Obituaries

Sep 2, 2017

Les A Behm, former Appleton business owner of Behm Motors/Team Behm of 50 years, died after a short illness Saturday morning, at home surrounded by family. He was 92.

The avid race car driver and businessman was born in Underhill, WI on April 3, 1925 to Martha Fredricka Charlotte (Schmidt) Behm and Herman Ernest Heinrick Behm, the youngest of 10...

Sep 1, 2017

Sep 1, 2017

Jeannie Lea Hogan, “Grandma Hogie”, age 70, of Menasha, passed away at Prairie Homes in Menasha on Friday, September 1, 2017. She was born on March 15, 1947, in New London, to the late Simon and Beatrice (Jensen) Quaintance. Jeannie married Gary Lee Hogan on September 18, 1982, in Neenah, and preceded her in death on April 1, 1994. “Myrtle”...

Aug 31, 2017

Patricia M. Kosiorek of Menasha, age 95, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017. She was born in Neenah, WI, on July 7, 1922, of the late Clara and Edward Arft. Pat was a life-long resident of Doty Island. She was employed by Gilbert Paper Mill prior to her marriage. She married Bernard Kosiorek, June 1, 1946, and they enjoyed 65...

Aug 31, 2017

Aug 31, 2017

Aug 28, 2017

Terrance L. Girts Sr, 77 years, born February 14, 1940 to parents William LeRoy and Velma LaRue (Hone) Girts in Vandergrift, PA, went to be with his Lord on August 28, 2017. On March 21, 1970 Terrance L. married E. “Joyce” Holm. For 4 years Terry proudly served his country in the US Army. Terry the Pirate, (his CB handle),...

Aug 27, 2017

Lucille Beatrice Emmer, age 91, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2017, at Brillion West Haven Assisted Living. Lucille was born in New London on January 29, 1926, daughter of the late Oscar and Louise (Marks) Meyer. She married Hilary “Duke” Emmer on October 5, 1946. They were married for 55 years before his passing in 2002.

Lucy enjoyed many...

Aug 27, 2017

Passed away on August 27, 2017 at her residence at the age of 42 after a year and a half long courageous fight against cancer. Michelle was born in Neenah, Wisconsin on February 14, 1975 to Pete and Toni Hoertsch. Shelly graduated from Menasha High School. She was active in watersports, deer hunting, and amateur photography. Her daughters and grandsons...

Aug 27, 2017

Mabel L. Balke, age 95, of Appleton passed away peacefully on August 27, 2017. Mabel was born on October 28, 1921 in Matoon, Wisconsin to Delbert and Lillian (Butler) Siddens. On June 5, 1948 she was united in marriage to Ronald T. Balke and he preceded her in death on March 10, 1990. She was a longtime member of First...

Aug 26, 2017

Aug 26, 2017

James W. Wierzba, age 68, of Appleton, passed away on August 26, 2017. He was born July 30, 1949 in Milwaukee, son of the late Joe and Ceil (Borlik) Wierzba. Jim was a proud veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed Ham Radio and spending time “up north”. He was a friend of Bill W.

Jim is survived...

Aug 25, 2017

Margaret Gresl, age 94 of Appleton, passed away at Brewster Village on Friday evening, August 25, 2017. Margaret was born in Calumet County on October 28, 1922, daughter of the late Adolph and Johanna (Mueller) Bloy. On October 1, 1949, she married Paul Gresl at St. Therese Church in Appleton; Paul preceded her in death in 1989. Many will remember...

Aug 24, 2017

Barbara J. Stilp, 66 years, passed away August 24, 2017 at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born February 24, 1951 to her parents Roman F. and Sophie T. (Mitchell) Stilp in Appleton, Wisconsin at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Barb was a graduate of St. Mary High School, Menasha.

She was a retiree of Kimberly-Clark Paper after 31 years...

Aug 24, 2017

Ursulla Mae Kuschel passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at the age of 89. She was born on October 10, 1927 in a farmhouse near Pound, Wisconsin, to the late Joseph and Agnes (Wolfe) Murphy. Ursy met the love of her life, Jerry Kuschel, at a church roller skating party during a semester break. She stumbled, he picked her...

Aug 21, 2017

Daniel Lindsey Mahony, age 64, of Fish Creek, Wisconsin and Englewood, Florida, gently passed away on August 21, 2017 after a long and brave struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Dan was a loving husband to Susan (Pearson) Mahony and will be sadly missed.

Dan was a remarkably kind soul. He possessed a dry, gentle wit that could make most anyone chuckle....

Aug 21, 2017

Douglas E. Babino, 82, of Manawa passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017.

Doug was born on August 29, 1934 to Milton and Dorothy (Miller) Babino in Milwaukee. He attended Appleton High School and Colorado State University in Fort Collins where he received his Bachelors and Master’s degree. Doug was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. He was...

Aug 20, 2017

Diane F. Kaye passed away on August 20, 2017, just hours short of her 91st birthday. Diane was born on August 21, 1926 to the late Francis and Frances (Mierzwa) Pottner. In 1945, Diane married her long-time crush, the paperboy, (late) Anthony Kaye. They were married for 54 years until his passing in 1999. Diane spent the last portion of...

Aug 20, 2017

Stephan R Gebert passed away on Sunday August 20th at 7:52 am as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident involving a drunk driver. He was born January 16th, 1952 at Wausau Memorial Hospital to Elizabeth and Clarence Gebert. He worked as a maintenance mechanic at Hillshire Farms (Tyson) for the past 37 years and was due to...

Aug 20, 2017

Jerry passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening in his home with his loving wife of 53 years, Jane, at his side. Jerry was born November 2, 1942 in Black Creek, Wisconsin. He was truly the middle child: six older siblings, six younger, six brothers, six sisters. Jane and Jerry were united in marriage at St. Denis parish in Shiocton, Wisconsin.

Jerry...