Recent Obituaries

Mar 31, 2018

Donna Mae L. Diefenthaler, 84, of Kiel formerly of New Holstein, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Willowdale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in New Holstein. Donna Rach was born February 17, 1934, in Kiel to Hugo & Minnie (Nadler) Rach. She attended school in Kiel and graduated from Kiel High School in 1952. On August 17, 1957, she married...

Mar 28, 2018

John P. Schaffer, age 79, of Hilbert, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Brillion Westhaven.

John was born on November 12, 1938 in Hilbert, son of the late Anthony and Eulalia (Freund) Schaffer.  He was a graduate of Hilbert High School, class of 1957.  On November 5, 1960, he married Sylvia “Susie” Schuh.  She preceded...

Mar 27, 2018

Jean Weaver, age 100, of De Pere, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.

Jean is survived by her three children and their spouses, seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harrison “Harry” Weaver, one son, Thomas, a grandson, Michael Ray and other relatives.

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Mar 26, 2018

Gregory R. Ormsbee, age 55, of Potter, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Brillion Westhaven surrounded by his family.

Greg was born on February 4, 1963 in Petoske, MI, son of the late Glen Sr. and Nora (Swan) Ormsbee.  He was a graduate of Inland Lakes High School, class of 1981.  On December 15, 1990,...

Mar 26, 2018

Michael (“Moe”) Joseph Mollen, 59, a resident of Bokeelia, FL for over 35 years, formerly of Brillion, WI, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born February 1, 1959 in Appleton, WI.

Mo e was an avid collector, builder and flyer of model airplanes, having just becoming a...

Mar 25, 2018

William B. Doss Jr., 80, of New Holstein passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at the Atrium Post Acute Care Center in Chilton following a lengthy struggle with coronary artery disease and diabetes. He was born July 15, 1937, in Columbia, MO, to William B. Doss Sr. and Nellie C. (Fuller) Doss....

Mar 19, 2018

Thomas “Minor” L. Rulseh, age 58, of Menasha, passed away on March 19, 2018 at Cherry Meadows in Appleton.

Tom was born on July 3, 1959 in Chilton, son of the late Doug and Geri (Hoffmann) Rulseh.  He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1977.  Tom worked at the Brillion Iron Works from 1977...

Mar 19, 2018

Kevin Robert Gosz, age 60, currently living in Racine, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 19, 2018 at All Saints Hospital in Racine. He was born on March 6, 1958 in Chilton, son of Robert and Marjorie (Vollmer) Gosz. Kevin Worked at the New Hope Center in Chilton for 25 years and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church...

Mar 18, 2018

Marilyn L. (Duebner) Nate, age 60, of Reedsville, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

Marilyn was born on June 30, 1957 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Leonard and Delores ( Rosenow) Duebner.  She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln Senior High, class of 1976.  Marilyn was...

Mar 15, 2018

Geraldine L. Besaw, age 82, of Brillion, died on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at her home. She was born on February 14, 1936 in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Godfrey and Bertha (Franzen) Koplitz. Geraldine married William Besaw in February of 1961. She was a homemaker who loved to cook, bake and do crafty things. She was a member...

Mar 12, 2018

Vernon R. Mastey, age 75, of Hilbert, formerly of Brillion, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah surrounded by his family.

Vern was born on April 15, 1942 in Laney, Wisconsin, son of the late Florian and Agnes (Jankowski) Mastey.  He was a graduate of Seymour High...

Mar 9, 2018

Daniel Lee Urban, age 60, of Reedsville, died on Friday, March 9, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 28, 1957, son of Norman Wilda and the late Diane (Haesner) Urban. Dan married Jennifer Zinkel on October 12, 2002 in Manitowoc. He worked at the Brillion Iron Works for 30 years until his retirement.  He loved to...

Mar 8, 2018

Ronald J. Richter, age 73, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 8, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 20, 1944, son of the late John and Lanieta (Bowe) Richter. On November 18, 1967, he married Linda Snyder at United Church of Christ in Kaukauna. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 18, 2017....

Mar 6, 2018

Tharcilla M. (Sippel) Matznick, age 83, of rural New Holstein "Marytown", passed away peacefully, at her home with family at her side on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. She was born October 21, 1934, on the family farm in Marytown to August & Isabella (Lefeber) Sippel. Tharcilla attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School in Marytown and graduated from New Holstein High...

Mar 6, 2018

Gregory Allyn Muzik, age 69 of Kiel, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 6, 2018. Gregory was born on July 20, 1948 in Milwaukee to James and Beatrice Muzik. After attending Menomonee Falls High School, Greg enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. Upon returning home Greg married his wife of 50 years, Deborah Renee Tetting...

Mar 1, 2018

Shirley A Carey, age 75, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 1, 2018, with her loving family at her side. Shirley Kandler was born September 29, 1942, in New Holstein to Gilbert & Edna (Maile) Kandler. She attended New Holstein Elementary School and graduated from New Holstein High School with the class of 1960. Shirley attended Lakeshore Technical...

Mar 1, 2018

Ellen May Coenen, age 90 of Land O’ Lakes, formerly of Brillion, died peacefully in her sleep on March 1, 2018. She was born March 17, 1927 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Lynda (Beck) Hale. She was a graduate of Reedsville High School Class of 1944 and was a 1945 graduate of Sheboygan Business College.  On...

Feb 22, 2018

Joan C. Feuerstein, age 88, of New Holstein, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018. She was born in New Holstein to the late Henry & Katherine (Mahlberg) Mauer. Joan graduated from New Holstein High School in 1947. On July 13, 1957, she was united in marriage to Robert P. Feuerstein at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein. Joan worked...

Feb 22, 2018

Anthony "Tony" A. Schmitz, age 95, of Mount Calvary, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at the Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mount Calvary. Tony was born April 8, 1922, in the Town of Taycheedah near St. Peter to George & Julia (Schaefer) Schmitz. He attended St. Peter Catholic School. On June...

Feb 22, 2018

Marian B. Totzke, age 80, of Appleton, died on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Appleton Medical Center.

Marian was born on November 10, 1937 in Fond du Lac, daughter of the late Norman and Paula (Riemer) Rohrdanz.  She was a graduate of Chilton High School, class of 1955.  On November 1, 1958, she married Eldred “Eldie” Totzke...