Obituaries

Nov 17, 2018

Clem H. Van Zeeland passed away quietly in his home Saturday, November 17, 2018. Clem worked at Van Zeeland Chrysler Plymouth Garage and John Hennes Trucking. Eventually, he opened and operated Clem's Garage and Gun Shop and the Marksman Gun Shop. Clem was a member of the 32 nd Division Red Arrow Combat Support Company. He was passionate about...

Nov 16, 2018

Wilfred W. "Bill" Hietpas, Little Chute, age 84, died Friday, November 16, 2018 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah. Bill was born in Little Chute on July 12, 1934 to the late Martin and Minnie (Dercks) Hietpas. He married Patricia Sheehy at Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna on December 29, 1956. Bill loved all sports, especially football. In his...

Nov 9, 2018

Gordon J. "Gordy" Zuleger, Little Chute, age 84, died Friday, November 9, 2018 with his family at his side. He was born in Briarton on July 11, 1934 to the late Elmer and Agusta (Drier) Zuleger. Gordy met the love of his life, Grace Plach, at the Cinderella Ballroom in Appleton and married her at Sacred Heart Parish on...

Nov 8, 2018

Clyde D. "Chuck" Hansen, Hortonville, age 75, died Thursday, November 8, 2018 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. He was born in New London to the late Henry and Coral (Barrington) Hansen on November 14, 1942. Chuck was served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and retired from Thilmany Pulp and Paper in Kaukauna. He enjoyed...

Oct 7, 2018

Martin Jacobson, age 66, died Sunday, October 7, 2018 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Arrangements are pending.

Oct 7, 2018

Karen P. Burmeister "Karie Philomena", Kaukauna, age 69, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, WI.  She was born in Manitowoc, WI on March 8, 1949 to the late Joseph and Dorothy (Fisher) Deehr.  Karen married Lyle D. Burmeister in Two Rivers, WI on November 23, 1974. While Karen had various jobs throughout her...

Oct 6, 2018

Patty (Myhill) Riedle, Kimberly, age 59, died at her home on Saturday, October 6, 2018. She was born in Appleton on January 21, 1959 to the late John and Alice (Timm) Myhill. Patty married Vern Riedle on May 24, 2004. She enjoyed country music, especially Johnny Cash, and dancing. Patty loved Christmas with her grandkids and family and cookouts....

Oct 5, 2018

Philip E. Russell, Little Chute, age 76, died at Atrium Post Acute Care. In accordance with his wishes, no obituary will be made available.

Oct 2, 2018

Ronald L. Schampers, Combined Locks, age 79, died at his home on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. He was born in Little Chute on April 16, 1939 to the late Ernest and Lorraine (Rutten) Schampers. Ron married Roberta "Bobbie" LaVan at St. John Church on May 15, 1961. Ron was an Army veteran with the 32 nd Division. He worked...

Sep 30, 2018

Sue A. Wankey, Little Chute, age 72, died Sunday, September 30, 2018 at her home. She was born in Appleton on September 30, 1946 to the late Kenneth and Alvina (Bretthauer) Schnese. Sue married Gary Wankey, who preceded her in death in 2009.

She is survived by her siblings, Ken Schnese, Curt (Bonnie) Schnese and Michelle (Kevin)...

Sep 24, 2018

Mickey K. Brunette, age 74, died peacefully Monday, September 24, 2018 at his home in Little Chute, WI. He was born in Appleton on October 12, 1943 to the late Theodore and Edna Brunette. Mickey graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1962. Mickey worked at Big Boy in Appleton prior to dedicating his career to Brillion Iron Works until...

Sep 21, 2018

Rosemary Schadler, Appleton, age 86, died Friday, September 21, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. In accordance with her wishes, no funeral was held.

Sep 21, 2018

James J. Daverveld, Appleton, age 83, died Friday, September 21, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital unexpectedly from a stroke. He was born in Kaukauna on October 4, 1934 to the late Henry and Gertrude (VanDyke) Daverveld. He studied with the Benedictine monks of Saint John's Abbey, MN. Jim was an Army veteran. He married Geraldine Hietpas on May 5,...

Sep 15, 2018

Lawrence Cohen, Neenah, age 64, died Saturday, September 15, 2018. In accordance with his wishes, no funeral will be held.

Sep 6, 2018

Richard C. Schmidt, Combined Locks, age 86, died Thursday, September 6, 2018 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. He was born in Neenah on April 26, 1932 to the late Frank and Ida (Strey) Schmidt. Richard was a proud Navy veteran, who served during the Korean War. He married Joan "Dolly" Stoeger on August 4, 1956 at Sacred...

Sep 6, 2018

Marlene M. Hemauer, Appleton, age 81, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 after an 8-year struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Fond du Lac on June 27, 1937 to the late John G. and Delphine (Nadler) Basler. Marlene married David Hemauer at St. Mary's Church in Chilton on June 21, 1958. She worked in the deli...

Sep 4, 2018

Lawrence Joseph Douville, age 62, died September 4, 2018 at his home in San Tan, Arizona. He was born on March 24, 1956 to Larry and Mavis Douville. Everyone called him Joe or his nickname Scott. He served as an airline steward with American Airlines for more than 25 years and then went on to serve with America West....

Aug 31, 2018

And on the 8th day God looked down on his planned paradise and said, "I need a caretaker." So God made a farmer.

On Friday, August 31st 2018, God looked down on this paradise and said, "Your work on earth is finished." God called Roger home following his battle with heart disease. In his final days, he...

Aug 24, 2018

Esperanza O. Casillas, 74, resident of Appleton, Wisconsin entered into eternal rest on August 24, 2018 in Appleton, Wisconsin.  Esperanza was born on February 14, 1944 in Hidalgo, Mexico to Jose Ortiz and Margarita Mendoza. Esperanza is survived by her son; Ricardo, her daughter; Catalina, her 4 grandchildren, as well as many family members and friends who will love and...

Aug 23, 2018

Judith A. Wirth, Appleton, age 80, died on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Mayflower Assisted Living. She was born in Kaukauna on January 20, 1938 to the late Steven and Rose (Van Denzen) Terry. Judith married Robert Wirth in 1956.   Together, they had 5 children. Judith was a devoted mom and grandma and was happiest when she was with...