Obituaries

Nov 17, 2016

Jerome J. "Jerry" Joosten, Neenah, age 62, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 after a lingering illness. He was born in Little Chute on September 24, 1954 to Jerome "Shorty" and Alice (Nichols) Joosten. After high school, Jerry served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Panama. He married Regina Whitcomb on May 13, 1977. She preceded him...

Nov 16, 2016

Lucille F. Weiss, Kaukauna, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the age of 85. She was born October 11, 1931, the daughter of Albert and Anna Weiss and graduated from high school in 1950. Lucille worked at Roloff Manufacturing Corporation for 43 years before her retirement in 1996. She enjoyed bowling and was the secretary of the Thursday Nite...

Nov 16, 2016

Jill M. Wenzel, Sherwood, age 53, died peacefully Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Theda Clark Medical Center of a stroke after a 12 year battle with Huntington's disease. She was born in Two Rivers on December 31, 1962 to Gerald and Sherry (Niquette) Hallada. Jill married Stephen Wenzel at Holy Rosary Parish in New Holstein on May 16, 1987....

Nov 13, 2016

Terri M. Bonnell, Appleton, age 52, died Sunday, November 13, 2016 at her home. She was born on February 29, 1964 in Antigo to Thomas and Mary (Meharg) Bonnell.

Terri is survived by her mother and stepfather, Mary and Kieran Purcell; brother: William (Jayne) Bonnell; nephews: Jon and Alex; step mother, Donnell Bonnell; half brothers and sisters:...

Nov 9, 2016

David L. Six, Kaukauna, age 90, died Wednesday, November 9, 2016. He was born in Melcher, Iowa on October 12, 1926 to the late Jerome and Florence (Karman) Six. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the South Pacific during World War II aboard the USS John Land. Following his service, Dave moved to Kaukauna, married and...

Nov 7, 2016

Mary Terese Flynn (nee Banning), of Kaukauna, age 88, passed away on November 7, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care in Little Chute, WI. She was born on November 20, 1927 in Kaukauna, WI to Forrest and Martha (Berens) Banning. Mary grew up in Kaukauna and graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1945. After high school she worked for...

Nov 7, 2016

Capuchin Friar Conrad Heinen died on November 7, 2016. He was 91. Conrad was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1925, the son of Arnold Heinen and Theresa Vogel. He was invested with the Capuchin habit in 1958 and perpetually professed in 1962. He served in formation ministry for six years before beginning Native American ministry in Montana, where he...

Oct 31, 2016

Ursula A. VandenHeuvel, age 89, died peacefully Monday, October 31, 2016.  She was born March 28, 1927 to the late Fred and Anna (Schumacher) VanHandel.  Urs married Clarence VandenHeuvel on October 21, 1950 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church.  He preceded her in death on May 10, 2014 after 63 years of marriage.

Urs is survived by...

Oct 30, 2016

Paul J. Austin, Appleton (formerly of Little Chute), age 55, died Sunday, October 30, 2016 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.  He was born in Appleton on May 12, 1961 to David and Edna (Fuhrman) Austin.  Paul served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a journeyman plumber. Paul is survived by his son: Joshua; daughter: Amanda Murray ...

Oct 30, 2016

Martin J. Verhagen, Little Chute, age 81, died at his home on Sunday, October 30, 2016. He was born in Little Chute on October 13, 1935 to the late Martin and Ann (Hermes) Verhagen. Martin married Judith Peters on April 16, 1966 at Greenville Emmanuel Lutheran Church. He enjoyed watching the birds and other wildlife in his yard. Martin...

Oct 25, 2016

Nancy L. Rabe, age 68, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning (October 25, 2016) at Theda Care Medical Center in Appleton, following a courageous battle with cancer for the last 3 years.

She was born in Sheboygan on April 14, 1948, daughter of the late Lester and Anna (Pfeiffer) Rabe.

Nancy attended Elkhart...

Oct 23, 2016

Gene Vander Velden, Kimberly, age 75, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Appleton. He was born on July 15, 1941 in Kimberly to the late Lyle and Estelle (Maciejewski) Vander Velden. He married Grace P. Bongers at St. John Nepomucene Parish on November 4, 1961....

Oct 16, 2016

Robert L. "Bob" Merrill, Kaukauna, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2016 with his family at his side. Bob was born on September 30, 1936 to Lucius G. and Elmira L. (Helgeson) Merrill. He graduated from Appleton West High School. Bob worked at Riverside Paper until his retirement. In 1958, he was united in marriage to Marjorie...

Oct 11, 2016

Susan M. Klingeisen, Kaukauna, age 63, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born in Manitowoc on January 15, 1953 to the late Lester and Dolores (Binversie) Klingeisen. Susan was a massage therapist and owned Enlightened Energy in Kaukauna. She was an animal lover and enjoyed gardening and dancing. Susan was a nationally certified health professional...

Oct 11, 2016

Dorothy M. Gehrman, Kimberly, age 90, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016 after a short illness at Prairie Home Assisted Living. She was born in Kimberly on March 8, 1926 to the late Ted and Maggie Wachtendonk. Dorothy married Gordon Gehrman on June 18, 1949 at Holy Name Parish, where she was a lifelong member. He preceded her in death on...

Oct 10, 2016

Jennifer E. Roberson, Appleton, age 45, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Monday, October 10, 2016. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Oct 10, 2016

Ivo J. Haen, Hollandtown, Kaukauna, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, age 86, passed away into the arms of Jesus on Monday, October 10, 2016. He was born on February 12, 1930 to the late Henry and Gertrude (Bruecker) Haen in Hollandtown. Ivo married the former Carol Van Dyn Hoven at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church on April 7,...

Oct 8, 2016

Kathleen "Kathy" Rapp, Menasha, joined her Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 8, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 9, 1940 to the late Marvin Hugo Kelling and Elsie Linman Kelling. Kathy married Ozzie (Jack) Rapp on June 30, 1962. She graduated from Deaconess Nursing School in Milwaukee and enjoyed being an RN, prior to starting...

Oct 4, 2016

Barbara J. Hildreth, Appleton, age 78, died Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at ThedaClark Regional Medical Center in Appleton. She was born in Milwaukee on June 14, 1938 to the late Ambrose and Alma (Elendt) Mc Call. Barbara is survived by her children: Mary (Jay Scott) Mulgrew of Appleton and John "Joe" (Barbara) Mulgrew of Mequon; grandchildren: Jaime LaBrec, Nicholas Albert,...

Oct 3, 2016

Kieran Hickey, Capuchin friar and priest, died on October 3, 2016 at the age of 95. Kieran was born to Nora and George Hickey on 13 March 1921 in Nortonville ND. He was invested with the Capuchin habit in 1941, professed his perpetual vows in 1945, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1949. He began parish ministry in Brooklyn...