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Audrey V. Koch, age 98, formerly of Reedsville, passed away Tuesday morning, January 30, 2024 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. Audrey was born on November 7, 1925, daughter of the late Ervin and Hilma (Horn) Schwanke. On June 29, 1948 she married William A. Koch in Reedsville. He preceded her in death on May 27, 2008. After their marriage, William and Audrey farmed in the Town of Maple Grove. Later, Audrey went back to school to become a Nurse’s Aide and worked for Homecare Health Services and Hospice in Manitowoc. She was a former member of St. Paul Methodist Church and a current member of Lakeshore United Methodist Church in Manitowoc. Audrey enjoyed working in her vegetable garden and baking. In her later years she enjoyed working on puzzle and word books. Audrey was always kind to everyone she met and will be remembered fondly by all who knew her. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law: Russell and Susan Koch, Manitowoc; two grandchildren: Daniel (Kira) Koch and Connie Koch; one sister-in-law: Bernadette Schwanke, Brillion; and one special family friend: Seth Tuschel. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son: Randy Koch; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Eldred and Audrey Schwanke, Ronald Schwanke; and one sister and brother-in-law: Jeanette (Hugo) Woldt. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Pielhop Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion. Officiating at the service will be Pastors from Lakeshore United Methodist Church of Manitowoc. Entombment will take place at Knollwood Mausoleum, Town of Kossuth. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday evening, February 23, 2024 at the Pielhop Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The visitation will continue on Saturday morning at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Online condolence may be made. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to all the staff at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center, especially Amy Johnson, and also to Jeremy from Sharon S. Richardson Hospice for all the care and compassion shown to Audrey over the years. The Pielhop Wieting Funeral Homes of Reedsville and Brillion are assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Feb. 20, 2024 By David Nordby The Brillion News CHILTON - Brillion started the regional basketball playoffs in as exciting of a way as possible on Tuesday night. The Lions, No. 10 in the regional, came back from down double digits late in the game to beat conference rival No. 7 Chilton 50-47. It was one Lions fans and players will remember. With 1:36 remaining in the game, Camden Hale, the program's all-time leading 3-point scorer, made a 3 to pull Brillion within one point. Amaya Brooks scored the go-ahead basket with 1:01 left then made two free throws with 6.9 seconds left to put the Lions up three. Brillion's defense held Chilton scoreless for more than two minutes to close the game and forced multiple turnovers during the comeback. "It starts on defense, bringing that energy to offense," Brooks said. "Everyone knew their role. We never got down on ourselves. We knew we were capable of coming back." Brooks finished with 21 points. Hale finished with 15 points. "We just had the mindset to give it our all and play with high intensity," Hale said. The Tigers had beaten Brillion twice earlier in the regular season. Next up: Brillion will play at No. 2 Wautoma on Friday night. It is believed to be the first meeting in history between the two programs. Division 3 No. 4 Wrightstown will host No. 5 Omro on Friday night. Omro beat No. 12 Little Chute 67-28 on Tuesday night. Division 5 No. 6 Almond-Bancroft held off No. 11 Reedsville 49-44. No. 3 Oakfield beat No. 14 Hilbert 57-38.

Feb. 18, 2024 The brackets for the path to crowning state boys basketball champions were released by the WIAA on Sunday. Regional games begin on Tuesday, Feb. 27 and continue on Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2. The sectional round is Thursday, March 7, and Saturday, March 9. The state tournament is Thursday, March 14 to Saturday, March 16. Division 3 No. 6 Wrightstown will host No. 11 Campbellsport on Tuesday night. The winner advances to play No. 3 Brillion on Friday night. Eastern Wisconsin Conference champion Kiel is the No. 1 seed. Xavier is No. 2. Division 5 Reedsville received the No. 1 seed and will host Valley Christian on Tuesday night. The winner of that will meet the winner of the game between No. 8 Saint Thomas Aquinas and No. 9 Goodman/Pembine on Friday night. No. 10 Hilbert will play at No. 7 Green Bay NEW Lutheran/Providence Academy on Tuesday night. The winner will advance to play the winner of the No. 2 Lourdes Academy and No. 15 Suring game, which is also on Tuesday night.

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Feb. 12, 2024 The Brillion News The brackets for the path to crowning state girls basketball champions were released by the WIAA on Sunday. Regional games begin on Tuesday, Feb. 20 and continue on Friday, Feb. 23, and Saturday, Feb. 24. The sectional round is Thursday, Feb. 29, and Saturday, March 2. The state tournament is Thursday, March 7 to Saturday, March 9. Division 3 No. 4 Wrightstown will host the winner of No. 5 Omro and No. 12 Little Chute on Friday. Omro and Little Chute play each other on Tuesday, Feb. 20. No. 10 Brillion will play at No. 7 Chilton on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The winner advances to play No. 2 Wautoma on Friday, Feb. 23. Division 5 No. 11 Reedsville will play at No. 6 Almond-Bancroft. No. 3 Oakfield hosts No. 14 Hilbert. Both of those games are on Tuesday, Feb. 20 and the winners of those games play each other on Friday, Feb 23.

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Marlis M. Trochta, age 86, formerly of Brillion, passed away Friday evening, January 26, 2024 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. Marlis was born on May 5, 1937 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Walter and Renata (Stever) Woldt. She was a graduate of De Pere High School. On July 18, 1959 she married John R. Trochta at Zion Lutheran Church in Morrison. He preceded her in death on April 10, 2019. Marlis was employed with H&R Block for 25 years and then was the Executive Director for the Brillion Housing Authority until her retirement. She was a former member of Zion Lutheran Church in Morrison and a current member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Brillion. She was a member of the Ladies Aid for church and also volunteered to serve lunches and work in the libraries at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church and School in Brillion and Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Marlis was a cat lover and also enjoyed bird watching. She enjoyed taking road trips with her husband John all over the United States and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Marlis also enjoyed reading, bowling, playing cards and going out to restaurants with her friends. Survivors include her children: Jeffrey (Lori) Trochta of Kiel, Steven (Jill) Trochta of Brillion, David (Lynn) Trochta of Plymouth, Scott (Jean) Trochta of Brillion, Sandra Trochta of Brillion; her grandchildren: Melissa (Don) Verbaten of Askeaton, Amanda (Grant) Scaife of Milwaukee, Kenzi and Brynn Trochta of Brillion, Cody, Austin and Jocelyn Trochta of Plymouth, Kirsten (special friend Mitch) Trochta of Franklin, Quentin (Jessica) Trochta of Hilbert; five great-grandchildren: Tristan, Henry, Gage, Arthur and Averie; one sister and brother-in-law: Yvonne (John) Zavoshy of California; one nephew: Sheldon Woldt, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother and sister-in-law: Ronald and Ethel Woldt; her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Carl and Rozalie Trochta, and other relatives. Funeral Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Brillion. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Ross Henzi and Rev. Thomas Fricke. Entombment will be at Knollwood Mausoleum, town of Kossuth. The family greeted relatives and friends at church on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Online condolence may be made. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to all the staffs at Unity Hospice, Bellin Hospital and Woodside Lutheran Home for all the care and compassion shown to Marlis and her family. The Pielhop Wieting Funeral Homes of Brillion and Reedsville are assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Lonnie M. Puskala, age 76, of Brillion, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, January 27, 2024 at Manitowoc Health and Rehab. Lonnie was a Valentine’s Day baby, a fact that he was very proud of.  He was born on February 14, 1947 in Stambough City, MI, son of the late Wilbert and Margaret (Flaschberger) Puskala.  He was a graduate of Iron River High School, class of 1965.  After high school, Lonnie enlisted in the United States Army to serve our country.  He was very proud of his time spent in the US Army and of his work as an M.P. in Germany.  He often shared all of his stories about his service days with friends and family.  After his service, he was told Ariens was hiring and moved to Brillion.  There he met his love Sharon.  On December 6, 1986, he married Sharon (LeClair) Orth at St. Mary Catholic Church in Brillion.  They raised Sharon’s four children together.  Her children recall tending gardens and roses with Lonnie, him going on hunting and fishing trips, and that Lonnie with Sharon had many, many years of fun and enjoyment at their cottage up north with family and the group of lifelong friends that were part of all the up north shenanigans.  Lonnie was also very active in the Brillion community and felt it was important to give back.  He was a member of the Brillion Lions Club, often volunteering and helping organize events, fundraisers, and help in ways to give back to Brillion.  He was also on the City of Brillion Plan Commission for a number of years.  Over the years, the residents of Brillion have watched, and in later years, watched over Lonnie as he walked the dogs Mitzie, Nelli, and then Lady through the streets of the city on their daily outings.  He truly cared about this community and the people in it, but most definitely was so very thankful for his life with Sharon. Lonnie is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sharon of Brillion; Sharon’s children: Kathy (Eric) Gyorko of Indialantic, FL, Brian (Lori) Orth of Menchalville, and Craig (Andria) Orth of Brillion; grandchildren: Dara (fiance’ Patrick) Gyorko, Zane Gyorko, Rachel (Kyle) Karstadt, Courtney (Anthony) Bowers, Jared (Kelsie) Orth, Zachary Orth, Jocelyn (Anthony) Dobson, Hunter Orth, Logan Orth, and Macy Orth; great-grandchildren: Liam Orth, Kevyn Dobson, Duncan Dobson, and Mavis Dobson; one brother and two sisters-in-law: Larry (Tina) Puskala of Grand Rapids, MI and Kelly (TJ) Schneider of Manitowoc; other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Leo and Lorena (Duby) LeClair, step mother-in-law: Marge LeClair, step son: Kevin Orth, and other relatives. Funeral Mass will take place at 12:00 p.m. (NOON) on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion.  Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Tom Pomeroy.  Military Rites will be accorded by the Becker Bloedorn Jensen Post 126 of Brillion.  Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. Online condolences may be made.  www.pielhopwieting.com

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Lynn M. Propson, age 58, of Hilbert, died on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Unity Hospice Facility in Green Bay.  She was born December 7, 1965, daughter of Mary (Schnell) Propson and the late Raymond Propson. Funeral service will be at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) in Chilton with Rev. Michael Betley officiating.  A time of visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4:00 pm until 6:15 pm on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.  At the time of the service and following, there will be a link available at wietingfuneralhome.com for those wishing to watch a live stream or archived recording of the service, watch a memorial video, or see pictures of the flowers and gifts given to the family.

Val Jean L. Link, age 75, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. Val Jean was a Valentine’s Day baby, born February 14, 1948 to the late Raymond and Helen (Fischer) Bubolz.  She was a lifelong member of St. John St. James Ev. Lutheran Church member with her Baptism on March 1, 1948, Confirmation on May 20, 1962, and later on, her marriage to Peter on June 17, 1967.  He preceded her in death on June 18, 2011.  She was a graduate of Reedsville High School, class of 1966.  Val Jean and Peter owned New Wave Salon in Reedsville for many years, forming many lasting friendships.  She also enjoyed golf cart rides, was an avid Brewers fan, volunteered for over 50 years in various capacities at St. John St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, and especially loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law: Ray (Suzanne) Bubolz; brother-in-law: Henry Behnke; nieces and nephews: Bruce (Vickie) Behnke, Nancy (Bill) Hillmann, Randy (Julie) Bubolz, Donna (Billy) Strudivant, Dan (Paula) Bubolz, Joan (Tim) Sheahan, Robert (Kristy) Bubolz, Andy (Rebekah) Bubolz, Amanda (Nick) Schrubbe, Adam (Melissa) Bubolz, Barry Link, Cheryl Link; great-nieces, great-nephews; special friends: Sandy Rohr and Kim and Ryan Blashka; other relatives, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Peter; father-in-law and mother-in-law: William and Shirley (Probst) Link, Sr.; sister: Doris Behnke; brother and sister-in-law: Donald and Joanne Bubolz; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Billy (Mary) Link, nephew and niece: Michael and Brenda Vanden Avond. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at St. John St. James Ev. Lutheran Church.  Officiating will be Rev. Darin Aden.  Burial will be in St. John St. James Westside Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the church on Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Online condolences may be made at www.pielhopwieting.com The Pielhop Wieting Funeral Homes of Reedsville & Brillion are assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Elroy V. Kocian, age 83, of Wayside, passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers after a short illness. Elroy was born on October 27, 1940 in Green Bay, son of the late Victor and Evelyn (Sinkbiel) Kocian.  He attended Reedsville High School and served our county in the United States Army for 4 years where he was stationed in Germany.  Upon his return, he married Gloria Thiele at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Wayside on July 11, 1964.  Elroy was a member and very active with the Gosz Novak American Legion Post 199 of Reedsville.  He also served as a volunteer firefighter with the Wayside Fire Department.  He and Gloria owned and operated a dairy farm until retirement, but you still found him on the field, in the shop, in his brothers’ shop, and helping out after retirement.  Most days he was on his Allis-Chalmers WD-45 where we would pretty much do anything with it.  Elroy enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he would spend time up north at their land in Rhinelander with family and friends. Elroy is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Gloria of Wayside; their sons and spouses: Kevin (Pam), Jeff (Brenda), Scott, and Jason, all of Wayside; grandchildren: Brittany (Alex) Gerdmann of Wrightstown, Craig of Green Bay, Jill of Oconto Falls, Alex of Menchalville, Hayden of Wayside, and Isabel of Reedsville; great-grandchildren: Nora and Jack Gerdmann; siblings and in-laws: Ronnie (Beverly) of Wayside, Judy (William “Whistle”) Decker of Reifs Mills, Billy (Valerie) of Wayside, and Larry (Liz) Thiele of Green Bay.  Nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends further survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Harold and Erma Thiele; sister, three brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law: Marlene (Arthur) Schultz and Virgil (Iris) Thiele, and brother-in-law and best friend, Donald Kvitek A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Pielhop Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville.  Officiating will be Rev. Kyle Wangelin.  Military Honors will be accorded by the AmVets Post 1032 and American Legion Post 199 of Reedsville. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated. Online condolences may be made www.pielhopwieting.com The Pielhop Wieting Funeral Homes of Reedsville & Brillion are assisting the family with funeral arrangements.