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Leo J. Gerrits

Leo J. Gerrits

Nov 2, 2017

Leo J. Gerrits, age 86, of Hollandtown died November 2, 2017, at St Paul Hospice, Kaukauna. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kaukauna, WI on March 14, 1931 to the late Joseph and Agnes (Meulemans) Gerrits.

Leo served in the Army as a cook in the Korean War, October 1951 to August...

Judith A. Collins

Judith A. Collins

Nov 1, 2017

Judy Collins, age 73 of Kimberly, passed away peacefully at her home on November 1, 2017. Judy was born on July 29, 1944, daughter of the late William and Gertrude (Sobiesczyk) Patrick. Judy will be remembered by all as a generous and kind soul, always willing to give of herself to others. In addition to her own children, she...

Wayne J. Kilsdonk

Wayne J. Kilsdonk

Oct 30, 2017

Wayne Joseph Kilsdonk, Little Chute, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, October 30, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 9, 1934 in Kimberly to the late Richard and Isabelle (Roemer) Kilsdonk. Wayne graduated from Kimberly High School as a multi-sport athlete. Wayne served our country as a medic in the U.S. Army....

Floyd Mark Siebers

Floyd Mark Siebers

Oct 29, 2017

Floyd Mark Siebers, age 85, passed away at his home on Sunday morning October 29 th , 2017.

Floyd was born on September 28 th , 1932 and lived his entire life in Kaukauna with the exception of his time in active service.

Floyd was drafted and served in the Army in Company One in...

Rita Tessen

Rita Tessen

Oct 29, 2017

Rita T. Tessen, Town of Vandenbroek, age 92, died Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the American Grand. She was born in Freedom on December 31, 1924 to the late Fred and Catherine (Meulemans) Schuh. Rita married Leland Tessen on June 19, 1947. She enjoyed traveling, painting by numbers, caring for her plants and researching ancestory. Rita was a loving...

Laverne D. Squier

Laverne D. Squier

Oct 27, 2017

Laverne Doris (Van Groll) Squier, age 67, of Iron Mountain, MI and Lake Havasu, AZ, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2017 after a short battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Wallie Squier; daughters: Jenny (Janie) Squier, St Louis, MO; and Amy (Tom) Roffers Kaukauna; and grandchildren: Evan, Anna and...

Dixie L. Fitzner

Dixie L. Fitzner

Oct 22, 2017

Dixie L Fitzner was born in July, 1929 to her parents, Samuel and Clara Patterson of Wilkinsburg PA.

She met and married Arthur Fitzner in 1951. Together they raised 3 children, a son Arthur "Reid" who died in 1987, a son Robert "Wade", and daughter Ardith.

Dixie was an active volunteer in her younger years...

Remi J. Gavin

Remi J. Gavin

Oct 17, 2017

Remi J. Gavin, Green Bay, age 73, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017. He was born in Chicago to the late John and Agnes (Byros) Gavin. Remi worked in the area as a cement finisher. He loved to ride his motorcycle and fish at Goose Lake. Remi also enjoyed cooking and gardening and will be remembered for his famous salsa....

Leonard H. Schmidt

Leonard H. Schmidt

Oct 16, 2017

Leonard H. Schmidt, Brillion, age 95, died Monday, October 16, 2017 at his daughter's home in Florida. He was born in Woodville Township Calumet County on November 24, 1921 (Thanksgiving Day that year) to the late Henry L. and Elizabeth (Jackels) Schmidt. Len married Delores "Lori" Mader at Sacred Heart Parish in Sherwood on June 19, 1945. She preceded...

Alan R. Olson

Alan R. Olson

Oct 15, 2017

Alan R. Olson, Neenah, age 69, died at his home on Sunday, October 15, 2017. He was born in Appleton to the late Lynos and Helen (Kangas) Olson on April 21, 1948. Alan married Dolly (Hansen) Land in Oshkosh on July 22, 1988. He was a proud friend of Bill W. for 33 years.

Alan is survived...

Jeanne I. Schroeder

Jeanne I. Schroeder

Oct 11, 2017

Jeanne I. Schroeder, Appleton, age 71, died Wednesday, October 11, 2017. She was born in Granite Falls, MN to the late Nicholas and Mary (Miller) Schroeder. She treasured her friends and shared with them her courage, her love of travel and her fine taste for life. They fed her spirit even as she fed those of the many who...

Beata L. Huss (Busse)

Beata L. Huss (Busse)

Oct 9, 2017

Beata Huss passed away peacefully on Monday October 9, 2017 at the age of 94.   She was born January 14, 1923 in Kaukauna, the only daughter of the late Otto and Pearle (Dietzler) Aufreiter. She grew up in Kaukauna and graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1940. She studied nursing at St. Scholastica College in Duluth, MN, and Marquette...

Laverne B. Linskens

Laverne B. Linskens

Oct 1, 2017

LaVerne B. Linskens, Kaukauna, age 83, died Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Atrium Post Acute Care in Little Chute. She was born in Kaukauna on December 27, 1933 to the late William and Minnie (Van Boxtel) Brown. LaVerne married Eugene Linskens in Orlando, MS on March 8, 1953.

LaVerne is survived by her husband of 64 years,...

Jerome J. Schmidt

Jerome J. Schmidt

Sep 29, 2017

Jerome J. "Jerry" Schmidt, Kaukauna, age 87, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed Friday, September 29, 2017 at Appleton Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born in the Town of Buchanan on June 5, 1930 to the late Frank and Marie (Hartzheim) Schmidt.

On June 14, 1951 he married his...

Richard "Dick" Kaderabek

Richard "Dick" Kaderabek

Sep 24, 2017

Our beloved Dick (Richard) Kaderabek, husband, father, papa, brother, friend and most often known as Kudzy was welcomed into his heavenly home on Sunday September 24, 2017 at the age of 64. He was married to Christie (Ellerman) for 36 years and blessed with 3 children: daughter, Ashley and Peter Davis, 2 granddaughters, Calla and Paige; daughter, Danielle and...

Edward P. Schultz

Edward P. Schultz

Sep 23, 2017

Edward P. Schultz, Chilton, age 77, died Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Calumet Medical Center. He was born in Florence, WI on November 17, 1939 to the late Joseph and Helen (Dombroski) Schultz. Ed married Janice Lemens in 1959 and she preceded him in death in 1976. He married Arlys Brown in Conover, WI on August 6, 1977. Ed...

Kelli Sue Hoertsch

Kelli Sue Hoertsch

Sep 20, 2017

Kelli Sue Hoertsch (Boucher) of Menasha, WI passed away Wednesday September 20 th 2017 at the age of 53 after a yearlong battle of cancer. Daughter of Bonnie J. VanGompel and Edward R. Boucher. Survived by her husband LeRoy S. Hoertsch: her siblings: Theresa M. (Ed) Schaefer-Shea Edward R. "Buck" Boucher, Michael R. Boucher,Christine J. (Bob) Davis, Robert P....

Berla B. Wittmann

Berla B. Wittmann

Sep 17, 2017

Berla B. Wittmann, Kimberly, age 79, died Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Cherry Meadows Hospice. She was born on the family farm on July 22, 1938 to the late Beryl and Bessie (Howard) Steck. Berla had four sisters: Rosalee Upp, LaFaye Ireton, Bonnie Hunter and Jere Johnson. She loved people and being active. Berla married in 1959 and had...

Scott J. Squier

Scott J. Squier

Sep 17, 2017

Scott J. Squier, of Kaukauna, age 65, fought a twelve year battle with cancer. God saw he was tired and took him home on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Scott was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on March 6, 1952, the son of Daniel G. and Jean (Connell) Squier.   Following high school, he served in the Marine Corps. In his...

Daniel J. Van Dyke

Daniel J. Van Dyke

Sep 12, 2017

Daniel John Van Dyke, Little Chute, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.  He was born on October 23, 1947, in Appleton to the late Ervin and Jane (Weyenberg) Van Dyke.  He graduated from Little Chute High School in 1965, and attended the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh until he was drafted into the Army. He served in...

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