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Bergetta Bubolz

Bergetta Bubolz

Jun 10, 2024

Bergetta Bubolz, age 91, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024 at Brillion Westhaven.

Bergetta was born on August 17, 1932 in Hilbert, daughter of the late Arno and Elsa Behnke.  She was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1949.  Bergetta met Gerhard Bubolz in high school, their first date being the Christmas...

Dorothy "Dolly" Fischer

Dorothy "Dolly" Fischer

Jun 1, 2024

Dorothy “Dolly” F. Fischer, age 94, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Unity Hospice in De Pere.

Dolly was born on April 23, 1930 in Pound, WI., daughter of the late John and Flora (Thurow) Seefeldt. She was a graduate of Brillion High School with the class of 1948. On October 15,...

Robert "Jet" Schaefer

Robert "Jet" Schaefer

May 31, 2024

Robert “Jet” Schaefer, age 72, of Brillion, passed away on Friday morning, May 31, 2024 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay.

Jet was born on December 14, 1951 in Green Bay, son of the late Eugene and Lyn Doris (Keller) Schaefer.  He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1970.  Jet served our country in...

Dorothy A. Riemer

Dorothy A. Riemer

May 27, 2024

Dorothy A. Riemer, age 91, of Brillion, passed away Monday evening, May 27, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.

Dorothy was born on August 7, 1932 on the Hartz Homestead in Rantoul. She was the daughter to the later Herman Hartz, who died at 33 years old due to pneumonia, relapse and a stroke. She was...

James "Jim" Hardie

James "Jim" Hardie

May 23, 2024

James “Jim” Hardie passed away earlier on May 23, 2024 in his home in Green Bay.  His Dad, Alexander A.J. “Bud” Hardie, age 86, formerly of Manitowoc, passed away on July 15, 2024 at his Assisted Living in Green Bay.

James A Hardie (Jim) 64, was born on June 3, 1959, son of the late Alexander “Bud”...

Verona M. Grimm

Verona M. Grimm

May 13, 2024

Verona M. Grimm, age 98, of Reedsville, passed away on Monday evening, May 13, 2024 at Brillion West Haven.

Verona was born on December 17, 1925 in Woodville, WI, daughter of the late Otto and Amalia (Bratz) Krueger. On June 4, 1946 she married Victor Grimm, Sr., at St. John-St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. Verona helped...

Donald Lee Schmelter

Donald Lee Schmelter

May 10, 2024

Donald Lee Schmelter, age 99 of Brillion, WI, passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2024.  He was born on January 25, 1925, the son of Hildegard (Jensen) Schmelter and Elmer Schmelter in New Holstein, WI.

Don grew up in Brillion, WI and graduated from Brillion High School in 1943.  While attending high school, he excelled in basketball...

Phillip G. Endries

Phillip G. Endries

May 6, 2024

Phillip G. Endries, age 75, of town of Eaton, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday morning, May 6, 2024.

Phillip was born on September 21, 1948 in Manitowoc, son of the late Isidore & Marion (Danes) Endries.  He was a graduate of Valders High School, class of 1967.  On April 28,...

Daniel H. Denor

Daniel H. Denor

May 3, 2024

Daniel H. Denor, age 73, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Brillion West Haven.

Dan was born on March 11, 1951 in Green Bay, son of the late Herbert & Rosella (Draheim) Denor.  He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1969.  He furthered his education at Fox Valley Technical...

Ruth Ann Prochnow

Ruth Ann Prochnow

Apr 30, 2024

Ruth Ann Prochnow, age 92, of Green Bay, formerly of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, April 30, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Ruth was born on October 9, 1931 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Tony & Ida (Benecke) Marcussen.  She was a graduate of Denmark High School.  She then furthered her education, attending...

Kenneth "Ken" J. Koehler

Kenneth "Ken" J. Koehler

Apr 28, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” "Pa" "Papa" J. Koehler, age 72, of Chilton, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Ken was born on March 20, 1952, son of Lorraine (Brantmeier) Koehler and the late John C. Koehler.  He graduated from Brillion High School, class of 1970.  Ken worked at the Brillion Iron Works in the Farm Division as a...

Patrick Edward Mischler

Patrick Edward Mischler

Apr 28, 2024

Patrick Edward Mischler, age 65, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2024, after battling cancer. Patrick was born in Appleton, WI, on June 20, 1958, to the late Donald and Rosemary (Nowell) Mischler.

He was a 1976 graduate of Appleton East High School and completed his degree from Fox Valley Technical College in 1980.

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Geraldine "Gerry" T. Weber

Geraldine "Gerry" T. Weber

Apr 26, 2024

Geraldine “Gerry” Theresa (Sommers) Weber, age 96, formerly of Hilbert, passed away Friday morning, April 26, 2024 at St. Paul Villa, Kaukauna. She was born on June 18, 1927 in Forest Junction, daughter of the late Michael & Bernadine (Brochtrup) Sommers. Geraldine attended St. Mary’s Grade School in Brillion and graduated from Brillion High School, Class of 1945. She...

Susan R. Konwal

Susan R. Konwal

Apr 11, 2024

Susan Konwal, age 68, a Brillion resident, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at her residence with her husband by her side.

Susan was born on August 23, 1955 in Neenah, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Gerda Schmidt and Raymond Lamb. She was a graduate of Menasha High School, Class of 1973. Susan loved animals, music,...

Jerome "Jake" H. Mertz

Jerome "Jake" H. Mertz

Apr 9, 2024

Jerome “Jake” Mertz, age 86, of Potter, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Jake was born on January 6, 1938 in Chilton, son of the late Gottlieb and Rosella “Sally” (Biedenbender) Mertz. He was a graduate of Chilton High School with the class of 1956. On October 26, 1957...

Roger F. Riemer

Roger F. Riemer

Apr 8, 2024

Roger F. Riemer, age 89, of Hilbert, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, April 8, 2024 at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna.

Roger was born on December 2, 1934 on the home farm in the town of Rantoul, son of the late Martin & Margaret (Schroeder) Riemer.  He was a graduate of Brillion High...

Kristina N. Schwoerer

Kristina N. Schwoerer

Apr 8, 2024

Kristina N. Schwoerer, age 36, of Reedsville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Kristina was born on December 31, 1987, daughter of Christopher Huebner and Lisa Zirbel-Schneider.  She attended Reedsville schools, graduating in 2006.  Kristina was an outgoing, fun child, and always had beautiful eyes and soft smile.  Kristina met and fell in love with...

Erwin A.E. Waack

Erwin A.E. Waack

Apr 2, 2024

Erwin A.E. Waack, age 91, of Valders, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his home.

Erwin was born on February 16, 1933 in Manitowoc, son of the late Emil and Bertha (Bubolz) Waack. Erwin was a lifelong member of St. John St. James Ev. Lutheran Church in Reedsville, having attended the grade school and...

Sandra "Sandy" A. Belanger

Sandra "Sandy" A. Belanger

Apr 1, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" A. Belanger, age 82, of Brillion, went to join her Lord and Savior on April 1, 2024.

She was born May 11, 1941 to Elmer and Bernice (Fischer) Piepenburg. She attended a one room schoolhouse and then Brillion High School, where she graduated in 1959. She attended beauty culture school and managed several salons. At...

Timothy "Tim" J. Christel

Timothy "Tim" J. Christel

Mar 20, 2024

Timothy “Tim” J. Christel, age 60, of Reedsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at his home.

Tim was born on July 31, 1963 at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc, son of Darlene (Braun) Christel and the late Richard Christel. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School with the class of 1982. Tim transported cattle...

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