Carl W. Koentopp
Aug 9, 2020
Carl W. Koentopp, age 72, of New Holstein, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 9, 2020, at his home after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born September 30, 1947, in the Town of Marquette in Green Lake County. He graduated from New Holstein High School. Carl enlisted in the Marine Corp on October 18, 1966 and was honorably discharged...
Walter Sonnabend
Aug 9, 2020
Walter “Wally” D. Sonnabend, age 76, a Brillion resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Brillion West Haven, Brillion, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born February 15, 1944 in Green Bay, son of the late Walter R.T. Sonnabend and Martha A. (Rosenbaum) Sonnabend. Wally was a graduate of Brillion High School,...
Gerald R. Birschbach
Aug 8, 2020
Gerald R. Birschbach, age 72, of New Holstein formerly of St. Peter, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020, surrounded by his loving family, at the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls after his tired body gave out. He was born June 7, 1948, in Fond du Lac to Jerome & Lucille (Wagner) Birschbach. Gerald graduated from St. Mary's Springs...
Steven G. Weber
Aug 6, 2020
Steven G. Weber, age 62, of New Holstein, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020, at his home with his loving wife at his side following a two year diagnosis with ALS. He was born May 29, 1958, to Julianna (Heimann) Weber and the late Sylvester Weber. Steve graduated from New Holstein High School in 1976. On January 5, 2019, he...
Ruth A. Kubale
Jul 29, 2020
Ruth A. Kubale, age 76, a Brillion resident, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at her home. The former Ruth Ratliff was born on July 11, 1944 in Eagle River, daughter of the late Arlie & Inelgean (Adkins) Ratliff. On June 18, 1994 she married Ronald Kubale in Brillion. She was a great Packer fan and also enjoyed camping...
Jack Richard Christel
Jul 28, 2020
Jack Richard Christel, 7 months, beloved son and brother, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
Jack was born on December 5, 2019, son of Richard and Amber (Reidy) Christel, III. Although his time here was short, he was fiercely loved by all around him. Jack laughed and smiled throughout his seven months, bringing joy and...
Clemens "Clem" Mayer
Jul 22, 2020
Clem O. Mayer, age 84, of New Holstein, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee due to heart failure. He was born November 25, 1935, in Manitowoc County to Gottfried H. & Clara P. (Buhl) Mayer. Clem attended St. Gregory's Grade School in St. Nazianz and graduated from Valders High School in 1953. He...
Eric Wickstrom
Jul 22, 2020
Eric Wickstrom, age 34, of Redlands, CA, passed away on July 22, 2020.
Eric was born on December 30 1985, son of Kevin and Debbie (Saari) Wickstrom. He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 2004. Eric married Stephanie Jenner at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca, WI on June 7 2014. Eric enjoyed his profession...
M. Christine "Chris" Gurno
Jul 20, 2020
M. Christine "Chris" Gurno, 78, of Fond du Lac passed away on July 20, 2020 with family by her side. She was born May 23, 1942 in Fond du Lac, a daughter to the late Hanford J. and Leona G. (Kraus) Erickson. Chris graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1960. On February 4, 1961 she married Richard "Dick" A....
Robert "Bob" J. Moder
Jul 18, 2020
Robert "Bob" J. Moder, age 54, of Wild Rose, passed away unexpectedly after suffering an apparent heart attack on Saturday, July 18, 2020. He was born July 28, 1965, at Chilton Memorial Hospital to Theodore & Emma (Weimer) Moder. Bob graduated from New Holstein High School in 1983. On November 18, 2008, he married Brenda Zupke in New Holstein. Bob...
Kim Marie Schroth
Jul 10, 2020
Kim Marie Schroth passed away peacefully on July 10, 2020 at age 61 surrounded by family and friends. The strength and determination she showed while battling cancer for the last 2 years was admirable to witness, but it is a blessing that she doesn’t have to fight anymore.
Kim was born on March 24, 1959 in Chilton,...
Ronald "Ron" Schwanke
Jul 2, 2020
Ronald “Ron” A. Schwanke, age 76, of Brillion, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay.
Ron was born on August 9, 1943 in Manitowoc, son of the late Ervin and Hilma (Horn) Schwanke. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1961. On May 3, 1997, he married Bernadette...
Reuben P. Noworatzky
Jun 28, 2020
Reuben P. Noworatzky, age 90, formerly of New Holstein, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at the Villa Rosa Assisted Living in Mount Calvary. He was born September 5, 1929 in the Town of Meeme near Spring Valley to Anton & Clara (Remich). He attended Meeme School and graduated from Kiel High School. On September 10, 1949, he married Ileana...
Evangeline "Angie" A. Draheim
Jun 26, 2020
Evangeline "Angie" A. Draheim, age 97, of New Holstein, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020, at the Homestead Care Center in New Holstein where she resided since December, 2014. Evangeline was born September 21, 1922, in Marytown to Joseph A. & Katherine Clara (Wettstein) Karls. On October 4, 1941, she married Lloyd O. Draheim at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in...
Clifford "Cliff" Nushart
Jun 26, 2020
Clifford “Cliff” Nushart, age 80, an Askeaton resident, died Friday, June 26, 2020 at ThedaCare, Appleton.
He was born on August 31, 1939 in Kaukauna, son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Fink) Nushart. Cliff was a graduate of Kaukauna High School. On December 14, 1963 he married the former Karen Scharf at Trinity EV. Lutheran Church,...
Harold A. Brenner
Jun 22, 2020
Harold A. Brenner, age 96, of Mount Calvary, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born September 18, 1923, to John & Rosa (Steffes) Brenner. Harold attended Holy Cross Grade School and graduated from Goodrich High School in 1941. On October 4, 1950, he married Bethilda Kolbe at St. Martin Catholic...
Rev. Alex Luzi, Ofm Cap
Jun 22, 2020
Rev. Alexis Luzi, Capuchin friar and priest, died on 22 June 2020 at the age of 95. Alex was born on 11 March 1925, the son of Pasquale and Eufemia (nee Lucchesi) Luzi in Manitowoc WI. Alex was invested in the Capuchin habit in 1943 and perpetually professed in 1947. He was ordained a priest in 1951. Alex was on...
Terrence "Terry" R. Leibham
Jun 11, 2020
Terrence "Terry" Richard Leibham of Galena, Illinois and formerly of St. Charles, Illinois was born Jan. 15, 1956 in Sheboygan to John and Genevieve (née Hipke) Leibham. He passed on Thursday, June 11, 2020 in Galena. Terry grew up in New Holstein and graduated from New Holstein High School. He went on to Illinois Institute of Technology where he received...
Catherine J. Petrie
Jun 7, 2020
Catherine J. Petrie, age 92, of Calvary Station, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Villa Loretto Nursing Home. She was born October 26, 1927, to Leo Sr. & Luvina (Kramer) Goebel. Catherine attended grade school at St. Michael's Catholic School in Dotyville and graduated from St. Mary's Springs Academy in 1945. On August 8, 1951, she married Walter...
Thomas "Tom" P. Mertens
Jun 7, 2020
Thomas “Tom” P. Mertens, age 75, a Brillion resident, died Sunday evening, June 7, 2020 at his residence after a five year battle with bone cancer. He was born on March 9, 1945 in Green Bay, son of the late Louis and Ellen (Laluzerne) Mertens. Tom grew up in rural Brillion, attended St. Mary Catholic Grade School and graduated...
