Lorraine Anna (Clavers) Giese, age 104 years, died peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Woodside Lutheran Home, Green Bay. She was born on April 26, 1921 in the town of Brillion, daughter of the late Theodore and Caroline (Steinbach) Clavers. Lorraine graduated from Brillion High School, Class of 1939. On November 13, 1946 she married Earl J. Giese at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brillion.  Together they farmed in the town of Maple Grove.  He p

Gary Kalies, age 73, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully at Aurora Baycare Hospital in Green Bay on March 7, 2026. Gary was born March 21, 1952 in Green Bay, Son of Allan & Gloria (Roberts) Kalies.  He was a 1970 graduate of Brillion High School.  Gary married Beverly Schroeder on July 22, 1972 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in New Denmark.  Out of high school Gary worked for Ariens Company for 25 years, then left to go to Schneider Trucking School and drove for Flannagan

Rose Barribeau, 81, of Brillion, passed away on the morning of February 24, 2026. Rose was born in Appleton on June 14, 1944, the daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth (Papberg) Loderbauer.  On June 9, 1964, she married James Clayton Barribeau. They were happily married and spent nearly 60 years together until his death in 2024. Rose is survived by her son James (Audrey), her son Ed, her son Archie, her daughter Janet (Kevin), her daughter Phyllis, her siblings Paul, Lucille,

Michael R. DeCleene, age 78, of Kaukauna, formerly of Brillion, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, February 6, 2026. Mike was born on December 31, 1947 in De Pere, son of the late Raymond J. & Stella (Malewiski) DeCleene.  He was a graduate of De Pere East High School, class of 1965.  Mike enlisted and served our country in the United States Navy from 1966-1970.  He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign

On February 19, 2026, Marjorie Faye Ott (Boomer), age 94, went to her Heavenly home surrounded by her loving family. Marge was born on January 7,1932, along with her twin sister to Raymond and Florence (Higinbotham) Boomer in Pleasant Valley, Ohio. Marge married Renae Ott on October 16, 1976. Marge was a woman of great faith and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.She loved to bake and always had a container of chocolate chip cookies on hand. Marge also loved to

Arlan “Arlie” Gerald Behnke, 86, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully at Aurora BayCare in Green Bay on Thursday, February 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Arlan was born on August 11, 1939, and grew up on a farm in Reedsville, the second son of the late Edmer and Adeline (Fischer) Behnke. He was a 1957 graduate of Reedsville High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Donna Krueger on August 14, 1960, and they celebrated 65 years of marriage this past year

John J. Hillmann, age 93, a resident of Brillion West Haven, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.   J ohn was born on October 1, 1932, son of the late Henry and Esther (Wenzel) Hillmann.  He attended Trinity Ev. Lutheran School in Brillion where he was confirmed on April 14, 1946.  John was a graduate of Brillion High School with the class of 1950.  On June 20, 1953, he married Janice Utke at St. John-St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. Janice preceded John in deat

James William Eickert, a beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026 after a brief illness with his loving wife, Judy by his side. Jim was born January 12, 1940, son of the late Norman Sr and Mellon Eickert. He built his life in Brillion, WI that was filled with love, friendship and cherished memories.  Jim was a devoted family man, deeply committed to his wife of 63 years Judy. They were blessed with four wonderful children. Lis

On February 6, 2026, there was no more suffering for Barbara Lea (Doughty) Thurow.  Facing a devastating diagnosis, Barb did not stop fighting.  When given months, she decided to take years.  She added memories of dancing at her grandson’s wedding, meeting her great-grandchildren, touring colleges and attending musicals, seeing her grandson find love, watching the granddaughter she helped raise become a strong, independent woman, and traveling non-stop with her daughter.  Eve

Tracy L. Rusch, age 59, of Brillion, died unexpectedly on Thursday evening, Jan 29, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.    Tracy was born in Manitowoc on July 27, 1966 to Wayne and Faye (Maertz) Rusch.  She was a graduate of Brillion High School with the class of 1985.  For many years Tracy babysat many children, she enjoyed her time with each child that she took care of.  She was a member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church.  On Saturday evenings, Tracy could be found walkin

Mary Ann Geiger of Rural Francis Creek passed away on January 25, 2026 at the age of 68. Arrangements provided by Reinbold & Pfeffer Funeral Home of Kellnersville. Services on Feb 20, 11:00am at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. St. Anne Cemetery, Francis Creek.

Ann “Annie” Marie Waldecker, 67, youngest daughter of the late Francis and Katherine (Schmitt) Waldecker was born on January 22, 1959, in Green Bay and passed away on January 22, 2026, on her birthday. She grew up in Brillion, WI, and attended St. Coletta’s of Wisconsin in Jefferson, WI, from ages 6 – 12 years old where Ann made her first Holy Communion. She attended and graduated from Brillion High School Special Education program. Ann worked at New Hope in Chilton in the ea

Jerome “Jerry” G. Mack, age 83, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. Jerry was born on June 24, 1942 in Manitowoc, son of the late Adolph & Rulina (Spykerman) Mack.  He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1960.  On May 9, 1964, he married Lorna Timm at Zion Lutheran Church in Morrison.  Jerry and Lorna owned and operated a dairy farm for their entire working career.  He and Lorna raised their fou

Aubrey Lin Schmitt, 2, of Reedsville passed away unexpectedly in her sleep of unknown causes on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.  Aubrey was born on September 15, 2023 at Aurora Memorial Medical Center Manitowoc County to Adam and Brianna (Robley) Schmitt. From the moment God placed Aubrey in our lives, it was clear to everyone that she was someone truly special.  She was full of life in every sense of the word—silly, witty, charismatic, funny, and endlessly personable. She had a r

Geraldine Ann Lemke, age 84, of Hilbert, died on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.  She was born on March 1, 1941 in the Town of Fond du Lac, daughter of the late Melvin and Dora (Suemnicht) Riemer.   She married Donald W. Lemke on November 8, 1958 at Trinity Lutheran Church in the Town of Rantoul.  In 1961, together they bought the Federwitz farm of 98 acres and began farming the acreage on their own and raise their family.   Geraldine was a lif

Joel D. Ott, age 76, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Monday night, January 12, 2026.  J oel was born on April 11, 1949 in Green Bay, son of the late Donald & Lucille (Zick) Ott.  He was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1967.  He went on to further his education at Fox Valley Technical College with a degree in Welding.  Joel was in the United States Army from 1969 – 1971 and fought in the Vietnam War.  Upon his return, he married his fiancee Betty Goldschmid

Stella Frances (Lombardi) Stecker, age 80, of Brillion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Brillion Westhaven. Stella was born September 11, 1945, in Auburn, New York. She was the daughter of the late George and Rosa (Italiano) Lombardi.  She graduated West High School in Auburn, New York in 1963.  She then went on to further her studies at Auburn International Beauty School in 1964 and took courses in Data Processing in 1965. She worked at Syracuse China i

Paul R. Labetzke, Jr., age 88, of Rantoul, died on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Willowdale Health and Rehabilitation Center in New Holstein.  He was born September 17, 1937 in Appleton, son of the late Paul & Esther (Schwalenberg) Labetzke, Sr.  On June 6, 1964, he married Joyce L. Jentsch at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rantoul where he was a lifelong member.   Throughout his entire working life, Junior farmed in the Town of Rantoul, but whenever time allowed, he would get out

December 20, 1952 - December 18, 2025 Gail L. Dieball, of Hilbert, died Thursday December 18, 2025 at Brillion West Haven Assisted Living.  She was born December 20, 1952, the daughter of Erwin and Dorothy (nee Rademan) Dieball. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Bruce and Mark Dieball and God Son John Zember.  She is survived by her sister-in-law, Leah Dieball of Ashippun; Aunts, Marilyn Dieball of Hartland, Bernice Dieball of Colgate, and Joann Rademan of W

Michael E. Klann, age 78, formerly of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025 at The Gardens at Fountain Way in Menasha.   Michael was born on July 15, 1947 in Reedsville, the son of the late Ervin & Laura (Copiskey) Klann.  He was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1965.  He then took the Farming Short Course at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Michael owned and operated a sheep farm and sheared sheep throughout Wisconsin, buying and