Obituaries

Mar 23, 2017

Nathan D. Calder, Kaukauna, died on his 83 rd birthday surrounded by close family on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton. He was born in Neenah on March 23, 1934 to the late Thomas and Margaret (Schmidt) Calder. Nathan served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He married Nancy Asmus...

Mar 15, 2017

Kenneth Robel, Kaukauna, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Ken was born in Kaukauna on March 8, 1931 to the late Paul and Katherine (Driessen) Robel. He attended Kaukauna High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. After returning from the war, Ken married JoAnn VandenBroek on June 11,...

Mar 14, 2017

Martin J. Barker, Green Bay, age 55, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born on December 13, 1961 to the late William and Margaret (Koleske) Barker. Marty worked at the Dollar Tree for 10 years and loved being the Easter Bunny there.

Marty is survived by his siblings: Mary (Richard) Poppe of...

Mar 13, 2017

Donald E. Gloudemans, Kaukauna, formerly of Kimberly, age 79, died Monday, March 13, 2017 at Theda Clark Medical Center. He was born in Little Chute on September 22, 1937 to the late John and Margaret (Josephs) Gloudemans. Donald married Janice C. Van Zeeland on August 4, 1959 at Holy Name Parish.   She preceded him in death on September 30,...

Mar 11, 2017

Thomas Everett Lemons, Appleton, age 85, passed away peacefully at Thedacare Regional Medical Center-Appleton on Saturday, March 11th, 2017, surrounded by his loving children. Tom was born in Bedford, Indiana on November 11th, 1931, to Charles and Marie (Leonard) Lemons.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret Alice (Zuleger) Lemons; his sister Patty, and...

Mar 10, 2017

Irene M. Mittlestadt, Appleton, age 88, died Friday, March 10, 2017 at The Bridges of Appleton. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Mar 8, 2017

LaVern C. "Toad" Surman, Appleton, age 88, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born in Seymour on May 20, 1928 to the late Charles and Alma (Heisler) Surman. Toad married Veraine "Chick" Skaletski on May 26, 1951 in Eaton, WI. He was a Korean War Veteran and a member of the Freedom V.F.W. Post...

Mar 5, 2017

Dennis G. Brand, Appleton, age 60, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 5, 2017 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. He was born in Kenosha, WI on November 13, 1956 to Joseph and Alice (Progen) Brand. Dennis met the love of his life, Patricia Burge when he was 15. They married on July 29, 1974 in Waukegan, IL. He...

Mar 3, 2017

Dorothy M. Dercks, Kimberly, age 93, died Friday, March 3, 2016 at St. Paul Elder Services. She was born in Kaukauna on January 9, 1924 to the late Walter J. and Catherine (Krause) Specht. Dorothy married George "Tiny" Moritz. He preceded her in death. In 1983, she married Harold "Scutz" Dercks. He also preceded her in death.

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Mar 1, 2017

Dennis J. Frost, Hortonville, age 64, died unexpectedly at ThedaCare of New London on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. He was born in Milwaukee on July 15, 1952 to the late Harold and Bernice (Bricco) Frost. Following his high school graduation, Dennis enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served until 1981. He truly enjoyed his time in the military...

Feb 28, 2017

Pearl M Koehler, Kimberly, age 84, died on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Kimberly Assisted Living.  She was born in Seymour on June 3, 1932 to the late Raymond and Hazel (Randerson) Wagner.

Pearl is survived by her children: Dave (Mary Ellen) Wittmann of Little Chute; Mary (Steve) Waterstreet of Appleton; Marge Wilson of Little Chute; and...

Feb 24, 2017

Louis S. Machalk, a longtime resident of Daggett, MI, currently of Little Chute, WI, age 100, died peacefully at his home on Friday, February 24, 2017 with his wife of 74 years, Mag, and children at his side. He was born in Hermansville, MI on December 21, 1916 to the late George and Katherine (Latin) Machalk. Louis married Magdalene...

Feb 17, 2017

Clarence A. "Sonny" "Mac" Pennings, Combined Locks, age 98, died Friday, February 17, 2017 at Care Partners Assisted Living. He was born in Phlox, WI on October 17, 1918 to the late William and Bertha (Knorr) Pennings. He moved from Antigo to attend vocational school in Kaukauna, where he learned to become a tinsmith. Sonny married Eunice Van Dalen...

Feb 17, 2017

Judy (Julia) Schuh, age 87, of Kaukauna, passed away at Brewster Village on February 17, 2017. She was born on August 9, 1929 in Little Chute, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Henry M. and Nettie (DeBruin) Coenen. She graduated from St. John High School in Little Chute, and then was employed at a law office and HC Prange...

Feb 16, 2017

Donald C. Navarrete, Combined Locks, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 16, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born in Milwaukee on September 19, 1931 to the late Fred and Kathryn (Neilson) Navarrete. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Heart of the Valley...

Feb 14, 2017

Germaine R. Hietpas, Little Chute, age 93, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at St. Paul Home, where she has been very well taken care of for the last several years. She was born on June 7, 1923 to the late Peter and Marie (Vander Velden) Lamers. Germaine married Robert "Bob" Hietpas at St. John Church on February...

Feb 13, 2017

Jim was born on August 29, 1948 to the late Martin and Frances (Verheyen) Wynboom in the family home where his father was a lock tender for the Cedars Lock in the town of Vandenbroek. He was the youngest of five boys, and spent many wonderful years along the banks of the Fox River helping his dad guide boats...

Feb 13, 2017

Gerald "Jerry" L. Kochanny Jr., born on August 25, 1933, passed away from this world on February 13 th , 2017. He attended St. Sebastian and St. Joseph parochial elementary and high schools in Bay City, Michigan and then earned Bachelor's, Masters and Ph. D. degrees from The University of Michigan, Bradley University and Michigan State University respectively,...