Obituaries

Mar 5, 2018

William (Bill) Lee Nussbaum, 74, of Appleton, WI, died on March 5, 2018. Bill was born in Appleton to Agatha and Raymond Nussbaum on October 30, 1943. He graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1962 and served in the U.S. Army. After meeting on a blind date, he married Julie Shipley on September 16, 1967. He worked in the drywall...

Mar 5, 2018

Herman Joseph Ciha, Kimberly/Verona, age 89, passed away from natural causes on March 5, 2018, at Willow Pointe Memory Care in Verona, Wisconsin. He was born May 22, 1928, in Appleton, Wisconsin, son of the late Joseph and Octavia (Dandois) Ciha. He married Rita Van Stralen on October 14, 1954, and they shared 54 years together.

When Herman was born,...

Mar 5, 2018

Jack Kenney, age 64 of Kaukauna, passed away at his home on Monday morning, following a lengthy illness. Jack was born in Appleton on January 15, 1954, son of the late Donald and Evelyn (Hoffman) Kenney, and was a graduate of the Kaukauna High School, and on September 3, 1977 married Lisa Kneepkens. Jack loved his family as much as...

Mar 4, 2018

Mar 4, 2018

George W. Koller “Blackie”, 65 of Menasha, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home.

George was born on May 1, 1952 to Francis and Marie (Schmidt) Koller. George graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Menasha in 1970. George was a devoted husband, father, and friend. George enjoyed hunting. George could fix anything and was always willing to help....

Mar 4, 2018

Amelia “Nana” Phyllis West, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 4, 2018 surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born on January 18, 1930 in London, England to the late Arthur and Mabel Fuller.

While in England, Phyllis worked in the Land Army on the King's Estate during WWII. Phyllis worked in a nursery in London, where she met...

Mar 4, 2018

Passed away unexpectedly at his home in Kaukauna along with his beloved cat Oscar on March 4, 2018 at the age of 91. Earl was born on March 8, 1926 to Roy and Pearl Burr in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Earl enlisted in the U. S. Navy during WWII and served aboard the LST-836. Earl was joined in marriage to Carolyn Hauser...

Mar 3, 2018

Frank C. Madill, age 94, of Kimberly, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Frank was born in Bay City, Michigan the son of the late Charlie J. and Abbie (Moriarity) Madill. He grew up in Ferndale, Michigan where he graduated from the Lincoln High School of Ferndale. He went on to earn a B.S. degree from Central Michigan and...

Mar 3, 2018

Mar 2, 2018

Irma died peacefully on Friday, March 2, 2018. She was born in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 14, 1918 to the late Frederick and Dorothea Wulff, a few days after the Armistice. She was a very accomplished musician and began playing the pipe organ at Zion Ev Lutheran Church in South Milwaukee for the German services at age 14. She and...

Feb 28, 2018

Helen “Lena” Polakowski, age 88 of Kimberly, was called home to heaven on Wednesday evening, February 28, 2018. Lena was born in Kimberly on April 26, 1929, daughter of the late Leonard and Gertrude (Schook) Hakkert. On August 31, 1950, she married Robert Polakowski – a co-worker from Riverside Papers – in a ceremony at Holy Name Catholic Church in...

Feb 27, 2018

Tom Jochman Appleton is finally at peace and no longer in pain. He is safely Home at the age of 76, following a lengthy struggle with respiratory disease. Tom was born in Appleton on April 14, 1941, son of the late Joseph and Ethel (Becher) Jochman. A graduate of Appleton West High School, Tom spent most of his adult life...

Feb 26, 2018

Menasha – Thomas G. Emanuel Sr., 61, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2018, at Oakridge Gardens, Menasha. He was born on April 5, 1956, in Bridgeport, CT, the son of Salvatore and Regina (Nielsen) Emanuel Sr. Tom was a kind, sweet, generous, simple man, who loved his family and close friends. In his free time he enjoyed watching...

Feb 25, 2018

Joyce M. Abel passed away on February 25, 2018 at the age of 96. She was born in London, England, the daughter of Alice and Ernest Roberts. Joyce spent her childhood and early adulthood in London. In 1942, she enlisted with the Auxiliary Territorial Service, the woman’s branch of the British Army. She served as a clerk until her exemplary...

Feb 24, 2018

Neenah – Iola M. Schwab, 101, died peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the American Grand Assisted Living, Neenah. She was born on February 29, 1916, in Suring, the daughter of Christian and Barbara (Holl) Christensen. Iola was united in marriage to Maynard Schwab on June 22, 1935, and he preceded her in death on March 23, 2001. Iola...

Feb 24, 2018

We are heartbroken to share that our dear Jacob passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018. He would have been 33 on March 30, 2018. Jake was a beloved son, favorite brother, incredible uncle, and a beautiful person with shining, deep blue eyes.

Jake was a Wisconsin guy through and through; he showed his love for the state in a...

Feb 23, 2018

Eleanore Catherine Burke, 93 years, passed away February 23, 2018 at Brewster Village in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born September 13, 1924 to her parents Joseph and Laura Van Dyke (Liesch) in Little Chute, Wisconsin. Eleanore was a graduate of Appleton West High School Class of 1943. She retired from Wisconsin Telephone Company in 1982 after 25 years of service...

Feb 23, 2018

Denise Audrey Willis, age 71, formerly of Seabrook, passed away on February 23, 2018, shortly after moving from New Hampshire to Wisconsin to be closer to her daughter. Denise was born to the late Ralph and Gertrude (Blaisdell) Gilmore of Seabrook, NH. She graduated from Winnacunnet High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire. Denise...

Feb 22, 2018

Feb 21, 2018

Village of Harrison – James T. Fischer, 79, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. He was born on October 7, 1938, in Appleton, the son of Theodore and Margaret (Talbot) Fischer, who preceded him in death. Jim was employed with Appleton Papers (Appvion) and retired after 38 years. He enjoyed watching the Packers, fishing, golfing, and sports....