Obituaries

Mar 5, 2016

Bart Hammond, age 85, died peacefully in his sleep at home on March 5, 2016, with his wife, Greta at his side. Bart was born December 28, 1930 in Rockford, IL to the late Dr. R. Barton Hammond, Sr. and Lucia Van Liere Hammond. He moved to Appleton in 1939 when his father, a physician and surgeon, moved his practice...

Mar 3, 2016

Mar 3, 2016

Mar 3, 2016

Beryl F. Ganzer (nee Lathrop), age 84, passed away on March 3, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born January 11, 1932 in Platteville, WI to Irvin J. Lathrop and Marion F. (nee Johnson) Lathrop. She graduated from Platteville High School in 1950 and went on to graduate from the School of Nursing in Dubuque, IA....

Mar 3, 2016

Mar 2, 2016

Though a lifelong nonsmoker, George C. Webster, Jr died March 2, 2016 after developing lung cancer.

George, 69, was born in Benton, Illinois to a coal mining family, the son of George (late) & Nadine Webster. He was proud of his Scottish upbringing and often teased for being cheap. He'd say frugal.

Growing up in Wisconsin he was a three...

Mar 2, 2016

Peter T. McKenzie, 51, died of a heart attack on March 2, 2016 at his home at Oneida Heights in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Peter was born on June 18, 1964. He was the fourth of Thomas and Mary “Rusty” McKenzie's five children. A strong, bright and happy child, Peter loved the outdoors and activities like skiing and hunting. When he was...

Mar 2, 2016

Mar 2, 2016

Mar 2, 2016

James Smits, age 67 of Appleton, passed away at a local nursing home on March 2, 2016.

A funeral mass for Jim will be said at on Wednedsay, March 16, 2016 at 7:00 AM at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna. Fr. Pomeroy will officiate, and a private burial will be held in the parish cemetery.

Mar 1, 2016

Michael Wallace, age76 of Neenah, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, March 1, 2016 at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Home. His family members were at his side.

Mike lived the majority of his life in the Neenah and Menasha area where he worked for American Door and Roofing. His work provided him the opportunity to travel to many parts of the...

Mar 1, 2016

Mar 1, 2016

Roy E. Rodgers, loving husband and father passed away March 1, 2016 at Hospice at Cherry Meadows. Born October 16, 1931 in Racine, WI, he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol Rodgers, and two daughters, Janet Rodgers Hornich (Frank Hornich)and Sandy Rodgers.

Roy's career began with a historical landmark – sending a man to the moon. While...

Feb 29, 2016

Linda Jean Vosters (nee Lau), 69, began her journey to heaven Monday, February 29, 2016 after a fulfilling life. Linda was born in Clintonville to Arthur J. and Evelyn I. (nee Habeck) on January 9, 1947 one of 4 children. Linda graduated from Appleton West High School and began a calling as a CNA helping those in Hospice care for...

Feb 28, 2016

Ruth Ann Schultz, a longtime resident of Appleton “went on to glory” on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at a Seattle, Washington area hospital. Ruth will be sadly missed, yet joyfully loved and remembered by her family: three children: Parker (Debbie) Schultz, Jr. of the state of Washington; Pamela (Larry) Miller of the state of Washington; and Paula (Dan) Minkebige of...

Feb 28, 2016

Ruth I. Young (Dingeldein), age 95, of Appleton, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016. She was born on March 13, 1920 in the Town of Heartland to the late John and Ida (Richter) Dingeldein.

Ruth married the love of her life, Gilbert on August 22, 1942 and together they were blessed with nine children. Ruth was a house keeper at...

Feb 28, 2016

Glen Walter Kleman, 85, began his journey to heaven Sunday, February 28, surrounded by his family after a long and fulfilling life.

Glen was born in Neenah to Walter and Clara (Braun) Kleman on November 19, 1930, the second of four children. Glen graduated from Neenah High School and began his 43 year career at Kimberly-Clark Corporation Lakeview Mill. Soon...

Feb 26, 2016

Sue Van Abel, age 68 of Hollandtown, passed away at her home on Friday morning, February 26, 2016. She was surrounded by those she loved. Sue was born on August 19, 1947, daughter of the late Donald and Bernice (Hopfensperger) Van Abel. She was a graduate of Kaukauna High School and the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Sue loved to...

Feb 26, 2016

Martin “Marty” Robert Wudtke, of Kimberly, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 100. Martin was born in the town of Pulcifer on July 21, 1915, son of the late Paul and Lydia (Mayer) Wudtke. He was a 1933 graduate of Oconto Falls High School. On July 22, 1936, Martin married Elsie Behnke. They would share 56...

Feb 26, 2016