Obituaries

May 20, 2018

Peter Nickols Tracanna, 80, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018. Peter was born on July 1, 1937 to the late Frank and Mary Ann (Menard) Tracanna at home in Appleton, the youngest of seven children.

Peter attended Appleton High School. He then served in the US Marine Corps from 1954 until 1957 and reserves from 1960 until 1962. Peter...

May 19, 2018

Thomas Lee Ehlke, 70, of Appleton, WI was called home to heaven to be with his Savior on May 19, 2018 in Appleton.

Tom was born in New London, WI to Clarence and Elda (Leisering) Ehlke on April 4, 1948. He went to school at St. Paul Elementary School and graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School. He graduated college...

May 19, 2018

Our beautiful mother, Helen A. (Welch) Thern, age 82, was carried on angels’ wings to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 19, 2018, unexpectedly due to a brain aneurysm. She is now in the company of her beloved Savior and loved ones. She was born at her home in the town of Black Creek on November 1, 1935, daughter of...

May 16, 2018

May 16, 2018

Jane Ruth, age 98 of Appleton, passed away on May 16, 2018 after a brief illness.

Jane was born in Appleton on February 1, 1920, daughter of the late Julius and Catherine (Janssen) Robertson. Due to the untimely death of her father, Jane was forced to interrupt her education, seek employment, and help the family income. During World War II,...

May 15, 2018

We, the family, rejoice as our mother, Rosemary, is reunited with her husband, Russell, in God's loving presence. Their love, trust and faith in each other was a constant in our lives and an inspiration to everyone who knew them.

Rosemary was born to John and Rose Van Dyke (nee Randerson) in Kaukauna, Wisconsin in 1927. She was baptized at...

May 15, 2018

Peter Lawrence Mislinski, age 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 with his family by his side. Peter fought a courgeous, two year battle with stage four kidney cancer.

He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin to the late Edward and Louise (Rossmeissl) Mislinski and was the fourth of five children. On August 16, 1975 Peter married Joyce Bodmer...

May 15, 2018

Alan J. Hietpas, age 74, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Tuesday May 15, 2018 after battling recent complications from numerous chronic conditions. Alan “Al” was born in the family home in Kimberly, WI to the late Sylvester and Rosella (Kamps) Hietpas. He was a 3-sport athlete at Kimberly High School, graduating in 1962. Al attended St. Norbert...

May 14, 2018

On May 14, 2018, Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Vincent left this vale of tears at St. Elizabeth Hospital and transitioned to Heaven where there are no tears (Rev. 21:4). Betty passed away surrounded by her family. Betty was born on July 13, 1931 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Jim and Loreen Anthony. Betty graduated from Indiana University in 1953 and taught two...

May 12, 2018

James Walter Ulrich, age 60, of Appleton, died peacefully in his sleep at his home on May 12, 2018.

James was born on August 12, 1957, son of the late Edward and Bernice (Yandre) Ulrich. He attended Fox Valley Lutheran High School, graduating in 1975. He married Bonnie Huettl at St. Paul Lutheran Church on December 16, 1983. They enjoyed...

May 12, 2018

Lucina A. Jandrey-Kerkhoff, age 95, of Kaukauna, WI passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at St. Paul Villa in Kaukauna.

Lucina was born on July 15, 1922 to Cornelius and Harriet (Jansen) Hartjes. She grew up in the big house in Combined Locks, where she lived her young life and went to school....

May 12, 2018

Richard W. Tuszka, age 76, of Appleton, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018. He was born on December 21, 1941 to the late Lawrence and Virginia (Springborn) Tuszka. His parents passed when he was young and he was raised by his mother’s sister, Betty.

Richard met the love of his life, Karen Toman, when they were in sixth grade....

May 12, 2018

Chadwick Andrew Glasow, age 47, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Chadwick was born in Appleton on June 10, 1970, son of the late Robert and Lorraine (Biedenbender) Glasow.

Chadwick will be best remembered for his lengthy and successful career in the competitive downtown Appleton bar business. He began as a bartender at Jim’s Place,...

May 11, 2018

Roger L. Wheeler, 79, died Friday May 11, 2018 in Appleton, Wisconsin with his daughter Vicki and family members at his side. Roger was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was an avid race enthusiast and devoted Packer fan.

Roger is survived by his two daughters, Dawn (Robert) Gunter of Cody, WY and Vicki Wheeler of Appleton; seven grandchildren,...

May 10, 2018

On May 10, 2018, Caroline Seward Rucker slipped away peacefully from this life and exchanged her tired body for the joy of heaven. We were privileged to be touched by her abundant love, giving spirit, fierce independence, unwavering courage, love of adventure, intelligence and humor. She was larger than life and had a powerful impact on all who knew her....

May 10, 2018

Robert J. Schoneman, age 59, of Appleton, WI, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 10, 2018, surrounded by his family after a sudden illness. He was born November 28, 1958 in Ridgewood, NJ to the late John and Mary Schoneman. He was their miracle baby, arriving 12 weeks early and weighing only 2 pounds. He always...

May 9, 2018

Margaret Mayer passed away peacefully on May 9, 2018, she was 93 years loved. Margaret was born on June 16, 1924 into the happy William and Mildred Spreeman family in Suring, WI. On June 12, 1948, Margaret carried that joy into her own marriage to her everything, Levi Mayer of Appleton. Margaret and Levi were happily married for almost 60...

May 8, 2018

Claire Marie Gallant, age 65, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully Tuesday, May 8, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born July 16, 1952 in Appleton to the late Clifford and Helen (Kirchner) Meyer. Claire graduated from Appleton East High School in 1970.

Claire married the love of her life Gary Gallant on August 7, 1976 and lovingly...

May 6, 2018

Judith A. Simon, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Oakridge Gardens, Menasha. She was born on November 18, 1942, in Neenah, the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy (Delfosse) Kaufert. Judy enjoyed fishing, bowling, puzzles, camping at Pineland Park, playing cards especially cribbage, and coaching. She helped to start the Fox Valley’s first softball league at Palisades...

May 6, 2018

Appleton – William E. Simon, 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Country Terrace, Appleton. He was born on November 21, 1940, in Appleton, the son of Sylvester and Gladys (Riley) Simon. Bill graduated from St. Mary High School, Menasha, the Class of 1960. William married Judith Kaufert in June of 1962, and later...