Obituaries

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.

Aug 10, 2018

Lois McMorrow, age 84 of Kaukauna, passed away at St. Paul Villa on Friday evening, August 10, 2018. Lois was born in Freedom on March 31, 1934, daughter of the late Theodore and Ruth (Appleton) Meulemans. On April 14, 1955, she married Thomas McMorrow; Tom preceded Lois in death in 2012.

Lois worked many years doing what she loved, from...

Aug 10, 2018

Terry Ann (Sieminski) Cavins, of Appleton, age 71, born April 2, 1947, to Stanley Joseph Sieminski and Agnes Lucille (Cox) Sieminski in Maplehurst, WI. She was the youngest of 12 children. Mom was called home to God on Friday, August 10, 2018, after an incident related to a medication interaction that stopped her heart and left her without oxygen for...

Aug 9, 2018

Nancy Brown, age 81 of Appleton, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at her home on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Nancy was born in Navarino on October 1, 1936, daughter of the late Walter and Carol (Hanson) Hillsberg. She became a child of God through Holy Baptism and was later confirmed at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Appleton....

Aug 9, 2018

Marlene D. Sachs, age 82, of Black Creek, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018. She was born on March 31, 1936, to John and Agnes (Hooyman) Vanden Heuvel. On December 27, 1958, Marlene married Karl Sachs at St. John Catholic Church in Little Chute. She was a loving homemaker, who cared for her family with much love. Marlene was...

Aug 8, 2018

Kurt L. Johansen, 65, passed away on August 8, 2018 at home.

Kurt was born on December 12, 1952 to Leslie and Millie (Peterson) Johansen. He graduated from Appleton West in 1971. On April 24, 1981 he was united in marriage to Nancy Neerdaels. Kurt currently worked at Mills Fleet Farm in the distribution center. He enjoyed all his coworkers...

Aug 8, 2018

Was peacefully called to his Heavenly Home on August 8, 2018 with his family by his side, at the age of 77, after a two year illness. Alfred was born on March 3. 1941 in Appleton to Alfred L. Sr. and Irene Gosha . Al was a graduate of Appleton High School Class of 1959. After high school, Al enlisted,...

Aug 7, 2018

Aug 7, 2018

Donald F. Lesperance, age 93, of Fox Crossing, WI passed away on August 7, 2018 at Oak Park Place in Menasha, WI. Don was born on June 7, 1925 in Daggett, MI to the late Arthur and Helen (Lemery) Lesperance. He left high school as a young man to serve his country during World War II in the European Theater,...