find a loved one
Obituaries
Use the search below to find the obituary of a loved one. We invite you to share memories, offer condolences, and celebrate a life well lived. Each tribute is a place for family and friends to come together in remembrance and support.
Jesus "Jesse" Torres
May 21, 2013
Jesus "Jesse" Torres, age 65, of Appleton, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 with his family by his side. Jesse was born on September 10, 1947 in Seguin, TX to the late Louis and Isabel (Villanueva) Torres. On February 25, 1972, he married the love of his life, Maria Frances (Banda) Torres of Shiocton, WI....
Keith J. Ziehl
May 20, 2013
Keith J. Ziehl, Kaukauna, age 53, died unexpectedly Monday May 20, 2013. He was born in Appleton on February 27, 1960 to Le Roy and Beverly (Schneider) Ziehl. Keith was a graduate of Hortonville High School. He married Brenda Van Groll on July 24, 1993 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Little Chute. Keith enjoyed repairing small engines and...
Janice L. "Jan" Dennee
May 19, 2013
Janice L. "Jan" Dennee, of Kaukauna passed away on May 19, 2013 after a 4 year battle with serious illnesses. She was surrounded by her loving family. Jan was born on October 26, 1940 at the family farm in the Town of Vandenbroek. The first of three children born to the late Walter and Johanna (Van Eperen) Diedrick she learned...
Thomas A. Lambie
May 18, 2013
Thomas A. Lambie, Little Chute, age 62, lost a hard fought, five month battle with cancer on Saturday May 18, 2013. He was born in Appleton on May 31, 1950 to the late Andrew E. and Elaine (Kampo) Lambie. Tom graduated from Kimberly High School. He served in the Army from 1968 – 1971. Tom married Donna L. Londo on...
Randy John Romenesko
May 18, 2013
Randy John Romenesko, of Rhinelander, formerly of Neenah, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 18, 2013. He was born August 29, 1963 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton to Richard "Dick" Romenesko and Mary Garvey. Randy was employed at NEX Performance Films in Rhinelander, where he lived for the last 15 years. He loved snowmobiling, four wheeling, the...
Joseph F. Lenz
May 11, 2013
Joseph F. "Joe" Lenz, Little Chute, July 28, 1927 - May 11, 2013. On Saturday, May 11, instead of attending 4:30 Mass at St. John's, Joe was called to meet his Savior in person. He died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 85. Joe was born in Little Chute where he grew up and graduated from St John...
Bro. Cyrus (Jerome) Toschik, Ofm Cap.
May 9, 2013
Brother Cyrus (Jerome J.) Toschik, OFM Cap., died on Thursday May 9, 2013 at the age of 92. Bro. Cyrus was born on December 15, 1920 in Milwaukee, the son of the late George and Catherine (Derler) Toschik. He was one of ten children. While in the U.S. Coast Guard (1942-1945), a priest invited him to consider the seminary. Bro....
Margaret E. Balch
May 4, 2013
Margaret "Marge" E. Balch, (nee Conard) 80 years old, peacefully went home to her Lord on May 4, 2013 at Saint Paul Elder Care Services, Hospice Wing, Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Born in Brooklyn New York, Marge was a long-time resident of Palmerton Pennsylvania before moving to Wisconsin in 2005. She was the daughter of Richard W. and Helen G. Conard, and...
Leo H. Mitchell
May 4, 2013
Leo H. Mitchell, Kaukauna, 68, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, at home on May 4, 2013. Leo was born in Kaukauna, WI, on April 11, 1945, the son of the late Peter and Ella Mitchell. Leo was a graduate of Kaukauna High School. On May 11, 1967, he married Kathleen Rademaker at St. Mary's Church in Kaukauna....
Fr. Silas (George) Baumann, Ofm Cap.
May 2, 2013
Fr. Silas (Gerald) Baumann, OFM Cap., 87, a native of Wausau, died in Appleton, May 2, 2013. Fr. Silas taught Chemistry at St. Lawrence Seminary High School for over 20 years. He also served as spiritual director for the Secular Franciscans in the Fond du Lac and Fox Valley area. He often said how much he enjoyed living the community...
James E. Haferbecker
May 1, 2013
James E. "Jim" Haferbecker, Appleton, age 76, passed away at Appleton Medical Center on May 1, 2013. He was born on January 16, 1937 in Appleton to the late Elmer and Beatrice (Hogle) Haferbecker. Jim married Patricia Nicolais of Chicago in Houston in 1957. He served his country honorably in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. In the...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts when new obituaries are posted

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.
