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Thomas M. Meier

Thomas M. Meier

Jan 6, 2018

Thomas M. Meier, Menasha, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Oakridge Gardens.

He is survived by his wife JoAnn Meier (his pretty lady); daughter, Tammy (Scott) Mueller and their children: Cheyenne, Brenden and Tori, of Menasha; stepson, Kurt (Alicia) VanHandel and their children: Levi, Dawson and Rose, of Larsen; stepdaughter, Tammy (Richard)...

Rose A. Kavanaugh

Rose A. Kavanaugh

Jan 5, 2018

Our beautiful mother, Rose A. Kavanaugh, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2018 at home. Mom was born in Little Chute on August 24, 1928 to the late George and Mary (Hermsen) Coenen. She married the love of her life, Robert A. Kavanaugh, on September 24, 1947 at St. John's Church in Little Chute. Together, they had four...

Eugene J. Schumacher

Eugene J. Schumacher

Jan 4, 2018

Eugene J. "Gene" Schumacher, Little Chute, age 87, died Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Rennes Health Center. He was born on the family farm in present-day Little Chute on June 21, 1930, the ninth child of John and Hattie (Williamsen) Schumacher. He graduated from St. John High School in 1948 while also enjoying football and baseball games with his...

Lorien K. Manley

Lorien K. Manley

Jan 1, 2018

Lorien Keith Manley, age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born January 3, 1930 in Hortonville, WI to the late Roy and Mabel (Meredith) Manley. On January 31, 1959, he married Karen Gloe in Menasha, WI. The couple enjoyed 58 years together. Lorien loved farming, school bus driving, and dogs....

Paul Hietpas

Paul Hietpas

Dec 31, 2017

Paul "Tarz" Hietpas, 94, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital with many of his immediate and extended family at his side on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Paul was born on September 25, 1923 in Little Chute to Martin and Minnie Hietpas. Paul served in the U.S. Army in World War II as a medic arriving in France on D-Day...

Agatha Wolf

Agatha Wolf

Dec 28, 2017

Agatha Wolf, Menasha, died Thursday. Funeral arrangements are pending.

William Verhagen

William Verhagen

Dec 28, 2017

William (Bill/ Willie) J. Verhagen, 72, of Little Chute passed away while holding hands with his wife and 4 children on December 28, 2017 after a heroic battle with cancer.

Bill has touched so many people in this community with his countless contributions to his home village of Little Chute. He served 24 years on the Little...

Jon K. Jansen

Jon K. Jansen

Dec 27, 2017

I was born a south sider and lived as a south sider. Following my years at Appleton East High School, I worked at Butte des Morts Golf Club. In 1978, I enrolled in the Culinary Arts program at Fox Valley Technical College. My love of cooking took me to New York. Once I returned to Appleton, I spent many...

Paul J. Strick

Paul J. Strick

Dec 25, 2017

Paul J. "Beeler" Strick, Little Chute, age 92, died Monday, December 25, 2017.  He was born in Little Chute on June 1, 1925 to the late Arnold and Blanche (Pennings) Strick.  Paul served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was a member of the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258.  He married...

Donald P. Grissman

Donald P. Grissman

Dec 23, 2017

Sherwood – Donald P. "Grizz" Grissman (83), passed away on Saturday, December 23, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Appleton after a lengthy illness.

Don is survived by his three daughters: Shelly (Tom) Jost, Lori (John) Krueger, and Julie (Mike) Morris; 8 grandchildren: Stephanie (Mike) Halbach, Danielle (fiancé - Tom Schneider) Jost, Whitney (Kyle) Kees, Ashley...

Kyle Lee Johnson

Kyle Lee Johnson

Dec 23, 2017

Kyle Lee Johnson was born in Appleton on August 21, 1986.  He lost his drug addiction battle on Saturday, December 23, 2017 in Menasha.   Kyle had a tender soul; family and friends will forever enjoy his many artistic creations. Kyle will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Private family funeral arrangements are being made.

Edith E. Wycoff

Edith E. Wycoff

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.

Sylvester P. Verhagen

Sylvester P. Verhagen

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...

Leo Biesterveld

Leo Biesterveld

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...

Joyce L. Hinkens

Joyce L. Hinkens

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...

Roger E. Erdmann

Roger E. Erdmann

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...

Gary A. Yohn

Gary A. Yohn

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...

Ruth Carol Law

Ruth Carol Law

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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Margaret M. Hill

Margaret M. Hill

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,...

James M. Vanden Boogart

James M. Vanden Boogart

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...

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