Obituaries

Feb 1, 2019

James “Jim” Herbert Bayer, age 78, passed away on February 1, 2019.

Son of the late Catherine and Herbert Bayer, Jim attended St. Mary H.S., Menasha and played on the championship-winning basketball team. He met his future wife, Jeanette, at Lawrence University, and they started their family at the edge of the campus, nestled near the Fox River. Jim was...

Jan 31, 2019

Butch passed away on January 31. He was born in Appleton, WI on July 28, 1941 to Roger and Margaret (Sparks) Krueger. After high school he joined the Air Force, serving in San Antonio, TX, Denver, CO and then in Bitburg, Germany. He truly loved his four years in Germany, where he fell in love with and married his wife...

Jan 31, 2019

Rita Nardi LaMarre, age 94 and a half years, passed away January 31, 2019 at Brewster Village in Appleton Wisconsin. Rita was born June 9, 1924 in North Brookfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of Giovanni and Augusta Nardi, who both were from Barga, Italy. She graduated from NBHS in 1942, and immediately went to work with her sister Anna as a...

Jan 31, 2019

Lorna Buchinger, 78, of Kaukauna, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Lorna was born on July 26, 1940 to Ivo and Marie (Fink) Arnoldussen. Lorna was united in marriage to Richard Buchinger in May 1961. She worked at Ariens for many years where she made many close friends. Lorna enjoyed making ceramics and enjoyed her creative ceramics class with...

Jan 31, 2019

Pamela Springer, 65, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Pam was born on July 3, 1953 to Edward and Shirley (Derus) Gassner in Fort Riley, Kansas. On June 10, 1972 she was united in marriage to John Springer and they spent 46 wonderful years together. Pam worked for Piggly Wiggly for over 20 years as a baker. She was...

Jan 29, 2019

Kendall A. Braun, 62, passed away on January 29, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Ken was born on December 22, 1956 to Robert and Virginia (Coenen) Braun. He was united in marriage to Sally Prendergast on October 17, 1981.

Ken was described by friends and family as “one of the nicest guys you could ever meet”. He made...

Jan 29, 2019

Alan J. Stachowicz, 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at his home. He was born on December 4, 1941, in Appleton, the son of Andrew and Frances (Hawley) Stachowicz. Alan loved riding motorcycles, searching for a good bargain, and cooking. He was a chess master, who will be remembered for providing unconditional love to his children in his...

Jan 29, 2019

Steve passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on January 29th, 2019 at the age of 76. Steve was born on October 29, 1942 in Cranston, RI to Paul and Dorothy Haslehurst. Steve was self-employed, selling anything and everything. Over the years, Steve employed over 100 people in his businesses. If you knew Steve, you probably worked for...

Jan 28, 2019

Ronald Joseph Kaiser, age 76, Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Trish (Connor), his children Kurt (Laurie) Kaiser, Karen (Andrew) Schmidt, Keith (Sarah) Kaiser,grandchildren Madelyn and Grace Kaiser, Connor and Jocelyn Schmidt, Joseph and Matthew Kaiser, sisters Sandra (Dennis) Kositzke, Noreen (Michael) James,...

Jan 28, 2019

Ralph Hinn, age 84 of Kaukauna, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 28, 2018. Ralph was born in Fond du Lac on April 12, 1934, son of the late Ervin and Violet (Trippler) Hinn who farmed in the area. When Ralph was young the family moved to town, and Ralph attended and graduated from North Fond du Lac High School....

Jan 27, 2019

Larry A. Handel, 76, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. He was born on June 10, 1942, in Mineral Point, WI, the son of Arno and Vivian (Mack) Handel. Larry served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1963. He served in Korea, and was later honorably discharged. Larry was an outdoorsman at...

Jan 27, 2019

Roman “Romy” Clarence Walbrun, age 81, passed away due to complications of a stroke on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Romy was born on April 8, 1937, the son of the late Sylvester and Lydia (Kunke) Walbrun. He graduated from Menasha High School in 1956 then proudly served his country in the US Army. He returned home and worked at American...

Jan 27, 2019

Jim Bayer, age 81, of Grand Chute passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Appleton on January 27, 2019. He was born on September 28, 1937 in Menasha to the late Carl Sr. and Edith (Biesenstein) Bayer. He married Muriel Drier on September 14, 1957.

After attending St. Mary’s High School Jim worked at Jahnke’s...

Jan 27, 2019

Robert G. Miller, 85, after a brief illness, was called to his eternal home on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at ThedaCare Appleton.

Bob was born in Appleton, the oldest of five children to Arnold and Irene Miller. He graduated from Appleton High school in 1951 and served his country in the U. S. Air Force from 1953 to 1957. On...

Jan 26, 2019

Jan 26, 2019

Born July 13, 1941 in Waukesha, WI. Passed away on January 26, 2019.

Bill served in the U.S. Army Paratroopers and was a retired ironworker “Red” with Azco Hennes.

He is survived by his daughters Melissa (Loren) Beyer, Sarah (Scott) Fielding. Grandchildren Lyssa (Nick) Schmidt, Erin (Evan) Bergwin, Elizabeth (Matthew) Weber, Claire Fielding & Jack Fielding. Great grandchildren Raiden, Odin,...

Jan 25, 2019

Ronald J. Soper, 83, died on January 25, 2019 at Theda Care in Appleton.

Ron was born in Bayfield, Wisconsin on June 10, 1935, son of the late John and Flavia Soper. He married Joyce Schulze on May 19, 1966 at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church and the marriage was later blessed at St. Bernard Catholic Church. Ron was employed...

Jan 25, 2019

Mary Margaret (McCarthy) Reardon, age 84, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at St. Paul Elder Home surrounded by her loving family on January 25th, 2019. Mary was born in Appleton on the McCarthy farm on June 6, 1934 to Bill and Helen (Heckel) McCarthy. Her parents instilled in her the importance of hard work and taught Mary the virtues by...

Jan 25, 2019

Dorothy “Dot” Vander Loop, age 98, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Friday, January 25, 2019. Dot was born March 14, 1920, daughter of the late Patrick and Ella (Sullivan) McCabe. In 1937, she married Henry Vander Loop of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, and during their fifty-four years of marriage they raised thirteen children. Dot was a devoted Catholic...

Jan 24, 2019

Paul A. Schulte, 64, of Appleton, passed away on January 24, 2019. Paul was a tall, imposing person with a gentle soul. It was fitting that we had to look up to him. He was intelligent, kind and thoughtful. A very sweet and likeable person with a ready smile. He had many friends, perhaps in part, because when he talked...