Obituaries

Aug 18, 2018

Edward A. Ochs, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at his home. He was born on November 12, 1932, in Peshtigo, the son of George and Katherine (Merschdorf) Ochs. Ed served for 2 years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Ed met Sandra Lee Olson, and married her on August 30, 1958. They enjoyed 60...

Aug 18, 2018

Alton Danke, age 81 of Greenville, passed away at his home on Saturday afternoon, August 18, 2018. Alton was born in New London on May 11, 1937, son of the late Leonard and Ethel (Dorrow) Danke. On October 20, 1962, he married Barbara Ashauer at St. Mary’s Church in Greenville, and together the couple celebrated fifty-five wonderful years together.

Alton...

Aug 17, 2018

Lynn Ann Schmidt’s beautiful and kind soul passed from this world on the evening of August 17, 2018. Lynn suffered a cardiac arrest that her body was unable to recover from due to the damage. Lynn's family would like to thank the EMTs and people involved in performing CPR for 47 minutes and who were able to help recover her...

Aug 16, 2018

Isabel M. Huelsbeck, 88, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at her home. She was born on December 26, 1929, in Gillett, the daughter of George and Johanna (Jansen) Klika. Isabel was united in marriage to Robert J. Schuh Sr., on October 7, 1950, and he preceded her in death in 1990. Together they owned and operated the Red...

Aug 16, 2018

Louis Faust, 83, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Louis was born on September 30, 1934 to Louis and Mary (Hager) Faust in Kaukauna.

He was a veteran having served in the US Army and Army Reserves. On October 11, 1958 he was united in marriage to Mary Hartzheim. Louis worked at the Bank of Kaukauna for over 50...

Aug 15, 2018

Grace G. Vander Heiden, age 97, of Kimberly passed away on August 15, 2018 at Parkside Senior Living in Neenah. Grace was born on September 02, 1920 to Jacob and Catherine (Peeters) Gerrits in Kaukauna and grew up on a farm in Black Creek before moving to Appleton. She married John “Jack” Vander Heiden on May 25, 1940 and lived...

Aug 15, 2018

Aug 14, 2018

John Michael Denny, 52 years, unexpectedly passed away August 14, 2018 at his Cottage retreat at St, Claire Lake in Taylor County, Wisconsin. He was born on October 25, 1965 to Clarence L. and Lois J. Denny (Payne). He was a graduate of Appleton West High School.

John fulfilled a childhood dream by enlisting in the US Army. He proudly...

Aug 13, 2018

Lisa Marie Gerrits, age 53 died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday August 13th 2018. Lisa was born in Fond du lac Wisconsin to Urban and Gretchen Gerrits. She proudly graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay in Environmental Science and worked for Schneider National for 22 years.

Lisa currently resided in Seymour WI and...

Aug 13, 2018

Nancy M. Rayos, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 13, 2018, at her home. She was born on November 9, 1955, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Henry and Dorothy (Kampa) Hintz. Nancy was employed with Appleton Coated for 17 years before retiring in 2015. She was a wonderful mother, smart, clever, strong and independent woman, who enjoyed tinkering with...

Aug 13, 2018

Donna Mae Jansen, 65, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018.

Donna was born on January 7, 1953. On April 13, 1991 she was united in marriage to Dan Jansen. Donna loved watching golf and tennis. She and Dan enjoyed traveling and had many amazing trips throughout the years.

Donna is survived by her husband Dan, her daughter Christy (John)...

Aug 12, 2018

Carol L. Harthun, 75 years, passed away August 12, 2018 at The Heritage Assisted Living in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was Born December 22, 1942 to Alexander and Eunice Beyer (Slominski) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of Messmer High School, Class of 1960. Carol was a Quality Control Inspector with Realist in Berlin, Wisconsin and Speed Queen in Ripon,...

Aug 11, 2018

The gentle soul of Frank Rippl, 71, passed on August 11, 2018 with his wife by his side. He was a musician, educator, liturgist and lifelong mentor to many of his former students. He taught vocal music in Appleton elementary schools for 33 years, holding a BME from Lawrence University, a Master’s from Denver University, and further graduate studies at...

Aug 11, 2018

Harold R. Hanson, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 11, 2018. He was born on June 14, 1926 in Hortonville,Wisconsin to the late Wallie and Cecelia Hanson.

Harold married Mary Ann Kaufman on January 11, 1958 and they celebrated 60 years of marriage this past January. He was a loving husband and wonderful father to his...

Aug 10, 2018

Phyllis Koffarnus, age 79 of Darboy, was unexpectedly called to the arms of her loving Lord on Friday, August 10, 2018. Phyllis was born in the Calumet County town of Rantoul on May 17, 1939, daughter of the late Gerhard and Rachel (Wenzel) Lau, Sr. She and Wayne E. Koffarnus were married at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Brillion on...

Aug 10, 2018

Robert John Eckert passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.

Robert (Bert) was born on July 10, 1963, son of Walter Edward Eckert, Jr. and Barbara Bittner (Erfourth).

He earned an Associate's Degree in Business Management and was pursuing a Bachelor's Degree, a task he would have completed had he not been taken from us so soon. He was a...

Aug 10, 2018

Aug 10, 2018

Passed away unexpectedly at home on August 10, 2018 at his residence in Appleton at the age of 64. Steve was born on June 1, 1954 in Appleton to Arnold and Florence Hopfensperger. Steve loved classic cars, his cat Petruska, and Beatles music. Steve was an exceptional guitar player and could play chords by listening to them. His pride and...

Aug 10, 2018

Joanne M. Sievert

Joanne Sievert, age 82 of Neenah, passed away Friday morning, August 10, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Joanne was born July 14, 1936 in Neenah, daughter of the late George and Ethel (Kalt) Gorr. She was a graduate of Neenah High School, and later in life received several professional certifications.

Joanne traveled and lived abroad while...

Aug 10, 2018

Passed away on August 10, 2018 at the of 83 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. Paul was born on July 22, 1935 in Painted Post, New York to William and Helen Lunn. Private services will be held at a later date.