Recent Obituaries

Oct 1, 2020

Joseph William Ruhland, age 89, of Hilbert passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, October 1, 2020 following a long courageous battle with cancer. Joseph was born on February 18, 1931 in Chilton to the late Isadore and Anita (Schneider) Ruhland.

Joseph knew how to live life to its fullest...

Sep 30, 2020

Dianne D. (Detjen) Reinemann, age 77, was called to her heavenly home with her loving family by her side on September 30, 2020, at Brillion West Haven.

Dianne was born in Manitowoc on February 27, 1943, to the late Milton and Dorothy (Meyer) Detjen.  She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith which was her cornerstone...

Sep 30, 2020

Ronald “Ronnie” Riemer, age 71, of Collins, was called to his salvation on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

Ronnie was born on June 25, 1949 in Manitowoc, son of the late Marvin and Selma (Braun) Riemer.  He served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  On April 21, 1979, he married Dayna Lou Schmidt. ...

Sep 29, 2020

Julitta M. (Abler) Schmitz, age 92, formerly of St. Peter, passed away with her loving family at her side on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at the St. Francis Terrace in Fond du Lac where her and her husband have resided for the past four years. Julitta was born May 22, 1928 in Fond du Lac to William & Rose (Braun)...

Sep 26, 2020

Gerard “Jerry” Van Cuyk, age 80, a Hilbert resident, died Saturday, September 26, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton.

Jerry was born on July 7, 1940 in Kimberly, son of the late George and Cora (Hermus) Van Cuyk. He was a graduate of Kimberly High School. Jerry then served in the United States Army from 1959 until...

Sep 20, 2020

James “Jim” Anthoney Burich, age 78, of Reedsville, was called home to eternal rest after an 8-year battle with cancer on Sunday morning, September 20, 2020.

James was born on February 24, 1942 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and was the son of the late Adolph and Anna (Radey) Burich.  He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class...

Sep 16, 2020

Denver A. (Tyler) Kalkofen, age 66, of New Holstein, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls after a short battle with cancer. She was born June 1, 1954, to the late Glen "Duck" Tyler & Marie (King) Borg. On October 1, 1983, she married James Kalkofen. Denver worked as a financial planner most...

Sep 16, 2020

Janet M. Fontaine, age 85, a Reedsville resident, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 after a brief fight with cancer. Janet was born on February 15, 1935 in Tigerton, WI, the daughter of Cecil and Loretta (Buck) Schoenfeldt. She was a graduate of Shawano High School. Her hobbies included oil painting, ceramics, reading, sheepshead, cribbage and crocheting. Janet was...

Sep 12, 2020

Larry M. Bernard, age 68, of Chilton, passed away at his home on September 12, 2020. Larry was born January 30, 1952 to Harvey and Anita (Koehler) Bernard. He attended the Kiel Elementary schools. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1972. Larry met the love of his life, Donna Spletter, and they were married on August 12, 1983. He...

Sep 6, 2020

Lyn Doris M. (Keller) Schaefer – Lodes, age 95, a Brillion resident, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at West Haven in Brillion. She was born June 23, 1925 in Brillion, WI daughter of the late Nicholas Edward & Catherine (Wimmer) Keller. She graduated from Brillion High School in 1943. Lyn was a Rosie the Riveter working about 3...

Sep 3, 2020

Mary C. Brenner, age 71, of Mount Calvary, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was born October 5, 1948, to Anthony "Tony" & Mildred (Wirth) Brenner. Mary attended Holy Cross Catholic Grade School and graduated from St. Mary's Springs High School in 1966. Mary had worked at the St. Lawrence Seminary all of her...

Sep 3, 2020

Gladys I. (Pearson) Lieffring, age 102, of Kiel, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020, at the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls following a brief illness. She was born August 18, 1918, in Cedar Rapids, WI, to Oscar & Lillian (Crawford) Pearson. Gladys graduated from Ingram High School in 1936. On December 18, 1938, she married Walter Lieffring; Walter...

Sep 2, 2020

Marjorie “Marge” P. Gries, age 94, of Manitowoc, a longtime Brillion resident, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at St. Mary’s Home at Felician Village, Manitowoc.

Marge was born on June 27, 1926 in Chilton, daughter of the late Leonard and Olive (La Croix) Schaefer.  She was a graduate of Chilton High School, class of 1944. ...

Sep 1, 2020

Rev. Charles Robinson, OFM Capuchin, friar and priest, died on 1 September, 2020, at the age of 78 from complications due to the Covid virus. Charlie was born in 1942, the son of John and Margaret (Thompson) Robinson, in Helena, MT. He graduated from Anaconda High School in 1960. Charlie was invested in the Capuchin habit in 1962, perpetually professed...

Aug 28, 2020

Br. John Willger, Capuchin friar, died peacefully on August 28, 2020, at the age of 72, following struggles with a number of health issues. John was born on February 14, 1948, in Rice Lake WI, the son of the late Joseph and Frances (née Dostal) Willger. He was invested in the Capuchin habit in 1967, and perpetually professed in 1975....

Aug 25, 2020

Richard "Dick" C. Schaefer, age 74, of Malone, passed away following a pro-longed heart condition. He was born July 25, 1946, to Clarence & Stella (Kraus) Schaefer. Dick attended St. Peter Catholic Grade School and graduated from St. Mary's Springs Academy. On January 1, 2008, he married Ophelia "Philly" (Buch) Meinert; Philly preceded him in death on August 4, 2013....

Aug 24, 2020

Rita T. (Mand) Petrie, age 76, of Mount Calvary, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2020, at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. She was born September 21, 1943, in Fond du Lac, WI to the late Frank and Catherine "Katie" (Wirtz) Mand. She married the love of her life, Melvin, on March 3, 1962, who...

Aug 23, 2020

Doris Duwell, 89, of Mount Calvary died on Sunday, August 23rd 2020. Caroline (Dietzen) and Dennis Thome welcomed her into the world on December 14th, 1930. Doris attended Holy Cross Grade School, St. Mary Springs High School and Pete's University. She wed Eugene Duwell at Holy Cross Church in Mt. Calvary on November 19th, 1955. Doris and Gene settled in...

Aug 20, 2020

Carol Mae Herzog, age 80, of Stockbridge, was called home to be with her Savior on Thursday, August, 20, 2020, at her home. She was born on July 11, 1940, to Walter & Laura (Wordell) Herzog, in Manitowoc, WI.

Carol graduated from St. John-St. James Ev. Lutheran School - Reedsville, Reedsville High School,...

Aug 18, 2020

Emil W. Duchow, age 96, a Manitowoc resident, formerly of 22520 Groh Road, rural Chilton, died Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Magnolia Meadows, Manitowoc.

He was born on December 9, 1923 in the town of Rockland, son of the late Adolph and Katie (Steltenpohl) Duchow. On July 30, 1947 he married the former Lorraine Jung at St....