William J. Wocelka
Nov 26, 2012
William "Bill" Wocelka, age 82, of Menasha, passed away on November 26, 2012, surrounded by his family. Bill was born on November 3, 1930 in Medford, Wisconsin, the son of the late William and Cecelia (Metz) Wocelka. He graduated from Medford High School in 1949 and later served in the Navy on the U.S.S. Keppler. While serving in the Navy,...
James J. De Valk
Nov 18, 2012
James J. De Valk, Little Chute, age 61, died Sunday November 18, 2012 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Appleton, WI on December 16, 1950 to Donald and Corrita (Van Kessel) De Valk. He was a graduate of Kimberly High School. Jim married Melinda "Lynn" Van Asten on January 28, 1971 at Holy Name Parish. A...
Mae Schommer
Oct 24, 2012
Mae Schommer, Freedom, age 81, entered eternal life on Wednesday October 24, 2012 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Freedom on March 2, 1931 to the late Albert and Mary (Vandenberg) Geurts. Mae married Jack Schommer at St. Nicholas Parish on August 18, 1951. She loved to travel, whether it was winter trips...
Dr. John J. Fleming
Oct 20, 2012
Dr. John Justin Fleming, Little Chute, age 66, died Saturday, October 20, 2012. He was born on September 27, 1946 in Hazel Green, WI to the late James and Mary (Meloy) Fleming. John attended the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1970. John served in the U.S. Army on...
Daniel A. Bongers
Oct 11, 2012
Daniel A. Bongers, Little Chute, age 60, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2012, surrounded by his family. Dan was the oldest child of James "Jim" and Catherine "Kate" (Feldkamp) Bongers, born on June 25, 1952, in Appleton. He married Julie Schmidt on April 29, 1977, at St. Aloysius Parish in Kaukauna. He was a proud graduate of St. John...
Forrest G. Bock
Oct 9, 2012
Forrest G. Bock, age 39, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at his home in Little Chute after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving son of Pete and Pat (Mc Cay) Bock, and was born in Kenosha. Forrest attended the University of Oshkosh where he met the love of his life, Julie Verboomen, in 1995. They...
Irene M. Hietpas
Oct 4, 2012
Irene M. Hietpas, Little Chute, age 93, died Thursday October 4, 2012 at the St. Paul Home. She was born in Kaukauna on April 9, 1919 to the late John T. and Minnie (Penterman) Timmers. Irene was a 1937 graduate of St. John High School. She went on to Mercy School of Nursing, graduating in 1940. Following nursing school, Irene...
Agnes Pfrunder
Oct 4, 2012
Agnes M. Pfrunder, resident of Kindred Hearts in Kaukauna, age 101, died unexpectedly at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday October 4, 2012. She was born in the Town of Harrison on October 17, 1910 to the late Frank and Anna (Micke) Van Treeck. Agnes was a lifelong member of St. Mary Parish (currently St. Katharine Drexel Parish) where she was...
Blanche L. Jansch
Sep 30, 2012
Went with her Lord on September 30, 2012, while residing at Care Partners Assisted Living in Little Chute. Blanche was born on April 8, 1927 in Crandon, WI to Willie and Rose (Brownell) Ness. Blanche first married Raymond Pingel. They had 9 children together. After Raymond died, Blanche found love again and married Lyle Jansch in 1976. After Lyle died,...
Jesse A. Bevers
Sep 20, 2012
Jesse A Bevers, age 86, of Little Chute, entered eternal life on September 20, 2012. Beloved husband of 63 years to Sally (nee McMorrow). Outstanding father to Steve (Pat), Scott (Cherith), Mary (Terry) Chipman, Joe (Lisa), and Carol Nees. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian and Myrtle; by brothers Orval and David; sisters Audrey Schmidt and Carol;...
Michael L. Janssen
Sep 9, 2012
Michael L. Janssen, Kaukauna, age 60, died Sunday September 9, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Appleton on August 5, 1952 to Roman G. and Bernice F. (Mancl) Janssen. He married Alice M. Brooks on August 31, 1973 at St. Mary's Parish in Menasha. Mike was an Army veteran and a member of the...
Theresa M. Bongers
Sep 5, 2012
Theresa M. Bongers, Little Chute, age 85, died Wednesday September 5, 2012 at the St. Paul Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Kimberly on September 30, 1926 to the late George and Cecelia (Vandenberg) Rooyakkers. Theresa married Raymond H. Bongers at Holy Name Parish on May 29, 1947. He preceded her in death on January 5, 2004 after 56 years...
Richard R. Borman
Sep 2, 2012
After a long and terrific life, Richard Borman passed away in his home, surrounded by family, on September 2nd, 2012. He was 83 (or "39 forever," if you asked him). Richard was born on June 16th, 1929 to Roland and Marie Borman in Two Rivers, WI. He moved to Green Bay while in high school and was the valedictorian of...
Robert H. "Bob" Driessen
Sep 1, 2012
Robert H. "Bob" Driessen, Little Chute, age 79, died Saturday September 1, 2012 at Cherry Meadows Hospice. He was born in Little Chute on September 3, 1932 to the late Henry and Theresa (Van Elzen) Driessen. Bob was a lifelong member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church and a graduate of St. John High School. He was an Air Force...
Fr. Eugene Wolf, Ofm Cap.
Aug 26, 2012
Fr. Eugene Wolf, OFM Cap. died on Sunday morning, August 26, 2012 at St. Fidelis Friary, Appleton. Eugene Paul Wolf, born in 1927, grew up on the family farm near Allenton, WI. He attended grade school at SS Peter & Paul School, Nenno and went on to St. Lawrence Seminary, Mt Calvary, WI for high school. Eugene first came to...
William "Bill" L. Fitzpatrick
Aug 21, 2012
William L. "Bill" Fitzpatrick, of Menasha, formerly of Little Chute, age 89, passed away on August 21, 2012, at home, comforted by his faith and surrounded by his loving family after battling cancer. He was born on April 16, 1923 in North Adams, MA to Francis and Alma (Millette) Fitzpatrick. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in North Adams...
David J. Thurner
Aug 19, 2012
David J. Thurner, Menasha, age 61, died unexpectedly Sunday August 19, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born April 15, 1951 to the late Lawrence and Lucille Vanden Boogart. David was then adopted by Nicholas and Gladys (Romenesko) Thurner. He attended Oshkosh School for the Deaf and Kaukauna High School, graduating in 1970. Through his attendance at Friday night...
Lorraine B. Betley
Aug 5, 2012
Lorraine B. Betley, Kaukauna, formerly of Green Bay, age 86, died Sunday August 5, 2012 surrounded by her daughters at Cherry Meadows Hospice. She was born in Pulaski, Wisconsin on July 19, 1926 to the late John and Bernice (Jankowski) Smurawa. Lorraine married Erwin Betley on May 3, 1952 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Pulaski. Lorraine...
Jack F. Sharon
Jul 28, 2012
Jack F. Sharon, Little Chute, age 60, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday July 28, 2012. He was born February 20, 1952 in Milwaukee to the late Donald and Beverly (Neururer) Sharon. Jack was employed at Master Lock for 28 years until his retirement in 1998. It was then that he ventured into the bar business, owning Gentleman Jack's...
Rosmary Tousey
Jul 5, 2012
Rosmary L. Tousey, Little Chute, age 94, died Thursday July 5, 2012 at Parkside Care Center. She was born on January 4, 1918 in Ashland to the late Richard and Josephine (Gunschvich) Cavil. In her younger years, Rosmary's hobbies included fishing, golf and bowling. She enjoyed playing Sheephead and casino trips and loved to travel. Rosmary is survived by her...
