Recent Obituaries

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....

Jun 6, 2017

Bruce W. Brockmann, age 67 of Hilbert, died on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. He was born on October 23, 1949 in Green Bay, son of the late Werner and Ruth (Kluge) Brockmann. He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1968. He served in the U. S. Navy for two years...

May 22, 2017

Sandra J. “Gopher” (Palm) Meyers, age 60, of Hilbert, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Theda Care Medical Center.  Sande was born July 24, 1956 in Appleton, WI, daughter of Jean (Arndt) and the late Melvin Palm.

Sande enjoyed taking nightly walks, trips to the zoo, going...

May 21, 2017

Julie A. “Kins” “Julia” Grimm, age 51, of Reedsville, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 21, 2017 surrounded by her family.

Julie was born on August 12, 1965 in the town of Franklin, daughter of Yvonne (Yohanek) and the late Robert Wenzlaff.  She was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1984.  Julie went...

May 9, 2017

Jerome “Jerry” Broehm, age 86, of Brillion, passed away on May 9, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Jerry was born on April 6, 1931 in the town of Rantoul, son of the late Arvin and Lydia (Fredrick) Broehm.  On May 12, 1962,...

May 8, 2017

Leona E. (Kissinger) Popp, age 101, of Chilton, formerly of Brillion, died on Monday May 8, 2017 at Atrium Acute Care of Chilton.

She was born in Hilbert on January 11, 1916, daughter of the late Arthur and Ida (Frueck) Kissinger. Leona was baptized and confirmed at Peace Evangelical & Reformed Church in Potter. She graduated from...

May 5, 2017

Marilyn A. Bratz, age 89 of Reedsville, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 surrounded by her family.

Marilyn was born on October 15, 1927 in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Edwin and Olive (Reichart)  Drake.  On September 18, 1954,...

May 1, 2017

Roger C. “Whitey” Vechart, age 81 of Brillion, died on Monday, May 1, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. He was born on December 13, 1935 in Brillion, son of the late John and Anna (Krizenesky) Vechart. Roger graduated from Brillion High School and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1958. After his military...

Apr 25, 2017

Patricia L. (Toomey) Granata, age 89 of Brillion West Haven, died on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. She was born in Brillion on August 3, 1927, daughter of the late William and Mary (Scharenbroch) Toomey. Pat was a graduate of Brillion High School and worked for General Motors for several years. On April 7, 1951, she married Fred C. Granata,...

Apr 20, 2017

Diane Shimek, age 74 of Reedsville, died unexpectedly on Thursday April 20, 2017 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. She was born on September 7, 1942 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Irvin Raymond Reindl and Viola Rose (Schneider) Reindl. On December 21, 1984, Diane married Ray Shimek. She worked as a CPA for various businesses in the...

Apr 19, 2017

Sylvia E. Sohn, age 95 of Chilton, formerly of Brillion, died on Wednesday April 19, 2017 at Atrium Care Center in Chilton. She was born on July 12, 1921 in the Town of Schleswig, daughter of the late Isadore and Anna (Konz) Csida. She married Harold Sohn on September 21, 1940 at Zion Lutheran Church in Louis Corners. Harold...

Apr 8, 2017

Kenneth Roger Cole Jr. age 66 of Brillion, died unexpectedly on Saturday April 8, 2017, at Theda Care Hospital in Appleton. He was born on April 8, 1951 in Illinois, son of the late Kenneth Sr. and Dorothy (Colling) Cole. Kenneth worked as a custodian for various businesses in the area for many years. He loved antiques, cars, trucks...

Apr 4, 2017

Kenneth R. Eichhorst, age 97 of Brillion, died on Tuesday April 4, 2017 at Brillion West Haven. He was born on June 2, 1919 in the Town of Brillion, son of the late Theodore and Annie (Fischer) Eichhorst. Kenneth married Bernice Greve on June 6, 1942 at Kasson. He farmed in the Town of Brillion and also worked at...

Mar 31, 2017

Patricia Eichhorst, age 72, of Brillion, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 in Rochester, MN surrounded by her loving family.

Pat was born on September 19, 1944 in Appleton, daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Muthig) Weyenberg.  She was a graduate of Kaukauna...

Mar 27, 2017

Leona Elnora Jodar, age 91, of Brillion, left this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 27, 2017 at Brillion West Haven.

Leona was born on August 16, 1925 in the town of Sherman, Sheboygan County, daughter of the late Gustave and Amanda (Schultz) Suemnicht.  On September 28, 1946, she married Roman Jodar...