Recent Obituaries
Nola Jean Edwards
Jun 7, 2020
Nola Jean Edwards, age 76, formerly of Brillion, currently of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. Nola was the epitome of kindness and caring for others and her loving presence will be forever missed by her friends and family. Nola was born on September 17, 1943 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin,...
Daniel F. Loehr
Jun 3, 2020
On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, Dan Loehr of rural Fond du Lac passed away at home with his loving family at his side. Dan was born on November 19, 1967 to Rosemary (Birschbach) Loehr and the late Norman Loehr. He graduated from Campbellsport High School in 1986. On June 1, 2001, he married Grace Becker at St. Joseph Catholic Church...
Mary Ann Birschbach
May 26, 2020
Mary Ann Birschbach, age 81, of New Holstein, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at the Homestead Care Center in New Holstein. Mary Ann was born on June 26, 1938, to Leo and Katherine (Morgan) Steffes. Mary Ann attended grade school in St. Joe and graduated from New Holstein High School in 1956. On September 20, 1958, she married Gene Birschbach...
Kenneth J. Klotz
May 24, 2020
Kenneth J. Klotz, age 95, of New Holstein, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020. He was born March 23, 1925, to Edmund & Meta (Thielman) Klotz. Ken attended school at St. Charles Catholic School and graduated from New Holstein High School in 1943. On June 10, 1947, he married Eleanor Woelfel, daughter of Alex & Frances Woelfel, at Holy Rosary...
John J. Donovan
May 19, 2020
John J. Donovan, 79, died peacefully at home on May 19,2020 surrounded by family and his beloved Pooka after his battle with Amyloidosis. He started his life's journey on September 26, 1940 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin as the eldest son of Joseph "Ken" and Helen (Feyen) Donovan. His education in Fond du Lac began at St.Mary's Elementary School and...
Richard H. "Duke" Eickert
May 19, 2020
Richard H. “Duke” Eickert, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, surrounded by family. Duke was born in Hilbert on February 4, 1938 to the late John and Irene (Thurow) Eickert. On December 30, 1958, he married Marlene Heimerl at St. Mary’s Parish in Hilbert, and shortly after moved to Brillion where they raised...
Thelma A. Schaefer
May 15, 2020
Thelma Agnes Schaefer, 94, of St. Cloud, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 15, 2020. Thelma was the daughter of the late Clarence and Viola (Enders) Pfeifer of Dotyville. On April 9, 1947, Thelma married Jerome Schaefer at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Dotyville. She was a devoted homemaker and spent much of her...
Lana L Loose
May 11, 2020
Lana L. Loose, age 68, a Brillion resident, died peacefully Monday, May 11, 2020 at her residence with LeRoy by her side. She was born on March 9, 1952, daughter of the late Florian & Pearl (Boettcher) Stocker. On June 9, 1995 she married LeRoy Loose in Chilton. She enjoyed helping people, was a caregiver, and was also very...
Raymond E Sablich
May 9, 2020
Raymond E. Sablich, age 84, a Brillion resident, died Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center, Appleton. He was born on September 26, 1935 in Caspian, MI., son of the late Nicolas and Milka (Susnyar) Sablich. Raymond graduated from Stambaugh High School in 1953 and Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI. In 1964 he married the...
Thyrone G. Lau
May 5, 2020
Thyrone G. Lau, age 73, a Kaukauna resident, died peacefully Tuesday morning, May 5, 2020 at his residence. He was born on November 24, 1946 in Green Bay son of the late Delbert and Rita (Wittmann) Lau. Thy was a graduate of Brillion High School, Class of 1964. He then enlisted in the United States Amy serving from 1966...
Marlene H. Glaze
Apr 27, 2020
Marlene H. Glaze, age 79, a resident of Menasha, died Monday morning, April 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born on February 10, 1941 in Reedsville, daughter of the late Clarence and Erma (Nickolaus) Maertz. Marlene graduated from Dr. Martin Lutheran High School, Class of 1959 and Dr. Martin Lutheran College, Class of 1963 in New Ulm, MN....
Rev. Norman J. Krutzik
Apr 26, 2020
Father Norman Krutzik, 88 years of age of Brookdale Assisted Living in Appleton, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Father Krutzik was born in New Holstein, to Jacob and Philomena (Meyers) Krutzik. He attended four years of high school and two years of college at St. Lawrence Seminary, Mount Calvary. He then attended St. Mary Seminary, Baltimore, Maryland, to...
Cynthia F. Laughrin
Apr 26, 2020
Cynthia F. Laughrin, age 53, a Brillion resident, died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. She was born on May 9, 1966 in Chilton, daughter of Patrick & Virginia (Markwardt) Laughrin. Cindy attended Chileda Institute near LaCrosse, WI. Cindy also attended Plamann School in Appleton, and later worked at a Sheltered Workshop. She enjoyed playing...
Ronald "Rt" M. Thuermer
Apr 22, 2020
Ronald "RT" M. Thuermer, age 64, of Malone, entered into God's kingdom after a three-year courageous battle with cancer with his loving family at his side on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. He was born May 27, 1955, in Fond du Lac to the late Rudolph & Viola (Sloper) Thuermer. He attended New Holstein High School. In 1974, he entered the...
Norman A. Gerhartz
Apr 20, 2020
Norman "Normie" A. Gerhartz, age 88, formerly of Marytown, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. He was born December 20, 1931, to Paul & Mary (Franzen) Gerhartz. Norman worked with his parents on the family farm until his dad died; he and his mother moved to Chilton after moving off the farm. Norman loved...
Lawrence P. Kraus
Apr 18, 2020
Lawrence P. Kraus, age 92, of Malone "St. Peter", passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mount Calvary. Lawrence was born April 4, 1928, in Town of Taycheedah to Henry & Ceceila (Birschbach) Kraus. On August 22, 1953, he married Marie C. Sabel at St. Brendans Catholic Church in Springvale; Marie preceded him in...
Mary Ellen (Drossart) Raether
Apr 18, 2020
Mary Ellen (Drossart)Raether age 84 of New Holstein, Wi went to live with Jesus on April 18, 2020. She was born November 17, 1935 in Casco, WI; Daughter of the Late Raymond J. Drossart and Mary K (Ourednik) Drossart. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Dr. Charles V. Raether; her sister, Karen Heim (late Robert Heim); daughters,...
David W. Stecker
Apr 18, 2020
David W. Stecker, age 96, entered eternal glory on April 18, 2020 at Century Ridge Assisted Living, in Chilton, WI.
He was born on August 2, 1923 in the Town of Chilton, the son of the late Louis and Minnie (Graf) Stecker. David married Myrtle Duchow on October 27, 1946, at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Chilton....
Alfred E Miller
Apr 18, 2020
Alfred E. Miller, age 98, of Brillion, Wisconsin passed peacefully and with dignity on April 18, 2020 while at St. Mary’s Felician Village, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was comforted in his journey by the love of his many family members. His long, fruitful life was accentuated by adventure, remarkable friendships and a steadfast community.
Alfred was born...
Lorraine E. (Stock) Thone
Apr 7, 2020
Lorraine E. (Stock) Thone, age 81, of New Holstein, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at the Homestead Care Center in New Holstein following a brief illness. She was born May 7, 1938 to Walter & Emma (Erdmann) Stock. Lorraine attended White Trail School and Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On September 20, 1958, she married Raymond R. Thone at Salem...
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