Obituaries

Dec 26, 2014

Carol Steidl (also known as MOM, grandma, great-grandma, Aunt Jeannie, Baby or Betty) passed away at age 75. She died peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2014 after a struggle with lung and brain cancer. Carol was born at the family homestead on Lake Winnebago on November 7, 1939; she was the baby of the late Harold and Eleanor (Domkoski) Schaumann....

Dec 26, 2014

Darlene Koehler, age 86, of Chilton, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Chilton Care Center.

She was born on June 18, 1928, in Charlestown, the daughter of the late Martin and Leona (Mathes) Schmidt. Darlene was involved on the family farm in Charlestown for over 40 years, and also owned the Chilton Downtowner from 1975 until 1981. Darlene...

Dec 26, 2014

Robert Koehler, age 87, of Chilton, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Homestead Care Center in New Holstein.

He was born on February 23, 1927 to the late Clayton and Fredola “Dola” (Lorenz) Koehler. In his younger years he enjoyed flying and stock car racing. Bob was involved on the family farm in Charlestown for over 50 years,...

Dec 25, 2014

Frank A. Olson Jr., passed away on Christmas morning 2014, surrounded by his family. He was born November 18, 1925 in Kimberly, Wisconsin to the late Frank and Mary (Schiltz) Olson, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII during the Battle of the Bulge. Frank earned a purple heart and three Bronze Stars while serving in the military....

Dec 25, 2014

La Vila L. “Snookie” Gaffney, 88, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014. Snookie was born on May 21, 1926 to William R. and Gertrude L. (Horn) Cotter in Appleton. As an infant, La Vila's parents and other relatives began calling her “Snookums”. The nickname stuck, and so she went through her entire life being known as “Snookie”, which fit...

Dec 25, 2014

Dec 24, 2014

Joshua James Jackson, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. On July 8, 1984, Josh was born in Neenah to James Jackson and Tina Yerken. He was married to Jessica Parafiniuk. He enjoyed fishing, hanging out with friends, and mudding. He loved spending time with the kids.

Josh will be missed by his wife, Jessica; his daughter,...

Dec 23, 2014

Gloria K. Pleau, 62, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014.

Gloria was born on September 29, 1952 to James and Rosemary (Meyers) Kirchner. Gloria's family was the most important thing to her and the time they spent together will always be cherished.

Gloria is survived by her son Bryan (Laurie) Waters, a granddaughter, Chloe Waters, her father, James Kirchner,...

Dec 23, 2014

Sandy Malliet, age 80, of Kimberly, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born on May 10, 1934 in Clintonville, to the late Clarence and Helen (Esmay) Quall. On February 16, 1953, Sandy married Eugene Malliet at St. Mary Catholic Church in Bear Creek. She was an accomplished musician and filled her home with...

Dec 22, 2014

Virginia Ayres, age 87, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 18, 2014 at her home. Virginia was born on the family farm near High Cliff on April 22, 1927, daughter of the late William and Clara (Geadtke) Buelow. Being a true farm girl, she enjoyed all of nature during her childhood as well as an adult.

Virginia learned...

Dec 21, 2014

Our Angel, Grace Ann Van Dyn Hoven, age 93, went to heaven by Dad, on December 21, 2014. Grace, a lifelong resident of Kaukauna was born on February 15, 1921, in Little Chute. A beloved mother and devoted wife, she has gone to eternal rest with her husband, Wilbert “Bill” Van Dyn Hoven. Grace enjoyed her time at the cottage...

Dec 21, 2014

Scott Alan Dietzler, age 52, of Kimberly, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 21, 2014. Scott was born on October 12, 1962, in Appleton to Jeff Dietzler and the late Jean (Ashman) Wall. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Food Service Specialist. Scott was well-known for his infectious personality, his terrific sense...

Dec 21, 2014

Anna Kristine Spoehr passed away Sunday morning, December 21, 2014, after a 10 year struggle with mental illness. Anna was born on April 25, 1991. She enjoyed sharing her love of music and art. Anna had a tender soul that gave her the ability to reach out to others in need.

She is survived by her parents: Gary and LeeAnn...

Dec 20, 2014

Lois M. Jackson, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Born in Appleton to the late Kenneth and Dorothea (Nehls) Welson on November 14, 1925. In 1946, she married Earl W. Jackson. During WWII, she worked for Wisconsin Bell Inc. as a phone operator, but her true calling was as a caretaker to her family. She was...

Dec 20, 2014

George J. Bosch, 80, Combined Locks, passed away on December 20, 2014 with his family at his side. George was born on January 12, 1934 in Combined Locks to Paul and Julietta (Bruecker) Bosch. George was a lifelong resident of Combined Locks, being born at home and later building his family home on the same site. He was a 1952...

Dec 19, 2014

Toshiko Bouwer, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday night, December 19, 2014. Toshiko was born in Kumagaya, Japan, on November 9, 1933, the eldest of the eight children of Jiro Oyamatsu and Fusayo Hirama. She was educated in Japan, and learned the artistic skills all young Japanese girls learn: sewing, making exquisite garments, and the like....

Dec 19, 2014

Mary Yvonne Huntoon, age 78, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014 at her home. Mary was born on February 11, 1936 to the late Charles and Ann (Hopkins) Boushley. Mary married the late Douglas Huntoon on September 28, 1954.

Mary loved playing cards and going to the casino and playing bingo. She also enjoyed spending time in Arizona with...

Dec 16, 2014

Marjorie J. “Midge” Schweitzer, 91, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Valley VNA. Midge was born on November 4, 1923 to Joseph and Margaret (Neugebauer) Meiers. On September 29, 1945 she was united in marriage to John F. Schweitzer in Appleton.

She was a champion for the underprivileged, with a passionate focus on social justice. Midge responded to...

Dec 16, 2014

Donna Euclide, age 74, passed away Tuesday morning, December 16, 2014 at a local nursing home. She was born in Green Bay on April 10, 1940, daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Zuleger) Short. After attending Seymour High School, Donna married Earl Euclide at St. John Catholic Church in Seymour on July 4, 1956; he survives. Donna enjoyed candle-making,...

Dec 15, 2014