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Mary Jo Kessler
Nov 9, 2011
Mary Jo Kessler, Kimberly, age 46. On November 9, 2011 the angels wrapped their wings around Mary Jo and took her home to Jesus. She was born July 24, 1965 in Kaukauna to Peter and Carol (Berghuis) Kessler. Mary Jo was a resident of Cloverdale Group Home and worked at Valley Packaging. She lived a simple life of love for...
Marie E. Olstinski
Oct 27, 2011
On angels wings, Marie left us to join our Lord and the many loved ones who had gone before her. Donna was at her side. Marie was born on November 29, 1921 in the town of Ridgeline, the youngest child of August and Cecelia (Barnowski) Domres. She married Raymond Olstinski on May 16, 1943 and they shared 62 years together....
Stephen J. Hartjes
Oct 19, 2011
Steve Hartjes, Little Chute, age 56, joined the choir of heavenly angels on Wednesday October 19, 2011. He died peacefully in his home surrounded by immediate family. He was born in Appleton on February 3, 1955 to the late James "Cobby" and Florence (Jansen) Hartjes. Steve married Debbie Van Asten on June 3, 1977 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church....
James "Jim" Stuckart
Oct 17, 2011
James F. Stuckart, Kaukauna, age 75, died Monday October 17, 2011 at the St. Paul Home. He was born in Seymour on November 21, 1935 to the late John and Adeline (Nockerts) Stuckart. Jim worked as a truck driver for many years at R. Kuehne Sons, Seymour, and as a custodian with the Appleton School District. He also worked in...
James J. Hermes
Oct 10, 2011
James J. Hermes, Little Chute, age 88 died Monday October 10, 2011 at the St. Paul Home. He was born in Little Chute on May 1, 1923 to the late Peter J. and Nettie (Van Thiel) Hermes. Jim married Evelyn Vanevenhoven on August 28, 1947 at Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was...
Junior "Moe" Van Lanen
Oct 10, 2011
Junior M. "Moe" Van Lanen, Kaukauna, age 84, died Monday October 10, 2011 at Parkside Care Center. He was born in Kaukauna on May 25, 1927 to the late Albert and Delia (Peters) Van Lanen. Moe served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a member of both the Kaukauna V.F.W. Post 3319 and the Jacob Coppus American Legion...
Bruce J. Kobs
Oct 5, 2011
Bruce J. Kobs, Kaukauna, age 72 passed away Wednesday October 5, 2011 at Theda Clark Medical Center. He was born October 18, 1938 in Appleton, son of the late John and Ethel (Bruce) Kobs. Bruce married Carla Ploetz on November 9, 1974 in Kaukauna. He was employed at Thilmany International Papers as a machine tender, retiring in July, 2000 after...
Stella M. Sanders
Sep 30, 2011
Stella M. Sanders, Little Chute, age 99 died Friday September 30, 2011 at Appleton Medical Center. She was born March 4, 1912 in Freedom to the late Henry and Mary (Conrad) Romenesko. She married Lloyd Sanders on June 29, 1937 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. He preceded her in death in 1957. Stella was a lifelong member of St....
Jo E. Thurber
Sep 25, 2011
Jo E. Thurber, Kaukauna, 71, died Sunday. She was born June 24, 1940. Jo was employed at Banta Packaging and Fulfillment until her retirement in 2007. Jo is survived by her children: Vickie (Mark) Foley, Littlefield, AZ; Rick (Becky) Krull, Mesquite, NV; Patti Stewart, Appleton; Todd (Tammy) Krull, Jefferson; Lori (Bobby) Watson, Bluff City, TN; David (Sarah) Krull, Edgerton; Jennie...
Ruth C. Meulemans
Sep 23, 2011
Ruth C. Meulemans, Freedom, 98, died Friday September 23, 2011 at Appleton Health Care Center. She was born January 9, 1913 in Freedom to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Stammer) Appleton. Ruth married Theodore Meulemans at St. Nicholas Parish on June 26, 1933. He preceded her in death on June 24, 1994. Ruth was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas...
Inez Harriet Ebben
Sep 15, 2011
Inez Harriet Ebben, Little Chute, 97, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Sept. 15, 2011 surrounded by her children. She was born on Nov. 27, 1913 to the late Gertrude and Martin Hendricks. On July 20, 1937, Inez married Ed Ebben and they enjoyed 52 years together before he preceded her in death on Nov. 28,...
Marvin "Otts" Van Deraa
Sep 8, 2011
Marvin G. (Otts) Van Deraa, Kaukauna, age 79, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, September 8, 2011. He was born on February 12, 1932 in Combined Locks to the late John and Bertha (Kortz) Van Deraa. He married Kathleen (Toots) Hartzheim at St. Therese Parish on May 4, 1957 and he was still well enough to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary...
Bonita "Bonnie" J. Lenoble
Aug 29, 2011
Bonita J. LeNoble, Little Chute, age 72, died Monday, August 29, 2011 at Rennes Health Center. She was born in Freedom on September 29, 1938 to the late Herman and Lillian (Carney) Kortz. Bonnie married Francis "Chesty" LeNoble on May 10, 1962. He preceded her in death June 1, 1993. Bonnie married Jerome "Jerry" Thomson on December 5, 1999. Being...
Timothy J. Hietpas
Aug 20, 2011
Timothy J. Hietpas, Freedom, age 55, died Saturday August 20, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on October 23, 1955 to the late William and Yvonne (Verstegen) Hietpas. Tim married Barb Look on November 19, 1974. She was the love of his life and tireless supporter. He was employed at Appleton Coated. Tim...
Dominic Peeters
Aug 19, 2011
Dominic Peeters, Little Chute, age 91, passed away peacefully Friday August 19, 2011 at St. Paul Home with his family at his side. Don was born October 29, 1919 to the late Stephen and Dinah (Dercks) Peeters. He married Irene Verstegen on July 12, 1941 at St. John Nepomucene during a double wedding ceremony with her twin sister Ida and...
Harold J. Winius
Aug 18, 2011
Harold J. "Harry" Winius, Kimberly, age 84, died unexpectedly following open heart surgery, Thursday August 18, 2011 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born in Little Chute to the late Henry and Bertha (Driessen) Winius on January 9, 1927. Harry married Isabel "Isie" Vanden Heuvel on July 24, 1948 at St. Therese Parish in Appleton. He was a World War...
Andrew Ulrich
Jul 25, 2011
Andrew Ulrich, Appleton, age 51, died at his home on Monday July 25, 2011. He is survived by his daughter April; grandchildren Keara and Kyler; parents Robert and Louise; sisters Jackie (Gary) Wilber and Roberta (Rick) Srnka; and nephews Christian, Noah, Joe (Teresa) and Kurt (Emily). Andy was preceded in death by his wife Kathleen on December 1, 2010. Visitation...
Cletus Ertl
Jul 23, 2011
Cletus J. Ertl, Little Chute, age 88 passed away peacefully on Saturday July 23, 2011 with his family at his side. He was born on April 21, 1923 to the late Joseph and Mary (Winters) Ertl. Cletus married Eunice De Bruin on February 19, 1944 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church and was happily married for 67 years. He worked...
Evelyn E. Taylor
Jul 21, 2011
Evelyn E. Taylor (Mrs. Oliver "Curly" Taylor), Kaukauna, age 96 died peacefully Thursday July 21, 2011 at her home. She was born in Kaukauna on May 8, 1915 to the late Adolph and Alma (Nicholas) Hildebrandt. Ev was a lifelong member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, a 1933 graduate of Kaukauna High School and A.A.R.P. member. She was employed at...
Mary Jane Hartjes
Jul 9, 2011
Mary Jane Hartjes passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, July 9th at the age of 81. She was born June 22, 1930 in Little Chute, WI, daughter of Pete and Ida (Van Schindel) Ver Voort. She married Robert C. Hartjes on January 15, 1955. She lived in Little Chute most of her life. When she married Dad, she accompanied...
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