Obituaries

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...

Aug 20, 2017

In His grace and infinite wisdom, God called Peter Fransway, beloved husband and father, to his heavenly home Sunday morning, August 20, 2017 at the age of 84. It was a blessed end to his earthly life, and a glorious beginning to his eternal, perfect life. Pete was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on June 25, 1933, son of the late...

Aug 19, 2017

Cyril Stadler, 85, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center, Appleton.

Cy was born on April 11, 1932 to Joseph and Cecilia (Hilger) Stadler in Appleton. Cy was a veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force. On May 30, 1959 he was united in marriage to Doris Hoffmann. Cy was a hard...

Aug 19, 2017

Jerome M. “Jerry” Jochimsen, age 68 of Appleton, passed away peacefully at his home on August 19, 2017 with his family by his side, after a courageous, hard fought battle with cancer. Jerry was born on August 3, 1949 in New Holstein, Wisconsin to Lester and Bernie (Ott) Jochimsen. He was a graduate of New Holstein High School. He served...

Aug 19, 2017

Elizabeth “Betty” Gerhartz, age 85, of Darboy, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017. She was born on December 1, 1931 in Wrightstown, Wisconsin to the late Dr. William and Anastasia (Walsh) McLaughlin. She graduated from Stockbridge High School. Betty was employed with the Appleton Post Crescent for about forty years as a typesetter.

Betty married Lyle Gerhartz on May...

Aug 17, 2017

Michael “Mike” James Buck, age 62, passed away after a long and hard fought battle with cancer at home with his family at his side on August 17, 2017.

Michael J. Buck was born in Neenah, WI on December 29, 1954 to Charles and Joyce (Webb) Buck. Mike was a brother to: Pat, Terry, Tom and Lisa Olson and spent...

Aug 15, 2017

Pat Koenen, age 56, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on Tuesday morning, August 15, 2017, in Appleton. Pat was born in Milwaukee on March 20, 1961, the son of the late Frank Koenen and Margaret (Baurys) Koenen who resides in Sturgeon Bay. Pat received his undergraduate degree from Marquette University in 1983 and his JD degree from Marquette University...

Aug 15, 2017

Aug 15, 2017

Gordon Wayne Hoeppner, age 75, of Sherwood, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on August 15, 2017. Gordy was born on June 29, 1942 in California, son of the late Jesse and Francis (Rodgers) Moss. After serving in the United States Army, Gordy married Susan Albrecht in February of 1977. Gordy and Sue...

Aug 14, 2017

Patricia M. Davel, age 83, of Menasha, died on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Manor Care of Appleton. Patricia was born on August 21, 1933 in Menasha, WI, to the late Joseph and Gertrude (Koepsel) Lewandowski. She was a graduate of Menasha High School in 1951 and Carthage College in 1955. Patricia fell in love with Ronald Davel while working...

Aug 14, 2017

Megan Tomasini-Selode Huven

Megan Rose Huven passed away August 14, 2017. Megan was born June 20, 1985 to loving parents Suzanne Tomasini and Michael Selode. Megan grew up in Heartland, WI and was a proud graduate of Heartland High School class of 2003.

On June 7, 2014 Megan married the love of her life, Ross Huven. Everyone attending enjoyed the...

Aug 14, 2017

Beverly Jane Close, 85, of Appleton went to her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Matthews Senior Living in Neenah with her family by her side after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 29, 1932 in New London to the late Adolph and Hertha Beyer. Beverly married Melvin H. Close on...

Aug 13, 2017

Aug 13, 2017

“Blohm” as he was affectionately known by all, died on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at his home, following a very brief illness. Blohm was born in Appleton on September 15, 1951, the son of Carl and Ione (Anthony) Blohm. In his younger years, he was active in Boy Scouts, and achieved his Eagle Scout award. Blohm was also a graduate...

Aug 12, 2017

Robert Joseph Matz, Jr (known as RJ), 33 years, of Appleton, WI passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 of an unknown condition. He was born September 11, 1983 in Evanston, IL to his parents Robert Joseph Matz. and Deborah L. (Jones) Matz. We deeply grieve the loss of our son, grandson, brother, cousin and friend. Our gentle giant had a...

Aug 12, 2017

Lorna Neville, age 75 of Little Chute, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton on Saturday afternoon, August 12, 2017. She was born in Port Washington on January 12, 1942, daughter of the late Walter and Adeline (Kannenberg) Ramthun. For the past thirty-five years, she had resided in the Fox Valley, and for many of those years worked at...

Aug 11, 2017

Gertrude M. McCormack, age 96 of Appleton, passed away on August 11, 2017. Gert was born on November 6, 1920 to the late Henry and Lydia (Reinert) Zellmer in Larsen, Wisconsin. On April 27, 1946 she married Norman McCormack in Lakeland, California and he preceded her in death on May 16, 2005.

Gertrude was a member of the Fleet Auxiliary...

Aug 10, 2017

Carl Fischer passed away on August 10, 2017. He was born on November 25, 1937 to the late Oscar and Clara (Hartzheim) Fischer. Carl married his wife, Joann Van Schyndel in 1961 and together they had three children. He treasured spending time with his family. As well as a family man, he was an extremely proud veteran of the U.S....

Aug 9, 2017

Aug 8, 2017

Alice Wolfmeyer, age 82 of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2017 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Appleton. She was born September 5, 1934 in rural Manitowoc County to the late Louis and Leona (Buhk) Schramm. Alice attended St. John Lutheran Elementary School and Washington High School in Two Rivers, graduating in 1952. Alice then became a...