Recent Obituaries

Oct 23, 2016

Winfred (Win) Riemer, age 93, celebrated eternal life on Oct.23, 2016 at Brillion Westhaven.

Win was born July 28, 1923 in Brillion, son of the late Fred & Elise (Duchow) Riemer. He was baptized on Aug 12th and confirmed in May, 1937. He was a graduate of Brillion High School and the University of Wisconsin - Madison...

Oct 22, 2016

Gary C. Schwantes, age 72, of New Holstein, passed away with his loving family at his side on Saturday, October 22, 2016, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born October 1, 1944, in Manitowoc to the late Claude & Ruth (Goetsch) Schwantes. His parents moved to New Holstein in the late 1940's where he attended New Holstein Elementary...

Oct 20, 2016

Thomas Herbert Ottery, age 86, of Waupun, formerly of Fond du Lac, died, Thursday, October 20, 2016 with his family at his side. He was born in Fond du Lac on April 24, 1930 in Fond du Lac, son of the late Herbert and Ethyl (Coyne) Ottery. On August 1, 1953 he married Mary C. Miller in Fond du Lac....

Oct 14, 2016

Ruby Joan (Marshall) Brehmer Ertel, age 92 of Brillion, died on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. She was born on August 16, 1924 in Great Shefford, England, daughter of the late John and Alice (Sanford) Marshall. Ruby married Wilmer Brehmer on October 16, 1944 in Shefford England. She arrived in New York on the...

Oct 12, 2016

Shirley A. Wenzel, age 83, of Brillion, formerly of Reedsville, passed away with her family by her side, on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at St Vincent Hospital as a result of a fall a couple of weeks ago which occurred when she was on the go and doing...

Oct 3, 2016

Caroline H. Jentsch, age 90, of Potter, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 Atrium Acute Care in Chilton.

Caroline was born on January 12, 1926 in the town of Rantoul, daughter of the late Fred and Tina (Bessert) Petermann.  On September 4, 1943, she married Clarence A. Jentsch at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rantoul.  He preceded...

Oct 1, 2016

Lorraine H. Duchow, age 92, of River Wood Place, 950 S. Rapids Rd, Manitowoc, formerly of 22520 Groh Rd, rural Chilton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at home with her husband by her side.

Lorraine was born on September 19, 1924 in the town of Franklin, daughter of the late Albert and Katherine (Naidl)...

Sep 28, 2016

Harriet A. Stellpflug, 89, of New Holstein died peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. She was born on January 13, 1927 in Kewaskum, WI, the daughter of Nicholas and Odelia (Marx) Stoffel. Harriet graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1945. She worked at Regal Ware in Kewaskum for several years after graduation. On May 29, 1948 she married...

Sep 26, 2016

Phyllis V. Schneider, age 69, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully following a battle with pancreatic cancer on Monday, September 26, 2016, at the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. She was born May 1, 1947, to the late Norbert H. & Laynilda "Nellie" A. (Schmitz) Ehlenbeck. Phyllis attended and graduated from Holy Rosary Catholic Grade School and New...

Sep 23, 2016

Jesse J. Biskobing, age 19, of Chilton, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016. He was born November 21, 1996, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac to Thomas & Niah (Meyer) Biskobing. Jesse attended New Holstein High School. Jesse was an amazing artist, loyal friend and loving brother whom loved the outdoors. He loved all creatures big & small....

Sep 21, 2016

Donald Frederick Arne, age 84, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. Donald was born on October 30, 1931 in Oshkosh, WI to the late Frederick J. and Clara Sonkowsky Arne. He graduated with the Class of 1949 from Oshkosh High School. He married Gail Elizabeth Rehbein on July 9, 1955 at...

Sep 19, 2016

Irene Mattice, age 88, of Mount Calvary, formerly of Theresa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the home of her granddaughter, Charissa, on Monday, September 19, 2016. She was born November 29, 1927, a child of eight born of John & Fedosia (Gavrilik) Rogga. On May 20, 1970, she married Harold Frank Mattice. Harold preceded her in death...

Sep 19, 2016

Robert “Bob” G. Bock, age 83, of Brillion, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at his home on the lake, with his family by his side.

Bob was born on April 9, 1933 in Sheboygan, son of the late Alvin and Josephine (Mikalowsky) Bock.  He was a graduate of Sheboygan North High School, class of 1951. ...

Sep 16, 2016

Josephine M. Schreiner, age, 100, of New Holstein, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016, with her family at her side at the Atrium Post Acute Care Center in New Holstein. She was born January 19, 1916, in the Town of Stockbridge to Edward & Anna (Kaut) Wettstein. Josephine attended grade school in Kloten. On August 11, 1938, she married Jerome...

Sep 15, 2016

Sandra “Bunny” Van Cuyk, age 74, of Hilbert, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family.

Bunny was born on April 7, 1942 in Hilbert, daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Malamphy) Vollmer.  She was a graduate of Hilbert High School and was a proud supporter of the Hilbert Wolves. ...

Sep 13, 2016

Dorothy Biedenbender, age 93, of Brillion, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah, surrounded by her family.

Dorothy was born and baptized on February 27, 1923 in Hilbert, daughter of the late William C. and Wilhelmina (Ohm) Bessert.  On June 10, 1945, she married Wilburn J. Biedenbender at Trinity Lutheran...

Sep 11, 2016

Irene M. Kohlmann, age 100, formerly of St. Cloud, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mt. Calvary. Irene was born January 17, 1916, in St. Cloud to late August & Anna (Hoerth) Karl. She attended St. Cloud Catholic Grade School. On April 12, 1939, she married Lyle J. Kohlmann at St....

Sep 10, 2016

Frank “Pa” Duffeck, age 76, of Brillion, passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 10, 2016 surrounded by his family. Pa was born on September 14, 1939 in Lena, son of the late Slavey and Frances (Konkel) Duffeck. He was a graduate of Lena High School, class of 1957. On April 7, 1959, Frank married Marlyn “Lynn” Fuller...

Sep 7, 2016

Ronald “Ron” C. Bastian, age 85, of Reedsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay surrounded by his family.

Ron was born on August 4, 1931 in Freedom, son of the late Clarence F. and Elizabeth (Lambie) Bastian.  From 1952 – 1954, he served our country in the United...

Sep 4, 2016

Elmer J. Nett, age 93, of Marytown, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Caring Hands Assisted Living in New Holstein. He was born August 14, 1923, in Marytown to John & Susan (Korb) Nett. Elmer attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School in Marytown. Elmer served in the Army Air Corp during World War 2 from 1945 – 1946. On...