Obituaries

Jeffrey G. Eickert, age 53, of Rantoul, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at his residence. Jeff was born on August 1, 1972 in Chilton, son of the late Gerald and Bonita (Dallmann) Eickert. Jeff was a graduate of Brillion High School, Class of 1990. On September 9, 1995 he married the love of his life, Serena Schroth at Trinity EV. Lutheran Church in Brillion, and together recently celebrated 30 years of marriage. Growing up on the family

Judith Ann Jost Weaver, age 81, a resident of the Village of Bellevue, died Monday evening, April 6, 2026 at her residence. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, “Where”, she said, “the real, real, really good times will roll!!” Judith was born on June 14, 1944, daughter of the late Ernest and Verna Mae (Williamson) Jost. She was raised in La Crosse, Wisconsin and attended Viterbo College and La Crosse State College where she met her husband, Robert. They

Allan G. Behnke, age 87, formerly of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Shady Lane in Manitowoc. Allan was born on January 15, 1939, in Collins, son of the late Elmer & Sylvia (Bratz) Behnke.  He was a graduate of Valders High School, class of 1957.  He served our country in the United States Army National Guard.  On April 23, 1960, he married Joan Richter at St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church in Collins.  Allan worked at a few places over the years,

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