Obituaries

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,...

Jan 25, 2019

Ronald J. Soper, 83, died on January 25, 2019 at Theda Care in Appleton.

Ron was born in Bayfield, Wisconsin on June 10, 1935, son of the late John and Flavia Soper. He married Joyce Schulze on May 19, 1966 at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church and the marriage was later blessed at St. Bernard Catholic Church. Ron was employed...

Jan 25, 2019

Mary Margaret (McCarthy) Reardon, age 84, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at St. Paul Elder Home surrounded by her loving family on January 25th, 2019. Mary was born in Appleton on the McCarthy farm on June 6, 1934 to Bill and Helen (Heckel) McCarthy. Her parents instilled in her the importance of hard work and taught Mary the virtues by...

Jan 25, 2019

Dorothy “Dot” Vander Loop, age 98, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Friday, January 25, 2019. Dot was born March 14, 1920, daughter of the late Patrick and Ella (Sullivan) McCabe. In 1937, she married Henry Vander Loop of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, and during their fifty-four years of marriage they raised thirteen children. Dot was a devoted Catholic...

Jan 24, 2019

Paul A. Schulte, 64, of Appleton, passed away on January 24, 2019. Paul was a tall, imposing person with a gentle soul. It was fitting that we had to look up to him. He was intelligent, kind and thoughtful. A very sweet and likeable person with a ready smile. He had many friends, perhaps in part, because when he talked...

Jan 24, 2019

Marion Arts, 95, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019. She was born on September 30, 1923, in Appleton, the daughter of Frank and Clara (Jenss) Eisch. She was married to Duane W. Arts, and he preceded her in death on July 1, 2000. Marion was a charter member of St. Pius X Catholic Parish, a Girl Scout leader, past...

Jan 24, 2019

Donna Marie Schmidt, age 90, passed away at her residence on January 24, 2019. Donna was born on March 10, 1928 in Mosinee, Wisconsin to the late Lowell and Edith (Passow) Beedle. She married Florian Schmidt, on May 10, 1947 in Iowa City, Iowa . Together they were blessed with one son. Donna was a longtime parishioner and valued member...

Jan 23, 2019

Mark Steven Smith, D.P.M, son of Dr. Jesse Wesley Smith and Dorothy Ellen Smith (née Draeger), died peacefully with his family around him on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Born on March 20, 1953 in Appleton, WI, he graduated from Appleton East High School (1971) and UW-Oshkosh (1976). In college he studied biology, cartography, English literature, and geography. He continued his...

Jan 23, 2019

Jan 23, 2019

Melissa L. (Frederick) Selle, 52, went home to her heavenly Father on January 23, 2019. Melissa was born on May 12, 1966 in Rolla, Missouri to Michael and Jerry (Burks) Frederick. Melissa grew up in Appleton, where she attended Appleton East High School. She worked at K-Mart, where she met the love of her life Tim, along with many other...

Jan 22, 2019

James William Haase, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2019 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center- Appleton. Jim was born to the late Roland and Leone (Captain) Haase in Appleton on November 30, 1949. He was united in marriage to Susan Playman on June 26, 1976 in Appleton and together spent 43 wonderful years together. Jim has been enjoying...

Jan 22, 2019

Doug Steward, age 88, formerly of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Doug was born in Shiocton on March 15, 1930, son of the late Raymond and Laura (Winterfeldt) Steward. Doug served his country in the United States Navy for four years, and had achieved the rank of AT3 and learned to become an electronics expert. Doug married...

Jan 21, 2019

Glenn passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2019, at the age of 55, surrounded by his family and friends. Glenn was born on January 14, 1964 in Kansas City, KS to Glenn Owen Walters Sr. and Sallie Thompson. Glenn met Kelly Vogel when she took her car in for service at Dobbs Tire in Kansas City. A simple meeting at...