Obituaries

Gary Lee Westerman

Gary Lee Westerman

Mar 27, 2019

Gary L. Westerman, age 77, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in Appleton surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 23, 1942 to the late John and Viola Westerman in Mankato, MN. After attending Seymour High School, he was united in marriage to Cathy Birling on June 23, 1962 at St. John Catholic...

Dennis William Dietzen

Dennis William Dietzen

Mar 27, 2019

Dennis “Dietz” Dietzen, age 74, passed away Wednesday March 27, 2019, surrounded by family, after a second battle with pancreatic cancer. Dennis was born January 4, 1945, to the late Anton and Eunice (Ashauer) Dietzen. He married Barb Nagan on September 21, 1968, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kaukauna, and they recently celebrated 50 years together.

Dennis lived his...

Scott P. Braun

Scott P. Braun

Mar 27, 2019

Scott P. Braun, age 57, Appleton, passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was born on November 28, 1961, son of Gordon and Gretchen (Hofmann) Braun. Scott married Rene Derks on September 14, 1985 in Wausau.

Scott was an art teacher at Appleton Area School District for 30 years. He was loved by all his students...

Joyce W. Povolny

Joyce W. Povolny

Mar 27, 2019

Joyce Wuesthoff Povolny passed away peacefully at Century Oaks Assisted Living in Appleton, Wisconsin, in the early evening of Wednesday, March 27, 2019, in the loving company of her sons, David (Susan) and Daniel, and Dan’s wife, Kathleen.

Joyce was born on December 23, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Bernadine ‘Bunny’ and Herbert Curt Wuesthoff. As a child, she attended...

Margaret H. (Ciske) Kufner

Margaret H. (Ciske) Kufner

Mar 26, 2019

Margaret H. Kufner, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. She was born on August 15, 1926, daughter of the late Clemens and Esther (Fenske) Ciske. Margaret graduated from St. Mary High School class of 44. She married Erwin “Erv” Kufner on June 7, 1947 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha.

Margaret loved time with her family....

Carol Halverson

Carol Halverson

Mar 26, 2019

Carol A. Halverson, 70, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Carol was born on January 1, 1949, Appleton’s First New Year’s Baby to Arthur and Evelyn (Habeck) Lau. She graduated from Appleton High School in 1967 and got her insurance licensing, working many years for American Family and McClone. She loved working with people and always had a friendly...

Darlene M. Anderson-Williams

Darlene M. Anderson-Williams

Mar 26, 2019

Darlene Anderson-Williams, 81, our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away on Tuesday, March 26th following a courageous battle against Multiple Myeloma cancer.

Darlene was born on May 19, 1938 in Menasha to Walter & Mary Poquette. She attended St. Mary’s Grade and High Schools in Menasha, where she met her future husband, Bob. They were married at...

Karen Kay Anderson

Karen Kay Anderson

Mar 25, 2019

Karen Kay Anderson passed away at home surrounded by her family at the age of 74. Karen was born on December 5, 1944 in Eau Claire, WI to Marvin and Charlotte (nee Barron) Rude. Karen is survived by her children Randy and Cindy, and her grandchildren Katrina, Madison, Katalina, Kenji, and Armin. Karen was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran...

Robert O. Schubring

Robert O. Schubring

Mar 25, 2019

Bob Schubring, age 84 of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, March 25, 2019, following a long illness. Bob was born in Appleton on October 10, 1934, son of the late Ruben and Hilda (McBain) Schubring. He attended Kaukauna High School, and later married Elaine Weyenberg of September 4, 1956. Their marriage was blessed by the addition of two...

Richard  G. "Rick" Hayes

Richard G. "Rick" Hayes

Mar 25, 2019

Rick passed away peacefully at his cottage on March 25, 2019 at the age of 67. Rick was born in Chicago, IL on April 8, 1951 to Harold “Gil” and Marie (Sauter) Hayes. Rick was joined in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Pat Schweitzer on June 10, 1972. Rick proudly served his country in the US Army during the...

Lois Jean Hietpas

Lois Jean Hietpas

Mar 25, 2019

Lois Hietpas died peacefully on March 25, 2019 in Appleton, WI at age 84.

She was born to Clarence and Eva Vandenberg on August 13, 1934, and grew up in Kimberly, WI. She enjoyed her school years and graduated from Kimberly High School, then began office work at Kimberly Clark. She married Claude Hietpas of Little Chute, WI on Sep...

Richard "Rick" Managan

Richard "Rick" Managan

Mar 25, 2019

Richard “Rick” Managan, 66, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, March 25, 2019.

Rick was born on May 14, 1952 to the late Clement and Harriet (Vanden Hogen) Managan. On September 12, 1998 he was united in marriage to Tina Kohlmann. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cribbage, playing cards and going to the casino. He also liked traveling and...

Michele Lee Malinski

Michele Lee Malinski

Mar 23, 2019

Michele Malinski, age 73 of Appleton, passed away at her home, with her family at her side, on Saturday morning, March 23, 2019. Michele was born November 18, 1945, daughter of the late Wilbert and Evalyn (Schnese) Courchaine. Michele grew up in Kimberly and was a graduate of the Kimberly High School. She went on to attend Nursing School in...

Opal M. Fisher

Opal M. Fisher

Mar 22, 2019

Opal M. Fisher, age 99, passed away on Friday March 22, 2019 due to congestive heart failure. She died peacefully at her home in the Village of Fox Crossing. Opal was born on November 22, 1919 in West Plains, MO. She was the daughter of the late Urshel and Vere Vandermark.

She was preceded in death by her late husband...

Lorna Jane Klemp

Lorna Jane Klemp

Mar 22, 2019

Lorna J. Klemp was born on January 31, 1948 in Appleton, Wisconsin and passed away peacefully at her home with family on March 22, 2019. She married the love of her life, Robert Klemp on August 14, 1971, who survived her in death. Lorna was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Murphy, birth father Burt Steffen, and parents-in law...

Michael D. Miller

Michael D. Miller

Mar 21, 2019

Mike Miller, age 62 of Neenah, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019, after an afternoon ice fishing at his favorite spot. Mike was born in Appleton on January 17, 1957, the son of Roger and Nancy (Flanigan) Miller who reside in Appleton.

Mike’s greatest happiness and deepest love was for his wife and family. Throughout his life, Mike found great...

Thomas E. Boll

Thomas E. Boll

Mar 20, 2019

Tom Boll, age 77, passed away at Saint Mary’s hospital, Madison, Wisconsin on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. He was born on September 19, 1941 the son of John and Edna (Miller) Boll. On September 18, 1971 he married Nancy Ketschek in Oak Park, Illinois.

Tom was the youngest of 12 children and was raised on a farm in New Holstein,...

Mitzi M. Britton

Mitzi M. Britton

Mar 20, 2019

Mitzi Mary Britton passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on the morning of March 20, 2019. She was 86 years old.

Mitzi was born at the New London Community Hospital on February 19, 1933, and was raised in Marion, Wisconsin. When she was in first grade her father died suddenly at home. Her mother, a teacher by training,...

Ellen Louise Gunter

Ellen Louise Gunter

Mar 19, 2019

Ellen Louise Gunter (nee Emig) gained her angel wings in hospice care on March 19, 2019. Ellen was born July 12, 1926, the only child of J.W. (Jay) Emig and Leah Johnson in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a BS in Nursing. She did her nurse training at Bronson Methodist hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. She married...

Rene Naranjo Sr.

Rene Naranjo Sr.

Mar 18, 2019

Rene Naranjo Sr., 98, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019, at the American Grand, Kaukauna. He was born on April 20, 1920, in Mexico City, the son of Jose and Catalina (Carrasco) Naranjo. Rene graduated from the University of Mexico City, with a Business Degree. He was united in marriage to Carmen Garza in 1942, and she preceded him...