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Thomas S. Schwaller

Thomas S. Schwaller

Apr 22, 2012

Thomas S. "Smokey" Schwaller, of Winneconne, formerly of Little Chute, age 60, died of pancreatic liver cancer at his home surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, April 22, 2012. He was born in Appleton to the late Eugene and Eleanor (Vanden Heuvel) Schwaller on May 15, 1951. Tom married the love of his life, Barbara Soffa, at St. Paul...

Doris L. Baird

Doris L. Baird

Apr 17, 2012

Doris Lorraine Condon Baird, Appleton, age 77 died Tuesday April 17, 2012 at home. She was born in Minot, North Dakota to the late David and Martha (Fandrick) Condon and grew up in Lewiston, Idaho. While attending the University of Idaho, Doris met Robert Baird and they were married in November 1955 in Bellingham, WA. Doris will be remembered as...

Kathy E. Steger-Pogrant

Kathy E. Steger-Pogrant

Apr 7, 2012

Kathy E. Steger-Pogrant, Kimberly, age 53, died Saturday April 7, 2012. We know her mom and dad were waiting at heaven's gates to greet her with open arms on this glorious Easter weekend. Kathy was born in Kaukauna to the late Donald and Harriet (Jansen) Steger on May 27, 1958. She worked at Kerlin's Hallmark for 27 years. She enjoyed...

Betty L. Vandenbloomer

Betty L. Vandenbloomer

Apr 2, 2012

Betty L. VanDenBloomer, Kaukauna, age 77, died Monday April 2, 2012 at St. Paul Home. She was born in Freedom on January 15, 1935 to the late George and Gladys (Spice) Simpson. Whether it was going up north to Lakewood, fishing or just going for a ride, Betty loved the outdoors. She also enjoyed going to rummage sales, trips to...

Frank M. Van Stappen

Frank M. Van Stappen

Mar 20, 2012

Francis (Frank) Michael Van Stappen, age 84 of Little Chute, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family, March 20, 2012. He was born November 28, 1927 to the late Francis and Margaret (Stein) Van Stappen , in Chicago, IL. Frank attended Lane Tech High School, Chicago until he enlisted in the US Navy in 1944. On February 10, 1953 Frank...

Russell Dercks

Russell Dercks

Mar 20, 2012

Russell H. Dercks, Little Chute, age 83, passed away Tuesday March 20, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Russ was born in Little Chute December 12, 1928, a son of the late Nick and Rose (Jansen) Dercks. He married Myra Van Zeeland on December 28, 1948 at St. Paul Parish in Combined Locks. Russ was employed at Asten Forming Fabrics for...

Eugene F. Brock

Eugene F. Brock

Mar 20, 2012

Heaven is dancing with joy today. The angels surrounded Eugene and carried him on his final journey into the loving arms of our lord. He passed away at the age of 81 on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 peacefully surrounded by the family he so loved! Eugene was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on August 9, 1930 to the late John and...

Gerald Matson

Gerald Matson

Mar 13, 2012

Gerald D. "Jerry" Matson, age 73, Kimberly, died Tuesday March 13, 2012 at AMC. He was born in Iola to Carl and Edith (Hedding) Matson. Jerry married Frances Rupiper in 1985. Jerry is survived by his wife Frances; stepchildren: Carry (Stan) Lea, Peshtigo; Theresa (Bill) Gietman, Kaukauna; and Jen (Dan) Latimer, Kaukauna; and 10 grandchildren. He is further survived by...

Ronald L. Lemke

Ronald L. Lemke

Mar 5, 2012

Ronald L. Lemke, Little Chute, age 75, died Monday March 5, 2012 at Cherry Meadows. He was born on July 21, 1936 in Little Chute to the late Cyril and Elizabeth (Rutten) Lemke. Ron proudly served in the Air Force and retired from Appleton Papers. Ron is survived by his wife Dorothy; children: Belinda, Manitowoc; Lisa (special friend Dave Kobs),...

Br. Dismas (George) Seward

Br. Dismas (George) Seward

Feb 29, 2012

Bro. Dismas (George) Seward, O.F.M. Cap., age 86, died Wednesday February 29, 2012 at St. Paul Elder Services, Kaukauna. He was born in New Orleans, LA on July 21, 1925 to the late George and Alvina (Kaacks) Seward. Bro. Dismas was the youngest child of three boys, all raised by a nanny. He was drafted into the military at the...

Mavis Marie Jansen

Mavis Marie Jansen

Feb 26, 2012

Mavis M. Jansen, Kaukauana, age 82, passed away on Sunday February 26, 2012 with her family by her side. She was born in Jim Falls, WI on July 26, 1929 to the late Bernard and Marie (Van Linn) Brouillard. Mavis married Lloyd J. Jansen on October 14, 1961 at Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna. She enjoyed working at Wal-Mart and...

Joan Londo

Joan Londo

Feb 26, 2012

Joan M. Londo, Little Chute, age 80, died Monday February 27, 2012 at St. Paul Home. She was born on January 28, 1932 in Wausau to the late John and Laura (Osterbrink) Connor. Prior to her employment at Lawrence University, Joan also worked at the Moasis and St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was a sports fan that enjoyed following the Packers...

Patronella Siebers

Patronella Siebers

Feb 24, 2012

Patronella "Pat" Siebers, Little Chute, age 89 died Friday February 24, 2012 at the St. Paul Home. She was born on January 18, 1923 in Little Chute to the late Jacob and Hattie (Verhoeven) Van Wymeren. Pat married Donald Siebers on her 22nd birthday, January 18, 1945, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church where she was a lifelong member. He...

Gordon Gehrman

Gordon Gehrman

Feb 23, 2012

Gordon F. Gehrman, Kimberly, age 84, died Thursday February 23, 2012 at Cherry Meadows. He was born in Appleton on April 18, 1927 to the late Max Sr. and Amelia (Spreeman) Gehrman. As a child, Gordon and his father spent many hours fishing on Lake Butte des Mortes. Sharing that hobby and closeness with his dad were things he would...

Marie Elizabeth Hietpas

Marie Elizabeth Hietpas

Feb 22, 2012

Born to Everlasting Life 2/22/12. She was conceived in love; grew in love; and was delivered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She experienced no pain, only LOVE. On Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Marie Elizabeth Hietpas was given back to Jesus in love. All our hopes and dreams for her were not to be. As...

Audrey M. Schmidt

Audrey M. Schmidt

Feb 15, 2012

Audrey Bevers Schmidt, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, was surrounded by her family as she took her place in heaven on February 15, 2012. Born on August 31, 1930 to Adrian and Myrtle Bevers of Little Chute. Growing up she loved to chum around with her Depot Street friends, swimming, and dancing. Audrey learned her love...

Orville J. Bongers

Orville J. Bongers

Feb 9, 2012

Orville J. Bongers, Little Chute, passed away Thursday February 9, 2012, at the age of 95 with his loving family at his side. Orville was born March 12, 1916 in Little Chute to the late Henry W. and Petronella Bongers, one of eight children. He attended St. Lawrence Seminary in 1931, and graduated from St. John High School in 1933....

Jerome J. Van Wychen

Jerome J. Van Wychen

Feb 5, 2012

Jerome J. Van Wychen, Kaukauna, age 90, died Sunday February 5, 2012 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Seymour. He was born in Freedom on May 12, 1921 to the late Henry and Anna (Stiltjes) Van Wychen. Jerome married Edna Scheibe on January 8, 1944 at St. Nicholas Parish in Freedom. They just recently celebrated 68 years of marriage. During...

Alice Van Lankveldt

Alice Van Lankveldt

Feb 1, 2012

Alice M. Van Lankveldt, Little Chute, age 89, died Wednesday February 1, 2012 at Appleton Medical Center. She was born in Wrightstown on October 4, 1922 to the late Fred and Nellie (Coenen) Baumgart. Alice married Henry J. Van Lankveldt on September 10, 1941 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Little Chute. He preceded her in death on November...

Ronald "Tor" Nytes

Ronald "Tor" Nytes

Jan 16, 2012

Ronald H. "Tor" Nytes, age 72, of Hollandtown, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at St. Paul Home. Ron was born on March 1, 1939 in Kaukauna, the son of Herbert and Eleanor (Coenen) Nytes. Ron was united in marriage to Mary Kay Strick on October 10, 1964 at St. Paul Parish in Combined Locks. As a young man, Ron...

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