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Jeffrey Geiger

Jeffrey Geiger

Jul 5, 2012

Jeffrey Geiger, formerly of Brillion, died July 5, 2012 in Chicago, IL. Jeff was born on December 1, 1964, son of Ray and Shirley Geiger. He graduated from Brillion High School, class of 1983. Jeff proudly served in the United States Army from August 1983 through August 1985. He worked at Charlies for 15 years, as well as worked part...

Aspenna "Penny" Frances Johns

Aspenna "Penny" Frances Johns

Jul 3, 2012

Aspenna Frances Penny Johns, age 94, of Forest Junction, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012. She was born June 18, 1918, in Forest Junction, the daughter of Frank and Charlotte (Stanelle) Zirbel. She attended school in Forest Junction. On September 18, 1942, Penny married Gordon Frederick Johns in Chicago, IL, who preceded her in death on October 22, 1967. She...

Gertrude Ann Hastreiter

Gertrude Ann Hastreiter

Jul 2, 2012

Gertrude Ann Hastreiter, age 95, formerly of Cato, passed away on July 2, 2012 at Woodside Lutheran Home in Green Bay, surrounded by her family. Gert was born on November 7, 1916 in Greenleaf, daughter of the late Anton and Louise (Lemberger) Braun. On June 5, 1940 she married Wilbert Hastreiter at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Whitelaw. He preceded...

Rita Mary Lau

Rita Mary Lau

Jul 2, 2012

Rita Mary Lau, age 88, died on Monday July 2, 2012 at Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on June 21, 1924 in the town of Holland in Brown County, daughter of the late Steve and Cora (Vander Loop) Wittmann. Rita was a 1943 graduate of Brillion High School. On July 20, 1944 she married Delbert A. Lau...

Clyde Otto Schley

Clyde Otto Schley

Jun 27, 2012

Clyde Otto Schley, age 84, went home to his savior peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Parkside Care Center in Little Chute, after a courageous battle with Parkinsons disease. Clyde was born on December 28, 1927 in Forest Junction, son of the late Otto and Leona (Wichmann) Schley. He graduated from Kaukauna High...

John "Jack" "Sy" Burns

John "Jack" "Sy" Burns

Jun 20, 2012

John Jack Sy M. Burns, age 76, of Reedsville, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family. Jack was born on July 8, 1935 in De Pere, son of the late John and Loretta (ONeal) Burns. He was a graduate of Wrightstown High School, class of 1953. On August 28, 1990, Jack married Doris...

Harland "Harley" Prochnow

Harland "Harley" Prochnow

Jun 18, 2012

Harland Harley P. Prochnow, age 86, of Reedsville, passed away on his birthday Monday, June 18, 2012 at Brillion West Haven. Harley was born June 18, 1926 in Valders, son of the late Elmer and Gertrude (Mahnke) Prochnow. He was a 1944 graduate of Reedsville High School. Harley served our country in the United States Navy. He was also a...

Bernice M. Flament

Bernice M. Flament

Jun 15, 2012

Bernice M. (Barth) Flament, age 91, formerly of Brillion, passed away Friday, June 15, 2012 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. Bernice was born on September 10, 1920 in Brillion, daughter of the late Henry and Wilhelmina (Redig) Barth. She worked for L.M. Becker and Ariens Company and was a faithful member of Holy Family Parish. Bernice was an avid sports...

Veronica Voss

Veronica Voss

Jun 14, 2012

Veronica Ann (Pritzl) Voss, age 96 of Brillion, entered into eternal life on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation in Manitowoc from complications of Alzheimers disease. She was born on December 24, 1915 in Brillion, daughter of the late Louis J. and Anna (Eigenberger) Pritzl. She was united in marriage to Earl J. Voss on January...

Rita Mathes

Rita Mathes

May 23, 2012

Rita Mathes, age 79, of Hilbert, died peacefully at home from cancer on May 23, 2012, while lovingly surrounded by her family. Rita was born on January 28, 1933 in the town of Lebanon, New London, daughter of the late James and Margaret (Hogan) Allen. She was a graduate of New London High School, class of 1950. Rita married Robert...

Louis P. School

Louis P. School

May 22, 2012

Louis P. School, age 89, of Brillion, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at his residence and is now at peace with the Lord and his wife Ardyth. Louis was born on May 19, 1923 in Hollandtown, son of the late Anton and Henrietta (Brochtrup) School. On September 14, 1944, he married Ardyth Reichel. She preceded him in death...

Mark S. Sloma

Mark S. Sloma

May 17, 2012

Mark S. Sloma, age 44 of 2033 24th St. Two Rivers, died unexpectedly on Thursday May 17, 2012 of a sudden heart attack. He was born June 16, 1967 in Green Bay, son of Gerald and Sarah (Cavanaugh) Sloma. He graduated from Brillion High School class of 1985. Mark truly enjoyed fishing on Lake Michigan on his boat The Southern...

Geraldine Zipperer

Geraldine Zipperer

May 16, 2012

Geraldine M. Zipperer, age 74 of Brillion, passed away on May 16, 2012 at Chilton Care Center. She was born April 8, 1938 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Hynek) Krall. She married Berthold F. Zipperer on November 19, 1955 in Whitelaw. She graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School. Geraldine and her husband owned and operated Zipperers...

Jean Joan Anderson

Jean Joan Anderson

May 14, 2012

Jean J. Anderson, age 82, of Brillion, passed away on May 14, 2012 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. Jean was born on September 24, 1929 in Phlox, WI, daughter of the late Charles and Eva (Schisel) Anderson. She was a graduate of Brillion High School. Jean worked at Ariens for over 20 years. She was a member of Holy Family...

Donald Peter Paul Sommers

Donald Peter Paul Sommers

May 7, 2012

Donald Peter Paul Sommers, age 81, of Brillion, died unexpectedly on Monday May 7, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. He was born on June 26, 1930, son of the late Michael & Bernadine (Brochtrup) Sommers. He graduated from Brillion High School in 1948. On June 9, 1951 he married Lila Elenor Krueger in Hollandtown. They were blessed to...

Margaret Kraus

Margaret Kraus

May 6, 2012

Margaret M. Kraus, age 98, formerly of Collins and Reedsville, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Riversbend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Margaret was born on January 9, 1914 in Collins, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Paul and Minnie (Wagner) Matznick. She attended Collins schools. On October 3, 1942 Margaret married Elmer R. Kraus at St Peters Lutheran...

Myrtle Bastian

Myrtle Bastian

Apr 27, 2012

Myrtle Bastian, age 95, of 768 Deerview Rd. Brillion, died on Friday, April 27, 2012 at Homestead Care Center in New Holstein. She was born February 9, 1917, daughter of the late Walter & Elsie (Greve) Bastian. She married Lawrence Bastian on December 7, 1938. Myrtle was a dedicated wife and mother. She loved caring for her grandchildren, loved flowers...

Todd Wenzel

Todd Wenzel

Apr 12, 2012

Todd Wenzel, 48, of Sherwood, died on Thursday, April 12, 2012 due to an ATV accident on Easter Sunday. Todd was a graduate of Menasha High School and went on to earn his Bachelor Degree in Marketing and Education from UW-Stout. He worked for Accelerated Genetics for over 25 years. His passion for his career was second to none. His...

Doris Marie De Bruin

Doris Marie De Bruin

Apr 4, 2012

Doris Marie De Bruin, age 88, Little Chute, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Doris was born on February 24, 1924 in De Pere, daughter of the late Anton and Anna (Hermes) Van Lanen. On April 12, 1946 she married Mervin Sonny Brownie De Bruin at St. Boniface Catholic Church, De Pere....

Lester Wolf

Lester Wolf

Mar 20, 2012

Lester W. Wolf, age 91, of W6139 Victorian Drive, Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Home in Appleton. Lester was born on September 3, 1920 in the town of Brillion, son of the late William and Laura (Nies) Wolf. He married Evelyn Steinbach on June 27, 1942 in Brillion. She preceded him in death...

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