Obituaries

Nov 13, 2016

Ann F. Palushik, age 58, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2016, surrounded by her family at The Bridges of Appleton. Ann was born on October 16, 1958 to Neil and Eileen (Courtney) Biersteker in Kaukauna Wisconsin. She was a 1977 graduate of Kaukauna High School. She served her country as a member of the US Army. She was an...

Nov 13, 2016

William P. Van Wychen, age 89, of Kaukauna, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016. He was born on December 14, 1926 in the town of Kaukauna to the late Henry and Anna (Stiljes) Van Wychen. William proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy; shortly after World War II. After his discharge for the Navy, William married the love...

Nov 13, 2016

Our dear Bob walked through the Gates of Heaven and into the arms of Jesus, Our Lord, on November 13, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Bob was born on September 27, 1931, in Matoon, to the late Frank and Katherine (Fischer) Schattl. He was the youngest of nine children.

Bob proudly served his country in...

Nov 13, 2016

Sandra K. Eckes passed away on November 13, 2016. Sandy was born November 28, 1947 in Appleton. She was a graduate of Appleton West High School and the University of Wisconsin-Stout where she majored in early childhood education. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband: Gary Eckes; her father: Gordon Schuh; and her brother: Gord Schuh Jr. (Carol). She...

Nov 11, 2016

The world lost a shining star, Sky Elwood Trader, 28, of Neenah, passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 11. He was born on March 17, 1988 in Salisbury Maryland, the son of Lori Peotter and Don Trader. Sky grew up in Ripon and Appleton.

Sky was compassionate, hilarious and kind-hearted. He was truly one of a kind.

Sky was extremely...

Nov 10, 2016

Peter “Jim” Ready Jr., 82 passed away on November 10, 2016 at Regional Medical Center in Appleton. He was born to the late Peter and Irene (Mitchell) on January 27, 1934. He served proudly in the United States Army as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. He spent 47 years as a teamster employed by Foremost and Morning Glory...

Nov 9, 2016

Allen G. Wichman, 77 years, passed away November 9, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center of Appleton, Wisconsin He was born March 31, 1939 in Appleton to his loving parents Gottlieb Edward and Ruth Rosella (Cotter) Wichmann. After his junior year at Appleton West High School, Allen joined the US Army and was stationed in...

Nov 9, 2016

Germaine Kempen, 88, was called home to tend God's garden on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at St. Paul Home.

Germaine was born on October 21, 1928 to John and Naomi (Hopfensperger) Van Treeck on the family farm. She was united in marriage to Russell on April 14, 1951 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, and they worked on the Kempen family...

Nov 9, 2016

Mildred (Mitchler) Francek, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Matthews Senior Living in Neenah with family by her side. Mildred was born on August 23, 1924 to the late John and Olga (Jesse) Mitchler. In 1947 she married the late Al Small and they were together until his passing in 1967. In 1973 she married...

Nov 8, 2016

Howard Kieffer, age 88, of Kaukauna, WI and formerly of Marinette, WI, entered Eternal Life on November 8, 2016, at St. Paul Villa, Kaukauna. Howard is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Betty Jean (nee Malliet); sons Jim, Perry and Dave Kieffer; sisters Betty Nigl, Delores Wheaton, and Judy LaRue; and brother Austin Wheaton. Proud grandfather of Sonia...

Nov 8, 2016

Nov 7, 2016

Nov 7, 2016

Helen Schuh, 95, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016 at Country Villa in Freedom.

Helen was born on August 20, 1921 to Victor and Josephine Lingnowski in Menasha. On June 27, 1942 she was united in marriage to Merlin Schuh. Together they started and operated Schuh Transport in 1952, and her sons have continued to operate the business. Helen...

Nov 6, 2016

Fred Bittorf, 87, passed away November 6 due to a stroke with complications. Fred was born December 13, 1928, son of Fred B. and Vivian (Monica), Egg Harbor, WI. He was a graduate of Gibralter High School.

Fred then served in the U.S. Army from 1948-1952. He then attended and graduated from UW Platteville in 1956 and UW Superior in...

Nov 6, 2016

Taelor Paige Grisack, age 17, left this world much too early on Sunday afternoon, November 6, 2016.

Family and friends are welcome to gather at the Wichmann Funeral Home, Tri County Chapel at 1592 Oneida Street in Menasha on Saturday, November 12 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

There will be a time of sharing at 5:30 PM at the...

Nov 6, 2016

Lucille T. Werth, 87 years, passed away November 6, 2016 at St. Paul Home, Kaukauna, Wisconsin. She was born on April 27, 1929 in Seymour, Wisconsin to her loving parents Edward and Henrietta (Green) DeBruin. In her early years she was the cook for the hands on the family farm in Seymour. She met her husband Walter Dorn at the...

Nov 4, 2016

Leo passed away at his Greenville home on Friday afternoon, November 4, 2016. He was surrounded by those he loved and those who loved him. He was 86. Leo was born in Waupaca County on March 11, 1930, son of the late Adam and Tillie (Lange) Marks. On June 23, of 1951, he married Dorothy Miller; she survives.

Leo's priorities...

Nov 4, 2016

Donna M. Dutter, age 78, of Menasha, WI passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016. She was born on January 10, 1938 to the late Arnold and Tillie (Knutson) Mueller in Gunder, Iowa.

Donna proudly served her country in both the Women's Army Corp. and the United States Air Force 1956-1959. During her time in the service she met the...

Nov 3, 2016

Nov 3, 2016

James John “Koolie” Kolakowski, 65 of Menasha, passed away on November 3, 2016. Jim was born to John and Marion (Kaminski) Kolakowski in Neenah, WI on September 25, 1951. He was a 1969 graduate of Menasha High School and remained friends with many of his classmates until his death. Jim met Diane Brantmeier of Menasha at a neighborhood block party....