Recent Obituaries

Mar 6, 2025

Eugene J. Rosera, Jr. (lovingly known as Gene, Geno, or Rozz to various people), passed away Thursday evening, March 6, 2025 at Sharon Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, surrounded by his loving family.

Gene was born on April 29, 1958 in Iron River, MI., son of the late Eugene and Valerie (Pidgeon) Rosera, Sr. He was a...

Mar 2, 2025

Constance “Connie” M. Kuether, age 94, died peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Pine Haven Christian Communities in Sheboygan Falls.

Connie was born in Sheboygan on July 7th,1930, to the late Albert and Claire (Mueller) Hierseman.  She attended local grade schools and was a graduate of Central High School with the class of 1949.  On February...

Feb 21, 2025

Cindy L. Peters, age 69, of Kaukauna, formerly of Brillion, passed away on Friday morning, February 21, 2025 at St. Paul’s Home, Kaukauna.

Cindy was born on November 30, 1955, in Appleton, WI., the daughter of the late Jerome and Nancy (Beilke) Aplin. She was a graduate of Brillion High School. On May 16, 1998, she married...

Feb 17, 2025

Jeanette A. Brandes, age 92, formerly of Maple Grove, currently of Manitowoc, passed away Monday evening, February 17, 2025 at The Gardens at Felician Village.

Jeanette was born on January 5, 1933 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Victor and Emma (Krueger) Sickinger. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On June 13, 1953 she...

Feb 14, 2025

Dawn Johns, age 56, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025 at her home.

Dawn was born on February 24, 1968, daughter of the late Robert & Violet (Rosenbaum) McVey.  She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1986.  On October 3, 1998, she married Doug “Stretch” Johns at St. Mary’s Catholic...

Feb 13, 2025

Sherry L. Bear, age 63, of Chilton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at her home.

Sherry was born September 11, 1961 in Beaver Dam, daughter of the late Shirley Morris. She was a huge animal lover, and a had a soft spot for her cats. Sherry enjoyed fishing, making others laugh, and her crime...

Feb 1, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Wayne Hilgendorf, age 51, of Hilbert, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Tom was born on April 19, 1973 in Iowa, son of Rev. William and Roberta (Krause) Hilgendorf.

Tom enjoyed fixing and tinkering with cars, caring for his animals, and spending time with friends and family.  He also had multiple,...

Jan 29, 2025

Evelyn Rose (nee Stangel) Schlies

Evelyn Rose (nee Stangel) Schlies, 98, formerly of Brillion, WI passed away peacefully with family by her side at St. Mary's Home, Felician Village in Manitowoc on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Evelyn was born July 31, 1926 in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County to the...

Jan 28, 2025

Patricia A. Schultz, age 71, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County.

Patricia was born January 2, 1954 in Appleton, daughter of the late Harry & Alice Castelman-Warden.  She graduated from an Appleton High School.  On April 4, 1976, she married Earl Schultz.  Patricia worked at Miller Electric...

Jan 21, 2025

Robert, “Bob” A. Stanelle, age 90, of Forest Junction, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, Jan 21, 2025.

Bob was born November 23, 1934, in Green Bay, WI, the only child of the late Arthur and Claire (Eick) Stanelle.  He was a graduate of Brillion High School Class of 1952 and lived his entire life in Forest...

Jan 21, 2025

Verlene E. Haese, age 85, of Brillion, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Verlene was born on July 30, 1939 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Ervin & Elva (Rades) Petersen.  She was a graduate of Kiel High School, class of 1956.  On June 25, 1960, she married Lenroy R. Haese at...

Jan 20, 2025

Donald P. Beach “Don” January 15, 1952 – January 20, 2025 Kaukauna, WI

Donald P. Beach, Don, passed away on January 20, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on January 15, 1952, in Kaukauna, Don lived a life defined by hard work, generosity, and a genuine love for people.

For over 30 years, Don...

Jan 20, 2025

Sandra A. Haberland, age 78, a Brillion resident, died early Monday morning, January 20, 2025 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay.

She was born on July 15, 1946 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Earl and Bernice (Hansen) Martin. Sandy was a graduate of Green Bay West High School. On August 2, 1969 she married...

Jan 15, 2025

Daniel W. Kanter, age 73, of Brillion, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, January 15, 2025 at his home.

Daniel was born on October 21, 1951, son of the late George and Mary (Burich) Kanter. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School with the class of 1969. On July 2, 1971 he married the former Shirley McVey...

Jan 13, 2025

Martha M. Robinson, age 85, of Gladstone, MI. passed away Monday morning, January 13, 2025 in Reedsville.

Martha was born on April 12, 1939 in Cornelle, MI., daughter of the late Henry and Roland (Couillard) Brunette. On December 28, 1957 she married Stafford Robinson, Sr. He preceded her in death. Together they raised seven children in Gladstone,...

Jan 10, 2025

Ruth passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the age of 101.  She was always surrounded by loving family and friends.  Ruth was born on January 27, 1923 to John and Augusta (Lenz) Schroeder in Seymour, Wisconsin.

Beloved wife of Myron who preceded her in death on November 6, 2018.  They had been married for 64...

Jan 8, 2025

John Henry Simmons, age 92, died in his sleep Wednesday morning, Jan. 8, 2025, with family at his side. He had been recovering at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna following a recent fall and subsequent surgery.

John was born on Aug. 24, 1932, in Iowa, son of the late Ralph and Inez (Helmick) Simmons. After graduating...

Dec 12, 2024

Betty J. Walt, age 86, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Aurora BayCare, Green Bay.

Betty was born on February 12, 1938 in Cato, daughter of the late Reinhart & Leona (Zahn) Zipperer, Sr. She was a graduate of Reedsville High School. On September 21, 1956, she married Charles “Charlie” Walt at...

Dec 8, 2024

Maxine Alice Geiger (86) went to her Lord on Sunday, December 8th, at her home surrounded by her husband and children.  She was born on April 9, 1938 to George and Gladys (O’Donnell) Thiel and raised in Hilbert.  She attended Catholic schools for most of her years including part of her higher years at St. Agnes Convent and studied...

Dec 8, 2024

Ruth M. (Bronk) Torrison passed away December 8th, 2024 at home at age 94. Daughter of Victor and Regina (Yach) Bronk. She was born at home July 3, 1930 in Manitowoc. She attended grade school at St. Mary’s in Manitowoc and was a 1948 graduate of Lincoln High School.

She married Glenn Torrison September 27, 1952 at...