Karen R. Loose, age 59, of Chilton, died on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at her home. She was born November 5, 1952 in Appleton, daughter of the late Arthur & LaVerna (Hacker) Haltinner. She married Richard Loose on June 28, 1975 at Peace Church in Potter. Karen was a member of Peace Evangelical & Reformed Church in Potter, the Friends of the Library, Calumet County Master Gardeners, Chilton City Tree Board, and the Calumet County Homemakers. ...

Ernie Franklin "Charlie" Brown, age 64, of Chilton, died on Monday, February 13, 2012 at his home in Chilton. He was born December 15, 1947 in Tyronza, AR, son of the late Nolon & Sibyl (Vaughn) Brown. Charlie married Susan Simon on September 30, 1981 in Waukegan, IL. He proudly served as 1st Class Company Commander in the United States Navy for 20 years. During this time, he served on numerous carriers and was stationed throughout the...

Lucille M. Woelfel, age 93, of Chilton, died on Monday, February 6, 2012 at Woodlands Assisted Living in Fond du Lac. She was born April 4, 1918 in Chilton, daughter of the late Fred & Lucy (Hemauer) Ludwig. Lucille married Mark Woelfel on November 26, 1945 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chilton; he preceded her in death on May 6, 1951. Lucille was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, formerly St. Mary's Parish and worked at the John...

Alvin U. Schmitz, age 89, of Johnsburg, died peacefully surrounded by his children, on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Villa Loretto in Mt. Calvary. He was born January 12, 1923 in St. Peter, son of the late Frank & Walburga (Petrie) Schmitz. Alvin married the love of his life, Martina Rose Casper on July 24, 1945 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Johnsburg and the couple farmed together in the Johnsburg area until retiring in 1983. ...

Anthony M. "Tony" Schneider, age 46, of Chilton, died on Monday, January 30, 2012 at his home in Hayton. He was born September 13, 1965 in Chilton, son of the late Leo & Alice (Stenz) Schneider. Tony enjoyed playing cards, fishing, hunting, and working on cars. Survivors include 2 children: Kayla & Cody Bangart; his Godchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a...

Otto August Maas, 78, Chilton, was called to eternal life on Saturday, January 28, 2012. He went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, following a period of declining health and strength. He lived a life wrapped in the love of Jesus. He would have us remember one thing: know Jesus, live, trust and rest in Him. His family cherishes the memories of his faithful love for all, which was rooted in Jesus' love for him. Otto A....

Lorraine H. Schaffer, age 93, of Chilton, formerly of Hilbert, died on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the Chilton Care Center in Chilton. Daughter of the late Louis & Elsie (Palmbach) Huebner, Lorraine was born in the town of Greenville on September 30, 1918. She became a child of God through her Holy Baptism on October 20, 1918 and Confirmed her Faith at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greenville on October 25, 1931. Lorraine was a woman of...

Gretchen Elisabeth Ware, age 89, of Chilton, died on Monday, January 9, 2012 at Libby's House in Chilton. She was born September 29, 1922 in Prairie du Chien, daughter of the late Lawrence & Olga (Potratz) Kieser. Following her graduation from High School, Gretchen worked as a guide at the Villa Louis in Prairie du Chien and later moved to Milwaukee. While in Milwaukee, she worked as a civilian for the United States Navy during WWII. It was...