Recent Obituaries

Nov 4, 2019

Edward “Eddie” Stehula, age 64, of Kaukauna, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Monday, November 4, 2019. He was born on April 17, 1955, son of the late Julius and Bernice (Brantmeier) Stehula. He was the owner of Ed’s Auto Body in Reedsville from 1975 until 2008. Eddie enjoyed racing stock cars and was known as “Fast Eddie...

Oct 27, 2019

Diane Cavert-Yarne, age 70, a Brillion resident, died Sunday, October 27, 2019 in West Allis. She was born on October 28, 1948 in Appleton, daughter of the late Fernald & Lorraine (Werner) Cavert. On October 31, 1970 she married Clyde Yarne. In her younger years, Diane worked for TV 6 in Milwaukee and TV 32 in Appleton. Diane also...

Oct 21, 2019

Francis “Frank” Gregory Petrie, 95, (Fremont, California) died on October 21, 2019 at an assisted living facility in Brillion, Wisconsin.  He was born February 12, 1924 at a residence outside of Stockbridge, Wisconsin, son of the late Ben and Dorothy Petrie. He graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1942. On June 19, 1949, he married Ann Marie Sommers (Forest...

Oct 20, 2019

Megan A. Hopfensperger, age 33, a Brillion resident, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay. She was born on February 26, 1986 in Kaukauna, daughter of Bonnie (Van Asten) Hopfensperger and the late Gregory Hopfensperger. Megan was a graduate of Brillion High School. She continued her education and had a degree as a...

Sep 27, 2019

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Daniel L. School, 72, of Brillion died on Friday, September 27, 2019.

Dan started on a crew at Keller Structures at age 16 and later retired as an area supervisor after 39 years with the company. He married Joyce Kesler on July 10, 1967--his 20th birthday. The help of...

Sep 21, 2019

Ryan J Sample, age 26 died Sat evening Sep 21 2019 at his home in Potter.

He was born on Dec 9 1992 in Appleton, son of Janet (Holup) Sample and the late Thomas Sample. Ryan was a graduate of Hilbert High School Class of 2011. He then earned an associate degree in business from UW Fox...

Sep 9, 2019

Randall Andrew Geiger, age 69, of rural Reedsville, went home to our Lord after passing away on Monday, September 9, 2019, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wis. He was surrounded by his wife of 50 years, his two children, and their spouses following an 18-day hospital stay due to complications of a heart attack. The lifelong dairyman...

Aug 29, 2019

Evelyn “Evey” Ann Busse, age 70, of Reedsville, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Thursday, August 29, 2019.

Evey was born on December 3, 1948 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Delbert and Rita (Wittmann) Lau. She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1966.  On February 4, 1967, Evey married her high...

Aug 22, 2019

Dorothy Ann Suttner (nee Van Derven), of Brillion, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2019, surrounded by family, after a long battle with COPD.

She was born to John Christian Van Derven and Clara Marie (Terrien), on April 7, 1924, in Allouez, WI.  Although she was almost named Mildred, they finally settled on Dorothy, which means Gift...

Aug 20, 2019

Elsie M. Lemke, age 89, of Brillion, passed away on Tuesday night, August 20, 2019 at Ascension Medical Center in Chilton.

Elsie was born on May 2, 1930 in Kiel, daughter of the late John and Lydia (Richter) Mahloch.  On May 3, 1950, she married Emro Lemke in Kiel.  He preceded her in death on February 9,...

Aug 13, 2019

Captain Jack Vechart (59) answered his "last call"  on Tuesday, August 13th.  Born Brian Gerard on October 7, 1959 to the late John and Doris Vechart of Brillion, WI.  Jack went to heaven to be with the Vechart clan on a perfect day on beautiful Lake Oconee in Georgia.  On his last day Jack had it his way, captioning...

Aug 7, 2019

Daryl G. Lau, age 68 of Brillion, died unexpectedly on Wednesday August 7, 2019. He was born in Green Bay on October 28, 1950, son of the late Delbert and Rita (Wittmann) Lau. Daryl was a graduate of Brillion High School. On November 5, 1973, he married Christine Kolbe at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in St. John....

Aug 2, 2019

Alice V. Schwahn, age 82, of Reedsville, was received into the arms of her Savior on Friday, August 2, 2019.

Alice was born on July 25, 1937 in the town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Robert and Adela (Guse) Staver.  She was married on October 11, 1959 to Gerald Schwahn at Bethany Ev. Lutheran...

Jul 27, 2019

Mary (Dugan) Resch, age 98, formerly of town of Maple Grove, a very loving wife and mother, died Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Mary Lou Resch, in the town of Morrison. She was born July 26, 1921 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Mike and Anna (Haas) Dugan. On October...

Jul 21, 2019

Our Mother, Shirley Schisel (Strauss), passed away on Sunday July 21.  Mom lived a courageous life right up to the end.  She was diagnosed late last year with myeloproliferative disorder which is a bone marrow disease. This slowly progressed into acute leukemia. This, in combination with her fall at home on July 9, which resulted in a blood clot...

Jul 5, 2019

Anita D. Draheim, age 99, formerly of Collins, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Frontida in Kimberly. Anita was born on June 6, 1920 in the town of Rantoul, daughter of the late Carl and Ida (Bessert) Klessig.  On April 14, 1945, she married Elmer A. Draheim at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rantoul.  He preceded her in...

Jun 28, 2019

Alice E. Haese, age 101 of Manitowoc, formerly of Reedsville, died on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Shady Lane Home in Manitowoc. She was born on April 6, 1918 in the Town of Woodville, Calumet County, daughter of the late Otto and Amalia (Bratz) Krueger. She worked as a house keeper for Carl and Ida Haese, where she met...

Jun 27, 2019

Charles “Charlie” J. Schumacher, age 94, of Brillion, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Garrow Villa in Brillion.

Charlie was born on March 14, 1925 in Brillion, son of the late Leo and Margaret (Schuh) Schumacher.  He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1944.  On September 30, 1953, Charlie married Mary Ann...

Jun 27, 2019

Russell C. Hillmann, age 78, of Reedsville, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 27, 2019. He was born on the Hillmann Family Homestead on April 15, 1941, son of the late Carl and Mildred (Reschke) Hillmann. Russell graduated from Reedsville High School. On December 2, 1983, Russell married Ethel Schwalbe in Manitowoc. He farmed in the Town...

Jun 27, 2019

Vernon C. Schroeder, age 95, of Potter, was called home by our Lord to his eternal home in heaven on Thursday, June 27 th , 2019.

He was born on May 23, 1924 in the town of Chilton, son of the late August & Anna (Hinz) Schroeder. Vernon was a graduate of Chilton High School, class of...