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Jellane V. Blatz

Jellane V. Blatz

Sep 7, 2025

Jellane Virginia Blatz, 83 of New Holstein, passed away September 7, 2025, from complications of a motor vehicle accident. Born April 19, 1942, to Ruth Wiedemeyer and Martin Stroschoen.

She graduated from Valders High School in 1960 and married Robert Blatz June10, 1961, at Holy Rosary Church in New Holstein. Bob proceeded her in death August 22,...

Alex (Sonny) E. Guelig Jr.

Alex (Sonny) E. Guelig Jr.

Sep 5, 2025

Alex E. Guelig, Jr. 78, died peacefully at his home on Friday, September 5, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Alex was born on May 27, 1947, in the Town of Marshfield, as the youngest son of the late Alex F. Sr. and Malania (Ditter) Guelig.

On April 14, 1973, Alex married Kathleen Schmitz at St....

Rose Marie (Weber) Smasal

Rose Marie (Weber) Smasal

Sep 4, 2025

Rose Marie (Weber) Smasal, age 83, of Chilton formerly of New Holstein, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Abridge Care Cottage in Chilton.

She was born August 12, 1942, in St. Nazianz, to Clement & Margaret (Stiefvater) Weber. Rose attended St. Gregory Catholic Grade School and Kiel High School.

On May 9, 1964, she...

Nancy C. Wesener

Nancy C. Wesener

Sep 3, 2025

Nancy C. Wesener, age 89, of Brillion, passed away on September 3, 2025.

Nancy was born on June 11, 1936, daughter of the late Wilmer & Flora (Schubring) Persohn. On January 27, 1953, she married Armand Wesener. They enjoyed 56 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on November 7, 2009. Nancy and Armand farmed for many years. Nancy...

Pauline F. Raim Uthoff Ledbetter

Pauline F. Raim Uthoff Ledbetter

Aug 28, 2025

Pauline Frances Raim Uthoff Ledbetter, formerly of Kiel, passed away peacefully in Mequon, WI on August 28, 2025 at the age of 89.

Pauline was born April 5, 1936 near Swisher, IA to Louis and Blanche Raim. She joined her older brother Ernest. The family moved to a farm north of Walford, IA where younger brother Roman joined the family.

Pauline married...

Eugene "Gene" J. Bauknecht

Eugene "Gene" J. Bauknecht

Aug 19, 2025

Eugene “Gene” J. Bauknecht, age 67, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2025 at Froedert Medical Center, Milwaukee.

Gene was born on May 15, 1958 in Manitowoc, son of the late Vernon & Mary Jane (Tuma) Bauknecht. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1976. On April 5, 1986,...

Mark P. Miller

Mark P. Miller

Aug 17, 2025

Mark P. Miller, age 55, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully with his family at his side in his home on Sunday, August 17, 2025, following a 10-month battle with gall bladder cancer.

He was born December 12, 1969, at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay to Barbara A. (Van Deurzen) Miller and the late Bruce A....

Erick R. Paschen

Erick R. Paschen

Aug 17, 2025

Erick R. Paschen, age 78, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, August 17, 2025 surrounded by family.

Erick was born on November 16, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Raymond & Aileen (LaFrancis) Paschen.  The family moved from Chicago to Mundelein where Erick graduated from Mundelein High School, class of 1965.  Erick proudly served our country in...

Joseph "Joe" C. Palof

Joseph "Joe" C. Palof

Aug 16, 2025

Joe, age 94, of rural St. Cloud, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife and family at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, WI. He was born on November 22, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio, to John and Marie (Hudak) Palof. He attended Polytech High School in Cleveland and went...

Arlyn Jane (Hellman) Schneider

Arlyn Jane (Hellman) Schneider

Aug 14, 2025

Arlyn Jane (Hellman) Schneider, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, of Fond du Lac formerly of Mount Calvary, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on August 14, 2025, at the age of 88.

She was born August 21, 1936 to Emil & Marie (Mihm) Hellman. Arlyn attended Holy Cross Catholic Grade School in Mount...

Donald L. Loose

Donald L. Loose

Aug 14, 2025

Donald L. Loose, age 92, formerly of Reedsville, died Thursday morning, August 14, 2025 at West Haven, Brillion.

He was born on April 29, 1933 on the home farm in the town of Charlestown, son of the late Milford and Rufina (Lau) Loose. On February 8, 1958 he married  the former Jeannette Haas. Donald & Jeannette were...

Sheila G. (Braun) Payne

Sheila G. (Braun) Payne

Aug 11, 2025

Sheila G. (Braun) Payne, age 61, of St. Cloud passed away peacefully Monday, August 11, 2025, at her home with her husband, Bill, by her side.

She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to all that knew her.

Sheila was born January 11, 1964, at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital to Janice (Laabs)...

Henry "Hank" E. Behnke

Henry "Hank" E. Behnke

Aug 10, 2025

Henry “Hank” E. Behnke, age 95, passed away on Sunday morning, August 10, 2025 at the Villa Grove of Felician Village, Manitowoc, WI.

Hank was born on November 13, 1929 in Manitowoc, son of the late Henry G. and Mabel (Pollack) Behnke. Henry was confirmed on May 28, 1944 while attending SJ-SJ Lutheran School. Hank was a...

Danette A. (Frank) Lemerond

Danette A. (Frank) Lemerond

Aug 9, 2025

Danette A. (Frank) Lemerond, age 54, of New Holstein, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Ascension Calumet Hospital in Chilton after suffering an apparent heart attack at her home.

She was born January 19, 1971, in Kaukauna to Margaret (Jansen) Frank and the late Wayne Frank. Danette graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1989....

Lorraine P. Geiger

Lorraine P. Geiger

Aug 9, 2025

Lorraine Pearl Geiger, age 92, of Brillion, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green Bay. Lorraine was born on September 19, 1932 in Withee, WI., daughter of the late Raymond and Emma (Maier) Gregoire. At a young age, her family moved to St. John.  She was a graduate of Hilbert High School with...

Judith "Judy" A. Stahl

Judith "Judy" A. Stahl

Aug 9, 2025

Judith A. “Judy” Stahl, age 81, formerly of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025 surrounded by her family at Lakehouse of New Holstein.

Judy was born on June 7, 1944 in Algoma, daughter of the late Emil and Bernice (Herleche) Rodrian. She was a graduate of Algoma High School and Green Bay Vocational & Adult Education College. On...

Dorothy S. (Fuhrmann) Mannenbach

Dorothy S. (Fuhrmann) Mannenbach

Aug 7, 2025

Dorothy S. (Fuhrmann) Mannenbach, age 91, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Lakehouse Assisted Living in New Holstein.

She was born March 1, 1934, in Johnsburg to Bernard & Emily (Andrew) Fuhrmann. Dorothy attended St. John's Catholic Grade School in Johnsburg and graduated from New Holstein High School in 1952.

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Pamela "Pam" Ann Meetz

Pamela "Pam" Ann Meetz

Aug 7, 2025

Pamela “Pam” Ann Meetz, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at her home in Menasha.

Pam was born on February 24, 1963 in Manitowoc, daughter of Gene and Beverly (Behnke) Sonnabend. After graduating from Brillion High School, Pam was proudly employed at Ariens Company for over 20 years where she made many...

Clifford H. Kempf

Clifford H. Kempf

Aug 3, 2025

Clifford H. Kempf, age 89, of rural Malone "Johnsburg", passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

He was born July 9, 1936, to Ray & Ermina (Sabel) Kempf on the homestead of his family that he lived his entire life in.

Clifford attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Grade School in...

Jamie C. Ingalls

Jamie C. Ingalls

Aug 2, 2025

Jamie C. Ingalls, age 56, of Kaukauna, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Jamie was born on April 17, 1969 in Appleton, daughter of Gary and the late Margaret (Wettstein) Suchan. She was a graduate of Reedsville High School with the class of 1987. Jamie then went on to further her education and graduated from...

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