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Joseph G. Butler

Joseph G. Butler

Jul 27, 2025

Joseph “Joe” G. Butler, age 71, of Sherwood, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday morning, July 27, 2025.

Joe was born on July 1, 1954, in Madison, son of the late Jerry & Patricia (Cafferty) Butler.  He was a graduate of Oshkosh High School, class of 1972 and went on to further his...

John F. Vanhandel

John F. Vanhandel

Jul 23, 2025

John “Jack” F. VanHandel age 85, of Brillion, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at St. Paul Elder Care of Kaukauna, Wisconsin.

John was born on September 24, 1939 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, son of the late Theodore and Angeline (Cornelissen) VanHandel of Shirley, Wisconsin.

He married Betty Treml on July 14,...

Sandra "Panda" Pavlat

Sandra "Panda" Pavlat

Jul 22, 2025

Sandra L. “Panda” Pavlat, age 69, a Brillion resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at her residence.

Panda was born on January 24, 1956 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Russell & Audrey (Blau) Pavlat. She was a graduate of Hilbert High School, Class of 1974. Panda enjoyed cooking for others, and she started...

John J. Geiger

John J. Geiger

Jul 18, 2025

John Jerald Geiger, age 61, of Brillion, passed away peacefully surrounded with his family by his side on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Garrow Villa Assisted Living in Brillion.

John was born a very special child of God on November 19, 1963 in Green Bay, son of Kenneth & Beatrice (Kuehnl) Geiger.  He was a graduate of...

Steven Thuecks

Steven Thuecks

Jul 8, 2025

Steven “Steve” Thuecks, age 68, of De Pere, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday July 8, 2025.

Steve was born on June 21, 1957 in Chilton, Wisconsin, son of the late Jerome “Jerry” & Donna (Flynn) Thuecks.  He was a graduate of New Holstein High School, class of 1975.  He went on to further his...

Barry L. Winrich

Barry L. Winrich

Jul 7, 2025

Barry L. Winrich, age 85, of Reedsville, formerly of Kingsland, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Shady Lane Nursing Home in Manitowoc.

Barry was born on October 17, 1939 in Eau Claire, son of the late Frederick & Lorraine (Willman) Winrich.  He was a graduate of Eau Claire High School, class of 1957.  ...

Karen S. Strzyzewski

Karen S. Strzyzewski

Jun 29, 2025

Karen S. Strzyzewski, age 68, of Manitowoc, passed away Sunday evening, June 29, 2025 at Theda Regional Medical Center, Appleton.

Karen was born on September 27, 1956 in Antigo, WI, daughter of the late Wolfgang and Frances (Novak) Rettinger. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1974. Karen then graduated from...

Karen Lynn Rogers

Karen Lynn Rogers

Jun 28, 2025

Karen Lynn Rogers, age 68, of Menasha, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Karen was born on February 4, 1957 in Fond du Lac, daughter of the late Hubert & Darlene (Erickson) Petrich.  She graduated high school in 1975.  She then served our country for 20 years in...

Peggy Mae Shamburek

Peggy Mae Shamburek

Jun 21, 2025

Peggy Mae Shamburek, age 69 of Brillion passed away Saturday evening, June 21, 2025 at her home.

Peggy was born on July 13, 1955, daughter of the late Herbert and Doris (Baier) Behnke. On April 26, 1985 she married Ronald Shamburek in Chilton. He preceded her in death on January 4, 2016. Peggy proudly worked at Ariens...

Sandra "Sandie" L. Cavanaugh

Sandra "Sandie" L. Cavanaugh

Jun 20, 2025

Sandra “Sandie” L. Cavanaugh, age 74, of Brillion, passed away on Friday evening, June 20, 2025 at Frontida Assisted Living in Manitowoc.

Sandie was born on August 22, 1950 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Bernard and Rita (Meyer) Pritzl. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School, Reedsville, and then graduated from Reedsville High School. Sandie went...

Jeremy D. Jencks

Jeremy D. Jencks

Jun 16, 2025

Jeremy D. Jencks, age 51, of Whitelaw, passed away on Monday evening, June 16, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center, Manitowoc County.

Jeremy was born on November 10, 1973, son of James “Jim” Jencks and the late Hazel (Kanter) Jencks. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School with the class of 1992. Jeremy was employed with Ariens...

Robert Lynn Kauffman

Robert Lynn Kauffman

Jun 15, 2025

Robert Lynn Kauffman, age 27 years, 1 month, 29 days, of Reedsville, Wisconsin, passed away in an automobile and buggy accident on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Robert was born April 16, 1998 in Champaign, Illinois, son of Kenneth & Leanna Kauffman.  Robert loved to be outside and enjoyed being by water.  He helped and ran the baling...

Roger P. Schneider

Roger P. Schneider

Jun 13, 2025

Roger P. Schneider, Sr., age 96 years and 11 months, of Village of Harrison, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Cherry Meadows Hospice Center in Appleton, after complications from a fall.

Roger was born on July 11, 1928 on the home farm in Brillion, son of the late William & Lena (Weins) Schneider.  He...

Kenneth E. Brochtrup

Kenneth E. Brochtrup

Jun 11, 2025

Kenneth E. Brochtrup, age 92, of Reedsville, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 11, 2025 doing what he enjoyed, working in his yard.

Ken was born on January 17, 1933 in Forest Junction, son of the late Edwin and Leona (Carney) Brochtrup. He was a graduate of Brillion High School with the class of 1950. Ken began working...

Paul F. Krueger

Paul F. Krueger

Jun 8, 2025

Paul F. Krueger

June 21, 1933 - June 8, 2025

Paul was born on Wednesday June 21st, 1933 and was raised on the Krueger Family Farm. He married the love of his life, Elaine Donna Tetzlaff, on June 12th 1956. Shortly after, they purchased their first home near Lake Winnebago, where they began to raise...

Delores J. Bastian

Delores J. Bastian

Jun 6, 2025

Delores J. Bastian, age 77, of Brillion, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

Delores was born on November 3, 1947 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Earl & Lillian (Stebane) Boettcher.  She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class...

Sandra "Sandi" L. Barth

Sandra "Sandi" L. Barth

May 28, 2025

Sandra “Sandi” L. Barth, age 73, of Reedsville, passed away Wednesday evening, May 28, 2025 at Aurora BayCare of Green Bay, surrounded by her loving family.

Sandi was born on July 4, 1951 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, daughter of the late Elvin and LaVerne (Behnke) Reese. She was a graduate of Brillion High School...

Irma Fischer

Irma Fischer

May 23, 2025

Irma Fischer of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Abridge Care Center in Chilton, just 13 days after reaching a remarkable milestone – turning 100 years old.

Irma was born on May 10, 1925 at the home farm in the town of Rantoul, daughter of the late William and Emma (Luedtke) Paul. She...

Alfred "Al" O. Korstad

Alfred "Al" O. Korstad

May 15, 2025

Alfred “Al” O. Korstad, age 82, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, May 15, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County.

Al was born on January 28, 1943 in Manitowoc County, son of the late Otis & Ruth (Thone) Korstad.  He was a graduate of Valders High School, class of 1961.  Al served our country...

Diane E. Kratz

Diane E. Kratz

May 15, 2025

Diane E. Kratz, age 77, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah.

Diane was born on October 1, 1947 in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Gilbert & Cora (Radloff) Krueger.  Diane graduated from Brillion High School, class of 1965.  On July 9, 1966, Diane married the love...

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