Obituaries

Jan 4, 2018

Jan 3, 2018

Colleen Marie (Immel) Kobs, 63, of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on the morning of Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018. She was born on August 28, 1954, in New London and raised by her mother Helen Jean Payton. Colleen grew up in Shiocton and moved to Appleton where a few years later she would meet and get married to Robert Kobs,...

Jan 3, 2018

MaryJane Rettler of Appleton, age 88, passed away peacefully at Oak Park Place Menasha on Wednesday Jan 3rd. MaryJane was born January 22, 1929 in Kaukauna to the late William & Olive (Hein) Meyerhofer. She graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1947. She was united in marriage to Norman F. Rettler on June 10th 1950. They celebrated 65 years of...

Jan 3, 2018

Webb A. Shaw, 66 years, passed away peacefully at home on January 3rd, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 25, 1951 to Robert and Mary Shaw in Calgary, Alberta. Webb graduated from Northwestern University with a Master’s Degree in Journalism. He married the love of his life, Catherine Shaw (Gaab), in Peninsula, Ohio. They started their...

Jan 3, 2018

Carolyn Stanton Wilmot, age 74, passed away peacefully with her daughter and her dog at her side on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Carolyn spent 10 days in the ICU of Aurora BayCare Center in Green Bay, WI, before being moved to the hospice. After pneumonia and a series of mini-strokes in November, Carolyn was admitted to the hospital for septic...

Jan 2, 2018

Passed away on January 2, 2018 at the age of 90 at St. Paul Manor In Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Edmund “Jay” was born on September 5, 1927 to Edmund Sr. and Matilda Sanders in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Jay joined the U. S. Army after the end of WWII. Jay was joined in marriage to Mary Lou Mauel on June 3, 1951. Jay...

Jan 2, 2018

Glenn Jerome Aerts, 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the American Grand Senior Care Living Facility in Kaukauna, following a brief illness.

Glenn married the love of his life, Elizabeth “Betty Jean” Lom on June 4, 1947, and resided in Combined Locks and Kimberly for most of his life. After serving in the Navy, he was employed...

Jan 1, 2018

Nancy (Brill) Gygax, 75, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018, at home.

Nancy was born on August 21, 1942 to Herbert and Marion (Lucas) Brill. She was a Girl Scout, a Girl Scout leader for her daughter’s troop for many years and also helped with her sons Boy Scout troop. Nancy owned and operated the Too Little for Me...

Jan 1, 2018

Eleonora “Margie” Sanders, age 74, passed away on Monday, January 01, 2018. She was born in 1943 in South Dakota to the late Peter and Marie Fischer. In August of 1963, she married Jerome Sanders. Together, through a change of Jerry’s career placement, they moved to Wisconsin. After moving from the Madison area, to Milwaukee, and finally making their way...

Dec 31, 2017

William “Bill” G. Symons Sr. age 77, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2017. He was born on December 12, 1940, in Hancock, Michigan.

Bill enjoyed reading anything related to European history and drinking English tea. He visited Europe over 25 times with his favorite place being Cornwall, England, from which his grandparents had emigrated. He liked...

Dec 31, 2017

Harlan “Shorty” J. Gillette, age 83, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. He was born in Aurora, IL, on February 19, 1934 to the late Cora Gillette. Harlan attended Aurora East High School until he enlisted in the US Army to serve his country in Korea. He did return home during service and married Joyce Fletcher. After his honorable...

Dec 31, 2017

KC Lynn Brunette, 25, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at home.

KC was born on July 23, 1992 to Tammie Schultz and David Brunette in Neenah. KC was a fun loving, beautiful, loving girl who enjoyed crafts. She liked helping around the house and loved her pets and all animals.

KC is survived by her parents Tammie Schultz...

Dec 30, 2017

Ruth A. Huss, 86, died peacefully following a short illness on Saturday, December 30, 2017 surrounded by her family. Ruth was Born September 14, 1931 in Little Chute to Henry and Gertrude Wyngaard (VandenBurgt).

Ruth loved her family. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed going for walks in the neighborhood with her “candy cane” walking...

Dec 30, 2017

Diane L. Johnson went to her heavenly reward Saturday, December 30, 2017, on the 41st anniversary of her father’s passing. After 25 years apart, Diane is now reunited with her beloved husband, Arlin. Survivors include a son, Eric A. (Jo Anne) Johnson; a daughter, Penny D. Johnson; a sister, Karen (Marlin) Reeck; two brothers, Walter Laehn, Jr., and Todd Laehn;...

Dec 29, 2017

William A. Gardner, 74 years, passed away in the presence of his loving family, December 29, 2017 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton. He was born August 22, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan. He relocated to Appleton and was a graduate of Appleton West High School Class of 1961. Bill was a proud veteran of the US Air Force serving at Nellis...

Dec 29, 2017

Passed away on December 29, 2017 in Appleton, Wisconsin at the age of 89. Don was born on September 19, 1928 to Jacob and Gertrude Verkuilen in Appleton, Wisconsin. Don served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Don was joined in marriage to Agnes Kuba Kobs on November 11, 1960. Don was a member of St. Edward Catholic...

Dec 28, 2017

Curt J. Baier, 92, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017, at home surrounded by his family.

Curt was born in Switzerland on January 9, 1925, the son of Walter and Emma Baier-Keller. At the outbreak of the war in Europe in 1939, he joined the local militia at the age of 14 as its youngest member. Militia members were...

Dec 28, 2017

Bernice V. Hoff, formerly of Stevens Point and most recently of Touchmark Assisted Living in Appleton, passed away early Thursday morning, December 28 following a brief illness. She was surrounded by family continuously throughout her decline, giving us the opportunity to bestow upon her a small portion of the love and dedication that she poured out to all members of...

Dec 27, 2017

Jesus Martinez, 72 years, passed away December 27, 2017 in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was born on March 15, 1945 in GTO, Mexico.

A Resurrection Mass for Jesus will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 10:30 am at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 213 E. Wisconsin Ave. (corner of Division St. and Wisconsin Ave.). Interment St. Joseph Cemetery in Appleton....

Dec 27, 2017

Jim Paltzer, age 77 of Appleton, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Jim was born in Appleton on October 20, 1940, son of the late George and Lorraine (Hinkley) Paltzer. He attended Appleton High School and the Fox Valley Technical Institute. Jim married Helen Fenner at St. Pius Catholic Church in Appleton...