Obituaries

Jun 23, 2017

McGillan, Donald Edward Age 92, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017, at Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Hospital, in Mequon, WI. Don is survived by one son, Michael McGillan, Bayside, WI; one brother-in-law, Richard Haas; a sister, Tina Nemgar, Eveleth, MN; and three nephews, Peter, Bill and Paul Haas.

The Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11:30 AM on Wednesday,...

Jun 23, 2017

Duane “Dewey” Kleinschmidt, age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2017 at home in Appleton. Dewey was born on June 26, 1941 to the late Elmer and Grace (Kriewald) Kleinschmidt. He was born and raised in Merrill, WI and graduated from Merrill High School. Dewey served five years in the Army National Guard with one year of active...

Jun 23, 2017

Willard “Bill” Van Grinsven, age 86, of Kimberly, WI, died Friday, June 23, 2017. He was born on March 5, 1931 to the late Martin and Wilhelminia (Vanden Hogen) Van Grinsven. Bill was united in marriage to Darlene (Vander Zanden) on June 10, 1954 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Kimberly, WI.

Bill graduated from St. John's in Little Chute,...

Jun 23, 2017

Howard J. Veldman, age 94, of Kaukauna, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017. He was born on September 29, 1922 in Sheboygan Falls to the late Harko and Mayme (Schapp) Veldman. He attended Plymouth Grade School and Plymouth High School.

Howard proudly served his county in the U.S. Army (1942) during WWII. During his service, he met Ruth Ann...

Jun 22, 2017

Patricia L. Salm (Cooper), 67 years, passed away June 22, 2017 at her home in Little Chute, Wisconsin. She was born on September 6, 1949 to her parents James E. and Betty Cooper in Beatrice, Nebraska. Patti graduated from Clark High School in Clark, South Dakota, class of 1967. On February 17, 1984 Harold “Ringo” and Patricia “Patti” Salm were...

Jun 21, 2017

Joana Driessen, age 80 of Combined Locks, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, June 21, 2017. Joana was born in Appleton on June 21, 1937, daughter of the late Arnold and Barbara (Blahnik) Wenzlaff. She was a graduate of Appleton High School, Appleton Business School, and Lakeland College. On November 24, 1960, she married Tom Driessen at St. Therese Catholic...

Jun 20, 2017

David “Dave” Kirby Hermsen (a.k.a Hermie), age 77, of Combined Locks, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dave was born on May 29, 1940 to the late Martin and Esther (Spice) Hermsen in Appleton. Dave graduated from St. Norbert’s High School in 1958. He then attended college...

Jun 19, 2017

Jun 18, 2017

Rosella Marie Hawley, age 93 of Appleton, passed away, peacefully, surrounded by her family, on June 18, 2017. Rosie was born on July 19, 1923 in Little Chute to Henry and Bertha (Vosters) Williamson. On August 16, 1945 she married Norbert Hawley at St. Therese Catholic Church in Appleton and Norbert preceded her in death. Rosie enjoyed bowling, crocheting, painting...

Jun 17, 2017

Raymond Behling, age 96 of Combined Locks, passed away at a local care center on Saturday, June 17, 2017. Ray was born in Kimberly on January 10, 1921, son of the late Raymond and Theresa (Luniak) Behling. He married Stena Lom on June 10, 1950; she preceded in death in 2007. As a young man, Ray served his country as...

Jun 17, 2017

Jun 16, 2017

Patricia L. “Pat” Trudell (Reitz), age 58 years, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 in Laona, Wisconsin. She was born on February 25, 1959 to her parents Donald and Mary Ann (Hoffman) Reitz in Appleton, Wisconsin where she lived most of her life. Pat was a graduate of Appleton West High School, Class of 1977.

Pat worked for several...

Jun 16, 2017

Willie Neil Roux, age 50, of Menasha, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on June 13, 2017, at her home.

The funeral service for Willie will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN, APPLETON, 537 N. Superior St, with Rev. Ralph Osborne officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 12:00...

Jun 15, 2017

Matthew “Matt” J. Smith, 46 of Appleton passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 15 in his home. He was born on December 7, 1970 in Bangor, Maine, son of the late Peter G. and “Cookie” Smith. Matt was an avid cook like his father and enjoyed sharing the benefit of his talents with his family and friends. No family event...

Jun 15, 2017

Margaret went to meet the Lord on Thursday, June 15, 2017, with her children at her side. She was born on November 24, 1926 to the late Joseph and Martha (Sokolofski) Liebhauser and lived in Menasha all her life. She was a graduate of St. Mary High School and enjoyed getting together with the girls of `44. She married Francis...

Jun 15, 2017

Jun 15, 2017

Michael T. Burns, 73 years, passed away June 15, 2017 surrounded by family, at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna, Wisconsin after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 5, 1943 to Michael and Eleanor (Sullivan) Burns in Oak Park, Illinois. On October 1, 1966 Michael T. and Carol (Scibior) Burns were married at St. Louise De Marillac...

Jun 14, 2017

George Andrews, age 89 of Appleton, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2017 at Rennes Care and Rehab in Appleton. George was born October 8, 1927 in Appleton, son of the late Steven and Eleonora (Szasz) Andrews. On July 8, 1950, he married Audrey Belongia in New Jersey, and together the couple has shared sixty-six wonderful years together. George served...

Jun 14, 2017

Jun 14, 2017

Joseph M. Weber, age 84, of Appleton, passed away at Harbor Haven in Fond du Lac, on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Joseph was born on March 27, 1933, in Appleton, to the late John and Caroline (Blatz) Weber. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was then employed at Miller Electric for over 31 years. Joe...