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Louis R. Zierler

Louis R. Zierler

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....

Danielle C. Vandenberg

Danielle C. Vandenberg

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...

Elda L. Prosak

Elda L. Prosak

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...

Thomas "Tc" Van Gompel

Thomas "Tc" Van Gompel

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...

Thomas A. Tennessen

Thomas A. Tennessen

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...

Rosemary Swan

Rosemary Swan

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...

Anita L. Taugner

Anita L. Taugner

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...

Linda A. Knapton

Linda A. Knapton

Nov 4, 2017

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

Frank A. Jensen

Frank A. Jensen

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...

Delores E. Mischler

Delores E. Mischler

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,...

James Sobiek

James Sobiek

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...

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...

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