Newspapers
One of the major goals at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services is to make arrangements easier for the families that we serve. With the help of technology we are able to provide information for families before they come to the funeral home. Listed below are prices for Classified Death Notices, Obituaries, In Memoriams, and Cards of Thanks, as well as deadlines, phone numbers and fax numbers.
| Appleton |
| The Post Crescent |
| 306 W. Washington St. PO box 59 Appleton WI 54912 Phone: 920-993-1000 Alternate Phone: 1-800-236-6397 Website: http://www.postcrescent.com Email: pcnews@postcrescent.com |
| Oshkosh |
| Oshkosh Northwestern |
| PO box 2926 Oshkosh WI 54903 Phone: 920-235-7700 Alternate Phone: 1-800-924-6168 Fax: 920-235-1527 Website: http://www.thenorthwestern.com |
| Green Bay |
| Green Bay Press Gazette |
| PO Box 23430 Green Bay WI 54305-3430 Phone: 920-435-4411 Alternate Phone: 1-800-444-0007 Website: http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com |
| Milwaukee |
| Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |
| PO box 661 Milwaukee WI 53201 Phone: 414-224-2599 Alternate Phone: 1-800-456-5943 Fax: 414-224-2599 Website: http://www.jsonline.com |
| Madison |
| Wisconsin State Journal/Capital Times |
| PO box 8056 Madison WI 53708 Phone: 608-252-7723 Alternate Phone: 1-80-252-7723 Fax: 608-252-6028 Website: http://www.madison.com |
Cards of Thanks
This is an insertion in the paper where you thank people that helped you during your time of need. Typically, people thank their doctors, nurses and friends.
Newspaper #1: 100 words $11.75; Additional words $0.06 each
Newspaper #2: $0.44/word
Obituaries
This details the personal data, background, funeral details as well as the survivors of the deceased.
Newspaper #1: Free of Charge
Newspaper #2: $2.49/line; Picture add $20.00
In Memoriams
This generally states the deceased's name and the date of passing. It is not uncommon for survivors to include a short poem that fits the occasion.
Newspaper #1: 50 Words $10.00; Additional words $0.06 each
Newspaper #2: $2.49/line
Death Notice
The death notice gives detail about where the person passed on, who is survived by them and the location and date of the funeral.
Newspaper #1: 20 Words $4.75; Additional words $0.20 each
Newspaper #2: $2.49/line
Deadlines
Newspaper #1: Monday by 5:00p.m. for Wednesday's paper
Newspaper #2: Monday-Friday by 7:00p.m. for next day, Sunday by 7:00p.m. for Monday's paper