Obituaries

Mar 2, 2016

Jane F. Romenesko, Little Chute, age 83, was called to the Lord with her family by her side Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born in Little Chute on May 26, 1932 to the late John and Phyllis (Bauman) Smits. Jane married the love of her life and inseparable partner, Eugene Romenesko, on February 6, 1952...

Feb 21, 2016

Donna L. Schroeder, Menasha, age 56, died at her home after a courageous eight year battle with cancer on Sunday, February 21, 2016. She was born in Fort Benning, GA on July 19, 1959 to Charles and Annette (Huttenburg) Valentine. Donna married Gary Schroeder on October 10, 1986 in Appleton and they shared a wonderful life.

Donna...

Feb 21, 2016

Marian Anna (Metz) Huss, Little Chute, age 85, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday February 21, 2016 after complications following surgery. Marian was born May 16 1930 to Michael and Irene (Nettekoven) Metz. She married her life time friend and love, Cleon Peter Huss on September 10, 1949. Together they had three children. Marian enjoyed sewing clothes...

Feb 18, 2016

Bernice J. Knapton, 94, Appleton, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Appleton, from congestive heart failure. She was born September 21, 1921, in Milwaukee, to the late Joseph A. and Mary (Biesczik) Skrobacki. Bernice married Russell Knapton on February 14, 1942, in Sherman, TX, during WWII. He preceded her in death on November 23, 1997. She...

Feb 12, 2016

Gayland H. Otto, of Little Chute, age 88, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016 from complications of pneumonia. He arrived into this world on March 7, 1927, born the son of Erna and Harold Otto. He attended Menasha High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. In March of 1948, Gayland graduated from Spartan School of...

Feb 12, 2016

Dolores Feldkamp, Appleton, age 87, died Friday, February 12, 2016 at Century Oaks. She was born in Kaukauna on January 2, 1929 to the late Albert and Delia (Peeters) Van Lanen. Dolores loved her grandchildren. They blessed her with great grandchildren who filled her heart with joy. Her deep love of God and spirituality were expressed through her poetry. She...

Feb 8, 2016

Timothy E. Williams, Little Chute, age 80, died Monday, February 8, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care in Little Chute. A full obituary will follow.

Feb 8, 2016

Charlotte J. "Charlie" (Young) Uhazie, Bear Creek, age 62, died Monday, February 8, 2016 at her home. She was born in New London on September 15, 1953 to Floyd and Lila Mae (Thoma) Young. Charlie married Larry Uhazie on July 5, 2001 in Orlando, FL. She worked as a corrections officer at the Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution in Plymouth until...

Feb 7, 2016

Lillian C. Gerrits, Hollandtown, age 85, died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at St. Paul Home, from Alzheimer's and Parkinson diseases. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her death. She was born in the Town of Vanden Broek on February 6, 1931 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Diedrich) Hendricks. Lillian married Leo Gerrits on October 1,...

Feb 6, 2016

Karen L. Bissonnette, Chilton, age 67, died Saturday, February 6, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital with her children and special friend Jim Jaeger by her side. She was born in Chilton on December 9, 1948 to the late Herbert and Doris (Baier) Behnke. Karen retired from Valley Packaging where she worked as a rehabilitation counselor. She was a very talented...

Feb 4, 2016

Anthony "Tony" Evers, of Little Chute, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday February 4th, 2016. He was born on June 9, 1929, son of the late John and Wilhelmina "Minnie" (Hietpas) Evers. On May 11, 1957 Tony married the love of his life Lorayne Philipsen at St Therese Catholic Church in Appleton. They were...

Feb 3, 2016

Julitta A. "Mina" Bergeron, Kimberly, age 92, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016. She was born in Little Chute on September 11, 1923 to the late Gregory and Lena (Williamsen) Lenz. She graduated from Little Chute High School, class of 1941. Julitta married James Bergeron on February 9, 1943 at St. John Nepomucene in Little Chute. In her younger years, she...

Jan 31, 2016

Kenneth P. "Red" Ver Voort, Combined Locks, age 83, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Cherry Meadows Hospice. He was born in Little Chute on August 2, 1932 to the late Peter and Ida (Van Schindel) Ver Voort. Kenneth married Donna Tobey on October 9, 1965 at St. Mary's Parish in Menasha. Red was an Army veteran. He retired from...

Jan 30, 2016

Clarence S. Micke, Kaukauna, age 80, died Saturday January 30, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Kaukauna on April 4, 1935 to the late Peter and Josephine (De Wilde) Micke. On June 6, 1975 Clarence married Joyce Vanstrom. He spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring in 1973. Clarence then worked at Presto...

Jan 30, 2016

Gordon M. Prue, age 61, of Appleton, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. He was born October 7, 1954, in Appleton to Maynard and Ione Prue, both deceased. Gordon served in the military from 1973 to 1985. He also served in the Army Reserves on his return home. Gordon enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending...

Jan 27, 2016

Barbara J. Brinkman, Little Chute, age 69, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Cherry Meadows Hospice after her courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 9, 1946 in Appleton to the late Gilbert and Bernice (Kahler) Beyer. Barbara married Charles Brinkman at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kaukauna in 1970. Prior to retiring from Goodwill Industries, Barbara worked...

Jan 24, 2016

William J. "Bill" Tennessen, Little Chute, age 56, died January 24, 2016. He was born in Kaukauna to the late Arthur and Eileen (Kobussen) Tennessen. Bill worked in the painting business for over 30 years. He started working for Custom Painting, with his brother Mike and most recently, owned and operated Bill Tennessen Painting and was known as the "Happy...

Jan 20, 2016

Jean Marie DeKoch, Kaukauna, age 90, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2016 at Appleton Medical Center, surrounded by the family she so loved. She was born on July 4, 1925 to the late Robert and Marie Heinen. Jean was a graduate of Kaukauna High School. On September 16, 1950 she married her devoted husband, Jack DeKoch, at St. Mary...

Jan 20, 2016

Patricia A. Griesbach, Little Chute, age 70, passed away on Wednesday January 20, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care Nursing Home. She was born on July 18, 1945 in Orlando, FL to the late Harold B. and Grace (Schydzik) Barker. Patti worked as a medical transcriptionist at Theda Clark Medical Center for 30 years. Patti is survived by her children:...

Jan 20, 2016

It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Jeffery Mark Skiba, 57, of Appleton, WI on the morning of January 20, 2016 following a courageous battle with cancer. With the comfort of his loving mother at his side, Jeffery went peacefully to be with the Lord and his father in heaven. Jeffery was born to Reynold and Irene...