Recent Obituaries

Jan 18, 2017

Wayne J. Roers, age 72, of Malone "Calumetville", passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. He was born February 29, 1944, in Alexandria, MN to the late Alois & Walburga (Stoetzel) Roers. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Cooper Roers; his son, Randy (Jenny) Roers; his daughter, Cheryl Roers Ott (Brian Ott);...

Jan 16, 2017

Ervin H. Simon, age 93, of rural St. Cloud, "St. Joe" passed away Monday evening, January 16, 2017 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born January 25, 1923, in Johnsburg, to the late Mathias and Catherine (Birkholz) Simon. On August 28, 1946, he married Betty Weber at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mount Calvary. Betty preceded...

Jan 16, 2017

Dorothy E. Doerfler, age 91, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully Monday evening, January 16, 2017, at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. The former Dorothy Kind was born January 20, 1925 in New Holstein to the late Edwin Sr. & Ella (Hass) Kind. She graduated from New Holstein High School in 1943; she moved to Milwaukee where she worked...

Jan 14, 2017

George Francis Kennedy, age 74, a Brillion resident, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, January 14, 2017 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 5, 1942 in Green Bay, son of the late Francis, Sr. and Helen (Grimm) Kennedy. George graduated from Denmark High School with the class of...

Jan 12, 2017

Dorothy L. (Schubring) Wink, age 94, of Brillion, with a strong love for her family and a natural talent to lead others toward a faithful life, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at her home, weeks after celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years traditions together as a...

Jan 11, 2017

David Joseph Neu, age 72, of Brillion, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. He was born on August 18, 1944 in Racine, son of the late Mark Joseph and Lydia (Pavelicik) Neu. Dave served as the City Administrator for the City of Necedah and the City of Brillion. He continued his education, receiving...

Jan 7, 2017

Rosamunda “Rosie” C. Olp, age 94, formerly of Reedsville, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Rosie was born on February 6, 1922 in the town of Woodville, daughter of the late Otto...

Jan 4, 2017

Donald "Doc" J. Jodar, age 81, of New Holstein, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton with his loving family by his side. Don was born March 7, 1935, in Plymouth; a son of the late Otto & Jennie (Boehnlein) Jodar. He graduated from New Holstein High School in 1953. He served in the Army...

Jan 4, 2017

Barbara I. Forstner, age 79, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 4, 2017. The former Barbara Spletter was born April 17, 1937, at the Chilton Memorial Hospital to the late Paul & Esther (Hintz) Spletter. She attended New Holstein Public Schools and graduated from New Holstein High School in 1955. On May 17, 1958, she married Ronald Forstner...

Jan 2, 2017

Valine Mae Lefeber, age 87, of St. Cloud, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, January 2, 2017. The former Mae Braun was born June 10, 1929 in the Town of Marshfield in St. Joe. She was the daughter of the late Arnold & Evelyn (Wirth) Braun. Mae attended St. Joseph's grade school and graduated from New Holstein High School in 1947, where...

Dec 24, 2016

Jason R. Thurow, age 46, of Brillion, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. He was born on February 23, 1970 in Green Bay, son of Barbara (Doughty) Thurow and the late Robert Thurow. On August 31, 2013, Jason married Angela Ripley. He owned and operated Juices Bar and Bowl in Brillion for...

Dec 22, 2016

Phyllis Jean Krahn, age 86, of Brillion, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Phyllis was born on March 18, 1930 in the town of Brillion, daughter of the late Edmund and Hildegarde (Olm) Krueger.  She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1947.  Phyllis went on to...

Dec 21, 2016

Howard A. Haese Sr. age 96, of Brillion, formerly of Reedsville, died on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Garrow Villa in Brillion. He was born on February 13, 1920 in the Town of Rockland, son of the late August and Elanora (Holtz) Haese. Howard married Helen Lemke on February 2, 1944 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rantoul. He farmed...

Dec 15, 2016

Verna D. Stedl, age 96, formerly of Greenleaf, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at North Ridge Health and Medical Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.

Verna was born on June 11, 1920 in Calumet County, daughter of the late Orvin and Sophia (Stanelle) Kreiman.  On July 26, 1941, she married Frank W. Stedl.  He preceded her in...

Dec 14, 2016

Lillian Elsa Hahn was born on February 8, 1928 to Carl and Ida (Bessert) Klessig in Chilton, Wisconsin.  She was baptized into the Kingdom of God’s grace on February 12, 1928 at her childhood home in Chilton.  She was confirmed in God’s grace and in her faith in Christ on April 5, 1942 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Rantoul, Wisconsin. ...

Dec 8, 2016

Heather Dawn (Koch) Gruett, age 39 of Brillion, went home to heaven on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton. She was born on May 26, 1977 in Milwaukee, daughter of John M. and Marian J. (Pritzl) Koch. Heather married Chad M. Gruett on October 17, 1998. In Heather’s own word: “Although life is too short...

Dec 5, 2016

Ruth Irene Spatchek, age 88, of Brillion, passed away on December 5, 2016 at Brillion West Haven.

Ruth was born on May 27, 1928 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Ida (Neumeyer) Backhaus.  She married Rolland J. “Rollie” Spachek on October 27, 1948 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alverno.  Rollie preceded her in death...

Dec 4, 2016

John S. Judd, age 70, of New Holstein, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016, at his home with his loving children at his side following a short illness due to cancer. He was born October 26, 1946, in Door County to the late Albert & Magdaline (Rex) Judd. John graduated from Gibraltar High School in Fish Creek. He served in...

Dec 1, 2016

Harlee H. Suttner, age 73, of New Holstein, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 1, 2016, surrounded by his family at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Appleton. He was born April 17, 1943, in St. Anna to the late Herbert & Rosetta (Meyer) Suttner. Harlee attended Holy Rosary Grade School and graduated from New Holstein High School in 1961. On July 15,...

Nov 30, 2016

Elizabeth (Betty) J. Wagner passed away on Wednesday, November 30th, with her family and Fr Gary gathered around her in prayer. Her departure from this world was as faith-filled, beautiful and quietly powerful as her presence in it. She was born on April 23, 1925 to the late Nick and Anna (Theobald) Goeser. She was baptized and confirmed at St....