Recent Obituaries

Feb 24, 2016

Emma Oakley, age 91, of Manitowoc, formerly of Reedsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Shady Lane Nursing Home in Manitowoc.

Emma was born on January 25, 1925 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Ambrose and Anna (Barta) Meyer. She married Harry Mc Munn on June 26, 1943. He preceded her in death in...

Feb 15, 2016

Dorothy A. Petrie, age 84, of Mount Calvary, passed away at Manor Care in Fond du Lac Monday, February 15, 2016, with her family at her side, ending her journey with dementia. The former Dorothy Mueller was born February 21, 1931, in Marytown to the late Alfred & Lorraine (Dreifuerst) Mueller. Dorothy attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School in Marytown....

Feb 12, 2016

Eldred “Eldie” Totzke, age 80, of Appleton, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016 at Appleton Medical Center in Appleton.

Eldie was born on June 30, 1935 in rural Hilbert, son of the late Richard and Ella (Heyn) Totzke. He was a graduate of Chilton High School, class of 1953. Eldie served our country in the United...

Feb 8, 2016

Lawrence “Larry” Nies, age, 66 of Brillion, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, February 8, 2016. He was born on October 15, 1949 in Green Bay, son of Rosella (Kabat) Nies and the late Joseph Nies. Larry married Judy Goldschmidt on July 31, 1971 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion. He served in the U.S. Army...

Feb 7, 2016

Mary Ann Zorn, age 88, of Brillion, entered into eternal life on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton following a short illness with her family by her side.

Mary Ann was born on June 21, 1927 in Sheboygan Falls, daughter of the late Alfred and Lillian (Holzschuh) Burich. Burich family moved to Brillion...

Feb 1, 2016

Betty J. Behnke, age 74, of Brillion, who treasured the time she spent with her family and friends, died on Monday, February 1, 2016 in Mesa, AZ following a brave battle with Valley Fever. She was born on March 5, 1941 in the Town of Rantoul, daughter of the late Adolph and Lydia (Zahn) Lau. Betty married Darol J....

Jan 30, 2016

Dolores E. Wittmann, age 89, of Brillion, passed away on January 30, 2016 at Brillion WestHaven surrounded by her family.

Dolores was born on March 3, 1926 in the town of Rantoul, daughter of the late Adolph and Lydia (Zahn) Lau. Dolores worked at Scharbarth IGA in Brillion in her early years, and later worked at her...

Jan 26, 2016

Darlene K. Berg, age 69 of Brillion, died on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. She was born on July 22, 1946 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Isak and Olga (Aubel) Berg. Darlene was a teacher at St. Mary Catholic School in Brillion for 23 years. After her teaching career was completed, she continued...

Jan 26, 2016

Genevieve A. Ambrosius, age 88, of Brillion, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, surrounded by her family.

Gen was born on November 18, 1927 in the town of Buchanan, daughter of the late Arnold and Mary (Nytes) Verbeten. ...

Jan 25, 2016

Helen Rose Dix, age 93, of Brillion, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Brillion West Haven.

Helen was born on March 14, 1922, daughter of the late Phillip and Hazel (Shukter) Beck. On November 9, 1944, she married Victor Dix at St. Mary Catholic Church in Hilbert. He preceded her in death on October 2,...

Jan 22, 2016

Robert “Bob” Mathiebe, age 81 of Brillion, died on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Garrow Villa in Brillion. He was born on March 28, 1934 in Green Bay, son of the late Lloyd and Dorothy (Reichardt) Mathiebe. Bob married Janet Popp on November 16, 1957 in Potter. He served in the Army National Guard for 8 years, and worked...

Jan 19, 2016

Viorene J. Lemke, age 76 of Chilton, died on Tuesday January 19, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 13, 1939 in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Raymond and Viola (Schaefer) Behnke. Vi was baptized and confirmed at St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville and was...

Jan 18, 2016

Janice K. Bub, age 74, of rural Chilton, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016, at the Atrium Post Acute Care Center of Chilton, with her family at her side. The former Janice Stange was born November 24, 1941 to the late Clarence & Alice (Horneck) Stange. Janice attended grade school at Rhine Center Elementary and graduated from Elkhart Lake High...

Jan 13, 2016

William "Bill" H. Fritz, age 86, of New Holstein, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at his home. He was born August 2, 1929 in Rushford, MN to William Sr. & Esther (Burfeind) Fritz. Bill served in the Army during the Korean War from 1951 – 1953. On April 5, 1952, he married Betty Schrandt in Winona, MN. He was...

Jan 8, 2016

Lynn M. Johnston, age 54, of New Holstein, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016 at home. She was born October 16, 1961 in Milwaukee, WI to Raymond and Edith Grulkowski. Lynn enjoyed gardening, painting and spending time with her children. She is preceded in death by her father, Raymond L. Grulkowski and son, Christopher M. Johnston. Lynn is survived...

Jan 8, 2016

Gertrude "Gertie" H. Ebert, age 90, of Reedsville, entered eternal life on Friday, January 8, 2016, at Brillion West Haven.

Gertie was born on January 10, 1925, in the town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Arthur and Martha (Thurow) Berkholtz. She was confirmed on June 5, 1938...

Jan 7, 2016

Sylvester "Syl" C. Halbach, 96, of New Holstein, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016, at the Atrium Post Acute Care Center of New Holstein, with his family at his side. He was born January 26, 1919, in Marytown to Vincent Sr. & Martina (Casper) Halbach. His mother died when he was three years old. His father married Elizabeth Aubach and...

Jan 5, 2016

Faye Ann Nevenhoven, age 62 of Brillion, died on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center in Neenah. She was born on August 4, 1953 in Appleton, daughter of Betty (Aplin) Becker and the late Royal Becker. She married Richard Nevenhoven on June 18, 1975 in Turkey. Faye worked as a dental assistant and a unit...

Jan 4, 2016

Ronald Joseph Shamburek, age 71 of Brillion, died on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. He was born on April 26, 1944 in Manitowoc, son of the late George and Mary (Novachek) Shamburek. Ron married Peggy Behnke on April 26, 1985 in Chilton. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry #377 out of Manitowoc. After...

Dec 28, 2015

Ambrose "Sam" W. Schmitz, 93, of Mount Calvary, passed away with his loving family at his side on Monday, December 28, 2015, at the Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mount Calvary. Sam was born May 17, 1922, in the Town of Marshfield near Mount Calvary to Mathias & Ottilia (Schneider) Schmitz. He attended Holy Cross Catholic Grade School. He served...