Obituaries

Dec 30, 2016

Age 91, her earthly journey ended on December 30, 2016 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, peacefully and with family.

Born on July 6, 1925 in Kaukauna, to Ervie and Francy Glaff, Betty graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1943. Quickly she spread her wings moving to California. Soon Betty found her way home and in 1948 started as a teller with...

Dec 30, 2016

Ernest “Ernie” Hein, age 100, of Appleton, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Ernest was born in Cambria, Wisconsin to the late Adolph and Annie (Boushon) Hein. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a machine gunner in World War II in Alaska and central Europe. Ernest was employed at Neenah Paper Co....

Dec 29, 2016

Donald M. Van Dyke, 79 years, of Howard, Wisconsin returned to the Lord Thursday, December 29, 2016 at ManorCare West, Green Bay. He was born August 25, 1937 to his loving parents Edwin F. and Dorothy M. (Kersten) Van Dyke in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. His early years were spent squirrel, rabbit or deer hunting on the family property. Don was a...

Dec 29, 2016

Richard Franklin born on May 16, 1933 in Minneapolis MN and passed away on December 29, 2016 in Little Chute WI, Richard was a true revolutionary, driven by his love of leftist causes and rejection of mainstream culture. He was helped by a prodigious intellect, which also allowed him to pursue coursework and/or teaching positions at St Olaf College, the...

Dec 29, 2016

Elaine Becker, age 88 of Appleton, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday morning, December 29, 2016. Elaine was born in Freedom on September 14, 1928, daughter of the late Oscar and Mamie (Schroeder) Plamann. She married Richard Becker on October 2, 1953 at St. Peter Lutheran Church; he preceded her in death in 2005.

Elaine was a devoted...

Dec 28, 2016

Grant Vaughan, 55, passed away on December 6, 2016 in Texas. Grant was born on February 22, 1965 to Grant and Rosemary Vaughan. He enjoyed fishing, ice skating, and woodworking. He was a veteran having served in the Marines.

Grant is survived by his mom, Rosemary Vaughan, children; Shane (Kyle Anthony) Vaughan, and Shauna (Matthew) Escoto, a grandchild, Jaceen Escoto,...

Dec 27, 2016

Ralph K Mahn 87 passed from this life into eternity on December 27, 2016 at Atrium Post-Acute Care of Little Chute surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Hermon and Mary L.E. DeSaint DeSaint Piere on May 30, 1929 in Green Bay, WI. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict...

Dec 27, 2016

Elaine Blink, age 89 of Darboy, passed away at ThedaClark Medical Center in Appleton on December 27, 2016. Elaine was born in Appleton on November 9, 1927, daughter of the late Delvin and Gladys (Reinke) Dorschner. She was a graduate of Appleton (West) High School and married Earl Blink in 1957. She was active with raising funds for the Menasha...

Dec 26, 2016

Margaret A. Colbert (Robbins) formerly Drummond, 81 years, passed away December 26, 2016, peacefully after a long illness at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center , Appleton. She was born March 6, 1935 in Los Angeles, California to her loving parents Edgar F. and Margaret (Dougherty) Robbins. She was a graduate of Susan Miller Dorsey High School Class of 1953.

Margaret studied...

Dec 25, 2016

Dec 25, 2016

George L. Lehto, age 74, died of congestive heart failure on December 25, 2016, at The Bridges of Appleton. He was born December 7, 1942, at the Portsmouth U.S.N. Hospital in Virginia, the eldest of three children of the late George E. and Lillie (Wasti) Lehto.

George graduated from Clear Lake High School (Wisconsin). He proudly served his country for...

Dec 24, 2016

Lloyd “Bud” Albrecht 82 passed away peacefully on December 24, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI. He was born to Martin and Jenny (Seymour) on August 12, 1934 in Newald, WI. He served in the United States Army from 1954 -1957. He married the love of his life Geraldine (Altman) Albrecht on August 2, 1958 together they celebrated...

Dec 23, 2016

Dec 23, 2016

After a long and happy life, Jean Ann Schuchart passed away on December 23, 2016 — just two days before the birth of our Savior. Jean was born on January 15, 1928 in Appleton, Wisconsin to Eugene and Anna (Finnegan) Walsh. Jean met the love of her life, Richard (Dick) Schuchart, while working for Outagamie County Extension and they were...

Dec 22, 2016

Dec 22, 2016

Thomas L. Johnson, age 70, passed away December 22, 2016 at his home in Shiocton, Wisconsin. Tom was born in New London, Wisconsin on October 18, 1946, the son of Clarence and Juretta (Marcks) Johnson. Tom worked at Appleton Papers before moving to Illinois to sell printing. He retired in 2006. Tom was an avid outdoors man. He enjoyed the...

Dec 20, 2016

Beatrice Hopfensperger, age 94, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016, surrounded by her children. She left us peacefully amidst the sound of Christmas music and the glow of her tree. She passed as she lived, with grace and dignity.

Bee was born in Kaukauna on December 9, 1922, the daughter of the late Fred and Katie (Brill) Goetzman. She graduated...

Dec 20, 2016

Ervin D. Luebke, 73 years, passed away December 20, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center-Oshkosh, Wisconsin after a decade long dialysis treatment showing his courage, fortitude and strength of spirit. He was born on October 26, 1943 in Neenah, Wisconsin to his loving parents Daniel J. and Mable (Hanson) Luebke. He received his auto mechanic education at Dan Luebke Service Center,...

Dec 19, 2016

Dec 19, 2016