Recent Obituaries

Aug 10, 2019

LaVerne "Jim" J. Lefeber, age 95, of St. Cloud, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 10, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving children. He was born May 11, 1924, to Christ & Alvina (Voelker) Lefeber. He attended St. Cloud Catholic Grade School. Jim served in the armed forces in the Navy during World War II from 1944 until 1946,...

Aug 8, 2019

Kristian Marie (Tynan) Neumann Jan. 29, 1981-Aug. 8, 2019 Kristian Marie (Tynan) Neumann took her final breath on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. She is finally at peace and reunited with her father, Dennis Tynan. A generous and beautiful spirit, she touched many people along her journey in life. Kristian was always quick to give a...

Aug 7, 2019

Daryl G. Lau, age 68 of Brillion, died unexpectedly on Wednesday August 7, 2019. He was born in Green Bay on October 28, 1950, son of the late Delbert and Rita (Wittmann) Lau. Daryl was a graduate of Brillion High School. On November 5, 1973, he married Christine Kolbe at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in St. John....

Aug 5, 2019

Peggy A. Griem, age 91, of New Holstein, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019, at Brillion West Haven Assisted Living. She was born January 31, 1928, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Otto C. & Blanche (Krzyzanowski) Wiese. Peggy graduated from Lincoln High School in Milwaukee in 1945. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1949;...

Aug 2, 2019

Alice V. Schwahn, age 82, of Reedsville, was received into the arms of her Savior on Friday, August 2, 2019.

Alice was born on July 25, 1937 in the town of Cooperstown, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Robert and Adela (Guse) Staver.  She was married on October 11, 1959 to Gerald Schwahn at Bethany Ev. Lutheran...

Jul 29, 2019

Orville M. Haensgen, age 92, of Johnsburg, passed away with his family at his side on Monday, July 29, 2019, at the Woodlands Senior Park in Fond du Lac. He was born July 26, 1927, in the Town of Calumet near Johnsburg to Louis & Mary (Kirsten) Haensgen. Orville attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Grade School. He served in...

Jul 27, 2019

Mary (Dugan) Resch, age 98, formerly of town of Maple Grove, a very loving wife and mother, died Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Mary Lou Resch, in the town of Morrison. She was born July 26, 1921 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Mike and Anna (Haas) Dugan. On October...

Jul 21, 2019

Our Mother, Shirley Schisel (Strauss), passed away on Sunday July 21.  Mom lived a courageous life right up to the end.  She was diagnosed late last year with myeloproliferative disorder which is a bone marrow disease. This slowly progressed into acute leukemia. This, in combination with her fall at home on July 9, which resulted in a blood clot...

Jul 18, 2019

Donna M. Daun, age 72, of St. Cloud, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac following a short illness. She was born August 24, 1946, in Fond du Lac to the late Albert Donald & Beatrice (Fischer) Carling. Donna graduated from Goodrich High School in 1964. On October 4, 1965, she married Dennis...

Jul 14, 2019

Donald V. Sippel, age 94, of St. Cloud, passed away at the Villa Loretto in Mount Calvary on Sunday, July 14, 2019. Donald was born April 6, 1925, to the late Ben & Amelia (Schumacher) Sippel. He attended Holy Cross Catholic Grade School in Mount Calvary. In December of 1945, he was invited to join the Army; he served in...

Jul 14, 2019

With faith in the Resurrection of Jesus, we offer our prayers for Reverend Frank N. Weber who entered etemallife on July 14, 2019, at the age of 74. Father Weber was born in Manitowoc, to Frank and Margaret (Klein) Weber. He attended Cardinal Dougherty High School, Philadelphia, PA, followed by St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook, P A. He also attended...

Jul 13, 2019

Marjorie M. (Schmid) Knaus, age 88, of Johnsburg, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Edenbrook of Fond du Lac. She was born January 25, 1931 in Chilton to Michael & Lucille (Keuler) Schmid. Marjorie is survived by her three children, Joan Roehrig of Iron Mt., MI, Robert (Cindy) Knaus and Peter (Sandy) Knaus, both of Johnsburg. She is further...

Jul 8, 2019

Paula Miller, age 71, of Mount Calvary, was called home to the Lord on Monday, July 8, 2019, at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Paula was born March 9, 1948, in Sheboygan to Jacob & Caroline (Wykhuis) Kruis. Paula grew up in Cedar Grove attending school there; graduating from...

Jul 5, 2019

Anita D. Draheim, age 99, formerly of Collins, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Frontida in Kimberly. Anita was born on June 6, 1920 in the town of Rantoul, daughter of the late Carl and Ida (Bessert) Klessig.  On April 14, 1945, she married Elmer A. Draheim at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rantoul.  He preceded her in...

Jul 1, 2019

George K. Pautz, age 86, of New Holstein, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019, with his family at his side. He was born April 3, 1933, in Manitowoc to George A. & Arline (Meyer) Pautz. George graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc in 1951. He attended Manitowoc County Normal and UW-Whitewater where he received his bachelor's degree in education....

Jun 28, 2019

Alice E. Haese, age 101 of Manitowoc, formerly of Reedsville, died on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Shady Lane Home in Manitowoc. She was born on April 6, 1918 in the Town of Woodville, Calumet County, daughter of the late Otto and Amalia (Bratz) Krueger. She worked as a house keeper for Carl and Ida Haese, where she met...

Jun 27, 2019

Charles “Charlie” J. Schumacher, age 94, of Brillion, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Garrow Villa in Brillion.

Charlie was born on March 14, 1925 in Brillion, son of the late Leo and Margaret (Schuh) Schumacher.  He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1944.  On September 30, 1953, Charlie married Mary Ann...

Jun 27, 2019

Russell C. Hillmann, age 78, of Reedsville, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 27, 2019. He was born on the Hillmann Family Homestead on April 15, 1941, son of the late Carl and Mildred (Reschke) Hillmann. Russell graduated from Reedsville High School. On December 2, 1983, Russell married Ethel Schwalbe in Manitowoc. He farmed in the Town...

Jun 27, 2019

Vernon C. Schroeder, age 95, of Potter, was called home by our Lord to his eternal home in heaven on Thursday, June 27 th , 2019.

He was born on May 23, 1924 in the town of Chilton, son of the late August & Anna (Hinz) Schroeder. Vernon was a graduate of Chilton High School, class of...

Jun 25, 2019

Mary E. Hillmann, 69, of New Holstein passed away June 25, 2019 with family by her side. She was born February 9, 1950, a daughter to the late Walter and Irene McGowan Winter. On February 15, 1969 she married Carlyis Hillmann at Zion Lutheran Church in New Holstein. Mary enjoyed taking care of children, working at the Children's Center in...