Obituaries

Aug 28, 2022

On August 28, Gerald "Jerry" William Helf, a loving father, passed away. He was 91. Jerry graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1949 and joined the Marines that same year. His service until September of 1953 was something he was proud of all of his life. Jerry spent most of his working life at Thilmany Pulp and Paper Company...

Aug 28, 2022

Janice Jean Van Zeeland age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 28, 2022.  Janice was born in Appleton, on December 15th, 1932, to the late Lawrence and Marcella (Klumpers) Schroeder, and loved living in Kimberly her entire life. She was a very proud graduate of Appleton West High School class of 1951.

On...

Aug 26, 2022

Mary S. Hamby, Neenah, age 72, died at her home on Friday, August 26, 2022.  She was born in Escananba, Michigan to the late Albert J. and Elaine M. (Derocher) Martin.  Mary married Arthur Freiberg, Jr. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on March 20, 2010.   She earned an associate's degree in accounting and worked in various positions, including...

Aug 24, 2022

Dawn M. McDaniel-Hiles, Appleton, age 42, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022.  She was born in Chicago on July 26, 1980, the daughter of James and Diane (Grabowski) McDaniel.

Dawn is survived by her children:  Gibson, Mackenzie, Hailey, and Collin; mother, Diane McDaniel; siblings:  Richard McDaniel, Carrie McDaniel, Rachel Leitzke, Keith McDaniel, and twin Deborah McDaniel; and grandfather,...

Aug 23, 2022

Bob Wittmann passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 peacefully at the age of 93 with his family by his side. Dad was able to watch his final sunset from his apartment balcony on the river, the night before his death. Dad was born on the river and he wanted to die on the river. He got his wish!...

Aug 19, 2022

Robin R. Osness, Ripon, age 63, died Friday, August 19, 2022.  She was born in Rockford, Illinois on December 8, 1958, the daughter of George and Mavis (Meister) Loescher.  Robin collected Fenton Art Glass, and enjoyed gardening, antiquing, and watching I Love Lucy.  She was a loving fur mamma to her puppy Tanka and cats Mighty Mite and Satin. ...

Aug 19, 2022

Claudette Mauricette Hammen (nee Poupard), Appleton, age 78, died at Prairie Homes on Friday, August 19, 2022.  She was born on September 27, 1943 in Marigny-Brizay, France to the late Maurice and Odette (LaFond) Poupard.  She married Thomas Hammen on December 1, 1962 in Poitiers, France and earned her U.S. Citizenship on May 20, 1969.  Claudette worked in international...

Aug 16, 2022

Victoria Francek, Appleton, age 84, died at Edenbrook of Appleton on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

No funeral will be held.

Aug 16, 2022

Francisco Makuza was born in DR-Congo, on January 01, 1932, in the Territory of Rutshuro, Groupement of Busanza, Locality of Mungo in the village of Mulambi. He is the son of Paul Barutwanumwe and Ruth Mukandanga.

Francisco had 7 brothers and 1 sister. To date only 3 brothers and their sister are alive. The rest of the...

Aug 15, 2022

Jo Ann Strelow, Van Dyne, died Monday, August 15, 2022.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Aug 10, 2022

Florian J. "Tony" Hietpas, age 89, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  Tony was born on October 6, 1932, in Little Chute. Tony, "the Milkman," was well known and loved for delivering Hietpas Dairy (later Dairyland's Best) products, as well as kindness, conversation and connection, to his many milk route customers. Tony's hard-working...

Aug 10, 2022

Kenneth E. Jessogne, Kaukauna, age 80, died at his home on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.  He was born in Howard on March 10, 1942 to the late Guy and Lillian (Russell) Jessogne.  Kenneth married Marilyn Devroy on April 27, 1963 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Suamico.

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marilyn;...

Aug 7, 2022

John O'Meara, age 58, died at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, on Sunday, August 7, 2022. He was born to Donald and the late Frances (Marek) O'Meara in Omaha, Nebraska, on December 11, 1963. After his schooling at MATC, John began his career as an automotive technician and later became an award-winning Snap-On Tools Dealer in the Fox...

Aug 6, 2022

Barb Pendleton, Kimberly, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Aug 6 th , 2022, after a 6+ year battle with Stage 4 Colon Cancer.   Barb's greatest accomplishments in life were being an out of this world grandma, mom, wife, sister, aunt, and friend. She was known for putting everyone else before her and especially her grandchildren.   ...

Aug 5, 2022

Laurie Ann Leygraaf (Bucko) passed away peacefully in her sleep with her beloved cats by her side at her home on Friday August 5, 2022. Laurie was born to Carol and Thomas Leygraaf on February 26, 1970 in Appleton, Wisconsin.

She is survived by her mother, Carol Leygraaf (Dennis); daughter, Ashley Hinkens (Scott); daughter, Kayla Liebhauser (Phillip);...

Aug 4, 2022

Angela L. Birling, Larsen, age 49, died Thursday, August 4, 2022.

No funeral will be held.

Aug 1, 2022

Clifford Peter Tierney, born April 30, 1949, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, August 1, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Tina Whitman-Tierney; son, James Peter (Stacie) Tierney; stepson, Jay Spencer Miller; sister, Patricia Tierney-Hull; brother, Kelly Paul Tierney; brother-in-law, Randall Johnson; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and aunts.

He was preceded...

Jul 23, 2022

On Saturday July 23, 2022, "Mike" (Floyd Michael) Syring got his eternal wish to be with the Lord (two months shy of his 88th birthday).  He is survived by his wife, Delia (Dietzen) Syring; children: Jeff (Margie) Syring, Cindy (Chuck) Sharp, Mark (significant other Kathy) Syring, Linda (significant other Brian) Kappel, and Susan (Terry) Stevens; 10 grandchildren, 13 great...

Jul 23, 2022

Stephen Allen Prillaman (Steve), friend, gamer, anime connoisseur, golf enthusiast and dog lover passed away on July 23, 2022. He was born on September 8, 1989, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Veralyn Prillaman and Gregg Miller.  Steve lived most of his life in Appleton Wisconsin.  During his school years he was involved in various activities including basketball,...

Jul 22, 2022

THE CHARIOT HAS ARRIVED!

Melvin D. Frahm, 86, passed into eternal life early Friday morning on July 22, 2022 from an unexpected brain hemorrhage. He was surrounded by his wife Joan and other family members.

Melvin will be forever missed by his loving wife of 61 years, Joan Karen (Pirner); his three children:...