Cecelia Nelessen
Dec 1, 2014
Cecelia B. "Ceil" Nelessen, Little Chute, age 93, died Monday December 1, 2014 at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. She was born on March 21, 1921 in the Town of Vandenbroek, the daughter of the late William and Catherine (Vosters) De Bruin. Ceil married Clarence Nelessen on October 23, 1941 and the entire family gathered to joyfully celebrate their 60th wedding...
Robert J. Vandenberg
Dec 1, 2014
Robert J. Vandenberg, Silver Cliff, formerly of Little Chute, age 65, died unexpectedly Monday December 1, 2014. He was born in Appleton on October 14, 1949 to the late Raymond and Margaret (Vander Wyst) Vandenberg. After graduation from St. John's High School in 1967, Bob was drafted into the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. Bob married...
Eugene D. Gibson
Nov 29, 2014
Eugene D. Gibson, 63, Menasha, died Saturday November 29, 2014 after a yearlong struggle with cancer. He was born in Winston Salem, NC, the son of Wayne and Ruth Gibson. Eugene worked at Glatfelter (Bergstrom) for 37 years and for 7 years at Bemis. Eugene is survived by his father, Wayne; sisters: Marsha (Mark) Geisler and Sharon (Paul) Swatscheno; brother-in-law...
Patricia Jansen
Nov 22, 2014
Patricia A. Jansen, Little Chute, age 85, died Saturday November 22, 2014 at her home. She was born in Little Chute on February 1, 1929 to the late Joseph and Katherine (Schumacher) Driessen. Pat married Jim Jansen on August 25, 1949 at St. John Nepomucene. He preceded her in death on September 3, 2007 after 59 years of marriage. She...
Robert R. Stadler
Nov 21, 2014
Robert "Bob" R. Stadler, 91, formerly of Little Chute, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014, at AMC, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Appleton, July 1923, to the late Richard and Bernadette (Murphy) Stadler. Bob was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp, serving in the Pacific Theater from 1942-1945. He was a...
Fr. Ted Niehaus
Nov 19, 2014
Theodore "Ted" Niehaus, OFM Cap., 75, a native of Sauk Centre, MN died in Kaukauna, November 19, 2014. Capuchin Friar Theodore was invested as a friar 1957, perpetually professed 1961 and ordained 1965. He served in the Mission field of Nicaragua for 46 years. He returned to the US earlier this year for health considerations. Father Ted was committed to...
Francis A. Schmidt
Nov 12, 2014
Francis A. Schmidt, Appleton, age 90, died Wednesday November 12, 2014 at Cherry Meadows. He was born in the Town of Buchanan on November 1, 1924 to the late Frank and Marie (Hartzheim) Schmidt. Francis married Rose Lamers on June 17, 1948 at St. Paul Parish in Wrightstown. He retired from farming and sales, and enjoyed golf, bowling, flower gardening...
Velma M. Wakershauser
Nov 10, 2014
Velma M. Wakershauser, Town of Lewiston, age 91, died Monday November 10, 2014 at Parkside Care Center in Little Chute. She had recently moved to the Fox Valley to be close to her daughter. Velma was born in Lahouge, Illinois on January 20, 1923 to the late John and Maude (Monroe) Phipps. She married Richard R. Wakershauser at Fort Benning,...
Shirley M. Van Lankvelt
Nov 10, 2014
Shirley M. Van Lankvelt, Kaukauna, age 81, died Monday November 10, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born in Freedom on December 3, 1932 to the late Albert and Edith (Sanders) Sanderfoot. Shirley married Philip Van Lankvelt on April 19, 1955 at St. John Nepomucene in Little Chute. Shirley's family was her world. She cherished time spent with her...
Edward W. Klarner
Nov 9, 2014
Edward W. Klarner, Kimberly, age 92, died Sunday November 9, 2014. He was born in Seymour on August 9, 1922 to the late Edward and Christina (Ullman) Klarner. Ed married Elizabeth "Betty" Hermus at St. Joseph Church in the Town of Oneida on May 21, 1947. She preceded him in death on April 17, 2000. Ed moved to Kimberly in...
Suzanne A. Vande Hey
Nov 5, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce that Suzanne A. (Roerhborn Liebergen) Vande Hey, wife of Mark Vande Hey, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Wednesday November 5, 2014 from a brain aneurysm. In the spirit of Sue's giving nature, and following her wishes, the family has chosen to provide the gift of organ donation to families that are...
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...
