Recent Obituaries

Dec 1, 2023

Nathan “Tater” Loose, age 32, of Oshkosh, suffered in silence while he fought his battle with depression.  Nathan made the difficult decision to end his journey on this earth and found peace, December 1, 2023, in a way that we may never understand. Thinking of others before himself, he tried to spare his family and friends from the effects...

Nov 26, 2023

Margaret “Maggie” G. Kroening, age 97, a resident of Brillion, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born on April 13, 1926 daughter of the late Orvin and Sophia (Stanelle) Kreiman. She married Harlan Kroening in 1950, and they shared 40 years together. Harlan preceded her in death on June 18, 1990. Margaret...

Nov 25, 2023

George R Schroeder, 96, of Hilbert, WI passed away quietly in Jesus’ arms on November 25, 2023 in Neenah.

George was born on his family farm in Chilton, Wisconsin to George and Martha (Hintz) Schroeder on October 11, 1927.  He was a graduate of Chilton High School in 1946 and played tuba in the school band.  He...

Nov 23, 2023

Ronald Raymond Halbach, a beloved husband, father, gramps, brother, uncle and friend, went to be with the Lord in heaven at age 72, on Thursday morning, November 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by his faithful family.

Ron was born on March 2, 1951 in Appleton, son of the late Cyril and Regina (Jackels) Halbach. He was...

Nov 22, 2023

Jill M. Peters, age 65, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc surrounded by her family.

Jill was born on April 16, 1958 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Norbert and Helen (Bacon) Peters.  She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1976.  ...

Nov 19, 2023

Phyllis M. Beimborn, age 78, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay surrounded by family.

Phyllis was born on April 10, 1945 in Appleton, daughter of the late James and Marion (Mader) Beach.  She was a graduate of Kaukauna High School, class of 1963.  On July 30,...

Nov 5, 2023

Thomas “TJ” “Tom” J. Burkart, age 76, of Reedsville, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, in Wauwatosa.

Tom was born on April 27, 1947 in Manitowoc, son of the late Lawrence and Jean (Ryan) Burkart. He attended Valders High School. On June 24, 1967 he married the former...

Nov 5, 2023

John B. Schmidt, age 93, passed away peacefully and entered eternal life on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his home overlooking the family farm.

He was born at his family’s homestead on April 13,1930, son of the late John H. and Mary (Timmers) Schmidt. John attended St. Francis Catholic School in Hollandtown. On August 18, 1955 he...

Oct 27, 2023

Lost in the moment, yet lost in a moment, Evan Sell, age 19, a resident of Appleton, died Friday, October 27, 2023.

He was born on December 1, 2003 in Neenah, son of Angela Kilishek and Brian Sell.

Evan was working towards his GED at Fox Valley Tech and was most recently working with Job...

Oct 20, 2023

Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Kilishek (nee Solberg), age 91 of Forest Jct., went home to the loving embrace of our heavenly Father on Friday, Oct. 20 at Abridge Care Concepts, Chilton.

Elizabeth was born in 1932, at her parent’s (Issac and Margaret (Derks) Solberg) home in Kaukauna.

As the third oldest amongst 12 children in her...

Oct 20, 2023

Dianne J. Schmidt, age 87, of Brillion, passed away on Friday evening, October 20, 2023 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay.

Dianne was born on February 4, 1936 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Abe and Hildegard (Rabe) DePagter. She was a graduate of Sheboygan South High School. On August 20, 1955 she married William H. Schmidt...

Oct 13, 2023

Mary E. Larson, age 87, of Brillion, passed away peacefully at home with her children by her side on Friday, October 13, 2023.

Mary was born on January 31, 1936, in Green Bay, daughter of the late William and Doris (Degal) Barnard. She was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1953. She then explored her...

Oct 12, 2023

Richard "Dick" Kiekhaefer, age 82, of Reedsville, passed away on October 12, 2023 at St. Vincent hospital after a brief illness.

Dick was born on March 17, 1941 son of the late Verona (Treichel) and Walter Kiekhaefer.  He was a graduate of Reedsville High School class of 1959.  Dick married the love of his life, Karen Kohls,...

Oct 12, 2023

Peter L. Keller, 69, lost a multi-year battle with salvatory gland and brain cancer on October 12, 2023.

Peter Lindsay Keller, Appleton WI, was born on June 6, 1954, in Green Bay WI, to Rueben L. and Helen E. (Enneper) Keller.  He was the forth of five children.  Peter was confirmed at Zion United Methodist Church, Forest...

Oct 10, 2023

Henrietta (Seehawer) Marx Kushava, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, with her dear husband Francis “Frank” Kushava at her side.

Henrietta was born on December 4, 1933 in Centerville, Missouri, daughter of the late Kermit and Ruth (Field) Seehawer. She graduated from UW-Oshkosh and taught third grade in Racine for many years, specializing...

Oct 2, 2023

Brian L. Krizenesky, age 57, of Brillion, passed away on Monday evening, October 2, 2023 at his home.

Brian was born on February 25, 1966 in Chilton, son of Dennis and Paulette (Biedenbender) Krizenesky. He was a graduate of Brillion High School with the class of 1984. On July 13, 1991 he married the former Stacie A....

Sep 29, 2023

Jeanne M. Hoyer, age 66, of Brillion, passed away Friday morning, September 29, 2023 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay.

Jeanne was born on February 6, 1957 in Green Bay, daughter of the late John L. and Sylvia M. (Urban) Hoyer. She was a graduate of Reedsville High School with the class of 1977. Jeanne was employed...

Sep 23, 2023

Sharon A. Schmidt, age 68, of Hilbert, passed away on Saturday evening, September 23, 2023 at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital.

Sharon was born on April 20, 1955 in Sheboygan, daughter of Marjorie (Wiegert) Krueger and the late Norman Krueger. She was a graduate of Chilton High School with the class of 1973 and went on to get...

Sep 11, 2023

Carl M. Hopfensperger, age 47, a resident of Menasha, died Monday morning, September 11, 2023 in a tragic accident. As the world mourned the loss of so many heroes on 9/11, we mourn the loss of our hero – Carl, our son, father, brother, uncle and friend for he truly was our hero.  Carl was born on June 12,...

Sep 8, 2023

Jerome “Jerry” Maertz, age 86, a Reedsville resident, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, September 8, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on June 6, 1937 in Reedsville, son of the late Ervin and Mary (Mancoske) Maertz.  Jerry was with the Reedsville High School class of 1955. On August 21, 1965 he married Peggy...