Recent Obituaries

Jan 31, 2015

Robert H. Thurow, age 71, of Brillion, died on Saturday January 31, 2015 at Aurora Bay Care in Green Bay with his family by his side. He was born on May 16, 1943 in Brillion, son of the late Emil & Nellie (Haas) Thurow. He married Barbara Doughty on November 13, 1965 in Brillion. Bob worked as a liquor and...

Jan 30, 2015

Patricia L. Meyer, age 84, of Chilton Care Center, formerly of Reedsville, died on Friday January 30, 2015. She was born on December 9, 1930 in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Norman & Mildred (Andres) Kiel. She married Harold Meyer on November 22, 1949 in Kellnersville. Patricia graduated from Valders High School class of 1948. She was the first...

Jan 29, 2015

Arlyn Oscar Bord passed away peacefully, January 29, 2015, at the Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mt Calvary where he had resided for the past 3 years. Arlyn was born December 11, 1929, to Ambrose & Helen (Brenner) Bord in Mt. Calvary. On August 18, 1953, he married Frances Schmitz in Johnsburg WI. They lived and farmed on Cody Road...

Jan 27, 2015

Norman F. Eickert, age 71, of Brillion, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at his home. He was born on November 8, 1943 in Green Bay, son of the late Norman Eickert Sr. and Mellan (Boettcher) Eickert. Norman married Patricia Dix on June 13, 1964 in Hilbert. He farmed the family homestead in the Town of Rantoul his entire life...

Jan 26, 2015

Valerie Jean Kalies-Schisel, age 65, of Brillion, passed on January 26, 2015 at Bellin Medical Center in Green Bay after a brief illness. Val was born on July 14, 1949 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Allan and Gloria (Roberts) Kalies. She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1967. Val was employed at Rudy's Diner, the...

Jan 25, 2015

Roger D. Hagenow, age 71, of Brillion, died on Sunday January 25, 2015 at his home. He was born on May 24, 1943 in Milwaukee, son of the late Hilary & Loleta (Lemke) Hagenow. He married Sandra Treichel on November 19, 1966 in Morrison. Roger served in the U.S. Army Reserves and retired from the Brillion Iron Works after 38...

Jan 24, 2015

Jan 22, 2015

Patricia "Pat" C. Tushaus, age 78, of rural Glenbeulah (Town of Greenbush), passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, January 22, 2015, following a short battle with cancer. The former Patricia Kowalczyk was born March 15, 1936, to the late Frank & Anna (Makowski) Kowalczyk. Pat attended St. Mathias Grade School and graduated from West Milwaukee...

Jan 22, 2015

Rueben W. Paul, age 95, of rural Brillion, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015. He was born on March 3, 1919 in the town of Rantoul, son of the late Otto and Hertha (Hintz) Paul. Rueben was a self educated man. On June 24, 1942, he married Edwina Seipel in Chilton. From October 1942 until October 1945, Rueben proudly...

Jan 20, 2015

Wilfrid P. Abhold, age 84, of Mount Calvary, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015. He is now with Beverly in Heaven. Wilfrid & Beverly were married on November 18, 1950 in Fond du Lac. He owned and operated Abhold's Garage in Mount Calvary. He was a member of the Mount Calvary Fire Department, served on the Board of Directors of...

Jan 20, 2015

Richard A. Strouf, age 68, of New Holstein, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. He was born February 21, 1946 to the late Norman and Anna (Schlies) Strouf. On October 15, 1966 he married Karen Gudex. He worked at M-B Industries, Mirro Corp., and then Tramontina US Cookware. Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, doing puzzle books, and...

Jan 17, 2015

Randall James Spetta was born June 11, 1949 in Milwaukee to Shirley (Zarnoth) & James Spetta. He spent his early years in the Milwaukee area until moving with the family to New Holstein. After attending New Holstein Schools, he worked until joining the US Army in 1969. He was assigned to the First Cavalry Division (Airmobile) and served with distinction...

Jan 15, 2015

Jan 14, 2015

Virginia C. Rahmer, 84, formerly of rural St. Cloud, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at the Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mount Calvary. The former Virginia Schmitz was born March 20, 1930, in the Town of Marshfield near Mount Calvary to the late Mathias & Ottilia (Schneider) Schmitz. Virginia attended Holy Cross Grade School in Mount Calvary. On May...

Jan 13, 2015

LaVerne Ott, age 96, of Brillion, passed away on January 13, 2015 at West Haven, Brillion with her family at her side. She was born July 26, 1918 to the late Adolph and Clara (Timm) Wink. She realized her love for teaching children and began her teaching career in 1936. After four years of teaching, on June 8, 1940, she...

Jan 12, 2015

Joseph "Joe" Nett, 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Malone on Monday, January 12, 2015. Joe was born March 24, 1947 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, born to the late Arnold and Lucille Nett, survived by his wife Diane (Karls) Nett of 45 years, they were married on Feb 1, 1969 Joe served his country from 1966 to...

Jan 9, 2015

William H. "Bill" Fulkerson, age 80, of New Holstein, passed away Friday evening, January 9, 2015, at the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born June 1, 1934, in Sleepy Eye, MN to the late William & Harriet (Maddox) Fulkerson. He graduated from Venice High School in Venice, CA with the class...

Jan 9, 2015

John L. Hardie, age 58, of Manitowoc, passed away at his residence on Friday, January 9, 2015. John was born on July 25, 1956 in Key West, Florida, son of Alexander J."Bud", and the late Loretta (Barbier) Hardie. On August 24, 2003, he married Melody Harris in Manitowoc. John was previously employed at the Holiday House in Manitowoc. He enjoyed...

Jan 7, 2015

Terrie L. Zirbel, age 31, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Appleton, surrounded by her family. Terrie was born in Neenah on May 24, 1983, daughter of Ken & Sherrie (Boesch) Schaefer. She was a graduate of Chilton High School, class of 2001. Terrie went on to further her education at...

Jan 3, 2015

Verona A. Karstaedt, age 89, of New Holstein, was called home to the Lord on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Willowpark Residence. The former Verona Beck was born February 18, 1925 in Dodge County to the late Ervin & Amanda (Dobberphul) Beck. Verona attended school in Sheboygan Falls. On September 28, 1946, she married Elmer A. Karstaedt at St. Paul's...