Recent Obituaries

Dec 29, 2018

Gerhardt C. Spietz, age 93, of Brillion, passed away on December 29, 2018 at Garrow Villa in Brillion.

Gerhardt was born on June 24, 1925 in Wrightstown, son of the late George and Sadie (Zuelke) Spietz.  He was a graduate of Wrightstown High School, class of 1943.  On September 3, 1948, Gerhardt married Rogene Krause in Seymour,...

Dec 28, 2018

Eriberto Gonzalez, age 62, went home to be with our lord on December 28, 2018. He served in the US Air Force, loved fishing, golfing, nature hikes, and his Dallas Cowboys. Eriberto is survived by his wife Marie, 3 daughters, 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and by numerous family and friends. He was predeceased by his mother, 2 brothers,...

Dec 28, 2018

Lorraine F. Emmer, age 85 of Brillion, was called home to our Lord and Savior on Friday, December 28, 2018 at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Lorraine was born on November 30, 1933 in Eagle, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Shirley and Vida (Cotten) Oborne.  She was a graduate of East Troy High School, class of...

Dec 24, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Louise Marie (Winkel) Schmitz of St. Cloud announces her passing on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2018. She was born November 3, 1935, in Ada, Wisconsin to Mathew & Olive (Raeder) Winkel. Louise graduated from Kiel High School in 1953 and attended Sheboygan County Teachers College. She completed her education at Marian...

Dec 23, 2018

Stephen L. Johnston, age 66, of Hilbert, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 of a heart attack; a husband, father, and grandfather whom we all love.

Steve was born in Merrill, WI on May 31, 1952, son of Lawrence “Larry” and the late Marian (Goedel) Johnston.  He was a graduate of Neenah High School, class of...

Dec 22, 2018

Gerald A. “Jerry” Martinson, age 79, of Brillion, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday December 22, 2018.

He was born in Hawkins, WI on July 10, 1939, son of the late Marshall and Josephine Martinson. On May 12, 1962 he married Kathryn “Kay” Jensen at St. Mary Catholic Church in Brillion. Jerry served his county...

Dec 20, 2018

Bonnie J. Torsch, age 70, of Reedsville, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Theda Care Medical Center in Appleton, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her family.

Bonnie was born on April 23, 1948 in Brown County, daughter of the late Lester and Mildred (Eichhorst) Koerth.  She was a graduate of Brillion High...

Dec 16, 2018

Otto P. Steiner, age 97, of New Holstein, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018, at the Homestead Care Center in New Holstein. He was born October 27, 1921, in the Town of New Holstein to Jacob & Barbara (Meier) Steiner. Otto attended St. Charles Catholic Grade School in Charlesburg. He farmed on the Steiner homestead in the Town of New...

Dec 13, 2018

William “Bill” Charles Jandrey age 79, of Reedsville passed away on December 13th, 2018 at Holy Family Memorial Hospital. William was born on March 21st, 1939, son of the late Charles and Minnie (Wunrow) Jandrey. He attended grade school at the Quarry School House, and St. Johns St. James, later graduating from Reedsville High School in 1958. Bill served...

Dec 11, 2018

Virginia Ann (Warren) Simmons, age 82, died peacefully while surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at her home in Brillion, WI.

Virginia was born on March 20, 1936  and grew up in Iowa, where she graduated as valedictorian from Hedrick High School class of 1953 and met her husband, John, whom she married on April...

Dec 8, 2018

Jerome J. Rataichek, age 76, of Reedsville, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 8, 2018. He was born on July 11, 1942 in Manitowoc, son of the late Theodore and Margaret (Leick) Rataichek. Jerome worked in the Rataichek Hardware Store in Reedsville for many years. In later years, he worked for the Reedsville Equity and the Village of...

Dec 6, 2018

Lawrence Anthony (Larry) Schmitz of Fond du Lac passed away at his home on Thursday, December 6, after a brief illness with his family at his side. He was born on September 4, 1959 to Anthony B. and Mae (Bleuel) Schmitz and grew up in Mt. Calvary, graduating from New Holstein High School in 1977. Larry retired from C.D. Smith...

Dec 5, 2018

Rosemary "Rosie" J. Steffen, age 87, of New Holstein, was welcomed into her Savior's arms on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, with her family at her side following a brief illness. She was born June 2, 1931, in St. Anna to Henry & Seraphine (Perl) Turba. Rosie attended St. Ann Catholic Grade School and graduated with the Class of 1949 "The...

Dec 5, 2018

Paul G. Poirier, age 65, of rural New Holstein, formerly of Elkhart "Elkark" Lake, ascended into God's loving arms Wednesday, December 5, 2018, following a courageous year-long battle with brain cancer. Paul was at his home with his devoted family by his side. Born in upstate New York (Malone) to Doris (Perry) Gandloph and the late Paul E. Poirier, this...

Dec 4, 2018

Donna J. Wetor, age 68, of New Holstein, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at her home due to complications from MS. She was born August 10, 1950, to the late Donald Greene & Jean (Kunde) Schuller. Donna graduated from Nicolet High School in Milwaukee in 1969. Donna was instrumental in establishing DJW Karaoke in the mid 1990's. Later on...

Dec 2, 2018

Agnes M. Dorn, age 87, of Brillion, died on Sunday December 2, 2018 at St. Paul Elder Care in Kaukauna. She was born on February 11, 1931 in the Town of Rantoul, daughter of the late Jacob and Gertrude (Lodes) Mallmann.  She married Peter F. Dorn on July 30, 1952 in Chilton.  After raising 12 children, she entered the...

Nov 28, 2018

Verona Plate, age 95 of Potter, died peacefully early Wednesday morning, November 28, 2018 at Willowdale Care Center in New Holstein. She was born on March 5, 1923 in the Town of Chilton, daughter of the late George and Martha (Hinz) Schroeder. Verona married Lester Plate on October 28, 1944 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Chilton. She helped run...

Nov 27, 2018

Edward "Ed" H. Welch, 69, of New Holstein, passed away with family at his side on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at the Atrium Post Acute Care Center in Chilton. Ed was born June 3, 1949, in Chilton to the late Horace & Lorraine (Popp) Welch. He graduated from New Holstein High School. He served in the Army during the Vietnam...

Nov 26, 2018

Dean Bernard Geiger, age 67, of Brillion, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Crossroads Care Center in Green Bay, surrounded by his loving family.

Dean was born on April 15, 1951 in Green Bay, son of Katherine (Preston) Geiger and the late Bernard Geiger, Sr.  He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of...

Nov 20, 2018

Alice E. Jandrey, age 98, of Brillion, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna.

Alice was born on December 9, 1919 in Morrison, daughter of the late Edward and Rose (Zirbel) Zeamer. On September 19, 1942, she married Elroy H. Jandrey at Zion Lutheran Church in Morrison. He preceded her in...