Obituaries

Aug 3, 2017

Aug 3, 2017

Raymond E. Sommers, age 80, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017. He was born on July 6, 1937 to the late Frank and Evelyn (Young) Sommers. Raymond grew up in Hortonville, graduating from Hortonville High School. He worked at Voith, working his way through the ranks over 42 years to hold a position as supervisor. He retired from Voith...

Aug 2, 2017

Raymond J. McCormick, age 82, passed away at home as he wished on August 2, 2017, from heart complications. He was the son of Martin and Alice (Kroner) McCormick. On May 24, 1956, he married Cecilia Rooyakkers. They celebrated 61 years together. He served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959. Ray worked in the Kimberly Mill most...

Aug 2, 2017

Sheila Jo Pagel ,age 67, passed away at her daughter’s home after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Sheila was born on April 27, 1950, daughter of the late Cecil and Ann (Dunn) McGuire. She graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1968. Shortly after graduating, she married Henry Pagel in 1971. They were married for 14 years. In...

Aug 1, 2017

Jordan R. White passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 1, 2017. He was born on May 20, 1982. Jordan is survived by his parents: Joseph White (significant other Cindy) and Anita Johnson; his brother, Zachary White and aunt, Judy White. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Elsie White, and uncle, Dennis White. Services for Jordan will...

Jul 31, 2017

Bob Blaskowski, age 51 of Appleton, passed away early on Monday morning, July 31, 2017. He had battled cancer and other health problems for a short time. Bob was born in Wausau on October 20, 1965, the son of Fritz and Jill (Bickford) Blaskowski. He graduated from Newman High School in Wausau, and received his bachelor’s degree from UW-Eau Claire....

Jul 30, 2017

“Rosie” Stoehr-Hayman, age 78, of Appleton, passed away at Cherry Meadows Hospice on Sunday, July 30, 2017. Rosie was born on October 19, 1938, on a farm in rural in Black Creek, Wisconsin, to the late Albert J. and Rose (Boelter) Beyer. She attended Riverside Grade School and Shiocton High School. Rosie was married to Vernon L. Stoehr for 36...

Jul 29, 2017

Megan N. Rogers, 27, passed away on Saturday, July, 29, 2017 at Theda Clark Medical Center.  Megan was born on January 5, 1990 to Mark and Karleen (Klatt) Rogers in Appleton.  She liked the outdoors, canoeing, fishing and her music.  Megan was a kind and generous spirit and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She had many struggles...

Jul 28, 2017

Dean Van Asten, age 58 of Waupaca, died on Friday afternoon, July 28, 2017, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah, following a brief illness. His parents, Guyland and Jackie (Thiex) Van Asten welcomed Dean into their lives at that very same hospital on December 3, 1958. He was one of four children born to the couple. At the time of...

Jul 27, 2017

Thomas L. Koss, age 72, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Tom was born on September 21, 1944 to the late Leslie and Helen (Jenkel) Koss. He graduated from Appleton High School in 1962. In 1966, he married Lynn (Abitz) Koss and together they had a son, Jeff. Tom went on to pursue a career as an electrician, for...

Jul 27, 2017

Richard A. Thompson, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning July 27, 2017. Born March 10, 1936, the son of the late Irvin and Edna Thompson and beloved husband of Claudia M. Thompson. Proudly served his country in the US Navy while stationed in Port Lyautey, North Africa. Passion for politics lead him to serve on the Appleton City...

Jul 24, 2017

Fred Heinritz died peacefully on Monday evening, July 24, 2017 at his home.  Fred was born in Appleton on November 16, 1923, son of the late Fred C. and Rose (Steidl) Heinritz.  A lifelong resident of Appleton, Fred attended St. Joseph Grade School and Appleton West High School, and enrolled at Notre Dame University.  His college days, however, were interrupted...

Jul 24, 2017

Brenda Lee Nancy Fieck, age 47, of Kaukauna, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017, surrounded by family at the Thedacare Regional Medical Center Appleton. Brenda was born on July 15, 1970, daughter of Sandra (Hermans) and the late Leroy Fieck in Kaukauna. She attending Plamann School and graduated from Appleton East High School. Brenda enjoyed her work at Valley...

Jul 24, 2017

James K. Murphy, 89 years, passed away July 24, 2017 at his home Appleton, Wisconsin in the presence of his loving family. He was born February 5, 1928 to his parents James and Edith Murphy (Reese) in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Appleton High School, Class of 1946. On January 7, 1950 James married the love of his...

Jul 23, 2017

Sondra Metoxen, age 83 of Menasha, passed away on Sunday afternoon, July 23, 2017 at Oakridge Gardens. Sondra was born May 21, 1934, daughter of the late Gordon and Evelyn (Halle) Meyer. She had been married to Patrick Metoxen, who preceded her in death in 1989. In her younger years, Sondra worked in a local bakery, and also helped make...

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Jul 22, 2017

Jim Vandehey, age 84 of Kimberly, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at ThedaCare-Appleton, following a difficult battle with pancreatic cancer. Jim was born in Appleton on March 31, 1933, son of the late Herman and Ethel (Verhagen) Vandehey. He was a graduate of Kimberly High School, and on January 20, 1953, married his...

Jul 21, 2017

Jason Vanevenhoven, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 21, 2017. He was born on June 29, 1977 to Gary and Mary (Helser) Vanevenhoven. He graduated from Appleton North High School and went on to college to receive an associate’s degree in business. Jason was an extremely hardworking man, currently working at Donaldson’s Cleaners as a route manager with...