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Linda C. Fenn

Linda C. Fenn

Aug 5, 2017

Linda C. Fenn, Kiel, age 65, died Saturday, August 5, 2017. In accordance with her wishes, no funeral will be held.

Kathleen Ann Van Dyke

Kathleen Ann Van Dyke

Aug 1, 2017

Kathleen Ann Van Dyke, Darboy, age 74, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. She was born in Appleton on July 2, 1943 to the late Karl and Lavern (Zick) Daniel. Kathleen married Marvin "Butch" Van Dyke on June 5, 1965 at Holy Angels Parish in Darboy. Kathy took great joy in caring for her MANY...

James C. Williamson

James C. Williamson

Jul 31, 2017

James C. Williamson, Greenville, age 81, died Monday, July 31, 2017 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. The family is planning a private funeral at his parish.

Karen Rae Lesch

Karen Rae Lesch

Jul 29, 2017

Karen Rae Lesch, Neenah, age 51, died Saturday, July 29, 2017. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Gerald J. Van Zeeland

Gerald J. Van Zeeland

Jul 29, 2017

Gerald J. "Jerry" Van Zeeland, Kimberly, age 88, died Saturday, July 29, 2017. He was born on March 11, 1929 to the late George and Josephine (Van Dinter) Van Zeeland. He graduated from the Kimberly High School class of 1947 and on August 7, 1952, married Janice Schroeder at St. Therese Church in Appleton. He was a Korean War...

Cody G. Kersten

Cody G. Kersten

Jul 28, 2017

Cody Gray Kersten, 29, was killed in a motorcycle accident on July 28, 2017. He is the youngest son of Ronald and Jamie Kersten, Little Chute, WI. He is survived by two brothers: Ron Jr. FL, daughters Neve and Olivia, granddaughter Annistyn Mae; and Cory (Korri) Freedom, sons Noah, Liam and Cody's God-daughter Zoe; his loving grandma Lilah Eick;...

Michael R. Gerrits

Michael R. Gerrits

Jul 25, 2017

Michael R. Gerrits, of East Greenville, PA, formerly of Appleton, fought a hard battle against cancer but, unfortunately, lost that battle on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Mike was born in Appleton on May 7, 1951 to Eugene and Lois (Schabo) Gerrits. He attended St. Joseph School and graduated from Appleton West. Mike was an Army Vietnam veteran. On March...

Joan M. Verstegen

Joan M. Verstegen

Jul 4, 2017

Joan M. Verstegen, Little Chute, age 71, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was born in Kaukauna on August 29, 1945 to the late Clarence and Eunice (Van Dalen) Pennings. Joan married James A. Verstegen at St. Paul Parish in Combined Locks on February 14, 1969. Her hobbies included sewing elaborate costumes for her daughter's crazy Halloween ideas and...

Norman E. Whitney

Norman E. Whitney

Jul 1, 2017

Norman E. Whitney, Combined Locks, age 89, died Saturday, July 1, 2017 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison. He was born in Spring Brook, WI on July 11, 1927 to the late Roy and Clarice (Coleman) Whitney. Norman served his country in World War II and Korea in the U.S. Army and retired after 20 years of service....

Leroy J. Goldbeck

Leroy J. Goldbeck

Jun 29, 2017

LeRoy James Goldbeck, 89, went to his eternal home in heaven on Thursday, June 29, 2017, welcomed into the presence of God by his Savior Jesus Christ. LeRoy was born at home in Racine, Wisconsin on April 13, 1928, to Oscar Julius and Hansine Marie (Hjorth) Goldbeck, the youngest of three children. LeRoy represented well his Danish heritage and opportunities...

Joseph Jerome Glasheen

Joseph Jerome Glasheen

Jun 27, 2017

Joseph Jerome Glasheen, Appleton, age 68, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. He was born on July 2, 1948 in Little Chute to the late William and Wilma (Derkes) Glasheen. Following his high school graduation, Joseph served in the U.S. Navy. He worked at the Kimberly Mill until they closed. Joseph then worked...

Gary E. Grissman

Gary E. Grissman

Jun 20, 2017

Gary E. Grissman, Kaukauna, age 69, died Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Atrium Post Acute Care in Little Chute.  He was born in Kaukauna on November 8, 1947 to the late John and Alice (Biersteker) Grissman.  Gary married Elaine Spierings at Holy Angels Parish on October 14, 1977.  He served his country in the Air Force, and then worked...

Ronald A. Parker

Ronald A. Parker

Jun 18, 2017

Ronald A. Parker, Appleton, went home to God on Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was 84 years old.

Ronald was born May 15, 1933, to Ronald and Jenny (Allen) Parker in West Port, Connecticut. Following his 1953 graduation from Central High School, he entered the U.S. Navy. Over the course of his Naval career, Ron served on...

Bo A. Waalkens

Bo A. Waalkens

Jun 18, 2017

Bo Alan Waalkens, Kaukauna, age 21, died at his home on Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was born in Kaukauna on October 18, 1995, to Lawrence Waalkens and Sarah Mitchell. Bo worked as an automotive technician at Little Grizz Auto Workz in Kaukauna.

Bo is survived by his parents, Larry (Andrea Rose) Waalkens of Shiocton and Sarah...

Richard Lee Houfek

Richard Lee Houfek

Jun 18, 2017

Richard "Dick" Houfek, born March 17, 1938, passed away at his home on June 18, 2017. Born and raised in Appleton, Richard proudly wore many hats: loving husband, father, brother, grandpa, friend and veteran. Rather than touch on his many accomplishments, Richard would be more proud to know that he left us with our own special memories of him,...

Roger R. Hooyman

Roger R. Hooyman

Jun 17, 2017

Roger R. Hooyman, Greenville, age 68, died Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Atrium Post Acute Care in Little Chute. He was born on October 31, 1948 in Appleton to Robert and Theresa (Coppus) Hooyman. Roger graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and served in the National Guard. He worked in construction and carpentry for many years before striking out...

Lorna Mae Moldenhauer

Lorna Mae Moldenhauer

Jun 12, 2017

Lorna Mae Moldenhauer, Appleton, age 84, died on Monday, June 12, 2017 at the Darboy Assisted Living Center, a caring and loving community, after a long battle with Dementia. From her birth on September 22, 1932 to her death on Monday, she was a lifelong faithful Lutheran who nourished people around her with love, faith, and her endless giving...

Ans J. Van Lith

Ans J. Van Lith

Jun 2, 2017

Ans J. Van Lith, Kimberly, age 86, passed away at home on Friday, June 2, 2017. He was born in Maren, Netherlands on March 20, 1931 to the late Johannus and Adriana (Klaren) Van Lith. Ans married Mathilda "Tilly" Steenbekkers on May 17, 1956. She preceded him in death in 2000.

Ans is survived by his daughters:...

Lucille "Lou" Secor

Lucille "Lou" Secor

Jun 1, 2017

Lucille G. "Lou" Secor, Little Chute, age 92, died Thursday, June 1, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born in De Pere on January 8, 1925 to the late Theodore and Ethel (O'Keefe) Wellens. Lou married Harold Secor on January 17, 1947. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1999. Lou owned the Log Cabin in Little...

John M. Woerishofer

John M. Woerishofer

May 31, 2017

John M. Woerishofer, Kaukauna, age 55, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was born in Milwaukee on April 30, 1962 to Charles and Catherine (Zachow) Woerishofer. They moved to Kaukauna when John was a child. He was an avid Harley Davidson rider. John loved to ride and took many trips. One of his favorites was a trip to Florida...

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