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Dorothy M. Kerkhoff

Dorothy M. Kerkhoff

May 1, 2013

Dorothy M. Kerkhoff, Seymour, age 93, died Wednesday May 1, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Little Chute on August 1, 1919 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Diedrich) Hendricks. Dorothy married Mark B. Kerkhoff on May 1, 1941 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Little Chute. He preceded her in death February 11, 1992. She...

William "Bill" Jirikowic

William "Bill" Jirikowic

May 1, 2013

William M. "Billy" Jirikowic, Combined Locks, age 69, passed away at home the morning of Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from congestive heart failure with his loving family at his side. Husband, dad, brother, uncle and friend, Bill will be deeply missed by all who had contact with him. He was born in Kaukauna on January 18, 1944 to the late...

Duane E. Gast

Duane E. Gast

Apr 24, 2013

Duane E. Gast, Kaukauna, age 80, died Wednesday April 24, 2013 at Parkside Care Center. He was born in Appleton on September 22, 1932 to the late Fred and Violet (Bodmer) Gast. Duane married Patricia Brandt at Holy Cross Parish on May 7, 1955. Duane is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia; brother: Tom (Pamela) Gast; and brother...

Martin J. "Matt" Vanden Boogart

Martin J. "Matt" Vanden Boogart

Apr 14, 2013

Martin J. "Matt" Vanden Boogart, Little Chute, age 85, died Sunday April 14, 2013 at the St. Paul Home and went to meet the Great Fisherman. He was born in Little Chute on May 23, 1927 to the late Arnold and Margaret (Romenesko) Vanden Boogart. Martin married Martha Joosten on August 26, 1950 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in...

Willard C. "Bill" Pire

Willard C. "Bill" Pire

Apr 13, 2013

Willard C. "Bill" Pire, Appleton, age 83, passed away at Brewster Village on Saturday April 13, 2013 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. His loving family surrounded him. Bill was born on July 6, 1929 in Beloit, WI to Fred and Beulah (McPherson) Pire. He graduated from Appleton West and served in the Army from 1951-1953. On July 21,...

Ronald J. Driessen

Ronald J. Driessen

Apr 13, 2013

Ron was embraced by his Lord and Savior on Saturday April 13, 2013 after a very courageous battle with cancer. He ended his life as he lived it, spending time with the love of his life Joanne, his precious daughters Debbie, Lori and Sara, as well as his sons-in-law Ed and Rick and his beloved grandchildren. Ron's strong faith and...

Evelyn Jansen

Evelyn Jansen

Apr 12, 2013

Evelyn Mary Jansen, Darboy, age 84, passed away beautifully on Friday, April 12th, 2013 after a brief illness. She was born on October 4th, 1928 in West DePere, WI to Frank and Mary (Ebben) Drewiske. Her family moved to Laona, WI in 1932, and she graduated from Laona High School in 1946. On June 6th 1950, she and Paul were...

Floyd A. Hammen

Floyd A. Hammen

Apr 12, 2013

Floyd A. Hammen, Little Chute, age 81, died Friday April 12, 2013 at Grand Horizons. He was born December 5, 1931 in Appleton to the late Joseph "Cully" and Christine (Sanderfoot) Hammen. In his high school years, Floyd played football, basketball, boxing and baseball. As a sophomore, he was asked to play ball with Connie's Bar of Kimberly. His high...

Johanna C. "Anja" Baars

Johanna C. "Anja" Baars

Apr 2, 2013

Johanna C. "Anja" Baars, Combined Locks, age 65, died Tuesday April 2, 2013 at Appleton Medical Center. She was born August 1, 1947 in Maren, NB, Holland to the late Dominicus and Petranella (Van Lith) Vander Wielen. Anja served in the Women's Army Corp from 1965-1966 and was a member of the Combined Locks Women's Auxiliary 10544. She married Tony...

Kerry Bryan Barmgartle

Kerry Bryan Barmgartle

Mar 31, 2013

Kerry Bryan Baumgartle, of Appleton, age 50, died unexpectedly Sunday March 31, 2013. He was born on April 22, 1962 in Corydon, Indiana to Kenneth M. and Lois C. (Conrad) Baumgartle. Kerry was employed at Jack's Pizza for 23 years. He loved to read, travel and take photographs. Kerry was a history buff with a special interest in the Civil...

Michael Dolan

Michael Dolan

Mar 30, 2013

Michael Joseph Dolan, 55, of Kaukauna, passed away on Saturday, March 30th, 2013 unexpectedly. Mike was born on May 6th, 1957, to John and Evelyn (DeGroot) Dolan in Kaukauna. Mike married Carla Dolan. Mike enjoyed listening to music and experimenting with his culinary passions. Mike is survived by his wife, Carla; his children, Matthew (fiance Krista), De Pere; Tyler Dolan,...

Marilyn J. Lenz

Marilyn J. Lenz

Mar 23, 2013

Marilyn J. Lenz, Little Chute, age 83, died at her home on Saturday March 23, 2013 after a courageous battle with lung cancer surrounded by her son and daughter-in-law. She was a 35 year survivor of colon cancer. Marilyn was born in Kaukauna on April 12, 1929 to the late Stanley and Verna Lizon. She married Richard Lenz on December...

Elizabeth "Betty" Sanders

Elizabeth "Betty" Sanders

Mar 22, 2013

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Sanders, Little Chute, age 84, went to the arms of her heavenly Father on Friday March 22, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born at home on March 3, 1929 in Forest Junction to the late Henry and Mary (Jachels) Micke. Betty married Raymond J. Sanders on Thanksgiving Day November 24, 1949 at St. Francis Catholic...

Ralph G. Verbeten

Ralph G. Verbeten

Mar 18, 2013

Ralph G. Verbeten, Little Chute, age 83, died Monday March 18, 2013 at his home. He was born March 1, 1930 in Wrightstown to the late Harold and Helen (Nytes) Verbeten. Ralph married Evelyn Marquardt at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church on January 25, 1951. He was a Naval veteran. Ralph retired from the Appleton Papers, Combined Locks Mill after...

Lee Ann "Tucky" De Groot

Lee Ann "Tucky" De Groot

Mar 7, 2013

Lee Ann "Tucky" De Groot, Little Chute, age 80, died Thursday March 7, 2013 at Appleton Medical Center. She was born in Little Chute on August 8, 1932 to the late Albert and Hattie (Vanden Heuvel) Wynboom. Lee Ann married Vincent De Groot at St John Nepomucene Catholic Church on June 1, 1954. Lee Ann is survived by her husband...

Gail M. Balthazor

Gail M. Balthazor

Feb 27, 2013

Gail M. Balthazor, Little Chute, age 60, died unexpectedly Wednesday February 27, 2013 at her home. She was born in Kaukauna on June 6, 1952 to the late Jacob and LaVerne (Bevers) Mathis. Gail enjoyed reading, walking, going to parades and riding her bicycle. She treasured time spent with family, especially her grandchildren. Gail loved holidays, her favorites were Halloween...

Mildred L. Jonen

Mildred L. Jonen

Feb 25, 2013

Mildred Lucille Jonen, age 90, of Kaukauna, passed away Monday February 25, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Northland, Michigan on October 11, 1922 to the late Ernest and Blanche (Bedard) Fillion. On March 28, 1940 Mildred married Clarence R. Jonen in Appleton. He preceded her in death on February 10, 1988. Millie...

Helen M. "Granny" Forrest

Helen M. "Granny" Forrest

Feb 25, 2013

Helen Minnie "Granny" Forrest, Janesville, age 91, died Monday February 25, 2013 in Neenah at Matthews Senior Living surrounded by her family. She was born on July 14, 1921 to the late Otto and Mary Hemiller in Apple River, IL. Helen married Charles P. Howard in Darlington WI on January 16, 1937. She then married William H. Forrest on November...

Anna Dercks

Anna Dercks

Feb 23, 2013

Anna M. Dercks, Little Chute, age 97, died Saturday February 23, 2013 at Parkside Care Center. She was born in Little Chute on June 12, 1915 to the late Henry and Bertha Winius. Anna married Clem W. Van Zeeland. He preceded her in death on July 1, 1946. She married Paul Dercks. He also preceded her in death. Anna was...

Jerome M. Nettekoven

Jerome M. Nettekoven

Feb 23, 2013

Jerome M. Nettekoven, Kaukauna, age 86, died Saturday February 23, 2013 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born in Sherwood on September 27, 1926 to the late John and Ann (Micke) Nettekoven. Jerome worked at Neenah Foundry until his retirement in 1990. Jerome is survived by his children: Gloria (Jim) Rogers, Sharon, Jerry (Lea), John and Robert Nettekoven and Carol...

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