Obituaries

Nov 27, 2017

Nov 27, 2017

Deborah S. Schroeder, 64, of Neenah, WI, formerly of West Branch, passed away following a long illness on Monday, November 27, 2017, at Alten Haus, Neenah. She was born on June 16, 1953, in West Branch, the daughter of Russell and Sybil (Curtis) Winter. Debbie was united in marriage to Gerald Schroeder on May 16, 1992. She worked for 10...

Nov 26, 2017

Dan Peters, age 70 of Appleton passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at an Appleton Hospital. Dan was born in Clintonville on November 7, 1947, son of the late Ervin “Pete” and Ethel (Dilley) Peters. He was a graduate of the Clintonville High School, and shortly thereafter, joined the United States Air Force where he served as a mechanic....

Nov 24, 2017

Arthur P. Sutty, Jr. passed away on Friday, November 24th, 2017 in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Mr. Sutty was born on February 14, 1929, the son of Arthur P. and Flora Campbell Sutty in Pittsfield, MA. He graduated from A.B. Davis high school in Mt. Vernon N.Y. in 1947 and from Boston University in 1953.

He leaves a daughter Judith (Craig) Stitt,...

Nov 24, 2017

Donald Vanselow, 83, of Grand Chute, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on November 16, 1934 in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin to Arthur and Mildred Vanselow.

Don graduated from Whitefish Bay High School where he was a championship swimmer - the second fastest freestyle swimmer in the State. Don graduated from Michigan...

Nov 24, 2017

Mary Koehne passed away November 24, 2017, two weeks short of her 95th birthday.

Born to Antone and Barbara (Beck) Koehne in Appleton, WI., December 8, 1922. She attended Appleton High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Lacrosse in 1948, with a teaching degree in physical education. During her college years she was a summer camp counselor.

Mary...

Nov 23, 2017

Nov 22, 2017

Jane Reffke, 77, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017.

Jane was born on September 24, 1940 to Leonard and Elva (Ford) Hamilton in Wilmington, Delaware. On September 24, 1976 she was united in marriage to William Reffke Jr. Jane enjoyed cardinals, going on trips to the casino, cooking and baking. She loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren...

Nov 22, 2017

Mary Lou Merz, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. She was born on June 17, 1930 to the late Carlo and Genevieve (Pecora) Reda. She grew up in the Chicago area, graduating from Chicago Loretto Academy High School. Mary Lou married her husband, Norman Merz, on August 6, 1949. They lived in Illinois until retiring to the...

Nov 21, 2017

The Lord granted Patsy Ann Draeger’s prayers and delivered her from her pain & suffering into eternal life in Heaven on November 21, 2017. Patsy was born on March 17, 1934 to the late Herbert and Agnes (Pagel) Streeter. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Fond du Lac. On May 5, 1956, she married Arden Draeger...

Nov 21, 2017

Dolores M. (Stoffel) Vander Heiden, aged 98, passed away November 21, 2017, at Brewster Village. Dolores was born September 22, 1919, daughter of the late John and Nellie Stoffel, and married George Vander Heiden on April 17, 1947. A homemaker – her whole life centered on faith, family and friends. Dolores volunteered at St. Therese Parish as a playground monitor...

Nov 21, 2017

Ann Marie Hajenga (Forster), 60 years, passed away November 21, 2017 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton. She was born May 17, 1957 to her parents Hubert T. and Carol J. Forster (Nemecek). She was a graduate of Appleton West High School, Class of 1975. Ann was a dedicated employee of Kaukauna Cheese Co., later Bel Brands, for 39+...

Nov 19, 2017

Melvin Gorges, age 96, of Appleton passed away on November 19, 2017. Melvin was born on November 22, 1920 in New London, WI, the son of Arthur and Leona (Seefeldt) Gorges. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Town of Caledonia, and was confirmed at Emanuel Lutheran Church in New London. He attended Lutheran grade school there for 8...

Nov 19, 2017

Dorothy M. Petersen of Appleton, WI passed away on November 19, 2017 at the age of 94. She left this world peacefully with her family at her side.

Dorothy was born to Genevieve and Urban Drolette on July 14, 1923 in Oconto, WI.

Dorothy graduated as valedictorian from Oconto High School in 1941. That same year, on December 29, she...

Nov 19, 2017

David Allen Thiede, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 19, 2017. He was born on November 17, 1947 in Neenah, WI to the late Merlin and Eleanor (Wagner) Thiede. David graduated from St. Mary High School in 1967 and enlisted in the US Army in 1969. He was deployed to Vietnam where he proudly served...

Nov 18, 2017

Helen M. Knuijt, age 81, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Helen was born on August 18, 1936 to the late Howard and Josephine Hoffman. She was united in marriage to James Knuijt on February 11, 1956 and together they were blessed with six children. Helen enjoyed...

Nov 18, 2017

Irene Lamers, age 78 of Appleton, passed away on Saturday evening, November 18, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Irene was born in Appleton on January 24, 1939, daughter of the late Clarence and Marie (Vanden Boogard) Kohl. She attended St. Therese grade school, Roosevelt Junior High, and graduated from Appleton West. On September 13, 1958, she married Gene...

Nov 18, 2017

Nov 18, 2017

Tom W. Grimmer, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at the ThedaCare Medical Center. He was born to Walter and Ruby (Parker) Grimmer on June 20, 1961 in Appleton. He married Beth Kunitz on May 1, 1993 in Appleton, WI and the two enjoyed 24 years together.

Family members and friends remember Tom’s quick wit and sense...

Nov 18, 2017

Gerald “Jerry” W. Mignon, age 88, of Kimberly passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18th after a brief illness at St. Elizabeth Hospital with his family at his side. Jerry was born December 5th, 1928 in Appleton to the late Alex and Loretta Mignon. He grew up in Little Chute and graduated from St. John's High School before joining the...