Obituaries

Jun 2, 2014

Jun 2, 2014

Bob Schumann, age 84, of Kaukauna, passed away on Monday evening, June 2, 2014, following a long battle with cancer. Bob was born on February 11, 1930 in Kaukauna, son of the late Les and Dorothy (Sanderfoot) Schumann. On June 20, 1959 he was united in marriage to Audrey Just, and they would have celebrated 55 years of marriage this...

Jun 2, 2014

To anyone who has had somebody you love and care for, pass to be with the angels in heaven, you have our sympathy. We now know firsthand how much it hurts. Arthur Mercado, age 53 of Menasha, a loving son, brother and uncle has passed away on June 2, 2014 and now plays with the angels. Arthur was born on...

Jun 1, 2014

Mavis J. Schinke, age 83, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away after a four-year battle with cancer on Sunday, June 1, 2014. Mavis was born May 22, 1931, in Shawano, Wisconsin, to the late Frank and Freida (Martens) Sperberg. She was married to John Schinke, who preceded her in death in March of 1992. Mavis was employed at Wisconsin Tissue Mills...

Jun 1, 2014

Beth van Alem, age 87, unexpectedly passed away at the Appleton Medical Center on Sunday morning, June 1, 2014. Beth was born in Maren, Netherlands on December 13, 1926, daughter of the late Johannes and Adriana (Klaren) Van Lith. She married Michiel van Alem on May 3, 1945 in the Netherlands; he survives. She also leaves behind three children: Hanneke...

Jun 1, 2014

Gerald “Jerry” Vandenberg, age 67, of Combined Locks passed away peacefully on June 1, 2014 at Cherry Meadows with his family by his side.

After graduating from Kimberly High School, he proudly went on to serve his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. from 1965-1967. On August 9, 1968 he married the love of his life Linda (Helms) Vandenberg. He...

Jun 1, 2014

Anita R. Paris Anita Paris, age 83, of Menasha, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Oakridge Gardens. She was born on March 20, 1931 in Waupaca, the daughter of the late Edwin and Bernice (Tarr) Cartwright. Anita married Lloyd Paris on July 15, 1950 in Waupaca. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed camping. Anita enjoyed playing poker,...

May 31, 2014

Verna (Nassen) Schlemme was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 31, 2014, with her family at her side. Verna was born February 29, 1924 to the late Henry and Alvina (Krueger) Nassen in Tenhassen Township, Minnesota. There, she was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Verna graduated from Fairmont High School in 1942, and married Alvin Schlemme...

May 31, 2014

Myra (Kolitsch) Baylor passed away at her home in Berkeley, California on May 31, 2014 at the age of 93. She was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, on September 30, 1920, to the late Anton and Bertha (Bainbridge) Kolitsch. Myra attended Lawrence University, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She then received her Master's degree from Columbia University. Myra...

May 30, 2014

Lillian E. Hermsen, age 90, of Kimberly, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014. She was born on June 23, 1923, to the late John and Marie (Vanden Wyngaard) Seegers. Lillian was born in the Town of Buchanan, and graduated from Kimberly High School in 1941. On October 1, 1942, Lillian married Joseph Hermsen at Holy Angels Catholic Church in...

May 29, 2014

Alex Knaus, age 64, of Fremont, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 29, 2014. He was born on August 30, 1949, in Appleton, the son of the late Alex and Anna (Huettl) Knaus. Alex proudly served his country in Vietnam from 1969 until 1971 in the Army as a Military Policeman. After his military service he began his career at Wisconsin...

May 28, 2014

Hilda McGrath, of Kaukauna, age 100, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Parkside Care Center in Little Chute. She was born on June 12, 1913, in the Town of Stockbridge to the late Ted and Rosa (Jahn) Haltinner. Hilda is survived by her daughter Jeanette Siebers; four grandsons: Terry (Kathy), Tim (Kay), Tom (Julie) and Ted (John); six...

May 28, 2014

Gordon John “Gordy” Wochinski, 84, Kaukauna, passed away on May 28, 2014. Gordy was born on March 30, 1930 in New London to the late John and Ella (Hoffman) Wochinski. On June 23, 1952 he married the former Frances Kraus in New London and she preceded him in death on February 27, 2012. He served his country during the Korean...

May 27, 2014

Lisa (Fulcer) Berge, age 42 of Appleton, Wisconsin, was called to her eternal home on May 27, 2014. She was born on March 12, 1972 to Jack and Darlene (Wenzel) Fulcer, and was an older sister to her brother, Ryan Fulcer. Lisa graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School and the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. She was a...

May 26, 2014

May 26, 2014

May 25, 2014

May 25, 2014

Mildred N. Ponkow, age 92, of Appleton, passed away at Oakridge Gardens, Menasha, on Sunday, May 25, 2014. Millie was born on November 13, 1921, in Antigo to the late August A. and Hattie (Zellmer) Ponkow. She was a 1941 graduate of Antigo High School and was employed at Tuttle Press (Artfair) for over 30 years, retiring in 1985. Millie...

May 25, 2014

Leann L. Olson, age 49, was called home to her Lord on Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was born on April 12, 1965, to Donna Mae Immel and the late Edward J. Herzfeldt. Leann was always a very caring and giving person who loved to laugh and have a good time. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and...

May 24, 2014