Obituaries

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...

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...