Obituaries

Mar 17, 2016

Helen Louise Wells, age 81, Kimberly, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016. She was born on January 17, 1935, in Norway, Michigan, the daughter of Sidney and Sofia Andrews. Helen married Raymond Wells on July 23, 1960, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, in Hermansville, MI. She graduated from Powers-Spalding High School in 1953 and from Northern Michigan University in 1957...

Mar 17, 2016

Catherine R. Vosters, Town of Vandenbroek, age 94, died Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the St. Paul Home. She was born in Freedom on August 14, 1921 to the late Peter and Ella (Garvey) Green. Catherine married Raymond Vosters on November 20, 1941 at St. Nicholas Parish in Freedom. Catherine and Ray started their life's journey together farming and eventually...

Mar 15, 2016

Eugene R. "Gene" Schmelzer, Combined Locks, died at the age of 61. He was born in West Union, Iowa on January 28, 1955 to Joseph and Viola (Blong) Schmelzer. Gene served in the U.S. Navy, learning electrical skills and served in the chaplain's office. After his military duty, Gene moved to Appleton, WI where he met Karen Stepniak. Gene and...

Mar 12, 2016

Jason P. Ziemann, of Hales Corners, formerly of Appleton, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 12, 2016. He was born on July 22, 1983 in Milwaukee to Michael Ziemann and Diane (Klofta) Strick. Jason graduated from Appleton North High School in 2001. He attended the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee until he joined the Army in 2003. He...

Mar 10, 2016

Robert F. Driessen, Kaukauna, age 71, died at his home Thursday, March 10, 2016. He was born in Kaukauna on September 18, 1944 to the late Robert and Marian (Coenen) Driessen. Robert married Bonnie Steffens at Holy Cross Parish on May 1, 1965. She preceded him in death on June 26, 2010. Bob owned and operated American Auto Transmission until...

Mar 9, 2016

Florence G. Poppe, Little Chute, age 92, died peacefully Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at St. Paul Home, with her family at her side. She was born in Little Chute on May 11, 1923 to the late William and Anna (Dercks) Hammen. Florence married Ed Poppe at St. John Church in Little Chute on September 12, 1944. He preceded her in...

Mar 7, 2016

Bernice M. Dercks, of Appleton, age 88, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Brookdale Assisted Living following a short illness. She was born at home in Little Chute on October 23, 1927, the daughter of the late Harold and Nellie (Van Boxtel) Hopfensperger. Bernice was a 1946 graduate of Kaukauna High...

Mar 7, 2016

Ruth Drake, Appleton, age 93, died Monday, March 7, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care in Appleton. A full obituary will follow.

Mar 5, 2016

Jeannette F. Jagdfeld, Appleton, age 99, died surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. Her Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2016 at ST. JOSEPH PARISH (404 W. Lawrence St. Appleton).

Mar 4, 2016

Edward J. Sturm, Little Chute, age 87, died at his home on Friday, March 4, 2016. He was born in Appleton on June 25, 1928 to the late Joseph and Teresa (Hartsvonstofer) Sturm. Ed married Betty De Bruin on August 19, 1952 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. He served in the National Guard. Ed worked as a welder and...

Mar 2, 2016

Daniel J. "Red" Van Toll, Freedom, age 45, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016. He was born in Kaukauna on December 26, 1970 to James and Faith (Cook) Van Toll. Dan married Heidi Andersen on December 18, 1999 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Neenah. Red worked at Van Toll Landscaping. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and sturgeon spearing. Dan had a generous...

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.

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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,...