Obituaries

Jan 16, 2020

Christopher Allen McConnell, age 51, of Appleton, passed away at his residence after an extended illness, on January 16, 2020.

Chris was born in Green Bay, WI on June 6, 1968 to Thomas McConnell and Florence McConnell. After graduating from Oshkosh North High School in 1987, Chris went on to a life-long career in hospitality. Chris met his life partner,...

Jan 16, 2020

Don Roever, 84, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Brewster Village in Appleton due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease.  He was a kind man with an upbeat attitude and wonderful sense of humor.

Don was born on September 25, 1935, in Milwaukee, to Harvey and Elizabeth (Wizauer) Roever. He was the oldest of four children.

Don is survived...

Jan 16, 2020

Jan 15, 2020

Gerhard J. Kaniess, age 90 of Appleton, was called to the loving arms of his Lord on Wednesday morning, January 15, 2020. Jerry was born on Mother’s Day, May 12 of 1929, in the Lutheran parsonage in Kewaskum, Wisconsin. His parents were the late Rev. Gerhard and Ruth (Orloff) Kaniess. He was baptized and confirmed by his father at St....

Jan 15, 2020

Donald James Warner, 76 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

Don was born June 28, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan. He is the son of Charles and Alice (Gehrcke) Warner.

On December 9, 1961 he married his high school sweetheart, Sandy (Korf) Warner in Saginaw, Michigan.

Don and Sandy relocated their family to Kaukauna, WI in...

Jan 15, 2020

Phyllis Francis Seifert (née Hanson), 98, of Appleton, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Renaissance Assisted Living Center in Appleton.

Phyllis was born in Hortonville, WI on August 19, 1921 to parents Wally and Ceil Hanson. The oldest of six siblings, she soon learned the responsibilities of cooking and baking and helping on...

Jan 15, 2020

JoeAnne Platukis, age 68, a long-time resident of the Fond du Lac area, was promoted to glory on  January 15th, 2020 at Alten Haus in Neenah, Wisconsin.

She was born in on April 30, 1951 in Rockford, Illinois to Joseph and Betty (nee Holmes) Platukis.

In June of 1976  JoeAnne was ordained as a minister for the Salvation army.  In...

Jan 15, 2020

John U. Ashenbrenner, age 75, of Menasha, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Cherry Meadows Hospice Residence in Appleton after he lost his courageous battle to cancer. He was born on August 4, 1944 in Neenah, the son of Urban and Verla (Wagner) Ashenbrenner. John was a 1963 graduate of Menasha High School. He proudly served in the United...

Jan 12, 2020

Carl Beck, 101 passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2020 at his childhood home. Carl was born on October 10, 1918 at the family farm in Harrison to Carl and Elizabeth (Schrieber) Beck.  He was united in marriage to Leona Radtke and she preceded him in death.  Later he married Viola Perry and she also preceded him in death.  He...

Jan 11, 2020

Bonny S. Hoeft, age 73, was called home to our Lord on January 11, 2020. 

Born October 6, 1946, graduate of Berlin High School, Bonny was the beloved soul mate and wife of Donald Hoeft, of Sherwood, for sixteen wonderful years.

Bonny is survived by two sisters; Mary [Barnes] Otto and Kim Cory, two brothers; Aaron (Linda) and Keith...

Jan 10, 2020

Donn died at home on Friday, January 10, 2020, after a short, intense battle with pancreatic cancer, with his family at his side in his final days. He was at peace with his diagnosis because of his unshakable faith in Jesus. His loved ones can hold tight to knowing that we will not be separated forever, but will see him...

Jan 10, 2020

Jan 8, 2020

 

Al Tyczkowski, age 82 died January 8, 2020. Al was born in Pulaski to the late John and Tilly Tyczkowski. During his high school years he was proud of playing the accordion in a polka band called The Jolly Trios. Following his graduation from high school, he served in the Army. When he returned, he married his high school...

Jan 8, 2020

Roy Eugene (Gene) Hartwig, age 87, died Wednesday January 8, 2020 at ThedaCare surrounded by his family. He was born in Decatur, IL, on October 20, 1932 to Roy Glenn and Birdie Hartwig. Roy married Gloria Hambrecht at Grace Methodist Church in Decatur, IL on April 11, 1951.

He was a Korean War veteran serving in the US Army, first...

Jan 7, 2020

Laurie Lynn Ahlborn unexpectedly went to meet her Lord on January 7, 2019. She was a woman of strong faith known for her dedication to and trust in her Savior Jesus Christ. Her faith carried her through many difficult and challenging times, yet she never doubted the hand of God in her life.

Laurie was born Nov. 26, 1950, in...

Jan 6, 2020

Bette Crane passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 96 on Monday, January 6. She was born on March 10, 1923 to the late Patrick and Lucy (Bourassa) Keapock. In 1941 she graduated from Menasha High School. She married Doug Crane in 1949 and they remained together until his death in 2016.

Bette loved to sing, dance,...

Jan 5, 2020

Norma M. Smith, 94, died early Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Brewster Village with her sister by her side. She was born on September 6, 1925, in Waupun, the daughter of Archie and Mabel (Worden) Smith. Norma was an avid reader who enjoyed traveling with her sister Beverly and completing crossword puzzles. Norma was employed with Zwicker Knitting Mills for...

Jan 3, 2020

David Lee Vyse, age 74, died peacefully at home on January 3rd, 2020 after a long battle with heart disease.

David was born on August 5th, 1945 in Appleton, WI to Frank E. Vyse and Margaret O. (Shaw) Vyse. He had a long career as an Electrician. He worked for the City of Appleton (WI) and retired from Luvata (formerly...

Jan 3, 2020

Hazel H. (Wundrow) Norman, 98, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday January 3rd, 2020 at Rennes Health & Rehab Center.

Hazel was born February 22, 1921 in the Town of Buchanan, Outagamie County, State of Wisconsin, the 3rd daughter of the late August and Mary (Gergs) Wundrow. She was baptized and confirmed at Mt. Olive Lutheran...

Jan 2, 2020

James passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 83 years of age. He was born on June 4, 1936 to Sylvester & Delores (Ford) Harrmann in Manitowoc. He married his high school sweetheart Jane (Huelsbeck) on October 15, 1955. Together they had 5 children; Timothy (Belinda), Linda (Richard) Anderson, Robert (Linda), Thomas (Polly) and Richard (Marla). Grandchildren; Matt Harrmann, Jamie...