Recent Obituaries

Apr 29, 2025

Richard “Dick” Quandt, age 83, a Potter resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center, Appleton surrounded by his family.

Dick was born on February 7, 1942 at home with his twin brother, Randy in the town of Hayton, son of the late Norman & Emma (Pingel) Quandt. Dick attended...

Apr 24, 2025

Phyllis M. Galoff, age 86, formerly of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, April 24, 2025 at Care Partners in Appleton.

Phyllis was born November 25, 1938 near Phillips, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Michael (Josephine) Deall and Grace (nee-Knoblach) Deall.  She married Thomas R. Galoff, Sr. on December 2, 1961 in Milwaukee. He preceded her...

Apr 22, 2025

Steven Winarski, known as many names to friends and family, such as, “Stevo” “Mankato Kid” “Winno” “Crack Man” “The Wop”, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at ThedaCare Appleton.

Steve was born on September 25, 1956 in Neenah, son of the late Janet Suttner.  He attended Appleton elementary and middle schools, but he graduated...

Apr 20, 2025

Marjorie (Marge) Mathilda Gosz, 1935 – 2025

Marge saw caring for her family as her greatest accomplishment and her most important contribution to society. It’s not just what she did. It’s who she was. She was the heartbeat of the home she shared with her husband Bob for 64 ½ years. Her principal occupation was a homemaker...

Apr 12, 2025

Glen R. Behnke, age 81, of rural Brillion, passed away Saturday morning, April 12, 2025 at his home on the family farm.

Glen was born on August 8, 1943 on the family farm, son of the late Raymond and Viola (Schaefer) Behnke. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School with the class of 1961. After high...

Apr 7, 2025

Matthew Thomas Lowe, age 37, passed away from kidney failure on April 7, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.  Matthew was born October 26, 1987 in South Carolina, but spent most of his life in Wisconsin.  He graduated in the class of 2006 from Reedsville High School and went on to obtain an associate degree from Fox Valley Technical College.

Apr 7, 2025

Virginia Levash, age 89, of Brillion, passed away on Monday afternoon April 7, 2025 at Brillion West Haven.

Virginia was born on September 17, 1935 on the family farm in Hilbert, daughter of the late Raymond and Veronica (Micke) Jacobs. She was a graduate of Hilbert High School with the class of 1953. On October 3, 1956...

Apr 6, 2025

David A. Klug, age 73, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Rennes in De Pere.

David was born on July 7, 1951 in Green Bay, son of the late Arnold and Sylvia (Schley) Klug.  He was a graduate of East De Pere High School, class of 1969.  David was employed at the...

Mar 28, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” “Ga” Jacobsen, age 88, of Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, March 28, 2025 at Angelus Assisted Living.

Sandy was born on September 8, 1936, daughter of the late Vernon T. and Martha (Gardiner) Nelson. She was a graduate of Lindblom Tech High in Chicago, class of 1954. Sandy married Earl N. Jacobsen, Jr....

Mar 27, 2025

Faith Roselyn Olmo, 16 days old, passed away in her mother’s arms at Children’s Hospital of Milwaukee on Thursday afternoon, March 27, 2025.

Faith was born on March 11, 2025 in Neenah, WI., daughter of Edwin and Summer (Reese) Olmo.

Faith’s strength was admirable. She was a fighter from the very beginning. She was known...

Mar 24, 2025

Mary “Snooky” E. Fansler, age 84, resident of Brillion, passed away Monday evening, March 24, 2025, at St. Mary’s Home - Felician Village, Manitowoc, with her loving family by her side.

Snooky was born February 23, 1941 in Granite City, IL., daughter of the late Van and Marjorie (Odum) Watkins. She was a graduate of Granite City...

Mar 6, 2025

Eugene J. Rosera, Jr. (lovingly known as Gene, Geno, or Rozz to various people), passed away Thursday evening, March 6, 2025 at Sharon Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, surrounded by his loving family.

Gene was born on April 29, 1958 in Iron River, MI., son of the late Eugene and Valerie (Pidgeon) Rosera, Sr. He was a...

Mar 2, 2025

Constance “Connie” M. Kuether, age 94, died peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Pine Haven Christian Communities in Sheboygan Falls.

Connie was born in Sheboygan on July 7th,1930, to the late Albert and Claire (Mueller) Hierseman.  She attended local grade schools and was a graduate of Central High School with the class of 1949.  On February...

Feb 21, 2025

Cindy L. Peters, age 69, of Kaukauna, formerly of Brillion, passed away on Friday morning, February 21, 2025 at St. Paul’s Home, Kaukauna.

Cindy was born on November 30, 1955, in Appleton, WI., the daughter of the late Jerome and Nancy (Beilke) Aplin. She was a graduate of Brillion High School. On May 16, 1998, she married...

Feb 17, 2025

Jeanette A. Brandes, age 92, formerly of Maple Grove, currently of Manitowoc, passed away Monday evening, February 17, 2025 at The Gardens at Felician Village.

Jeanette was born on January 5, 1933 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Victor and Emma (Krueger) Sickinger. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On June 13, 1953 she...

Feb 14, 2025

Dawn Johns, age 56, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025 at her home.

Dawn was born on February 24, 1968, daughter of the late Robert & Violet (Rosenbaum) McVey.  She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1986.  On October 3, 1998, she married Doug “Stretch” Johns at St. Mary’s Catholic...

Feb 13, 2025

Sherry L. Bear, age 63, of Chilton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at her home.

Sherry was born September 11, 1961 in Beaver Dam, daughter of the late Shirley Morris. She was a huge animal lover, and a had a soft spot for her cats. Sherry enjoyed fishing, making others laugh, and her crime...

Feb 1, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Wayne Hilgendorf, age 51, of Hilbert, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Tom was born on April 19, 1973 in Iowa, son of Rev. William and Roberta (Krause) Hilgendorf.

Tom enjoyed fixing and tinkering with cars, caring for his animals, and spending time with friends and family.  He also had multiple,...

Jan 29, 2025

Evelyn Rose (nee Stangel) Schlies

Evelyn Rose (nee Stangel) Schlies, 98, formerly of Brillion, WI passed away peacefully with family by her side at St. Mary's Home, Felician Village in Manitowoc on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Evelyn was born July 31, 1926 in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County to the...

Jan 28, 2025

Patricia A. Schultz, age 71, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County.

Patricia was born January 2, 1954 in Appleton, daughter of the late Harry & Alice Castelman-Warden.  She graduated from an Appleton High School.  On April 4, 1976, she married Earl Schultz.  Patricia worked at Miller Electric...