Obituaries

Feb 6, 2019

Lillian V. Hetzel, 91, passed away just one month short of her 92nd birthday on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Oak Park Assisted Living, Menasha. She was born on March 6, 1927, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Raymond and Estella (Seymer) Gest. Lillian was united in marriage to Leonard Hetzel on September 14, 1946, at St. Martini Church, Milwaukee, and...

Feb 3, 2019

Robert Ferron was peacefully and comfortably called home to heaven on his 92nd birthday, February 3, 2019. Bob was born on that same day in 1927 in Appleton, son of the late William and Mary (Salmon) Ferron. On May 30, 1950, he married Marie Hein, the love of his life; she preceded him in death in 2008.

Bob and Marie...

Feb 2, 2019

Stephen Daniel Talbot, age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Aspire Assisted Living. Steve was born on August 6, 1932 in Seymour, WI, son of Roy and Margaret (Konz) Talbot. He worked at the Co-op filling station throughout high school, graduating from Appleton West in 1950. Steve then started working at Kimberly Clark as a traffic...

Feb 2, 2019

Appleton – Don J. Bushman Sr., 91, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Matthews Memory Care, of Neenah, with his family at his side. He was born on May 2, 1927, in Appleton, the son of Henry and Theresa (Gruentzel) Bushman. Don enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945, and was honorably discharged in 1948, after being stationed...

Feb 1, 2019

James “Jim” Herbert Bayer, age 78, passed away on February 1, 2019.

Son of the late Catherine and Herbert Bayer, Jim attended St. Mary H.S., Menasha and played on the championship-winning basketball team. He met his future wife, Jeanette, at Lawrence University, and they started their family at the edge of the campus, nestled near the Fox River. Jim was...

Jan 31, 2019

Butch passed away on January 31. He was born in Appleton, WI on July 28, 1941 to Roger and Margaret (Sparks) Krueger. After high school he joined the Air Force, serving in San Antonio, TX, Denver, CO and then in Bitburg, Germany. He truly loved his four years in Germany, where he fell in love with and married his wife...

Jan 31, 2019

Rita Nardi LaMarre, age 94 and a half years, passed away January 31, 2019 at Brewster Village in Appleton Wisconsin. Rita was born June 9, 1924 in North Brookfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of Giovanni and Augusta Nardi, who both were from Barga, Italy. She graduated from NBHS in 1942, and immediately went to work with her sister Anna as a...

Jan 31, 2019

Lorna Buchinger, 78, of Kaukauna, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Lorna was born on July 26, 1940 to Ivo and Marie (Fink) Arnoldussen. Lorna was united in marriage to Richard Buchinger in May 1961. She worked at Ariens for many years where she made many close friends. Lorna enjoyed making ceramics and enjoyed her creative ceramics class with...

Jan 31, 2019

Pamela Springer, 65, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Pam was born on July 3, 1953 to Edward and Shirley (Derus) Gassner in Fort Riley, Kansas. On June 10, 1972 she was united in marriage to John Springer and they spent 46 wonderful years together. Pam worked for Piggly Wiggly for over 20 years as a baker. She was...

Jan 29, 2019

Kendall A. Braun, 62, passed away on January 29, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Ken was born on December 22, 1956 to Robert and Virginia (Coenen) Braun. He was united in marriage to Sally Prendergast on October 17, 1981.

Ken was described by friends and family as “one of the nicest guys you could ever meet”. He made...

Jan 29, 2019

Alan J. Stachowicz, 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at his home. He was born on December 4, 1941, in Appleton, the son of Andrew and Frances (Hawley) Stachowicz. Alan loved riding motorcycles, searching for a good bargain, and cooking. He was a chess master, who will be remembered for providing unconditional love to his children in his...

Jan 29, 2019

Steve passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on January 29th, 2019 at the age of 76. Steve was born on October 29, 1942 in Cranston, RI to Paul and Dorothy Haslehurst. Steve was self-employed, selling anything and everything. Over the years, Steve employed over 100 people in his businesses. If you knew Steve, you probably worked for...

Jan 28, 2019

Ronald Joseph Kaiser, age 76, Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.

Ron is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Trish (Connor), his children Kurt (Laurie) Kaiser, Karen (Andrew) Schmidt, Keith (Sarah) Kaiser,grandchildren Madelyn and Grace Kaiser, Connor and Jocelyn Schmidt, Joseph and Matthew Kaiser, sisters Sandra (Dennis) Kositzke, Noreen (Michael) James,...

Jan 28, 2019

Ralph Hinn, age 84 of Kaukauna, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 28, 2018. Ralph was born in Fond du Lac on April 12, 1934, son of the late Ervin and Violet (Trippler) Hinn who farmed in the area. When Ralph was young the family moved to town, and Ralph attended and graduated from North Fond du Lac High School....

Jan 27, 2019

Larry A. Handel, 76, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. He was born on June 10, 1942, in Mineral Point, WI, the son of Arno and Vivian (Mack) Handel. Larry served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1963. He served in Korea, and was later honorably discharged. Larry was an outdoorsman at...

Jan 27, 2019

Roman “Romy” Clarence Walbrun, age 81, passed away due to complications of a stroke on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Romy was born on April 8, 1937, the son of the late Sylvester and Lydia (Kunke) Walbrun. He graduated from Menasha High School in 1956 then proudly served his country in the US Army. He returned home and worked at American...

Jan 27, 2019

Jim Bayer, age 81, of Grand Chute passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Appleton on January 27, 2019. He was born on September 28, 1937 in Menasha to the late Carl Sr. and Edith (Biesenstein) Bayer. He married Muriel Drier on September 14, 1957.

After attending St. Mary’s High School Jim worked at Jahnke’s...

Jan 27, 2019

Robert G. Miller, 85, after a brief illness, was called to his eternal home on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at ThedaCare Appleton.

Bob was born in Appleton, the oldest of five children to Arnold and Irene Miller. He graduated from Appleton High school in 1951 and served his country in the U. S. Air Force from 1953 to 1957. On...

Jan 26, 2019

Jan 26, 2019

Born July 13, 1941 in Waukesha, WI. Passed away on January 26, 2019.

Bill served in the U.S. Army Paratroopers and was a retired ironworker “Red” with Azco Hennes.

He is survived by his daughters Melissa (Loren) Beyer, Sarah (Scott) Fielding. Grandchildren Lyssa (Nick) Schmidt, Erin (Evan) Bergwin, Elizabeth (Matthew) Weber, Claire Fielding & Jack Fielding. Great grandchildren Raiden, Odin,...