Recent Obituaries

Sep 1, 2017

Alice Goldschmidt, age 93 of Brillion, passed away at her home to be with her Lord in heaven on Friday September 1, 2017. She was born February 17, 1924 to the late William and Caroline (Wolf) Mack. On June 6, 1945, Alice married Eldore Goldschmidt and together they shared 64 wonderful years together before his passing in 2010. She...

Aug 23, 2017

Lilly Peter-Wunrow, age 96, of Brillion, passed away on August 23, 2017 at Brillion West Haven.

Lilly was born on April 8, 1921 in the town of Rantoul, daughter of the late Robert and Bertha (Rusch) Pingel.  She married Robert Peter on December 6, 1941.  They farmed in Wells until his death in January of 1971.  Lilly...

Aug 20, 2017

Harland W. Schwartz, age 83 of Brillion, died on Sunday August 20, 2017 at Garrow Villa in Brillion.

He was born on June 18, 1934 on the home farm, son of the late Wilmer and Nora (Persohn) Schwartz. He married Shirley Rusch on December 26, 1956 in Rantoul. His early years of education were at the Maple...

Aug 14, 2017

Amanda M. Wittmann, age 29, of Brillion, passed away suddenly due to a blood clot in her brain, on August 14, 2017 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Appleton, surrounded by her family and friends whom she loved and who loved her so very much.

Amanda...

Aug 12, 2017

Gertrude Lee Maertz, age 81, of Belle Plaine, MN, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at The Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine in the loving care of Jesus and the Kingsway staff.

Gertrude was born to Ervin and Gertrude (Kaspar) Siegel on March 22, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI.  The next month, April 19, 1936, she received...

Aug 9, 2017

Joshua Bernard Geiger, age 37, of Irving, TX, formerly of Brillion, passed away on August 9, 2017. Josh was born on October 12, 1979 in Green Bay, to his parents Norbert Bernard Geiger Jr. and Colette Kay (Klimesh) Geiger. He was a graduate of Brillion High School, Class of 1999. He went on to further his education...

Aug 8, 2017

Darrel Fred Stanelle, age 88, of Brillion, passed away on August 8, 2017 at Brillion West Haven surrounded by his family.

Darrel was born on June 10, 1929 in Brillion, son of the late Sulivan and Edna (Zuelke) Stanelle.  He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1948.  Darrel married Eldora Bruss on September 6,...

Aug 2, 2017

Florence Irene Moede, age 95 of Brillion, died on Wednesday August 2, 2017 at Garrow Villa in Brillion. She was born on September 19, 1921 in Brown County, daughter of the late Arthur August and Alma (Felz) Peper. On May 29, 1943, Florence married Ralph Moede, he preceded her in death on July 26, 2001.  Florence was a telephone...

Jul 31, 2017

Richard David Mitts, age 74, of Neenah, died on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Cherry Meadows in Appleton. He was born on October 4, 1942 in St. Louis, MO son of Rosetta (Blanton) Mitts and the late Dewey Mitts.  Richard worked as a locksmith for many years. He loved to bowl and was proud of his “299” ring and...

Jul 20, 2017

Terry Dean Breit, age 57, of Kaukauna, passed away on July 20, 2017.

Terry was born on May 22, 1960 in Chilton to Mickey (Kabat) and the late Ralph Breit.  He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1979.  Terry served our country in the United States...

Jul 20, 2017

Lester Roland Keller, age 88, of Forest Junction, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Calumet Medical Center in Chilton, Wisconsin.

Lester was born on March 24, 1929 in the township of Holland, Brown County, Wisconsin, son of the late John P....

Jul 16, 2017

Betty Jane Becker, age 87, of Brillion, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Garrow Villa in Brillion.

Betty was born on November 21, 1929 in Potter, daughter of the late Raymond “Ray” and Ruth (Bettner) Aplin.  She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1948.  On April 29, 1949, Betty married Royal Becker...

Jul 15, 2017

Wilfred “Wiff” G. Gries, age 95, of Manitowoc, a longtime resident of Brillion, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at St. Mary’s Home at Felician Village in Manitowoc.

Wiff was born on December 8, 1921 in Sherwood, son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Brost) Gries.  He served our country in the United States Navy for...

Jul 13, 2017

Roger W. Krueger, age 75, of Chilton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Libby’s House in Chilton resulting from complications of dementia.

Roger was born on May 14, 1942 in the town of Chilton, son of the late Clarence and Marie (Siegwarth) Krueger, Sr.  He was a graduate of Chilton High School, class of...

Jul 12, 2017

Kristine Kay Ott, age 48, of Brillion, WI concluded her valiant battle with kidney cancer, which she fought on her own terms, and went home to the Lord on July 12, 2017.

Kris was born on January 20, 1969, daughter of Judy and the late Dennis Ott.  She grew...

Jul 11, 2017

Duane Kesler, age 60, of Hilbert, passed away on April 29, 2017 peacefully at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee.

Duane was born on August 26, 1956 in Appleton, son of the late Irvin and Eleanor “Ginny”...

Jul 8, 2017

Robert Arvin Henry Giese, Age 77, of Brillion, WI passed away on July 8, 2017.

Bob was born on May 3, 1940 in Brillion, son of the late George and Elizabeth (Freeman) Giese.  On February 12, 1974 he married Rose Marie (Guckenberger) Haag in Brillion.  Bob did many things throughout his life.  He was a machinist, cheese...

Jul 6, 2017

Karen Jean Kiekhaefer, age 74, of Reedsville, passed away at home on July 6, 2017, surrounded by her loving husband and family.  Many knew Karen as “one of the strongest people they have ever known” as she endured her battle with lymphoma for over 20 years.

Karen was born on January 25, 1943 daughter of the late...

Jul 5, 2017

Esther H. Behnke, age 93, of Brillion, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Brillion West Haven, surrounded by her family.

Esther was born on October 9, 1923 in the town of Rockland, daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna (Krepline) Behnke.  On September 18, 1943, she married Ralph Behnke at St. John St. James Lutheran...

Jun 9, 2017

Diane A. (Olp) Hillmann, age 84 of Potter, entered into eternal life on June 9, 2017, surrounded by her family at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. She was born on July 21, 1932, to Milton and Phyllis (Kiesner) Olp in Potter Wisconsin. Diane married Donald Hillmann on May 3, 1952, he preceded her in death on August 19, 2002....