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Leon A. Schmitz

Leon A. Schmitz

Nov 13, 2017

Leon Arthur Schmitz, age 91, of Chilton, met with his family again in his heavenly home on Monday, November 13, 2017 after short battle with cancer. Leon was born on September 26, 1926, in Calico, North Dakota to Arthur and Gertrude (Wirth) Schmitz. When he was nine years old his family moved back to Wisconsin and settle in Jericho. Leon...

Bonnie Catherine Goeser

Bonnie Catherine Goeser

Nov 11, 2017

Bonnie Catherine Goeser, 73 of Kimberly, died November 11, 2017 after a short battle with cancer.  She was born December 13, 1943 in Fond du Lac, WI to Joseph (Sam) and Freida (Geiser) Goeser. After graduation from Chilton High in 1962, she attended UW Oshkosh and moved to Chicago. There she worked as a librarian/information specialist, and graduated from Northwestern...

Eugene J. Steiner

Eugene J. Steiner

Nov 8, 2017

Eugene Joseph Steiner, age 90, returned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 after a valiant battle with cancer. His devotion to his family and his firm belief to God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Eugene was born on May 15, 1927, east of Charlesburg, to Anton and Anna K. (Bell) Steiner. He...

Ronald "Ron" Buboltz

Ronald "Ron" Buboltz

Nov 8, 2017

Ronald “Ron” Buboltz, age 74, of Brillion, died on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Theda Care in Appleton. He was born on March 9, 1943 in Green Bay, son of the late Lester and Mabel (Bratz) Buboltz. On November 5, 1967 he married Sandra Spatchek in Brillion. He served in the 32nd Division of the National Guard for 4...

Lucy E. Heus

Lucy E. Heus

Nov 6, 2017

Lucy E. Heus, age 92, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully Monday, November 6, 2017, at Caring Hands Assisted Living in New Holstein. Lucy Brandt was born July 19, 1925, in St. Anna to Peter & Anna (Steffes) Brandt. She attended St. Ann Grade School and graduated from Kiel High School in 1943. On June 10, 1944, she married Edward...

Walter R. Petrie

Walter R. Petrie

Oct 27, 2017

Walter R. Petrie, age 96, of Calvary Station, passed away peacefully Friday, October 27, 2017, at Villa Loretto Nursing Home with his loving family at his side. He was born May 8, 1921, in the Town of Marshfield to Urban & Mary (Schmitz) Petrie. He attended Calvary Station Public School prior to attending Holy Cross Catholic School through eighth grade....

Mary E. Abler

Mary E. Abler

Oct 26, 2017

Mary E. Abler, age 76, of Mt. Calvary, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 26, 2017, as a resident of Villa Loretto Nursing home after a two year battle with brain cancer. She was born on March 16, 1941, in Fond du Lac, WI, to the late Ralph "Butch" M. and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Farrey) Gulig. She attended St. John the...

Donald J. Kaiser

Donald J. Kaiser

Oct 22, 2017

Donald J. Kaiser, age 77, of Mount Calvary, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mount Calvary following a battle with various cancers which began 15 years ago. He was born June 27, 1940, to the late Eugene & Nicella (Simon) Kaiser. Don attended Holy Cross Catholic Grade School and New Holstein High...

Joseph P. Remiker

Joseph P. Remiker

Oct 22, 2017

Forty days short of his 100th birthday, we bid farewell to our Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and friend, Joseph P. Remiker, who passed away peacefully Sunday, October 22nd at the Felician Village, Manitowoc, where he resided for 5 wonderful years.

Joe was born Dec 1st, 1917, the son of Joseph and Mary (Stefl) Remiker in rural Reedsville.  ...

Estelle M. Walber

Estelle M. Walber

Oct 19, 2017

Estelle M. Walber, age 95, formerly of Marytown, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 19, 2017, at Willowdale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in New Holstein. Estelle Fassbender was born August 12, 1922, to Anton & Margaret (Muellenbach) Schoenborn Fassbender. She attended Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Grade School in Marytown. Estelle also attended vocational school and MPTI in Fond du...

Vera K. Kasper

Vera K. Kasper

Oct 17, 2017

Vera K. Kasper, age 96, of Brillion, died peacefully on Tuesday October 17, 2017 at Brillion West Haven. She was born on November 13, 1920 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Ludwig and Margaret (Hoeppner) Stahel. Vera married Ruben Duchow on February 11, 1939, he preceded her in death in February of 1960. On October 19, 1974, she...

Nora Zimmermann

Nora Zimmermann

Oct 15, 2017

Nora Zimmermann, age 92, entered her eternal home in Heaven on October 15, 2017 at her daughter’s home in Blue Earth, MN.

She was born on May 16, 1925 to Ottillie (Muench) and Arthur Seefeld in North Fond du lac, WI.  She was baptized and...

Melvin R. Beattie

Melvin R. Beattie

Oct 12, 2017

Melvin R. Beattie, age 71, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 12, 2017, at his home. He was born October 7, 1946, in New London to George & Edith (Dexter) Beattie. Survivors include his two children, Tiffany (Brian) Peters of Windsor, WI and Bradley Beattie of Beaver Dam; Two Grandchildren, Amanda Peters and Austin Peters; Two Great-Grandchildren, Mya...

Sam Kuehl

Sam Kuehl

Oct 12, 2017

Sam Kuehl, age 33, of Appleton, formerly of Brillion, died as the results of an auto accident on Thursday, October 12, 2017. He was born on February 20, 1984 in Appleton, son of Kerry and Pat M. (Benzschawel) Kuehl. Sam was a 2002 graduate of Brillion High School and currently worked as a mason in the Fox Valley Area....

Doris Mae Jandrey

Doris Mae Jandrey

Oct 9, 2017

Doris Mae Jandrey, age 88, of Manitowoc, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Doris was born on January 24, 1929, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and Minnie (Wunrow) Jandrey.  She enjoyed playing cards and bingo,...

Germaine "Gerry" E. Bartel Coffeen

Germaine "Gerry" E. Bartel Coffeen

Oct 7, 2017

Germaine "Gerry" E. Bartel Coffeen, age 95, of New Holstein, formerly of Marytown, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Willowdale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in New Holstein. The former Germaine Langer was born August 29, 1922, in Jericho to John & Anna (Bucholz) Langer Gerry attended grade school at Holy Trinity in Jericho and graduated from Chilton High School....

George "Sonny" Wagner

George "Sonny" Wagner

Oct 7, 2017

George “Sonny” Wagner, age 84, of Anchorage Alaska, formerly of Brillion, died on Saturday October 7, 2017 in Anchorage. He was born on May 1, 1933 in Park Falls WI, son of the late George and Grace (Parker) Wagner. George drove truck for Schneider National for over 50 years, and was recognized for driving over 4 million miles without...

Florence Anita Enneper

Florence Anita Enneper

Oct 6, 2017

Florence Anita Enneper, age 92 of Brillion, is now at peace, resting in Glory, having passed away on Friday October 6, 2017. She was the second daughter of six children, born on May 17, 1925 to John and Adelia (Stanelle) Keller. Florence earned her nursing degree from Bellin Memorial School of Nursing in Green Bay, and was enrolled in...

Rev. Nicholas Widhammer, Ofm Cap

Rev. Nicholas Widhammer, Ofm Cap

Oct 3, 2017

Fr. Nicholas Widhammer, Capuchin Friar and Priest, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at the age of 81. Fr. Nick was born December 8, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI, son of Franz and Celia Widhammer. He was invested in 1954 and perpetually professed in 1958. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1963. Fr. Nick was on staff at St. Lawrence Seminary,...

Nathalyn Berg

Nathalyn Berg

Oct 3, 2017

Nathalyn Berg, age 82, of Chilton, entered eternal life on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. She was born on October 3, 1935 in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Elroy and Dorothy (Klann) Schaefer. Nathalyn was a graduate of Valders High School, class of 1953. She married Stanley Berg on December 28, 1955 at St. Peter Lutheran Church...

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