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Mary Derus
Nov 3, 2014
Mary Derus, Appleton, age 64, died Monday November 3, 2014. A complete obituary will follow.
Joan M. "Jo" Schmitz
Nov 1, 2014
Joan "Jo" M. Schmitz, 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Born on February 11, 1949, in Appleton, Wisconsin, Jo founded and owned the Gallery On Hair & Day Spa in Appleton, where she warmed the lives of countless friends, clients and colleagues over several decades. Jo's creative, entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit also manifested itself in her love...
Margaret A. Peeters
Oct 30, 2014
Margaret Hietpas Peeters, age 77, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 30, 2014. Margaret was born in Little Chute to her parents Elizabeth Vanden Heuvel and John C. Hietpas. She graduated from St. John High School and Fox Valley Technical College in the Nursing program. Margaret married Carl Peeters in 1959 and they raised 5 children. She was a loved mother,...
Michael O'Neil
Oct 26, 2014
Michael J. "Wibb" O'Neil, 58, Oneida, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, October 26, 2014. He was born on September 5, 1956 to the late John and Lorraine (Vandermuss) O'Neil. He graduated from Bay Port High school in 1975. Wibb worked for Master Drywall, a family drywall business since high school. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, working...
Marlene Heckel
Oct 26, 2014
Marlene J. Heckel, Oshkosh, age 81, died Sunday October 26, 2014. Private family services were held.
Linda J. Lantz
Oct 17, 2014
Linda J. Lantz, Grand Chute, age 60, died Friday October 17, 2014. She was born in Appleton on February 25, 1954 to Loran and Marjorie (Foley) Hurley. Linda was a creative person that enjoyed cooking, baking and arranging flowers. She followed the Packers and Badgers and loved to travel. Linda taught Sunday School at Trinity Lutheran Church in Menasha. Linda...
Lisa Tordoer
Oct 17, 2014
Lisa A. Tordoer, 56, Appleton passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cards of condolences may be sent to O'Connell Funeral Home, 1776 E. Main Street, Little Chute, WI 54140.
Renata E. Vandenberg
Oct 15, 2014
Renata E. Vandenberg, Kaukauna, age 97, died Wednesday October 15, 2014 at Appleton Medical Center. She was born in Kaukauna on February 4, 1917 to the late William and Bertha (Griepentrog) Gehrke. Renata married Eugene Hardy on October 5, 1937. After his death, she married Herbert Vandenberg on December 21, 1968. Renata was a life member of the Kaukauna Electric...
Imelda "Micky" Woldt
Oct 14, 2014
Imelda "Micky" F. Woldt, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, as a result of cancer, at St. Paul Elder Care in Kaukauna, WI. Micky was born on April 2, 1932 to the late Leo and Gertrude (Lehrer) Miller. She married Herman Woldt on September 19, 1953. Micky was an accomplished seamstress and made quilts, curtains and clothing...
Elayne E. Dreger
Oct 11, 2014
Elayne Dreger, Kaukauna, age 89, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2014. She was born on February 21, 1925 to the late Earl and Lillian (Horne) Bey. On August 24, 1963 she married Vincent "Windy" Dreger in Newald, WI. Elayne enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking, making Christmas candies, canning, listening to Brewer games, as well as eating popcorn and drinking...
Hale William Bremer
Oct 6, 2014
Hale W. "Pappy" Bremer Hale William Bremer came charging into this world on June 18, 1934, and he didn't stop charging for the next 80 years until God called him Home on October 6, 2014. Hale was anything but ordinary. Filled with insatiable curiosity, he attacked life, extracting excitement from every possible moment. He relished new experiences, but was always...
Lillian M. Spreeman
Oct 4, 2014
Lillian M. Spreeman, 83, Kaukauna, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2014. She was born on October 5, 1930 to the late Joseph and Amelia (Gerow) Nieuwenhuis. On May 3, 1952 she married Lyle Spreeman in Kaukauna, WI. Lillian is survived by her husband, Lyle; 5 children, Vicki (Bruce) Walker, Mark (Brenda) Spreeman, Pat (Dave) Hartung, Laure (Dave) Nelson and...
Leonard H. Moes
Oct 4, 2014
Leonard "Len" H. Moes, 80, Little Chute, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, October 4, 2014. He was born on April 1, 1934 to the late Edward and Viola (Zuleger) Moes. On August 13, 1955, Len married Ruth Harvey in Green Bay, WI. Len was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish, camp and hunt. One...
Norman J. Lenz
Oct 4, 2014
Norman Joseph Lenz, Little Chute, age 88, passed away on Saturday October 4, 2014 at Parkside Care Center with his family at his side. He was born in Little Chute to Joseph and Harriet (Vander Steen) Lenz on February 5, 1926. Norm joined the Navy and served in the Pacific in WWII. He was employed at Thilmany for 45 years....
Junia "June" D. Stuyvenberg
Sep 29, 2014
Junia D. Stuyvenberg, age 84, died Monday, September 29, 2014, at the St. Paul Villa. Born in Little Chute on December 18, 1929, to the late John and Elizabeth (Vanden Heuvel) Hietpas, June married Robert H. Stuyvenberg on July 9, 1949, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Little Chute. Robert preceded June in death on September 11, 1995. June...
Joseph Wildenberg
Sep 25, 2014
Joseph M. Wildenberg, Little Chute, age 66, died Thursday September 25, 2014. He wanted me to tell everyone that he died unexpectedly. He never expected to live this long. Joe was born on December 23, 1947 in Plymouth, WI to the Merin and Peggy (Clark) Wildenberg. He was a member of the U.S. Army from 1966-69, having served in Vietnam...
Fr. Rupert Dorn Ofm Cap.
Sep 25, 2014
Rupert Dorn, OFM Cap, 90, a native of Waunakee, WI returned to his Heavenly Father September 25, 2014. He was invested as a Capuchin Franciscan in 1943, perpetually professed in 1947, and ordained in 1951. Brother Rupert was a harbinger for the province for what Pope Francis has become for the church. He was a brother to all. He brought...
Mark Richard Van Ooyen
Sep 20, 2014
Mark Richard Van Ooyen, Little Chute, age 57, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014. He was born in Appleton on March 6, 1957 to Donald and Mary (Meulemans) Van Ooyen. He was a graduate of Kimberly High School. Mark served in the Army and was a veteran of the Gulf War. He also graduated from Fox Valley Technical College...
Beulah A. Vanden Hogen
Sep 19, 2014
Beulah "Bea" A. Vanden Hogen, Kimberly, age 85, died at her home Friday September 19, 2014. She was born in Little Chute on September 28, 1928 to the late Joseph and Hattie (De Bruin) Jansen. Beulah married Martin Vanden Hogen at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church on September 6, 1958. Beulah enjoyed taking care of her yard, playing cards, building...
William "Bill" Maurer
Aug 31, 2014
William "Bill" F. Maurer, 82, Kimberly, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014. He was born on June, 25, 1932 to the late Walter and Elsie (Stock) Maurer. He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1950 and then served his country in the United States Army in the Korean War. On June 29, 1957 he married Donna M Konop....
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