Obituaries

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...

Aug 8, 2017

Joshua Leighton Riddle, age 31, passed away in the hospital on August 8, 2017, due to complications from an asthma attack. Josh was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 24, 1986. He grew up in Menasha and remained in the Appleton area.

Josh was a loving son and brother who was passionate about nature and enjoyed the outdoors. He...

Aug 7, 2017

Maxine Kettenhofen, age 89 of Appleton, passed away late Monday evening, August 7, 2017, at Brewster Village. She was born in Stockbridge on December 29, 1927, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Skalla) Schumacher. Following high school, she received further education and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. For forty-nine years, Maxine was married to Robert W. Kettenhofen, and the...

Aug 7, 2017

Charles P. “Chuck” Killian, age 79, of Appleton, passed away at Theda Care Medical Center—Appleton, on August 7, 2017. Chuck was born on January 23, 1938, in Kaukauna, to the late Louis and Augusta (Schmitz) Killian. He married Barbara Bougie on August 12, 1977, in Oshkosh. Chuck was a papermaker at the Thilmany Mill in Kaukauna for over 37 years,...

Aug 6, 2017

Tom Hoelzel, age 73 of Appleton, passed away at his home on August 6, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born in Darboy on October 25, 1943, son of the late Alex and Eleonora (Maas) Hoelzel. He was a graduate of Kimberly High School, and was employed by Miller Electric. His time at Miller found him in a...

Aug 4, 2017

Carol Uecker, age 77 of Appleton, passed away peacefully at her home early on Friday, August 4, 2017. Carol was born in Neenah on February 21, 1940, daughter of the late Albert Lux and Endora (Champeau) Roovers. Carol grew up in Neenah and Menasha, and was a 1958 graduate of Appleton High School. On November 13 of that same year,...

Aug 4, 2017

Karen R. Liethen, age 78 of Appleton, died on August 4, 2017. Karen was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1938. She was a graduate of Birnamwood High School. Karen was a loving mother to her sons, Peter, Jeff and Tim. Karen was a very kind woman. When she wasn’t working she filled her days by doing volunteer work. She...

Aug 4, 2017

Sandra Lee Drews, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2017 with her family by her side.

Sandy was born on July 19, 1944 to William and Rose (Knasinski) Drews in West Allis, one of 16 children. She loved dancing, music, crafting and working with her hands, she was very good at fixing things. Sandy was an excellent cook...