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Dennis J. Frost
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...
Pearl M. Koehler
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...
Louis S. Machalk
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...
Clarence "Sonny" "Mac" A. Pennings
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...
Judy (Julia) Schuh
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...
Donald C. Navarrete
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...
Germaine R. Hietpas
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...
James F. Wynboom
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...
Gerald L. "Jerry" Kochanny Jr.
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,...
Carol J Leblanc
Feb 9, 2017
Carol J. LeBlanc, Kimberly, age 86, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Rennes Health and Rehab. She was born in Appleton on July 9, 1930 to the late Fabian and Rose (Meyer) Wautlet. Carol married Jerome at St. Joseph Parish on September 5, 1953. She enjoyed watching the Brewers, reading, knitting, sewing, and playing cards, especially Bridge. In her...
Ari R. "Ron" Fafnis
Feb 5, 2017
Ari R. "Ron" Fafnis, Little Chute, age 83, died on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Ron was born in Winnipeg, Canada on July 19, 1933 to the late Rev. Egill and Ellen (Freeman) Fafnis. Ron was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Urban Klister American Legion Post 436 in Wrightstown....
Gary R. Krause
Feb 4, 2017
Gary R. Krause, Big Falls, age 69. A quiet and humble man passed into eternal life on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at his home with his wife at his side. He was born in Neenah on March 27, 1947 to the late Russell and Lois (Kaufert) Krause. Gary served in the U.S. Army from October, 1966 – August, 1968....
Dolores A. Heiting
Feb 2, 2017
Dolores A. Heiting, Kaukauna, age 88, died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at St. Paul Home. She was born in Little Chute on November 13, 1928 to the late Ted and Linda (Ariens) DeKoch. Dolores graduated from St. John High School. She married Jerome "Romy" Heiting on July 1, 1948 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. Dolores worked at Montgomery...
Nanette A. Vanderloop
Feb 2, 2017
Nanette A. Vanderloop, Kaukauna, age 67, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. She was born in Appleton on September 3, 1949, the daughter of Monroe and Claire (Hilgenberg) Schneider. Nanette married Richard Vanderloop in Appleton on September 2, 1969. Nanette loved spending time outside at home watching the birds and wildlife with her...
Wilhelmina E. "Willie" Kerkhof-Christiaanse
Jan 30, 2017
Wilhelmina E. "Willie" Kerkhof-Christiaanse, Combined Locks, age 90, died at her home on Monday, January 30, 2017. She was born in the Netherlands on May 6, 1926 to the late Johannes and Cornelia (Vial) Jansen. Willie married Peter Kerkhof on August 28, 1951 in Amersfoort, Netherlands. He preceded her in death on July 13, 1989. She married Martin Christiaanse...
Dolores "Toots" Jansen
Jan 30, 2017
Dolores M. "Toots" Jansen, Little Chute, age 86, died Monday, January 30, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kimberly on December 14, 1930 to the late Ronald and Gertrude (Goeser) Levknecht. Toots married the love of her life, Joseph "Bully" Jansen, at Holy Name Parish in Kimberly on February 10, 1952. He preceded her in...
Naomi Crha
Jan 28, 2017
Naomi Crha, Appleton, died Saturday, January 28, 2017 at The Bridges of Appleton. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Donald J. Degoey
Jan 25, 2017
Don DeGoey, Kimberly, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 25, 2017, at the age of 72. He was born in Appleton on October 13, 1944 to the late William and Margaret (Wurl) DeGoey. Don married Geraldine Watry on May 2, 1964 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Little Chute. Together, they moved to Kimberly where he lived...
Angela E. Geurts
Jan 23, 2017
Angela Geurts, Kaukauna, age 94, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, January 23, 2017 at St. Paul Home. She was born in the Town of Vanden Broek on January 7, 1923 to the late Martin and Gertrude (De Bruin) Hendricks. Angela married Sylvester Geurts at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church on November 23, 1946. Together, they enjoyed...
Dennis Mereness
Jan 23, 2017
Dennis L. " Denny" Mereness, Kaukauna, age 86, returned to his heavenly home on Monday, January 23, 2017. His devotion and love for his family as well as his firm belief in God gave him peace as he slipped peacefully away surrounded by his loved ones.
Denny was born in Kaukauna on September 22, 1930 to the...
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