Obituaries

Dec 21, 2017

Edith E. Wycoff, Kimberly, formerly of Waukesha, died Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Kimberly Assisted Living. She will be entombed at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield.

Dec 19, 2017

Sylvester P. Verhagen passed away on December 19, 2017 at the age of 89. He lost the love of his life, Min, 2-1/2 years earlier, and he was never the same without her. Ves was born April 25, 1928, the youngest of fourteen, in the town of Freedom, the son of Henry Verhagen and Wilhemina Weyers Verhagen. Ves graduated...

Dec 17, 2017

Leo N. Biesterveld, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Little Chute, age 82.  The Lord has called Leo home, he is in the arms of Jesus!  He passed away peacefully with his loved ones at his side.  Leo was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He married Maurita McDermott in 1959 and they just celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.  He retired from...

Dec 4, 2017

Joyce L. Hinkens, Kimberly, age 79, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Monday, December 4, 2017. She was born in Clintonville on February 2, 1938 to the late Dewey and Elta (Zingler) Robbins. Joyce married Gordon "Butch" Hinkens on October 30, 1965 at Holy Name Parish in Kimberly. She enjoyed plastic canvas needle work, reading, cooking and spending time...

Dec 4, 2017

Roger Edward Erdmann, age 75, Kaukauna, died peacefully at his home, on Monday, December 4, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Green Bay on October 2, 1942, the son of Mildred Erdmann. He was raised on the family farm by his grandparents, Gustave and Emma Erdmann. He married Catherine Beyer at St. Paul's Parish in...

Dec 4, 2017

Gary A. Yohn, Menasha, age 75, died Monday, December 4, 2017. Gary was born in Wild Rose on January 10, 1942 to the late Robert and Geraldine (Sage) Yohn. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1960-64 and sailed on the first nuclear aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise. Gary enjoyed racing and was a member of the NHRA Drag...

Dec 2, 2017

Ruth Carol Law, Neenah, died December 2, 2017 after several years with Parkinson's Disease. She was born on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois where she lived with her parents, William E. and Viola E. Bauer, until she married Robert M. Law in 1949. Ruth lived in Neenah, Wisconsin from 1958 until the present time.

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Nov 28, 2017

Margaret M. Hill, Appleton, age 81, died Tuesday, November 28, 2017.  She was born in Appleton on April 21, 1936 to the late Martin and Elizabeth (Dunsurn) Salm.  Margaret worked at Aramark for 20 years.  She also bartended at various local establishments, including the 400 Club.

Margaret is survived by her son, Jeff Collins of Appleton; son-in-law,...

Nov 24, 2017

James M. Vanden Boogart, Greenleaf, age 61, died Friday, November 24, 2017. He was born in Little Chute on February 24, 1956, the son of Martin and Martha (Joosten) Vanden Boogart. Jim married Barbara McHugh in Appleton on April 24, 1982. He loved and valued his family, God, friends, the outdoors, writing, and spending time on his land. Jim...

Nov 16, 2017

Louis R. Zierler, Kaukauna, age 86, died Thursday, November 16, 2017 at American Grand Assisted Living. He was born in Alvin on October 29, 1931 to the late Frank and Freida (Schilcher) Zierler. Louis married Shirley Munes at St. Mary Parish in Kaukauna on May 3, 1957. She preceded him in death in 2013 after 56 years of marriage....

Nov 13, 2017

Danielle C. Vandenberg, Kaukauna, age 39, died unexpectedly after a long battle with health issues on Monday, November 13, 2017. She was born in Kaukauna on March 18, 1978, the daughter of Paul and Pam (Willemsen) Vandenberg. Danielle enjoyed her job at Jack's Pizza. She liked to shop, both in stores and on-line. Her favorite purchases were shoes and...

Nov 13, 2017

Elda Lou Prosak, age 85, died Monday, November 13, 2017 at Care Partners Assisted Living in Appleton, Wisconsin.  She was born November 3, 1932 in Walled Lake.  She spent much of her life in the Highland and Fenton areas, where she was a life member of the Fenton VFW Auxiliary.  She loved bingo and had a large doll collection, which...

Nov 11, 2017

Thomas "TC" Van Gompel, Kimberly, age 76, died Saturday, November 11, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Kaukauna on August 25, 1941 to the late Henry and Harriet (Van Dalen) Van Gompel. TC married Elaine Jansen on November 26, 1960 at Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna, where he was a lifelong member. He worked at Pierce...

Nov 10, 2017

Thomas A. Tennessen, Kaukauna, age 69, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 10, 2017. He was born in Kaukauna on December 9, 1947 to the late Arthur and Eileen (Kobussen) Tennessen. Tom was a driven man. He worked at Haen Meat Packing through his high school years. After graduation, he started drywalling and plastering, first with his...

Nov 8, 2017

Rosemary Swan, Fremont, age 68, died on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Cherry Meadows Hospice. She was born in St. Paul, MN to the late Loretta (Farnen) Adamson on March 5, 1949. Rosemary married Alfred "Fred" Swan in Friendship, WI on August 23, 1975. She loved horses and had some of her own through the years. Rosemary's greatest treasure...

Nov 5, 2017

Anita L. Taugner, Appleton, age 80, died Sunday, November 5, 2017 with her family at her side. She was born in Milwaukee on January 15, 1937 to the late James H. and Molly (Kehler) Bowes. Anita married Bruce S. Taugner on November 15, 1961 at Fox Point Lutheran Church in Fox Point, WI. She was a member of 1st...

Nov 4, 2017

Linda A. Knapton, Appleton, age 64, died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Nov 2, 2017

Frank A. (aka Frank G) Jensen, Appleton, age 77, died Thursday, November 2, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born in Jericho, WI on May 6, 1940 to the late Arthur and Florence Jensen. Frank enjoyed hunting, watching wrestling and the Packers and loved polka music. He took great pride in being a truck driver and was able...

Nov 2, 2017

Delores E. Mischler, Kaukauna, 80, was called home to her Heavenly Father on November 2, 2017 at the St. Paul Home with her family by her side. She was born in Freedom on September 24, 1937 to the late Martin and Josephine (Van Handel) Van Asten. Throughout the years, Delores enjoyed providing for her family by gardening, canning, cooking,...

Nov 2, 2017

James Sobiek, 72 of Little Chute, formerly of Reedsville, died Wednesday, November 2, 2017 with his family at his side.

Jim, "Teddy Bear," "Sobie" was a man of action, not words, unless those words were "drink up," "you're behind" or "you want a piece of this?" He had a signature style all his own sporting moonboots, camouflage...