Recent Obituaries

Apr 15, 2019

Martha Ann Lathers Ray, age 85 of Sherwood, died on Monday April 15 th at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center in Neenah.

She was born on January 25, 1934 to Henry J. Lathers and Jesse Beulah (King) Lathers, in Garden City, MI. Martha graduated from W.A. Foote Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MI in June 1955.  She married...

Apr 15, 2019

Richard “Dick” Micke, age 74 of Reedsville, died on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

He was born on March 15, 1945 in Green Bay, son of the late Raymond and Rosella (Vandenberg) Micke.  Dick married Nancy Klug on July 13, 1973 in Morrison. He loved farming, and farmed in the...

Apr 12, 2019

James F. Tarnawa, age 58, of Brillion, died on Friday April 12, 2019 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

He was born on May 21, 1960 in New York, son of Patricia K (Brake) Tarnawa and the late Alfred J. Tarnawa. James served in the U.S. Air Force at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita...

Apr 10, 2019

Roger Milton Schultz, Reedsville, age 72, went to be with his Lord on April 10. Roger was born on May 5, 1946, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc to Gilford and Hildegard (Bratz) Schultz.  On July 30, 1967 Roger was united in marriage to Erdine Lau at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion.

Roger retired from Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry...

Apr 10, 2019

John R. Trochta, age 90, of Brillion, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Bellin Medical Center in Green Bay.

John was born at that very same hospital in Green Bay on August 2, 1928, son of the late Carl and Rozalie Trochta.  He was a graduate of Suring High School, class of 1945.  On July...

Apr 9, 2019

Nancy Eleanor Behnke, age 78 of Reedsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, after a short battle with cancer. Nancy was born on May 4, 1940, daughter of the late John, Sr. and Ida (Valleskey) Mattes. She was a graduate of Valders High School, class of 1958. She married Eugene Behnke on May 21, 1960, at St. Peters...

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...