Obituaries

Feb 5, 2017

William “Bill” Joseph Schmidt of Kaukauna, Wisconsin died peacefully early Sunday morning, February 5th, 2017, after a short and difficult illness. He was only 79 years old.

Bill is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara Anne (Kaufmann) Schmidt and their three children and their spouses, Sarah Schmidt and Todd McCarthy of Wilmette, IL; Andrew and Lyssa Schmidt of...

Feb 4, 2017

Ray H. Huntsinger, age 94, passed away on February 4, 2017 in Appleton, WI. Ray formerly lived in Glendale, WI and Hot Springs Village, AR for over 30 years each. He returned to Wisconsin in November 2015 and resided at the Appleton Retirement Community.

Ray was born on October 29, 1922 in Brewster, OH and was the oldest of three...

Feb 4, 2017

Thurston “Turtle” Lambie, 71, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017.

Turtle was born on May 21, 1945 in California to Leeland and Nona (Coakley) Lambie. He moved to Kaukauna shortly after his birth and graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1963. He was united in marriage to Dolores Wittmann on January 25, 1964 and they made their home in...

Feb 4, 2017

Feb 3, 2017

Feb 2, 2017

Sandra L. Radtke (Schulz), 77 years, returned to the Lord February 2, 2017 at her home in Appleton, Wisconsin surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 16, 1939 to her parents Ruben H. and Violet F. (Luedke) Schulz in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of Appleton High School, Class of 1957. Sandy furthered her education by...

Feb 2, 2017

Feb 1, 2017

Betty J. (DeBruin) Peerenboom, age 89, longtime resident of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 1, 2017. She was born in Little Chute on December 24, 1927 to the late Frank and Agnes (Vandenberg) DeBruin. She was a beloved wife of the late Joseph Peerenboom.

She will be greatly missed by her children: Jay (Tammy) Peerenboom, Jill (Bill) Parry,...

Feb 1, 2017

Marshall J. “Andy” Anderson, 74 years, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2017 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was born on October 7, 1942 to his parents Marvin T. and Anita M. (Anderson) Anderson in Neenah, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Neenah High School Class of 1961. Shortly after high school he enlisted in the USMC serving with the Marine...

Feb 1, 2017

Shirley H. Van Berkel (nee Menting) age 81, of Combined Locks, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. She was born on April 28, 1935 to the late John and Helen (Jusko) Menting in Combined Locks. She graduated from Kimberly High School. Shirley married George Van Berkel on August 4, 1956. Shirley and George were blessed with four children, James,...

Jan 30, 2017

Ethel Powell, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2017. Ethel was born on December 5, 1924 to the late Walter and Ethel (Hodgson) Block. In December of 1944, she enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. She had a variety of medical experiences and jobs while serving from escorting patients from ships to doing blood tests for Merchant...

Jan 30, 2017

Jan 30, 2017

Donald R. Kuehl, age 88, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on January 30, 2017. Don was born April 8, 1928 in Appleton Wisconsin to Ralph and Rose (Britten) Kuehl. He was a graduate of Kaukauna High School. After graduation he served his country as a member of the US Navy and one of his fondest memories...

Jan 30, 2017

Jan 28, 2017

Marjorie Ann (Maas) Tate, 86 years, returned to the Lord January 28, 2017 with her family by her side. She was born April 23, 1930 to Albert and Sophie Maas in Neenah, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of Menasha High School Class of 1948. Owen and Marjorie (Maas) Tate were married on April 19, 1952, at St. Patrick Catholic Church,...

Jan 27, 2017

George Porlier, 66, passed away on January 27, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

George was born on April 5, 1950 to warner and Orabella (Yentz) Porlier in Appleton. He served in the US Navy for 24 years until his retirement. George achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer, serving on many aircraft carriers throughout his career, and...

Jan 27, 2017

Rosella (Rose) Dietzen, age 95, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Friday, January 27, 2017. Rose was born on December 23, 1921 to the late Martin and Mary (Vanderloop) Evers in the Town of Vandenbroek, Wisconsin. Rose married Joseph Dietzen on May 28, 1960 at Holy Name Parish in Kimberly. Rose's primary focus in life...

Jan 27, 2017

Marie E. School, age 85, of Appleton, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at The Heritage on Friday, January 27, 2017. Marie was born on July 12, 1931, in Appleton, to the late Frank and Hildegarde (Pauli) Buss. She married Art School on July 28, 1951, in Appleton. Marie was formerly employed by Zwicker Knitting Mills, Treasure...

Jan 26, 2017

Arnie Reis departed this earth for his eternal home on Thursday morning, January 26, 2017. Arnie was born April 12, 1927, son of the late Frank and Barbara (Meidl) Reis. In 1951 he married Jean Corbett who preceded him in death. In 1993, Arnie married Darlene Knuijt; she survives. For thirty-eight years, Arnie worked as an industrial electrician in the...

Jan 25, 2017

Carl Otto Haack Sr., died peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at American Grand in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Carl was 98 years old. He was born May 9, 1918 in Fenton, Iowa. He was the youngest of ten children and last remaining child of the Ernest and Bertha (Justman) Haack. He served with the 1339th Army Engineer Corp in World War...