Obituaries

May 9, 2019

Verone Emma Wieseler, age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2019 while surrounded by her family. She was born January 30, 1926 in Hilbert, WI daughter to the late Alma and Adolph Jandrey. After Adolph passed when Verone was just five years old, she was raised in Appleton by Alma and John Bauhs.

Verone loved children her entire...

May 9, 2019

Rose Marie Vanden Boogaard died May 9, 2019, in Appleton, peacefully at the Rennes Heath and Rehab. She was born in La Crosse, WI, and resided in Menasha for the last 65 years. She worked at Theda Clark as an ICU nurse and later became the head nurse of the cath lab before retiring.

She is survived by her three...

May 8, 2019

David W. Remmel, 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

David was born on July 31, 1937 to Paul and Jean (Mathewson) Remmel in Neenah. He was a veteran having served in the US Navy from 1955 – 1958. On August 1, 1959 he was united in marriage to Janice Roehl at St. Matthew in Appleton. He was president...

May 8, 2019

Pete Luebke, age 56 of Appleton, was called home to his Savior on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. His unexpected passing was due to natural causes. Pete was born in Appleton on July 29, 1962, son of the late Merlin and Betty (Warner) Luebke.

On April 3 of 1992, he married the love of his life, Deb, and together they shared...

May 8, 2019

Lorraine Joan Bushman, 84 of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. She was born, along with her twin sister Lorretta, on September 9, 1934 in Appleton, to the late Herman Sr. and Barbara (Gruentzel) Bushman. Lorraine attended St. Joseph School and also spent a few years at Mt. Calvary Convent before starting a life-long career as a...

May 7, 2019

Kaukauna – Mary Jane (Pennings) Roberts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7th at the age of 85. She was born in Little Chute on February 5th, 1934 to the late Wilbert and Dorothy (Hoks) Pennings. Mary was married to Daniel Anthony Roberts for 22 years. They raised 4 children, Kim, Kurt, Mike and Kerry.

Mary attended Outagamie County Teachers...

May 6, 2019

Charlotte Wichmann Weiland Friede (Char)

Char fought the good fight but passed away on Monday morning, May 6th.

Charlotte Ann Wichmann was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on December 11, 1934 to Helen and Earl Wichmann. As a child, she lived on River Drive where she would spend countless hours playing with her sister, cousins and friends in the ravines and...

May 4, 2019

May 4, 2019

Robert C. “Bob” Ohap, 87 years, passed away peacefully May 4, 2019 at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home at King, Wisconsin with his beloved wife, Roseann at his side. He was born December 27, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. Bob was a graduate of St. Rita High School in Chicago and later obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Drafting. He worked at...

May 3, 2019

Jim Grist passed away peacefully at his Appleton home on May 3, 2019, surrounded by his wife and all five of his children. Jim was born on February 14, 1927 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, son of the late Franklin and Gladys (Strite) Grist. He married Mary Lamers at St. Therese Catholic Church in Appleton on June 21, 1952. Jim...

May 3, 2019

William “Bill” Koutnik, formerly of Sherwood, passed away on May 3, 2019 at the age of 74 at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. Bill fought the good fight against cancer and found peace in the arms of Jesus. Bill was born on March 9, 1945 in Appleton, WI to Clifford and Helen Koutnik. Bill graduated from Xavier High School in...

May 2, 2019

Laurie Kunstman, age 59, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at her home in Menasha, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Laurie was born in Neenah on March 5, 1960, and over the years was loved by many. She loved spending time with family especially her grandchildren, enjoyed camping and picnics in the summer, shopping, and taking care...

May 2, 2019

May 1, 2019

Joan E. Gisch, 79 years, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Care Partners in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born March 12, 1940 in Chilton, Wisconsin. She graduated from Chilton High School in 1958 and moved to Appleton.

Joan worked at Peerless Cleaners for 29 years until it was sold. She was a checker at the now closed Piggly...

May 1, 2019

Jerelyn Louise (Dobratz Hanson) Kloehn, “Jere”, age 79, went to be with her Lord on May 1, 2019, from home with her family present after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Jere was born in Sturgeon Bay on April 2, 1940, to the late Oscar and Charlotte (Bremer) Dobratz.

Jere was raised in Oconomowoc and was a member of...

May 1, 2019

Kenneth Elmer Stroupe, age 86, passed away on May 1, 2019 at Peabody Manor in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 28, 1933, to the late Theresa (Kolar) and Elmer A. Stroupe.

Ken served his country from 1951-1957 in the US Air Force as an Airplane Mechanic at Ethan Allen AFB, Winooski, VT and Scott...

May 1, 2019

May 1, 2019

Arnold “Joe” Strauch, age 92, passed away on May 1, 2019, at the Thedacare Regional Medical Center Appleton. He was born in Carter, Wisconsin on April 25, 1927. After serving his country from 1945-1947 in the Army, he married his high school sweetheart, Johanna Belongia. After retiring from Foremost Dairies, he enjoyed berry picking and walks through the woods with...

Apr 30, 2019

John Ira Davis died peacefully on April 30. He was born June 26, 1925 in Appleton, Wisconsin and lived nearly all his life here. He was a veteran of World War II in Europe shortly after graduating from Appleton High School. Upon returning home, he attended Beloit College and was a lifelong supporter of that school. There he met his...

Apr 30, 2019

Duane “Al” H. Bates, age 92, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He was born on August 15, 1926, son of the late Earl and Helen (Kamps) Bates.

A man who lived his life guided by the principles of family, faith and frugality, with an added dash of good humor, Al would gladly...