Obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

On Friday, November 12, 2021, Gorilla (Brad Brouillard), a loving husband, father, and friend to all passed away after a year and eight-month long battle with liver and lung cancer.

Gorilla was born on December 13, 1970, in Appleton, WI to Sylvester “Bud” and Helen (Coonen) Brouillard. Gorilla worked for Menards for 17 years, then three years ago he went...

Nov 12, 2021

Tyrone K Packett, 36, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 12, 2021. He was born October 30, 1985, in Appleton, Wi. He is the son of John and Michele (Erickson) Packett.

Tyrone is survived by his children: Chayton and Nitika, his ex-wife Shaynna (Hooyman) Packett, His parents John (Michele) Packett, Paternal grandmother Nancy Packett and maternal grandmother Miriam Erickson, and...

Nov 12, 2021

Rico Carrasco, 47, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. He was born on November 14, 1973, in San Agustin Atenango, Mexico, the son of Apolinar and Reina (Gonzalez) Carrasco. Rico has owned Rico’s Family Restaurant in Freedom for 15 years. He was a great husband, extremely loving father, good brother, and friend to...

Nov 12, 2021

Lyle E. Whitman, age 95 of Appleton, passed away at Rennes Health and Rehab Center on November 12, 2021.  Lyle was born in New London on August 4, 1926, son of the late Arthur and Mary (Shaw) Whitman.  He married Shirley McCrory in 1944 at. St. Joseph Church in Appleton; Shirley preceded him in death.

First and foremost, Lyle “Ed”...

Nov 12, 2021

Teresa Kristine Kutchenriter, age 52, of Menasha, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Covid 19.  Teresa was born in Cudahy, WI, daughter of the late Thomas Wayne and Kathleen (Goss) Barker.  She worked many jobs throughout her life including mill work, aramark, and jacks pizza. She was most proud of making a beautiful and comfortable home for her...

Nov 12, 2021

Leona O. Didier, age 83, entered into eternal rest peacefully at home while in the loving care of her family on Friday, November 12, 2021.  Leona Dostal was born in Haugen, Wisconsin on June 23, 1938, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Lastufka) Dostal.  She married the love of her life – James Didier – on August 9, 1958, at...

Nov 12, 2021

Bob Kronser, 62, passed away on November 12, 2021 at Brewster Village after a long battle with Parkinson Disease surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 19, 1959 in Appleton, WI., the son of the late Joseph and Claire Kronser.  Bob graduated from the University of Madison in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering degree...

Nov 11, 2021

Donald “Don” Dean Mentzel Jr. passed away on November 11, 2021.  He was born in Oshkosh, WI on June 4, 1956.  He was the youngest of 5 children of Donald and Frances Mentzel.  He married the love of his life, Cindy Mentzel on August 20, 1977 and began building their life together in Appleton, WI.  He is a member of...

Nov 11, 2021

Appleton – Catherine A. Coolidge, 79, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at St. Paul Home, Kaukauna. She was born on May 19, 1942, in Kenosha, the daughter of Anthony and Martha (Johnson) Piencikowski. Catherine was born in Kenosha, but moved and attended school in the Beaver/Coleman area. She was a Girl Scout troop leader, volunteered at St. George...

Nov 10, 2021

Helen Ann Linstad, age 92, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on November 10, 2021. Born to Roy and Ester Baker in Marinette County in 1929, she was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

In 1950, Helen Ann married Howard Linstad in McAllister, Wisconsin. When she was young, she didn’t think she wanted to get married...

Nov 10, 2021

Mary Ann Stoeger, 94, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the Valley VNA, Neenah. She was born on October 21, 1927, in Appleton, the daughter of Elmer Sr. and Mae (Schmitt) Brown. Mary Ann had a strong Catholic faith and love for family. She enjoyed looking at Christmas lights, family round robins, maintaining an impeccable flower garden, going...

Nov 10, 2021

DuWayne “Wayne” Gilchrist, 89, of Kaukauna passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 10, 2021, after a lengthy illness.

Wayne was born to Theodore and Emmaline (Beaulieu) on February 17, 1932, in Eau Claire. He graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1950, then joined the U.S. Navy and served his country during the Korean Conflict....

Nov 9, 2021

Bill Hoks, 67, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, with his wife, Debbie, at his side. He was born on January 21, 1954, in Elgin, ND, the son of Emmett and Georgiann (Stilp) Hoks. Bill met the love of his life, Debbie Kappell, at the age of 10. They were united in marriage on August 30, 1974, at Sacred...

Nov 9, 2021

Nov 8, 2021

Emily and Fred moved their family from Chicago, Il. in the early 60’s to Wild Rose, WI. While Fred continued to be the police chief in Wild Rose, They owned and operated a business Ferrara’s In-Time Lounge in Wautoma.   Emily enjoyed going to casino’s and scratch off’s- Her favorite saying was ” If I only had an E! ” She...

Nov 8, 2021

Ralph Thomas Helser, age 84, of Little Chute, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday November 8, 2021. He was born on August 31, 1937 in Beloit.  The Son of Irving and Helen (Schafer) Helser. On April 26, 1969 he married Rita Rae Hafeman at Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton.   Ralph enjoyed camping, fishing, and his...

Nov 7, 2021

Donald McGregor Fyfe (“Popsy”), age 95,  died November 7, 2021.  He was born March 10, 1926 in West Virginia.  When he was 13 years old, his family moved to Sault Ste. Marie, Canada.

Don graduated from high school in 1943, and then entered the University of Michigan.  His college career was interrupted by World War II, and he served in...

Nov 7, 2021

Angela Marie Pappas, formerly of Appleton, WI was born to Eternal Life on November 7, 2021, at the age of 29.

Angela was Born to Life to Mike and Julie (Pfeiffer) Pappas on June 2, 1992.  Angela graduated from Appleton East High School in 2010. While in high school, Angela was active in soccer, dance, volleyball, and the Health Occupational...

Nov 7, 2021

Ellen M. Radley, age 82, passed away on November 7, 2021 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Appleton, following a fall at home. Ellen was born in Appleton on December 1, 1938, daughter of the late Edward and Verna (Plamann) Schroeder. She was baptized on December 25, 1938, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Appleton. Ellen was a 1957 graduate of...

Nov 7, 2021

Alice E (Mohr) Greene entered into Heaven Nov. 7, 2021 at Allouez Parkside Village 2.

She was born Oct. 3rd, 1921 in Milwaukee, WI and proudly lived to see her 100th birthday, celebrating with family twice! The daughter of Erwin and Linda (Bohn) Mohr. She married Robert Greene, the love of her life, Nov 3, 1943. They lived in Milwaukee,...