Recent Obituaries

Feb 12, 2017

John "Junior".Edwin Ruh, age 88 of Brillion, went home to the loving embrace of our heavenly Father on Sunday February 12, 2017 at Brillion West Haven. He was born on September 26, 1928 in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late John Henry and Maria (Schnuell) Ruh. On July 25, 1953 he...

Feb 5, 2017

Malinda Ida Hedrich, age 92 of Brillion, died on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at her home. She was born on September 16, 1924 in the Town of Chilton, daughter of the late Arthur and Frieda (Hasche) Bergelin. Malinda married Oscar Hedrich on June 1, 1946 at St. Lukes Lutheran Church on Killsnake Road in the Town of Chilton. She...

Jan 23, 2017

Donald R. Schultz Sr. age 82, of Brillion, died on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Garrow Villa in Brillion. He was born on July 2, 1934 in Cooperstown, son of the late Herbert and Matilda (Treichel) Schultz. On July 30, 1954, Don married Caroline Eckert at Morrison. He worked at the Brillion Iron Works for 42 years until his retirement....

Jan 21, 2017

Susan A. Lemke, age 75, of Brillion, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017.

Susan was born on January 23, 1941 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Harvey and Esther (Siegmund) Reichart.  She was a graduate of Northwestern Prep High School in Watertown, class of 1959.  She went on to further her education at Concordia University in...

Jan 20, 2017

Lucille Alma Ott, age 92, of Brillion, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. She was born July 27, 1924 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Harry and Alma (Schley) Zick.  Lucille graduated from Brillion High School the class of 1941, and she was an honor roll student.  After high school, Lucille worked at the...

Jan 14, 2017

George Francis Kennedy, age 74, a Brillion resident, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, January 14, 2017 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 5, 1942 in Green Bay, son of the late Francis, Sr. and Helen (Grimm) Kennedy. George graduated from Denmark High School with the class of...

Jan 12, 2017

Dorothy L. (Schubring) Wink, age 94, of Brillion, with a strong love for her family and a natural talent to lead others toward a faithful life, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at her home, weeks after celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years traditions together as a...

Jan 11, 2017

David Joseph Neu, age 72, of Brillion, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. He was born on August 18, 1944 in Racine, son of the late Mark Joseph and Lydia (Pavelicik) Neu. Dave served as the City Administrator for the City of Necedah and the City of Brillion. He continued his education, receiving...

Jan 7, 2017

Rosamunda “Rosie” C. Olp, age 94, formerly of Reedsville, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Rosie was born on February 6, 1922 in the town of Woodville, daughter of the late Otto...

Dec 24, 2016

Jason R. Thurow, age 46, of Brillion, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. He was born on February 23, 1970 in Green Bay, son of Barbara (Doughty) Thurow and the late Robert Thurow. On August 31, 2013, Jason married Angela Ripley. He owned and operated Juices Bar and Bowl in Brillion for...

Dec 22, 2016

Phyllis Jean Krahn, age 86, of Brillion, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Phyllis was born on March 18, 1930 in the town of Brillion, daughter of the late Edmund and Hildegarde (Olm) Krueger.  She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1947.  Phyllis went on to...

Dec 21, 2016

Howard A. Haese Sr. age 96, of Brillion, formerly of Reedsville, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Garrow Villa in Brillion. He was born on February 13, 1920 in the Town of Rockland, son of the late August and Elanora (Holtz) Haese. Howard married Helen Lemke on February 2, 1944 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rantoul. He farmed...

Dec 15, 2016

Verna D. Stedl, age 96, formerly of Greenleaf, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at North Ridge Health and Medical Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Verna was born on June 11, 1920 in Calumet County, daughter of the late Orvin and Sophia (Stanelle) Kreiman.  On July 26, 1941, she married Frank W. Stedl.  He preceded her in...

Dec 14, 2016

Lillian Elsa Hahn was born on February 8, 1928 to Carl and Ida (Bessert) Klessig in Chilton, Wisconsin.  She was baptized into the Kingdom of God’s grace on February 12, 1928 at her childhood home in Chilton.  She was confirmed in God’s grace and in her faith in Christ on April 5, 1942 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Rantoul, Wisconsin. ...

Dec 8, 2016

Heather Dawn (Koch) Gruett, age 39 of Brillion, went home to heaven on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton. She was born on May 26, 1977 in Milwaukee, daughter of John M. and Marian J. (Pritzl) Koch. Heather married Chad M. Gruett on October 17, 1998. In Heather’s own word: “Although life is too short...

Dec 5, 2016

Ruth Irene Spatchek, age 88, of Brillion, passed away on December 5, 2016 at Brillion West Haven.

Ruth was born on May 27, 1928 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Ida (Neumeyer) Backhaus.  She married Rolland J. “Rollie” Spachek on October 27, 1948 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alverno.  Rollie preceded her in death...

Nov 27, 2016

Almond F. Buboltz, age 85, of Brillion, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 27, 2016. He was born March 25, 1931 in Antigo, son of the late Almond Sr. and Lauretta (Emmer) Buboltz. He attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Brillion High School in 1949. On October 25, 1952 he married Helen “Lovee” Schroeder at...

Nov 14, 2016

Harry R. Bessert, Sr. age 84, of Reedsville, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Harry was born on April 6, 1932 on the home farm in town of Rockland, son of the late Otto and Esther (Krepline) Bessert.  He married Rhoda Lueloff on October 4, 1958 at St. Peter...

Nov 10, 2016

Chester A. Zorn, age 90, of Brillion, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Brillion West Haven.  Chet was born on August 22, 1926 in Brillion, son of the late Otto and Edna (Wagner) Zorn.  He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1945.  Chet was drafted after graduation and served our country in the United States...

Nov 4, 2016

Germaine C. Timm, age 92, of the Township of Woodville, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 at St. Paul’s Home in Kaukauna surrounded by her family. Germaine was born on December 1, 1923 in Reedsville, daughter of the late Herbert and Anna (Heberer) Krueger.  She was a graduate of Kaukauna High School, class of 1941.  When Germaine was...