Recent Obituaries

Aug 29, 2026

James Micke, age 67, a resident of Forest Junction, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

Jim was born on January 27, 1959 in Kaukauna, son of the late Joseph and Minnie (Mortell) Micke. He was a graduate of Brillion High School with the class of 1976. Jim was a devoted sports fan. His television could often...

Aug 27, 2026

Henry L. "Hank" Schneider, age 94, of St. Cloud, WI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the home in which he was born and raised with his loving family at his side.

He was born August 23, 1932, on the family homestead in the Town of Forest South of St. Cloud to John J....

Aug 27, 2026

Sara A. (North) Davis Kraus, age 78, of rural Mount Calvary, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Theda Care Hospital in Neenah from health complications after suffering a stroke on Sunday.

She was born March 19, 1948, in Madison to Earl & Arlyn (Semrich) North. Sara attended school in Sheboygan Falls and received her bachelor degree...

Aug 26, 2026

Norbert "Norb" A. Brenner, age 66, of Mount Calvary, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, after a short battle with cancer at SSM St. Agnes Hospital surrounded by the love of his family.

Norb was born December 7, 1959, son of the late, Harold & Berthilda "Bertie" (Kolbe) Brenner. He was a graduate of...

Aug 20, 2026

Joseph E. Barth, age 75, of Reedsville, passed away Thursday morning, August 20, 2026, at Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital of Appleton, surrounded by his loving family.

Joseph was born on April 18, 1951, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, son of the late Edward and Marcella (Moran) Barth. He was a graduate of Brillion High School with the Class of...

Aug 17, 2026

Blanca E. (Shafer) Sokoloff, age 69, of New Holstein, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at ThedaCare Hospital in Appleton, surrounded by her loving family, following a recurrence of cancer.

Blanca was born on September 28, 1956, in Mexico City, Mexico, to the late John and Maria (Maldonado) Shafer. On June 29, 1972, she married...

Aug 9, 2026

Lisa M. Stolpa, age 61, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay.

Lisa was born on September 17, 1964 in Milwaukee County, daughter of Donald Gates. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic High School, class of 1983. She married Richard “Dick” Stolpa in Milwaukee, and the couple moved...

Aug 4, 2026

Harold A. (Harry, Swampy) Paulson, age 85, died August 4, 2026, at his home in rural Hilbert. He was born on September 13, 1940, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to the late Clarence and Serena (Bach) Paulson. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church in Green Bay, attended Green Bay Public Schools, and graduated from Green Bay West High...

Aug 1, 2026

Myra M. (Schaefer) Diedrich, age 95, of New Holstein formerly of rural Malone "Garnet", passed away with her family at her side on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

She was born September 7, 1930, in Chilton to Claude Sr. & Sophia (Dekker) Schaefer. Myra attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School in Chilton and graduated from Chilton High School...

Jul 29, 2026

Mary Ann Schumacher, age 93, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at Brillion West Haven.

Mary Ann was born at home on April 10, 1933 in Brillion, daughter of the late John & Rose (Opichka) Dvorachek. She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1951. She married Charles “Charlie” Schumacher on September 30, 1953 at...

Jul 28, 2026

Robert V. Blonien, age 86, of rural Mt Calvary, died on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at The Lincoln House.

Robert was born, January 13, 1940, at home on the family farm in Johnsburg, WI. He was the only child of Felix and Nellie (Gerner) Blonien.

Robert attended Holy Cross Grade School and Pete's University in...

Jul 28, 2026

Dallas C. Wenzel, age 85, a Reedsville resident, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Brillion West Haven. He was born on July 5, 1941 in Appleton, son of the late Clarence and Anna (Zeman) Wenzel. Dallas was baptized on August 16, 1941 and confirmed on April 3, 1955 at Evangelical and Reformed Church in Potter, WI. Dallas was...

Jul 26, 2026

LaNell “Nell” Canales, age 89, of Brillion, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning, July 26, 2026 at Care Partners-Country Terrace where she resided for the past six months.

Nell was born on July 31, 1936 in Arp Texas, to the late Joseph and Nobie (Powers) Nobles. She graduated from Gaston High School in 1954 and furthered her education at...

Jul 23, 2026

Nancy A. Petermann, age 71, of rural Brillion, peacefully passed away on July 23, 2026. Nancy was born on March 2, 1955, to the late Edwin and Georgianna (Keller) Petermann. She was a graduate of Brillion High School in 1973.

Nancy worked at the Brillion Iron Works for many years as the coupon checker. When they closed, she went to work...

Jul 21, 2026

Jeffrey “Jeff” Hill, age 51, of Brillion, courageously battled cancer until passing away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family and his dogs.

Jeff was born on September 7, 1974 in Manitowoc, son of James “Jim” and the late Jean (Massman) Hill. He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1993. He worked...

Jul 19, 2026

William J. Konwal, lovingly known as Bill, passed away on July 19, 2026, at the age of 70. He was born on December 5, 1955, to Ray and Josie Konwal, and will be remembered for his kind heart, his love for his family, and his passion for classic cars.

On October 21, 1989, Bill married the love of his life, Susan...

Jul 14, 2026

Jason “J” “Squirt” “Woof Woof” “Two Dogs” M. Ruether, age 48, of Town of Two Rivers, passed away as a result of an accident on July 14, 2026.

Jason was born to Delmar “Del” & Patricia “Pat” (Ducat) Ruether, on February 7, 1978 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. He was a graduate of Mishicot High School, class of...

Jul 12, 2026

Roger E. Olig, age 87, of Kiel WI, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 12, 2026, at his home.

He was born January 24, 1939, in Mt Calvary WI, to Elmer & Teckla (Wagner) Olig. Roger attended Holy Cross Grade School and graduated from New Holstein High School in 1957.

Roger operated taverns in the Holyland...

Jul 7, 2026

Lisa A. (Edmonds) Steindl, age 56, of New Holstein, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

She was born November 20, 1969, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan to Valeria (Beaudry) Edmonds Knier and the late Carl Edmonds Sr.

Lisa graduated from Oostburg High School and received her associate degree from Lakeshore Technical College...

Jul 4, 2026

Rachel Lorine (Balz) Rabe, age 90, of Howards Grove, was whisked away by her Lord to Heavenly Paradise, and to dance with her husband forever, on July 4, 2026.

Rachel was born on January 14, 1936, to the late William and Laura (Dedering) Balz on the homestead farm in the town of Schleswig. She graduated from Kiel High School as Salutatorian,...