Recent Obituaries

Apr 5, 2019

Edwina M. Paul, age 100 years and 26 days, of Brillion, passed away on April 5, 2019.

Edwina was born in the Town of Charlestown, March 10, 1919, daughter of the late John and Rose (Heimann) Seipel.  She was a graduate of Chilton High School, class of 1937.  Edwina married Rueben Paul on June 24, 1942.  After...

Apr 3, 2019

Marion H. Schroth, age 89 of Menasha, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.

She was born on May 20, 1929 in Little Chute, daughter of the late Adrian “Jack” Pynenberg and Leda (Ebben) Pynenberg. Marion grew up in Little Chute and on September 30, 1948 she...

Apr 1, 2019

Sara L. Bean, age 51, of Brillion, passed away from a long and hard battle with cancer on Monday, April 1, 2019, surrounded by her family.

Sara was born on October 25, 1967 in Neenah, daughter of Judy (Pilgrim) and the late Ronald Gilson.  She was employed at Endries International for 12 years.  Sara enjoyed crafting and...

Mar 26, 2019

Elaine B. Waack, age 80 of Brillion, formerly of Valders, died on Tuesday March 26, 2019 at Brillion West Haven. She was born at home on April 10, 1938 in the Town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Hubert and Gertrude (Boeder) Wordell. She graduated from Brillion High School in 1956 and worked at the Brillion Iron Works....

Mar 23, 2019

Howard A. Krahn, age 80 of Brillion, died on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Brillion West Haven. He was born on March 25, 1938 in Brown County, son of the late Alvin and Elsie (Sitzman) Krahn. He married JoAnn Klann on October 30, 1965 in Reedsville. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1963 and then in...

Mar 22, 2019

Donna Mae Vander Linden, age 84, of Brillion, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Garrow Villa.

Donna Mae was born on November 12, 1934 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Joseph and Louise (Mertens) Van Ess.  She was a graduate of Green Bay East High School, class of 1953.  Donna Mae married Donald F....

Mar 21, 2019

Victor “Vic” Marshek Jr, age 76 of Hilbert, was called home to heaven, on Thursday, March 21, 2019, surrounded by his children at Brillion Westhaven.

He was born on September 14, 1942 in Maribel, son of the late Victor and Betty (Zeman) Marshek. Vic worked at the Brillion Iron Works and farmed in the towns of Cooperstown...

Mar 13, 2019

James H. Behnke, age 79 of Brillion, passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2019 due to a massive heart attack.

He was born on July 21, 1939 in Green Bay, son of the late Herman C. and Esther (Beilke) Behnke. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at the Ariens...

Mar 12, 2019

Charles “Chuck” Geiger, age 62, went to join his loving parents in Heaven on March 12, 2019. He was born on April 2, 1956 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, son of the late Elmer and Bernice (Wessel) Geiger, Chuck’s early life was spent growing up in Brillion, where he graduated from Brillion High School as part of the Class of...

Mar 9, 2019

Edwin John Petermann, age 94, died on Saturday March 9th at West Haven in Brillion. He was born on July 10, 1924 to William & Mary Brotke Petermann in the town of Rantoul, Manitowoc County. On April 30t h 1946 he married Georgianna Keller. They celebrated their 50t h anniversary in 1996, she passed away in Aug of 2005....

Mar 8, 2019

Albert Maas, age 88,  died on Friday, March 8, 2019 at Hannah Home in Manitowoc.

He was born on July 22, 1930, son of the late Henry and Martha (Seidel) Maas.  Albert worked on area farms as a farm hand for many years.

Survivors include two sisters, Emma Nooker, Malinda Maas and a sister-in-law, Virginia...

Mar 6, 2019

Audrey Jean Stecker age 83, peacefully went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Audrey was born April 2, 1935 in Stockbridge to the late Julius and Mabel (Miller) Peterson. Audrey graduated from Hilbert High School and married Herman Stecker, Jr. on August 14, 1954.

Audrey had a strong faith and love for Jesus that...

Mar 2, 2019

Corrine Clara Schroeder, age 77, of Brillion, Wisconsin entered eternal life on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family. Corrine was born on August 24, 1941, and the daughter of the late Walter and Alma (Borowski) Schmidt of Marinette.  Corrine married Russell Roger Schroeder in 1960, and together they raised their three children in Milwaukee....

Mar 1, 2019

Grace Marie Knier, age 74, of Brillion, entered her eternal rest on Friday, March 1, 2019.

She was born on May, 15, 1944, the daughter of Leonard and Mahala (Dallmann) Fischer. Grace married Marvin Knier on November 12, 1966. She worked at various businesses in the area but her in home daycare and being known as “Grandma...

Feb 25, 2019

Walter Leon Keller, 88, was called home to Heaven on February 25, 2019.

Walter, known in his early years as ‘Butch,’ was born June 6, 1930 in Forest Junction to the late Adelia (Stanelle) and John Keller. He was the captain of the first Brillion Football team and a graduate of Brillion High School at age 16....

Feb 20, 2019

Miriam Lerche, age 91 of Potter, was called home to Heaven on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

She was born on October 30, 1927 in Forest Junction, daughter of the late Harry and Alma (Schley) Zick. Miriam graduated from McKinley School, Brillion High School and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with her degree in teaching. She taught at...

Feb 14, 2019

Susan E. Vosters, age 73, of Brillion, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at her residence.

Sue was born on August 10, 1945 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Caroline (Buenzow) Benzinger.  She was a graduate of Mishicot High School, class of 1965.  Sue married Lawrence Vosters at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot...

Feb 14, 2019

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Lois Mae Keller (Ott), 88, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 14, 2019. Lois was born November 24, 1930 in Forest Junction to the late Irene (Dreier) and Harry Ott. She was a graduate of Brillion Hig h School, class of 1949. On Septem...

Feb 11, 2019

Betty Jane Dolezal was called to her heavenly home on Monday, February 11, 2019.

She was born Easter Monday, April 13, 1925 to Leonard and Irene (Boettcher) Miller.  They resided in Clarks Mills for four years, then moving to Reedsville.  Betty was confirmed 1938 in St. John-St. James Lutheran Church and graduated from Reedsville High School in...

Feb 3, 2019

After a fearless battle with cancer, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Judy Catherine (Leiterman) Keller, age 66, went to her heavenly Home on February 3, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was born January 12, 1953 in Green Bay to the late Esther (Delfosse) and Gerald Leiterman. She graduated from De Pere High School in 1971....