Recent Obituaries
Lillian Maas
Dec 23, 2022
Lillian Maas, age 78, of Brillion passed away peacefully on December 23rd 2022 at Garrow Villa in Brillion.
Lillian was born December 20th 1944 in Lebanon, WI to the late Fred A. & Adalia (Gritzmacher) Maas. She grew up with her siblings in Lebanon and later moved to Brillion where she has resided for more than 20...
Grace A. Maertz
Dec 22, 2022
Grace A. Maertz, age 96, formerly of rural Reedsville, currently of Plover, passed away early Thursday morning, December 22, 2022 at Arborview Court in Wisconsin Rapids.
Grace was born on September 19, 1926, daughter of the late Charles and Carmen (Miller) Brodtke. On June 3, 1945 she married Leonard F. Maertz at St. John St. James Lutheran...
Rev. Jerome S. Higgins Ofm, Cap
Dec 19, 2022
Brother Jerome Sell Higgins, OFM Cap., peacefully passed on Wednesday, December 19, 2022 at the age of 94 at Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mount Calvary, WI.
Br. Jerry was born John Forest Higgins in Madison, Wisconsin on February 7, 1928. He is the only child of William Jerome Higgins and Dora Augusta (Sell). His childhood was...
Roger W. Wordell
Dec 14, 2022
Roger Wordell, 77, of New Holstein, passed away on December 14, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer, chronic COPD, and other health issues. He was born July 14, 1945 to Edgar and Linda (Zahn) Wordell on the family farm north of Kiel. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1963 and worked at Tecumseh before being drafted into...
Carri Ann Burkart
Dec 12, 2022
Carri Ann Burkart, age 54, a Reedsville resident, died Monday evening, December 12, 2022 at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc.
She was born on April 16, 1968 in Manitowoc, daughter of Thomas & Patricia “Pat” (Wachal) Burkart. Carri graduated from Riverview School, Manitowoc, in 1989. She was employed at Holiday House in Manitowoc until August 2019. Carri enjoyed...
Ronald "Ron" N. Urban
Dec 8, 2022
Ronald “Ron” N. Urban, age 84, formerly of Reedsville, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Caring Hands Assisted Living in New Holstein with his family by his side.
Ron was born on October 11, 1938, son of the late George and Leona (Schroeder) Urban. He was a graduate of Kiel High School with the class of...
Marvin "Rick" M. Kujawa
Dec 4, 2022
Marvin ''Rick'' M. Kujawa, age 75, of rural New Holstein, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his children, Jacob (RaeAnne) Soles, Esther ''Susie'' Soles,
and Shellie (Roy) Spielmann.
Rick was born on July 28, 1947 and grew up in Milwaukee.
He married Romaine (Steiner) Soles and they lived happily in West...
M. Lois Disterhoft
Dec 2, 2022
M. Lois Disterhoft, age 93, a resident of Brillion West Haven, passed away early Friday morning, December 2, 2022.
Lois was born on September 11, 1929 in Waupun, Wisconsin, the daughter of Walter C. and Evelyn M. (Swanson) Seekel. On October 13, 1929, she was brought into the family of believers through the sacrament of Holy Baptism...
Sharon L. Prellwitz
Dec 1, 2022
Sharon L Prellwitz, 79, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Villa Loretto Nursing Home. She was born November 3, 1943, in Ripon, to Clarence & Dola (Halstead) Prellwitz. She graduated from Ripon High in 1961. Sharon worked at Ripon Foods for many years and later moved to Fond du Lac and worked at...
Donald C. Becker
Nov 30, 2022
Donald C. Becker, age 75, of Kiel, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan.
He was born December 22, 1946, in Fond du Lac to Donald I. & Lucille (Hansen) Becker. Don graduated from New Holstein High School in 1965 and attended Wisconsin...
Thomas W. Myers, Dvm
Nov 30, 2022
Thomas W. Myers, 77, of New Holstein courageously chose to end his earthy struggles on November 30, 2022 at home.
Tom was the loving and beloved husband of Joelle (Christel) Myers, the devoted and supportive father of Kelly and Emily Myers, and caring step-father of Joe, Tom and John Lavey.
He was born in Chicago,...
Thomas W. Myers, Dvm
Nov 30, 2022
Memorial Gathering for Thomas W. Myers, DVM
Tom passed away November 30, 2022, and will be lovingly remembered at a memorial gathering on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Woelfel Homestead Farm, W1139 Lime Kiln Rd, New Holstein, WI 53061. The service will begin at 2:30 PM, followed by informal social time and a buffet meal at...
David L. Winkler
Nov 24, 2022
David L. Winkler, age 84, of rural St. Cloud "St. Joe", passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mount Calvary where he resided since August 2021.
He was born March 8, 1938, to John & Irene (Ruffing) Winkler. David attended grade school in Stockbridge and graduated from New Holstein High School....
Rosemary C. (Kraus) Baus
Nov 22, 2022
Rosemary C. (Kraus) Baus, age 91, formerly of rural Fond du Lac, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at the Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mount Calvary.
She was born October 22, 1931, to Edward & Anna (Schaefer) Kraus. She attended Holy Cross Catholic Grade School.
On June 13, 1953, she married Jerome Baus at...
Charles Bain
Nov 22, 2022
Charles Bain, age 88, of Brillion, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Little Chute Health Services.
Charles was born on August 18, 1934 in Iron River, MI, son of the late Alexander and Estelle (Born) Bain. He was a graduate of Iron River High School. On May 14, 1955 he married the former Patricia A....
Rawleen R. (Davis) Sippel
Nov 20, 2022
Rawleen R. (Davis) Sippel, age 87, of St. Cloud, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 20, 2022, at SSM St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.
She was born April 23, 1935, in Friday Harbor, WA to Orrin & Georgia (Murray) Davis. Rawleen attended school in Friday Harbor.
On October 23, 1954, she married Leroy Sippel...
Jason G. Richter
Nov 20, 2022
Jason G. Richter, age 45, a resident of Wrightstown, went home to Heaven on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side.
Jason was born on March 25, 1977 in Manitowoc, son of Glen and Sharon (Denor) Richter. Jason attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School and was a graduate of Manitowoc Lutheran High...
Sarah Jane "Sally" (Beals) Steffes
Nov 17, 2022
Sarah Jane "Sally" (Beals) Steffes, age 95, of St. Cloud, passed away with family by her side on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.
Sally was born February 20, 1927, in Fond du Lac to Elmer & Nellie (Jones) Beals. She attended Fond du Lac public schools and graduated...
Ella Mae Schneider
Nov 15, 2022
Ella Mae Schneider, age 89, of Malone passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 surrounded by her family.
Ella Mae was born January 29, 1933 to Henry and Mary (Konen) Koenigs in Johnsburg. She married Alphonse "Hans" Schneider at St. John the Baptist Church in Johnsburg on October 2, 1951. Ella Mae and Hans began farming...
Ronald "Rf" F. Hoerth
Nov 9, 2022
Ronald ''RF'' F. Hoerth, age 88, of Kiel, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Sheboygan Health Services where he resided for the past two months.
He was born July 24, 1934, to William & Loretta (Schneider) Hoerth. RF graduated from New Holstein High School in 1953. He attended Layton School of Art in Milwaukee.
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