Recent Obituaries

Jan 29, 2026

Tracy L. Rusch, age 59, of Brillion, died unexpectedly on Thursday evening, Jan 29, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.

Tracy was born in Manitowoc on July 27, 1966 to Wayne and Faye (Maertz) Rusch. She was a graduate of Brillion High School with the class of 1985. For many years Tracy babysat many children, she enjoyed her time with...

Jan 26, 2026

*Please note time and location changes! Everything has been moved to St. Mary Catholic Church in Hilbert. The family will greet relatives and friends at church on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial for Pat and Ginny will take place at 11:30 a.m. Officiating will be Father David Funk O.F.M.

Patrick “Pat”...

Jan 24, 2026

Karen L. (Bailey) Lackershire, age 85, of New Holstein passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

She was born September 17, 1940, in Antigo, Wisconsin to Lloyd & Ferne (Lawrence) Bailey. Karen graduated from Sevastopal High School in Institute, Wisconsin in 1958.

On February 8, 1958, she married DeLoy Lackershire in...

Jan 22, 2026

Rosetta V. (Karls) Kraus, age 90, of Mount Calvary, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Villa Rosa in Mount Calvary where she resided for the past 2 ½ years.

She was born March 1, 1935, the daughter of Herman & Elizabeth (Boehnlein) Karls.

Rosetta married...

Jan 21, 2026

Richard Edwin Berrend of New Holstein, WI, passed away on January 21, 2026. He was born to the late Edwin D. Berrend and Irene J. (Steele) Berrend of Hazelhurst/Minocqua, WI, on October 5, 1940.

He graduated from Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua then furthered his education. He fulfilled his Military obligation and was Honorably Discharged from...

Jan 21, 2026

Ralph Leo Birschbach, age 95, of Mt. Calvary, passed away at the Hospice Home of Hope, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

Ralph was born on April 11, 1930, to Walter & Antonia (Lauby) Birschbach. He attended Holy Cross Catholic Grade School and "Pete's" University.

Ralph served in the United States Army from August 9, 1951,...

Jan 21, 2026

Jerome “Jerry” G. Mack, age 83, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at his home surrounded by family.

Jerry was born on June 24, 1942 in Manitowoc, son of the late Adolph & Rulina (Spykerman) Mack. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1960. On May 9, 1964, he married Lorna Timm at Zion...

Jan 20, 2026

Peter L. Hau Sr. age 88, formerly of Stockbridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Care Partners Assisted Living in Appleton where he resided for the past 4 ½ years.

He was born November 21, 1937, in the Town of Marshfield to Albert & Marjorie (Knaus) Hau.

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Jan 18, 2026

Daniel Roman Dreifuerst, age 80, of St. Cloud, passed peacefully on Sunday afternoon, January 18, 2026, at home, surrounded by the love of his family. With their presence and prayers, they gently ushered him into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Daniel was born on November 25, 1945, in his family home in...

Jan 14, 2026

Betty Lou Gajewske, age 74, a resident of Garrow Villa, Brillion, died Wednesday evening, January 14, 2026 at Garrow Villa. 

She was born on June 4, 1951, in Clintonville, daughter of the late Ralph and Lucille (Drake) Prey. In July of 1983, she married Jerome Gajewske and he preceded her in death on March 1, 2018. Betty Lou was employed at...

Jan 12, 2026

Merlin B. Mueller, age 93, of rural Fond du Lac "St. Peter", passed away at his home on Monday, January 12, 2026.

He was born January 22, 1932, in Charlesburg to Walter & Lucille (Freund) Mueller. Merlin attended St. Charles Catholic Grade School and graduated from New Holstein High School in 1950.

On January 3,...

Jan 12, 2026

Serena Catherine Polster, 96, formerly of New Holstein, passed away on January 12, 2026, at Ivy Manor Assisted Living in West Bend, where she has been a resident the last two years. She was born on April 25, 1929, in Charlesburg, to Frank and Frances (La Croix) Weber.

She attended St. Mary's Catholic grade school in Marytown...

Jan 12, 2026

Joel D. Ott, age 76, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Monday night, January 12, 2026.

Joel was born on April 11, 1949 in Green Bay, son of the late Donald & Lucille (Zick) Ott. He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1967. He went on to further his education at Fox Valley Technical College with a degree...

Jan 10, 2026

Sherry Shirley (Thimmig) Schneider, age 58 of Mt. Calvary passed away at Froedtert Hospital on Saturday January 10th, 2026, with her loving husband Dan, daughter Nicole, and son Aaron at her side. Sherry fought a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, and while her family is heartbroken, they are comforted knowing she is finally at rest. She was a...

Jan 9, 2026

Elmer H. Steffes, 82, of Mount Calvary, died Friday afternoon, January 9, 2026, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

He was born on March 6, 1943, in his family home in Mount Calvary to the late Ben and Virginia (Engel) Steffes.

Elmer graduated from New Holstein High School in 1961.

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Jan 9, 2026

*Please note time and location changes!  Everything has been moved to St. Mary Catholic Church in Hilbert.  The family will greet relatives and friends at church on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.  A Mass of Christian Burial for Pat and Ginny will take place at 11:30 a.m.  Officiating will be Father David Funk O.F.M.  

Virginia...

Jan 6, 2026

Stella Frances (Lombardi) Stecker, age 80, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Brillion Westhaven.

Stella was born September 11, 1945, in Auburn, New York. She was the daughter of the late George and Rosa (Italiano) Lombardi. She graduated West High School in Auburn, New York in 1963. She then went on to further her studies at...

Jan 2, 2026

Jeffery S. Schloemer, age 59, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Jeffery was born on June 4, 1966 in West Bend, son of Sandra “Sandy” Fischer and the late Dennis “Whitey” Schloemer. He attended school in West Bend. Jeffery worked at the Pallet Company in Reedsville and Ariens Company in Brillion over the years. He fought battles...

Dec 30, 2025

Andrew “Andy” J. Kleist, age 32, of Hilbert, passed away on December 30, 2025.

Born on December 7, 1993 in Brillion, he is the son of Tammy Kleist and Randy Kleist.

Andy was known for his kindness and strong desire to help others. He went to school in Appleton and Brillion, and then made a career of classic car restoration at Jewel’s...

Dec 29, 2025

Jeremy Wesener, age 44 of Hilbert went to heaven on Monday, December 29, 2025.

He was a devoted father, son, brother, boyfriend and friend to many. Jeremy’s life, rich with passion and purpose, was a testament to his unwavering faith and love for those around him. He left behind a legacy that will forever resonate in the hearts of his family...