Obituaries

Oct 5, 2018

Roger P. Knorr, 68, went to the end of the line on earth, unexpectedly on Friday, October 5, 2018. The song by the Traveling Wilburys, “End of the Line”, was a song we listened to together often. It really became a Knorr family must listen to song at the end of an evening together. Roger was born on May 11,...

Oct 4, 2018

Betty Rougeux, 91, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Prairie Homes Assisted Living, Menasha. She was born on September 17, 1927, in Neenah, the daughter of George and Anna (Staniak) Zielinski. Betty was a devout member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Menasha. She loved to sing in the church choir and care for her grandchildren.

Betty...

Oct 3, 2018

Lifelong resident of Appleton D. Jean (Rhoder) Getsfried died October 3rd at Brookdale Senior Living. Born on March 9, 1921, Jean was the third of four children to parents Antone and Clara (Coon) Rhoder. Jean grew up living along the Fox River where she developed her passion for nature, especially wildflowers. On October 4, 1947 she was wed to Leo...

Oct 3, 2018

Rita J. Peters, 88, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. She was born March 28, 1930, in Little Chute, the daughter of Melvin and Mary Ann (Janssen) Rettler. Rita was a loving mom, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will always be remembered for her outgoing and friendly nature.

Rita is survived by her 4...

Oct 3, 2018

Jordan William Nedd, age 23, of Appleton, WI departed this world on October 3, 2018 to be with his Heavenly Father after fighting a courageous, ten-month battle with brain cancer. Jordan was born on May 27, 1995 in Waukegan, IL to William and Doria (Olson) Nedd, grew up and attended public schools in Kenosha, WI before moving to Neenah, WI...

Oct 1, 2018

Rex Gene Breger went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2018. He was born September 6, 1954 to parents Glenn and Ruth Breger in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Rex graduated from John Marshall High School in 1972 and from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 1976, earning a degree in Accounting. In his youth, he was active in Boy Scouts,...

Sep 30, 2018

Raymond S. Winz, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 30, 2018, with his family by his side at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation, Appleton.

“What a beautiful day” Ray, as he often responded, and also upon meeting his Lord and being reunited with his wife Joyce, the love of his life, on Sunday, September 30, 2018.

First born of two...

Sep 29, 2018

William P. Herbst, 78, passed away September 29th, 2018 in Kimberly, WI. He was born February 13th, 1940 in Chillicothe, OH.

Bill graduated from Chillicothe High School and went on to attend Ohio University. He was an athlete while attending college. He graduated with a degree in engineering. He worked as a mechanical engineer for several companies in Chillicothe, OH,...

Sep 28, 2018

Carol J. Chouinard, age 63, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, September 28, 2018. She was born on October 8, 1954 in Neenah, the daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Fahrenkrug) Chouinard. Carol graduated from St. Mary High School in Menasha and later worked at McDonalds and Walmart. Carol was a huge Disney fan and also enjoyed...

Sep 27, 2018

Sheila M. Heino, age 39, of Little Chute, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018. She was born on May 19, 1979 to Mary Ellen Euclide and Gayle Pingel in Appleton. She graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran in 1997. She married Curtis Heino at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church on October 16th, 1998.

She enjoyed spending time with her son and...

Sep 26, 2018

Sep 26, 2018

Betty A. Jensen, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Betty was born in Manawa, the daughter the late Arthur and Edna Beyer on September 1, 1937. She married Julian Jensen on September 20, 1958 in Manawa.

Betty worked Kroger’s Grocery and Kohls in the deli and meat department for over 25 years. Most importantly, she was a...

Sep 26, 2018

Carol Liebergen, age 70 of Kaukauna, passed away on Wednesday evening, September 26, 2018 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Carol was born February 24, 1948, daughter of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Klika) Aerts.

Carol enjoyed visits to the casino, playing cards, chatting on the phone, and spending time with family and friends.

Carol is survived by three...

Sep 26, 2018

Esther Kempen, 89, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

Esther was born on November 16, 1928 to John and Mary (Ellenbecker) Jochman. Esther graduated from Appleton High School in 1946. On August 27, 1949 she married Don Kempen. Esther was a hard worker. She had many jobs at Zwicker Mills, Kimberly Clark Paper Mill, Scolding Locks and retiring...

Sep 25, 2018

Lyonel Arnold, age 82 of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Lyonel was born in Appleton on November 11, 1935, son of the late Ervin and Mildred (Buss) Arnold. As a young man he served his country in the United States Army, and then married Monica Felauer at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Freedom on September 14, 1957....

Sep 25, 2018

Muriel R. “Babe” Lux, 87, passed away peacefully and prayerfully with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

Babe was born on December 2, 1930 to Robert and Anna (Massie) Corey in Kimberly. On July 2, 1949 she was united in marriage to James Lux, they celebrated 69 years together. Babe was a loving wife, mother, grandmother...

Sep 24, 2018

On Monday morning, September 24, Donald B. Witeck, 89, passed away peacefully with his loving wife of 62 years by his side.

Donald was born in Oconto on April 27, 1929, to Joseph and Leslie (Juneau) Witeck. At Oconto High School, he lettered in football and basketball and was senior class president. After graduating from Marquette University, he joined the...

Sep 24, 2018

C. Raymond Durkee, nearly age 85, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2018 in Neenah, WI with his family by his side. He was born in Beverly, Massachusetts on October 23, 1933, the only child of George Hathaway Durkee and Thelma Brazier Grose Durkee. Ray grew up in Peabody, Massachusetts and graduated from Peabody High School in 1951 and from...

Sep 23, 2018

Carol Eileen Murphy was born a firecracker and rebel soul in Dachau, Germany, to Teofil 'Phil' and Marleen Wierzgacz on June 28, 1952. She moved to the United States in 1960, and was the oldest sister to four brothers; Philip, David, Michael and Daniel. She married Thomas Mehringer as a young woman and with him had two daughters, Lisa and...

Sep 23, 2018

Fredrick J. Sewall, 78, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at Wisconsin Veterans Home, King. He was born on May 3, 1940, in Neenah, the son of Arnold and Veronica (Lehrer) Sewall. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and being in the outdoors. He especially loved refereeing volleyball for the Bar on Lynndale from time to time. Fredrick was a member...