Recent Obituaries

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...

Diana L. Genz

Diana L. Genz

Mar 13, 2024

Diana L. Genz, age 66, a Brillion resident, died Wednesday morning, March 13, 2024 at her residence. She was born on August 2, 1957 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Ernest A. and Donna J. (Fish) Pettit. Diana was a graduate of Brillion High School. She enjoyed horses, reading and spending time with family.

Survivors...

Kay Lynn Krueger

Kay Lynn Krueger

Mar 11, 2024

Kay Lynn Krueger, age 72, a Brillion resident, passed away unexpectedly March 11th, 2024.  She was born on February 21st, 1952 in Alpena, Michigan daughter to the late Karl F. and Lucille (King) Hasse. Kay was a graduate of Brillion High School, Class of 1970.

Kay was a hairdresser in Neenah during the early part of her...

Norman L. Ott

Norman L. Ott

Mar 10, 2024

Norman L. Ott, age 80, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on March 10. He was born on December 7, 1943, to the late Donald and Lucille (Zick) Ott. He graduated from Brillion High School in 1962, Platteville State University in 1967 and later received his master's degree from Viterbo University. On June 18, 1966, he married Nancy Peik. He...

Jerome "Jerry" E. Wall

Jerome "Jerry" E. Wall

Mar 6, 2024

Jerome “Jerry” E. Wall, age 88, of Askeaton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and pillar of the community, passed away on March 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 22, 1935, to Richard and Mary (Sheahan) Wall in Askeaton, Wisconsin.

Jerry attended St. Patrick's Grade School in Askeaton and graduated from...

Mary Phipps

Mary Phipps

Mar 5, 2024

Mary Phipps, age 84, formerly of Brillion, passed away on Tuesday morning, March 5, 2024 at her daughter’s home.

Mary was born on August 23, 1939 in Aniwa, WI, daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (Wilhelm) Resch. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On October 3, 1959 she married Elmer Phipps at St....

Bonnie L. Monty

Bonnie L. Monty

Feb 28, 2024

Bonnie L. Monty, age 79, of Chilton, passed away peacefully at Willowdale Health and Rehabilitation Center in New Holstein on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

Bonnie was born on January 10, 1945 in Rantoul, daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth (Bettner) Aplin. She married Kenneth Monty on September 27, 1983 at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Neenah.

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