Recent Obituaries
Margaret L. Pahl
Nov 12, 2021
Margaret L. Pahl, age 89, of Brillion, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Brillion West Haven.
Margaret was born on July 30, 1932 in Brillion, daughter of the late Paul and Ella (Krueger) Noeldner, Sr. She was baptized and became a child of God and heir of eternal life on August 14, 1932, and was...
"Bob The Painter"
Nov 11, 2021
Robert "Bob the Painter" Dreifuerst, Jr. age 66, of Malone "Pipe" passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was born March 22, 1955, to Alice (Konen) Dreifuerst and the late Robert Dreifuerst Sr. Bob loved to paint and took so much pride in his work. He enjoyed watching Nascar Racing on Sundays. He belonged to...
Dr. Charles V. Raether
Nov 10, 2021
Dr. Charles V. Raether age 85 of New Holstein, WI passed away on November 10, 2021. He was born July 7, 1936 in Casco, WI. Son of the Late Charles J. Raether and Mary J. (Moreau) Raether. He is survived by his daughters, Jane (David) Teske, Suzanne (Ronald) Balint, and sons Dr. Jon (Ranae) Raether, and Dr. Peter (Cassie) Raether....
Vincent A. Ebertz
Nov 10, 2021
Vincent Ebertz, age 86, of Mt. Calvary, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at the Villa Rosa Assisted Living Facility. He was born June 17, 1935 in St. Joe, to William and Martina (Freund) Ebertz. He attended St. Joseph's Catholic School in St. Joe and graduated from New Holstein High School in 1953. He went on to Moraine Park...
Loney "Sonny" O. Zarling
Nov 7, 2021
Loney “Sonny” O. Zarling, age 87, an Appleton resident, died Sunday morning, November 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born on July 28, 1934 in Gillett, son of the late Reinhold and Anita (Braidl) Zarling. On September 25, 1954 he married the former Norma Kriescher in Oconto Falls. Loney worked for farmers in the area at the beginning...
June H. (Weber) Birschbach
Nov 6, 2021
June H. (Weber) Birschbach, age 92, of Mount Calvary, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mount Calvary. She was born August 8, 1929, in Mount Calvary to Henry & Olive (Brenner) Weber. June attended Holy Cross Catholic Grade School and attended two years at "Pete's" University and graduated from Goodrich Senior High School...
Randall A. Koch
Nov 6, 2021
Randall “Randy” A. Koch, age 69, formerly of Brillion, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.
Randy was born on October 24, 1952 in Manitowoc, son of Audrey (Schwanke) Koch and the late William Koch. He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1971. He worked at...
Christopher Campbell
Nov 3, 2021
Christopher Campbell, age 34, of Chilton, passed away at Ascension Calumet Hospital on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 surrounded by his family.
Chris was born on May 25, 1987 in Iowa City, IA, son of Troy and Margaret Campbell. He was a graduate of Kaukauna High School, class of 2008. Chris worked at Valley Packaging for a time...
Donna Mae (Abler) Ditter
Oct 31, 2021
Donna M. (Abler) Ditter, age 86, of St. Cloud, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side, on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac. She was born October 19, 1935, to Phillip & Clara (Mihm) Abler. She attended St. Cloud Catholic Grade School and graduated from New Holstein High School in...
Annet Schuh
Oct 30, 2021
Annet Schuh, age 85, of rural Brillion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at her residence.
Annet was born on September 22, 1936 in De Pere, daughter of the late Herman and Wilhelmina “Minnie” (Laabs) Bratz. In her younger years, she worked as a waitress and cook in Reedsville before marriage. Annet married Elmer Schuh...
Joseph "Joey" Stecker
Oct 29, 2021
Joseph “Joey” J. Stecker, age 45, a Brillion resident, died Friday, October 29, 2021 at his residence. He was born on July 25, 1976 in Chilton, son of Stella F. (Lombardi) Stecker and the late Robert G. Stecker Sr. Joey was a graduate of Hilbert High School, Class of 1994. He also attended Fox Valley Technical College. Joey enjoyed...
Sharon Berg
Oct 29, 2021
Sharon Berg, age 75, formerly of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Anna John Resident Centered Care Community.
Sharon was born on February 5, 1946 in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Harvey and Bernice (Sommers) Hassemer. She was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers, class of 1964. On February...
Michael J. Smith
Oct 24, 2021
Michael J. Smith, age 79, of New Holstein, joyously entered into his heavenly home on Sunday, October 24, 2021. He was born July 5, 1942, to Edward & Laura (Litkowski) Smith. He is survived by his loving wife Pamela (Elmore) Smith; his daughters, Dena Elmore, Teresa (Eric) Holcomb, and Becky (Scott) Pfannkuch; his son, Rob Kilbey (fiancée, Paula Lindsay); 15...
Howard G. Heimke
Oct 21, 2021
Howard G. Heimke, age 93, formerly of Brillion, passed away peacefully at Bellin Hospital on Thursday, October 21, 2021 surrounded by his family.
Howard was born on May 21, 1928 in Brillion, son of the late Harvey and Lena Heimke. He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1946. Howard went on to further his...
Jerry J. Schneider
Oct 21, 2021
Jerry J. Schneider, age 70, of Menasha, raced his way onto Heaven’s race track on October 21, 2021, surrounded by his family and close race car friends at ThedaCare Neenah following post COVID-19 pneumonia.
Jerry was born on October 19, 1951 in Appleton, son of the late James and Mary (Thompson) Schneider. He was with Neenah High...
Michael F. Sobiech, Jr.
Oct 20, 2021
Michael F. Sobiech Jr., age 89, a Reedsville resident, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. He was born on April 2, 1932 in Taus, son of the late Michael & Frieda (Lau) Sobiech. Mike was a Veteran of the United States Army. He held various jobs throughout his career but mostly he was...
Ronald E. Davidson
Oct 14, 2021
Ronald E. Davidson, age 84, a town of Brillion (Forest Junction) resident, died Thursday, October 14, 2021 at home in the loving care of his family. He was born November 29, 1936 to Edwin & Vera (Guyette) Davidson in Appleton. He was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton. Ron was a graduate of Appleton West High School, Class...
Charles "Chuck" Gaier
Oct 11, 2021
Charles "Chuck" L. Gaier, age 77, of Greenville, formerly of New Holstein, passed away at his home with his family at his side on Monday, October 11, 2021. He was born July 2, 1944, in Chippewa Falls, WI to the late Louis & Marie (Poirier) Gaier. On February 25, 1965, he married Bonnie Boos in Michigan. Chuck had worked at...
Steven Roger Vechart
Oct 11, 2021
Steven R. Vechart, age 49, a Brillion resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, October 11, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton after a recent battle with heart complications. He was born on October 18, 1971 in Green Bay, son of Bonnie (Loewe) Vechart and the late Roger “Whitey” Vechart. Steve graduated from Brillion High School...
Molly Beyer
Oct 11, 2021
Molly “Abigail” Beyer, age 59, of Appleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at ThedaCare Appleton after a valiant fight with COVID. Molly was born September 11, 1962 in Chicago. Molly was the second of four baby girls to be adopted by the late Stanley and Louise Jasper. From a young age, Molly always knew she wanted to...
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