Mildred Henrietta (Christensen) Winker, “the Strawberry Lady”, age 97, formerly of Gillett, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Woodlands of Suring with family at her side. Mildred was born in Suring on March 14, 1920, a daughter of the late Christ and Barbara (Holl) Christensen. She attended local schools and was… Read all »
Month: November 2017

Ronald G. “Ron” Hogan

Ronald Gerald “Ron” Hogan, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lunds on Sunday, November 26, 2017. Ron was born in El Paso, TX on June 18, 1944, a son of the late Kenneth A. and Alice M (Broehm) Hogan. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Menasha High School. … Read all »

Llewellyn Benjamin Vernon “Buddy” Braun

Llewellyn Benjamin Vernon Braun, better known as “Buddy”, truly lived for 73 years. Born on July 17th, 1944 in Gillett, WI, to Walter & Nora Braun, Buddy has impacted every life he touched, ever since. Never giving up without a fight, he passed peacefully on November 19th, 2017. Although he has left us to be with the… Read all »

What we can learn from the pilgrims this Thanksgiving

Nearly 400 years ago, the pilgrims of Plymouth colony and the Wampanoag people shared a harvest celebration which has blossomed into today’s Thanksgiving holiday. In rural communities like Gillett thankfulness for the harvest holds deep meaning. In the Gillett community, gardens flourish, farmers take in the crops, and vegetable processing is a major industry. Wisconsin’s… Read all »

Gordon Wayne”Gordy” Miller

Gordon Wayne Miller passed away peacefully in the afternoon of November 19, 2017 surrounded by those who loved him. He was called home after a long battle with heart issues as a result of Agent Orange. Gordy was born in Wallace, Michigan on November 13, 1945 to John and Ella (King) Miller. His family moved… Read all »

