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Terrance C. Hanson
Sep 30, 2016
Terrance C. "Terry" Hanson, Kaukauna, age 85. Born Terrance Smith in Green Bay, WI on March 23, 1931, Terry passed away on September 30, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was raised in Upson, WI and graduated from Hurley High School in 1949. Terrance moved to Kaukauna, WI in 1950. He was drafted into the Army and served in the...
Susan M. Havinga
Sep 28, 2016
Susan M. Havinga, Little Chute, age 56, died at her home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. She was born in Kimberly on January 25, 1960 to Kenneth Ulrich Jr. and Shirley (Hartjes) Ulrich. Susan married Joseph Havinga on July 28, 2012. She enjoyed gardening and decorating. Susan also collected antique toys and Disney memorabilia, especially Mickey...
Mary A. Nackers
Sep 26, 2016
Mary A. Nackers, Freedom, age 92, died Monday, September 26, 2016 at Heartwood Homes. She was born November 17, 1923 in Kaukauna to the late Richard and Ann (Van Lanen) Lamers. Mary married Gerald P. Nackers at St. Paul Parish in Wrightstown on May 24, 1945. He preceded her in death on January 6, 2013 after 67 years of marriage....
Mary June Catherine Grissman
Sep 25, 2016
Mary June Catherine (Honick) Grissman, Kaukauna, age 87, born April 24, 1929, passed away peacefully September 25th, 2016. Mary is survived by her children: Cheryl Willems, JoAnn (Sam) Mavros, Barb (Paul) McNamee, Ken (Patti) Grissman and Carla Dolan; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister Millie Pire; brother-in-law Donny Grissman; sisters-in-law: Bea and Violet Grissman and Helen Baeten; and many nieces...
Rita Van Sambeek
Sep 24, 2016
Rita Mary Ann Van Sambeek, Kimberly, age 90, died Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Appleton. She was born in Appleton on June 12, 1926 to the late Tony and Matilda (Verhagen) Oudenhoven. Rita married Pete Van Sambeek Jr. on August 20, 1946 at Holy Name Parish in Kimberly. He preceded her in death on...
James Sytsma
Sep 13, 2016
James P. Sytsma, Appleton, formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan, age 94, died Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Touchmark Retirement Community. He was born in Kalamazoo on August 9, 1922 to the late Henry and Hermione (Heckema) Sytsma. He was drafted into the US Army in late 1942 and was one of the first 40 servicemen stationed in Los Alamos, NM assisting...
Wilma T. Glasheen
Sep 12, 2016
Wilma T. Glasheen, 93, Kimberly, died peacefully Monday, September 12, 2016 at Country Villa Assisted Living in Freedom, WI. She was born March 29, 1923 in Little Chute to the late William and Petronella (Hubers) Derkes. Wilma graduated in 1941 from St John High School in Little Chute. Wilma married William (Bill) Glasheen on June 6, 1942 at St John...
Jack A. Keddell
Sep 3, 2016
Jack Keddell, Appleton, age 60, saddled up his Harley and rode into the land of sky blue waters … after a courageous battle with cancer. Jack lived his life doing what he loved: hunting, fishing, woodworking and puttering. He always had a project to work on and time to have a Hamm's beer with a friend. Jack had a gift...
Patricia "Patti" Mullins
Aug 31, 2016
Patricia A. "Patti" Mullins, age 54, of Little Chute died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. She was born in Oshkosh on April 24, 1962, the daughter of Robert Gregory "Greg" Lockhart and Marcele Kathryn Lockhart. Patti married Chris Mullins on May 29, 2009. Family meant the world to Patti and she cherished every family...
Marvin J. Zwick
Aug 15, 2016
Marv Zwick, Combined Locks, age 80, passed on to his eternal life with our Lord peacefully on Monday, August 15, 2016 in the loving arms of his family after battling lung cancer for 2 years. Marv entered his life here on earth July 8, 1936, born to parents George & Harriet (Berkers) Zwick. Marv married the love of his life,...
Rita J. Nolan
Aug 13, 2016
Rita J. Nolan, Kaukauna, age 88, died Saturday, August 13, 2016 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. She was born in De Pere on December 11, 1927 to the late Louis and Adeline (Bougie) Dashner. Rita graduated from Appleton High School in 1945 and worked at Home Mutual Insurance until her marriage. Rita married John Glenn Nolan at St....
Roy A. Heinzen
Aug 11, 2016
Roy A. Heinzen, Kaukauna, age 94, passed into the hands of our Lord early Thursday morning, August 11, 2016 at the St. Paul Home following a brief illness. Roy was born August 9, 1922 to Albert and Mary (Backhausen) Heinzen near Antigo, WI. He graduated from Kaukauna High School and completed an apprenticeship, graduating as a machinist with Giddings &...
Margaret "Red" Van Landghen
Aug 10, 2016
Margaret (Marge) "Red" Van Landghen, Little Chute, age 75, died Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at ThedaClark Regional Medical Center in Appleton. She was born in Milwaukee on September 1, 1940, the daughter of the late George and Mildred Seeliger. Red met the love of her life, Bruce, in 2nd grade and they have been happily together ever since. They married...
Frederick "Fritz" Voecks
Jul 18, 2016
Frederick V. "Fritz" Voecks, Kaukauna, age 71, died Monday, July 18, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born in Appleton on November 16, 1944 to the late Fredrick and Mary Helen (Landgraf) Voecks. Fritz married Judith Brooks at Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna on May 26, 1978. He started Voecks Fox Valley Coin with his father and brother in...
Rose M. Huss
Jul 16, 2016
Rose M. Huss, Kaukauna, age 84, died Saturday, July 16, 2016 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. She was born in Little Chute on January 28, 1932 to the late George and Catherine (Schumacher) Ryba. Rosie married George Huss at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church on June 24, 1950. She worked as a typesetter. Through her career, she was...
Michael D. Van Deraa
Jul 14, 2016
Michael D. Van Deraa, Chilton, age 60, died Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Cherry Meadows Hospice. He was born in Chilton on November 27, 1955 to Donald and Theresa (La Plant) Van Deraa. Michael enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He loved time spent with his family and friends. Michael is survived by his mother, Theresa; sisters: Rose (Tom)...
Norbert P. Fox
Jul 7, 2016
Norbert P. "Nubby" Fox, of Mountain, formerly of Freedom, age 74, died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 7, 2016. He was born in Kaukauna on August 29, 1941 to the late Henry and Josephine (Vanden Bloomer) Fox. Norbert married Joan Bergman on May 4, 1963 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Little Chute. Nubby spent most of his career at...
Clayton E. Schaffer
Jul 6, 2016
Clayton E. Schaffer, age 79, of Combined Locks passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 6, 2016 surrounded by family. Clayt was born at home in Hilbert on January 7, 1937 to Tony and Lollie Schaffer. He served in the Korean Conflict. Clayt was united in marriage to Diana M. Huebner and shared 57 wonderful years together. He worked at Wickes...
Kenneth G. Levknecht
Jul 4, 2016
Kenneth G. Levknecht, Appleton, age 79, blasted into glory on the 4th of July, 2016. He was born in Appleton on October 4, 1936 to the late Ronald and Gertrude (Goeser) Levknecht. Ken married Jeanne DeShaney on May 28, 1960 at Sacred Heart Parish in Appleton. He worked at Wisconsin Wires/ AstenJohnson Forming Fabrics for 41 years as a...
John A. Berholtz Jr.
Jun 29, 2016
John A Berholtz Jr., age 67, passed away Wednesday June 29, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born March 23, 1949 in Appleton, WI to the late John and Mary (Brehm) Berholtz. After graduation from Appleton High School West, John served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Vet. He worked at Hayes/Sonoco for 40+ years retiring...
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