Obituaries

Feb 27, 2018

Tom Jochman Appleton is finally at peace and no longer in pain. He is safely Home at the age of 76, following a lengthy struggle with respiratory disease. Tom was born in Appleton on April 14, 1941, son of the late Joseph and Ethel (Becher) Jochman. A graduate of Appleton West High School, Tom spent most of his adult life...

Feb 26, 2018

Menasha – Thomas G. Emanuel Sr., 61, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2018, at Oakridge Gardens, Menasha. He was born on April 5, 1956, in Bridgeport, CT, the son of Salvatore and Regina (Nielsen) Emanuel Sr. Tom was a kind, sweet, generous, simple man, who loved his family and close friends. In his free time he enjoyed watching...

Feb 25, 2018

Joyce M. Abel passed away on February 25, 2018 at the age of 96. She was born in London, England, the daughter of Alice and Ernest Roberts. Joyce spent her childhood and early adulthood in London. In 1942, she enlisted with the Auxiliary Territorial Service, the woman’s branch of the British Army. She served as a clerk until her exemplary...

Feb 24, 2018

Neenah – Iola M. Schwab, 101, died peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the American Grand Assisted Living, Neenah. She was born on February 29, 1916, in Suring, the daughter of Christian and Barbara (Holl) Christensen. Iola was united in marriage to Maynard Schwab on June 22, 1935, and he preceded her in death on March 23, 2001. Iola...

Feb 24, 2018

We are heartbroken to share that our dear Jacob passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018. He would have been 33 on March 30, 2018. Jake was a beloved son, favorite brother, incredible uncle, and a beautiful person with shining, deep blue eyes.

Jake was a Wisconsin guy through and through; he showed his love for the state in a...

Feb 23, 2018

Eleanore Catherine Burke, 93 years, passed away February 23, 2018 at Brewster Village in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born September 13, 1924 to her parents Joseph and Laura Van Dyke (Liesch) in Little Chute, Wisconsin. Eleanore was a graduate of Appleton West High School Class of 1943. She retired from Wisconsin Telephone Company in 1982 after 25 years of service...

Feb 23, 2018

Denise Audrey Willis, age 71, formerly of Seabrook, passed away on February 23, 2018, shortly after moving from New Hampshire to Wisconsin to be closer to her daughter. Denise was born to the late Ralph and Gertrude (Blaisdell) Gilmore of Seabrook, NH. She graduated from Winnacunnet High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire. Denise...

Feb 22, 2018

Feb 21, 2018

Village of Harrison – James T. Fischer, 79, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. He was born on October 7, 1938, in Appleton, the son of Theodore and Margaret (Talbot) Fischer, who preceded him in death. Jim was employed with Appleton Papers (Appvion) and retired after 38 years. He enjoyed watching the Packers, fishing, golfing, and sports....

Feb 21, 2018

Roger A. Schmidt, age 88, of Appleton, died peacefully on February 21, 2018 in hospice due to multiple myeloma cancer. Roger was born on December 27, 1929 in Lyndhurst, Wisconsin to Edward and Anna Schmidt. He was baptized on January 19, 1930 in Gresham, Wisconsin. He was confirmed on April 18, 1945. He graduated as salutatorian from Gresham High School...

Feb 19, 2018

Mary Geraghty Hoglund, age 89, of Appleton, passed away on Monday, February 19 after a long illness. She was born on December 25, 1928 in New York City to the late Peter J. Geraghty and Anna (Coyne) Geraghty.

She graduated from Bayside High School in Long Island, NY and later earned her bachelor's degree (1970) and two master's degrees in...

Feb 19, 2018

Leonard Kunstman, age 90 of Kimberly, passed away at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna on Monday morning, February 19, 2018. Len was born in Seymour on January 16, 1928, son of the late Henry and Laura (Snell) Kunstman. On July 2, 1949, he married Carol Meyer in Appleton. Len was a graduate of the Seymour High School where he was...

Feb 16, 2018

God saw that she was tired so He called her home. Heaven gained a beautiful angel on February 16th, 2018. Carmen “Jean” Schunk, the “Hat Lady,” passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 78. She was born on September 19th, 1939 in Ashland, Wisconsin to her parents Grace and Sherman Maloney. Jean had two younger siblings, whom...

Feb 16, 2018

Janice “Jan” Helen Evers, age 79, of Kaukauna, passed away at St. Paul Home on Friday, February 16, 2018. She was born on June 9, 1938, in Appleton to the late Joseph and Helena (Stelzner) Drace.

She graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1956. Jan held office positions at various locations, including St. Paul Home. Later, she continued her education...

Feb 16, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Linda M. Mirek, of Menasha, WI, announces her passing after a brief illness on Friday, February 16, 2018, at the age of 68 years.

Linda was born in Wausau, WI to Walter Sr. and Marie Mirek on September 22, 1949. She graduated from Appleton West High School in 1967. She worked...

Feb 16, 2018

Donald Leo Morrison, 85, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Theda Care in Neenah.

Don was born on November 24, 1932 to Henry and Louise (Derr) Morrison in Louisville, Kentucky. He was a veteran having served in the US Air Force. On December 28, 1957 he was united in marriage to Nancy Schlossberg. Don graduated from the University...

Feb 15, 2018

Feb 14, 2018

Lucille Biedenbender, age 80, of Appleton, died Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center. Lucille Estelle Biedenbender was born on March 17, 1937 in Appleton, Wisconsin, and was baptized and confirmed in her Christian faith at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Appleton. She graduated from Appleton High School in 1955 and worked for many years at Aid...

Feb 13, 2018

Timmy Alan Conn, 55, of Appleton, WI joined his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at St Elizabeth’s Hospital in Appleton, WI.

Tim was born on March 13, 1962 to the late Thomas and Mary Conn. He married the love of his life, Angie Vance on June 30, 1981 in Sheridan, Arkansas. Tim loved his job at Nation Wide...

Feb 12, 2018