Recent Obituaries

Oct 10, 2021

Mary Jean (Thome) Beyer, age 88, of Mount Calvary, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at the Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mount Calvary. She was born December 4, 1932, in Mount Calvary to Dennis & Caroline (Dietzen) Thome. She graduated from Holy Cross Grade School and St. Mary's Springs Academy. On June 2,...

Oct 9, 2021

Charles "Charlie" L. Wolf, age 84, of Kiel, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, October 9, 2021. He was born November 15, 1936 to the late Alexander & Selma (Luetjen) Wolf. In 1987, he married Virginia (Newling) McCormick. Charlie retired from Tecumseh Engine Products in New Holstein. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; his...

Oct 4, 2021

Guy W. McClister, age 67, of Forest Junction, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4, 2021 at his residence.

Guy was born on February 1, 1954 in Los Angeles, California, son of the late Charles and Sarah (Henderson) McClister.  Guy married Pamela on January 25, 2003 in Cambria, Illinois.  He worked at various places throughout his lifetime,...

Sep 29, 2021

Rachele “Rickie” Kopecky, age 69, of rural Reedsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

Rachele was born October 11, 1951 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late James and Patricia Suettinger.  She was a graduate of Two Rivers High School, class of 1970.

Rachele is survived by her husband of...

Sep 27, 2021

Bruce A. Schaar, age 69, of New Holstein, passed away with his loving family at his side on Monday, September 27, 2021, at his home following a brief battle with cancer. He was born May 9, 1952, to Jane (Garbe) Schaar and the late Orville "Jack" Schaar. Bruce graduated from New Holstein High School in 1970. On April 1, 1981,...

Sep 24, 2021

Paul “Turkey” Miller, age 55, of Green Bay, formerly of Reedsville, passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2021 at his residence.

Paul was born on May 5, 1966 in Manitowoc, son of Janet (Reis) and the late Arnold “Arnie” Miller.  He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1984.  Paul worked at the Brillion Iron...

Sep 22, 2021

Joseph Robert Lefeber, age 92, of St. Cloud, passed away with his children by his side on September 22, 2021. Joe was born April 5, 1929, in St. Cloud, WI. He was the son of Christ Lefeber and Alvina (Voelker) Lefeber. He attended St. Cloud Parochial School and New Holstein High School. On May 20, 1950, he married Valine Mae...

Sep 19, 2021

Genevieve C. Abler, age 98, of Fond du Lac, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home. She was born September 28, 1922, to Mathias N. Abler & Anna B. (Bleuel) Abler; she was the second youngest of 12 children. Genevieve graduated from Holy Cross Catholic Grade School. She obtained her GED Certification at age...

Sep 14, 2021

Gerhard H. Bubolz, age 93, of Reedsville, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green Bay.

Gerhard was born on September 4, 1928 on the home farm in the town of Maple Grove, son of the late Fred and Amanda (Haback) Bubolz.  He was a graduate of St. John St. James Lutheran...

Sep 10, 2021

Joseph I. "Joe" Guelig Sr., age 91, of rural St. Cloud, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 10, 2021, at Harbor Haven Rehabilitation Center in Fond du Lac. He was born January 29, 1930, to Alex F. Sr. & Malania (Ditter) Guelig. He attended Holy Cross Catholic Grade School. On June 10, 1952, he married Mary Kathleen "Katie" Weber at St....

Sep 6, 2021

Corinne Enders, age 93, of St. Cloud, died peacefully at home on Monday, September 6, 2021. She was the daughter of Herman & Gertrude (Pickart) Steffes; born on April 30, 1928 in the Town of Marshfield near St. Joe. Corinne attended St. Joseph Catholic Grade School in St. Joe and was a graduate of Fond du Lac Senior High School...

Sep 1, 2021

Laura "Tinker" J. (Rott) Enders, age 65, of Malone "Pipe", passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac from Covid-19 complications. She was born September 7, 1955, in Kaukauna to the late Gerald & Joyce (Lamine) Rott. Tinker graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1973. In her early working days, she worked at the...

Aug 28, 2021

Roger N. Winkel, age 79, of New Holstein passed away Saturday evening, August 28, 2021, at the Ascension Calumet Medical Center in Chilton with his family at his side. He was born July 13, 1942, to Anton & Hildegard (Mertens) Winkel. Roger and his brother, Lee, took over the family farm in the Town of New Holstein in 1972. Roger...

Aug 25, 2021

Life is but a stopping place, A pause in what's to be, A resting place along the road to sweet eternity. We all have different journeys, Different paths along the way, we all are meant to learn some things but never meant to stay…. Our Destination is a place far greater than we know. For some the journey is quicker,...

Aug 21, 2021

Iva L. Haelfrisch, age 98, of Brillion, passed away peacefully at Bellin Hospital early Saturday morning, August 21, 2021.

Iva was born on the home farm in the town of Rockland on August 12, 1923, daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Ahrens) Wesener.  She married her love Ray Haelfrisch on September 20, 1952.  He preceded her...

Aug 20, 2021

Willard “Bill” Tschantz, age 95, formerly of Brillion, currently of Stevens Point, passed away peacefully at House of Dove Hospice preempted by a fall, in Marshfield on Friday, August 20, 2021.

Bill was born on July 23, 1926 in Brillion, son of the late Edward and Isabel Tschantz.  He lived on a farm until he was 12...

Aug 15, 2021

On an ordinary day, an extraordinary man passed into the hands of the Lord.  Sunday, August 15, 2021 Alvin “Junior” Rabe Jr. age 79 of Valders passed away at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.  Junior was born on February 18, 1942 at the Rabe Family Farm at Wilkes Lake in Kiel.  He was the youngest of...

Aug 14, 2021

Mary Jane Schmitz, age 85, of New Holstein, passed away on August 14, 2021. Mary was born October 25, 1935 in Chilton to Clarence and Josephine (Halbach) Schmitz. After attending Kiel High School, Mary was employed at Hansen Glove Factory, Lake to Lake Dairy Coop, Kohler Co., and Tecumseh Products, where she worked for over 30 years. After retiring, she...

Aug 10, 2021

Joan T. (Schockmel) Bittner, age 91, formerly of St. Cloud, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2021 at Anna's House Assisted Living in New Franken, WI where she resided for just over a week. She was born May 31, 1930, in the Town of Greenbush, WI; a daughter of Dennis & Kate (Roltgen) Schockmel. Joan graduated from Plymouth High School,...

Aug 8, 2021

Valeria Marie Groeschl on August 8, 2021 at the age of 91 joined the choir of angels. Valeria was born in the Town of Stockbridge, 5 miles west of Chilton on May 10, 1930. She was the 4th of 7 children born to Anthony and Veronica (Franzen) Groeschl. She worked hard all her life and endured many surgeries and health...