Recent Obituaries

Aug 19, 2023

Peggy Madson, age 63, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully from natural causes on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at her home after one of the best days of her life spent with all of her grandchildren.

Peggy was born on  November 3, 1959 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late James T. “Jim” and Ramona “Monie” (Haupt) Madson.  She...

Aug 17, 2023

Alice Horn, age 86, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Brillion West Haven. Alice was born on July 21, 1937 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Fred and Irene (Worm) Renon.  She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1955.  On March 8, 1958, Alice married Willis Horn.  He preceded her...

Aug 17, 2023

Dorothy “Dottie” Alida (Bock) Unbehaun, age 95 of Brillion, formerly of Lone Rock, Richland Center, Madison and Sturgeon Bay passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, August 17, 2023.

Dottie was born on September 5, 1927 in Shullsburg, WI. to the late Harold “Duke” and Dorothy (Jones) Bock.  She graduated from Lone Rock, WI High School in 1945.  ...

Aug 16, 2023

Mary Lou Greve, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 surrounded by her family at Theda Regional Medical Center (AMC) in Appleton a few days after a heart attack.

Throughout her life, she had been blessed to be a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Her proud parents, the late Othmar “Butch”...

Aug 14, 2023

Marion Marie Steffes, age 97, of St Joe, WI, passed away peacefully early Monday morning on August 14, 2023, after a brief stay in hospice care. Marion was born on May 15, 1926, the daughter of Wendelin and Leona (Abler) Will of Mt. Calvary. On May 30, 1947, she married Victor Steffes of St. Joe and thus began a...

Aug 13, 2023

Emeline M. Klauck, age 99, of New Holstein, formerly of Sheboygan, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Appleton.

She was born on June 5, 1924 to Lawrence and Helen (Sukowaty) Woelfel in Charlestown, Wisconsin. Emeline graduated from New Holstein High School with the class of 1942.

On July 14, 1945,...

Aug 13, 2023

Kathleen Rose (Pickart) Meyer, age 68, of Mount Calvary, passed away with her family at her side on Sunday, August 13, 2023, following a battle with cancer for the past year and a half.

She was born August 9, 1955, to the late Jerome & Dolores (Enders) Pickart.

Kathy was an avid Packer fan. She...

Aug 11, 2023

Frances L. Linzmeier, age 78, of Manitowoc, passed away Friday afternoon, August 11, 2023 at River’s Bend Health & Rehab in Manitowoc.

Frances was born on April 13, 1945, daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Simonar) Linzmeier. She was employed for many years at the Holiday House (now Ascend Services) in Manitowoc and later worked as...

Aug 10, 2023

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Jeanne Shimek.

Jeanne was reunited with our dad Hank, the love of her life, on August 10, 2023.  She passed away peacefully at the age of 82, with her family at her side at St. Vincent’s Hospital Green Bay. She was born February 27, 1941 to Alvin and Margaret...

Jul 31, 2023

Greg Schmitz, 62, of Sherwood was peacefully called home to eternal life on July 31, 2023, with his loving family by his side following a courageous fight against cancer.

He was still employed in the Engines Division at Kohler Company after celebrating 30 years of service this past May.

His wife, children and grandchildren were...

Jul 30, 2023

Steven R. Wickesberg, age 75, a Grimms resident, passed away peacefully following a short battle with Pancreatic cancer on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at his residence. He was born on May 2, 1948 in Appleton and raised in Black Creek, son of the late Carlton & Frances (Tuschl) Wickesberg. Steven was a graduate of Seymour High School, Class of...

Jul 28, 2023

Earl F. Marksman, age 95, a former Neenah resident and currently of Reedsville, died Friday, July 28, 2023 at Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.

He was born on April 22, 1928 in Wisconsin, son of the late Joseph and Theresa Marksman. On February 4, 1950 he married the former Lila Koch. She preceded him in death...

Jul 17, 2023

Jane A. (Elitzer) Maastricht Ottery, age 89, of Waupun, passed away with her family at her side on Monday, July 17, 2023.

She was born October 3, 1933, in Waupun to John & Alice (Gnerlich) Elitzer. Jane graduated from Waupun High School in 1951.

On August 23, 1952, she married Robert "Mouse" Maastricht; he preceded...

Jul 10, 2023

Devon E. Eccles, age 76, of Brillion, passed away Monday morning, July 10, 2023 at his home. Devon was born on June 4, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah, son of the late Ermul “Tony” and Donna Yadon. He was a graduate of Superior East High School. Devon served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He...

Jul 3, 2023

Elaine A. (Mueller) Mertens, age 92, of rural Chilton (Charlesburg), was peacefully called home to eternal life on Monday, July 3, 2023.

She was born January 10, 1931, in the Town of Brothertown, to Walter and Lucille (Freund) Mueller, and attended St. Charles Catholic School in Charlesburg.

On June 2, 1953, Elaina married Elmer P....

Jul 1, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Genevieve Leibham, who was known by all who loved her as Honey. She left us on July 1, 2023, at the age of 91 in New Holstein, WI, with her devoted husband, John Leibham, by her side.

Honey was born on March 5, 1932, in New...

Jun 29, 2023

Earl A. Mannenbach, age 88, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Willowdale Health Services in New Holstein.

He was born June 1, 1935, in Mount Calvary to Frank & Elizabeth (Bleuel) Mannenbach. Earl attended Holy Cross Catholic Grade School and graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac in 1953....

Jun 27, 2023

Bernetta Orlena Pickart of Fond du Lac passed away peacefully with loved ones at her side on June 27, 2023, at her Arc group home where she had resided for more than four years. The daughter of Raymond and Elfrieda Pickart, Bernetta and her twin sister Bernice were born into a very loving family on February 25, 1943 in...

Jun 24, 2023

Dolores Marie Buechel from New Holstein passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

She was born at her parent's home in Marytown on October 14, 1934, and was the oldest of four children. She attended Marytown Catholic School, and for many years was employed at Tecumseh Products, Leverenz Shoe Factory and the...

Jun 23, 2023

John P. Niles, III, age 67, of Brillion, passed away at his home on Friday, June 23, 2023.

John was born on December 25, 1955 in Green Bay, son of the late John D. and Joan (LeCoque) Niles II. He was a graduate of Brillion High School. John worked at Brillion Iron works until his retirement. In...