Recent Obituaries

Feb 7, 2016

Mary Ann Zorn, age 88, of Brillion, entered into eternal life on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton following a short illness with her family by her side.

Mary Ann was born on June 21, 1927 in Sheboygan Falls, daughter of the late Alfred and Lillian (Holzschuh) Burich. Burich family moved to Brillion...

Feb 1, 2016

Betty J. Behnke, age 74, of Brillion, who treasured the time she spent with her family and friends, died on Monday, February 1, 2016 in Mesa, AZ following a brave battle with Valley Fever. She was born on March 5, 1941 in the Town of Rantoul, daughter of the late Adolph and Lydia (Zahn) Lau. Betty married Darol J....

Jan 30, 2016

Dolores E. Wittmann, age 89, of Brillion, passed away on January 30, 2016 at Brillion WestHaven surrounded by her family.

Dolores was born on March 3, 1926 in the town of Rantoul, daughter of the late Adolph and Lydia (Zahn) Lau. Dolores worked at Scharbarth IGA in Brillion in her early years, and later worked at her...

Jan 26, 2016

Darlene K. Berg, age 69 of Brillion, died on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. She was born on July 22, 1946 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Isak and Olga (Aubel) Berg. Darlene was a teacher at St. Mary Catholic School in Brillion for 23 years. After her teaching career was completed, she continued...

Jan 26, 2016

Genevieve A. Ambrosius, age 88, of Brillion, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, surrounded by her family.

Gen was born on November 18, 1927 in the town of Buchanan, daughter of the late Arnold and Mary (Nytes) Verbeten. ...

Jan 25, 2016

Helen Rose Dix, age 93, of Brillion, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Brillion West Haven.

Helen was born on March 14, 1922, daughter of the late Phillip and Hazel (Shukter) Beck. On November 9, 1944, she married Victor Dix at St. Mary Catholic Church in Hilbert. He preceded her in death on October 2,...

Jan 22, 2016

Robert “Bob” Mathiebe, age 81 of Brillion, died on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Garrow Villa in Brillion. He was born on March 28, 1934 in Green Bay, son of the late Lloyd and Dorothy (Reichardt) Mathiebe. Bob married Janet Popp on November 16, 1957 in Potter. He served in the Army National Guard for 8 years, and worked...

Jan 19, 2016

Viorene J. Lemke, age 76 of Chilton, died on Tuesday January 19, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 13, 1939 in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Raymond and Viola (Schaefer) Behnke. Vi was baptized and confirmed at St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville and was...

Jan 8, 2016

Gertrude "Gertie" H. Ebert, age 90, of Reedsville, entered eternal life on Friday, January 8, 2016, at Brillion West Haven.

Gertie was born on January 10, 1925, in the town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Arthur and Martha (Thurow) Berkholtz. She was confirmed on June 5, 1938...

Jan 5, 2016

Faye Ann Nevenhoven, age 62 of Brillion, died on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center in Neenah. She was born on August 4, 1953 in Appleton, daughter of Betty (Aplin) Becker and the late Royal Becker. She married Richard Nevenhoven on June 18, 1975 in Turkey. Faye worked as a dental assistant and a unit...

Jan 4, 2016

Ronald Joseph Shamburek, age 71 of Brillion, died on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. He was born on April 26, 1944 in Manitowoc, son of the late George and Mary (Novachek) Shamburek. Ron married Peggy Behnke on April 26, 1985 in Chilton. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry #377 out of Manitowoc. After...

Dec 24, 2015

Herman Duchow, age 87 of Chilton, died on Thursday December 24, 2015 at Century Ridge in Chilton. He was born on December 20, 1928 in Collins, son of the late Adolph R. and Katie (Steltenpohl) Duchow. Herman farmed the family homestead his entire life. He enjoyed woodworking, listening to polka music and he loved to play his harmonica. He...

Dec 23, 2015

Meta Anna Krahn, age 105 of Brillion, died on Wednesday December 23, 2015 at Brillion West Haven. She was born on September 24, 1910 in DePere, daughter of the late Henry and Lora (Greve) Koerth. Meta married Charles Krahn on November 20, 1928. He preceded her in death on June 2, 1985. She was a member of St. Bartholomew...

Dec 16, 2015

Dolores “Dee Dee” Mae Vanderhoof, age 87, of Brillion, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Appleton.

Dolores was born on November 2, 1928 in La Crosse County, daughter of the late Clifton and Alice (Johnson) Storandt. She was a graduate of West Salem High School, class of 1947. She went...

Dec 15, 2015

Marlene A. Fischer, age 69, of Denmark, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Bellin Medical Center in Green Bay.

Marlene was born on November 20, 1946 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Harvey and Emily (Baroun) Fischer. She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1965. Marlene was employed with a number of...

Dec 10, 2015

Jerome “Jiggs” Braun, age 73 of Hilbert, died on Thursday December 10, 2015 at his home. He was born on July 19, 1942 in Whitelaw, son of the late John and Anna (Heinrich) Braun. He married Barbara A. Danner on January 18, 1976 in Fort Lauderdale FL. Jiggs served in the U.S. Army and was a truck driver for over...

Dec 6, 2015

Violet I. McVey, age 86, formerly of Brillion, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Atrium Post Acute Care Center in Chilton. Vi was born on August 25, 1929 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Herman and Helen (Stever) Rosenbaum. On June 26, 1948, she married Robert “Bob” McVey at St. John’s in Morrison. He preceded her in...

Nov 23, 2015

Larry Allen Habermann, age 64, of Brillion, died on Monday November 23, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. He was born on April 16, 1951 in Green Bay, son of the late Lloyd and Lynabelle (Brehmer) Habermann. Larry worked as a carpenter on the Fox Valley area for many years. He loved doing cabinetry and woodworking, and he liked...

Nov 20, 2015

Roger F. Schlaeger, age 69, of Valders, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his family. Roger was born on March 8, 1946 in Oshkosh, son of the late John and Virginia (Strachen) Schlaeger. He was a graduate of Oshkosh High School, class of 1964. On October 2, 1977, he married Rita Ackley in Minnesota....

Nov 18, 2015

Dorothy A. Koffarnus, age 81, of Hilbert, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Dorothy was born on April 21, 1934 in the Town of Rantoul, daughter of the late Gerhard Sr. and Rachel (Wenzel) Lau. On October 20, 1956, she was united in marriage to Ralph Koffarnus at Trinity Lutheran Church...