20, 2020.
James was born on February 24, 1942 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and was the son of the late Adolph and Anna (Radey) Burich. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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