Obituaries

Jun 16, 2016

Dorthea P.Coakley , Age 84, passed away at Emerald Valley Assisted Living, Appleton on Thursday, June 16, 2016. She was born in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Paul and Ethel (Syzdek) Pinkiewicz. Dot grew up in Connecticut and graduated from the William W. Backus School of Nursing in Connecticut. On November 15, 1952 she married her husband of 59 years,...

Jun 15, 2016

Michael Ferdinand Seidler, “Mike”, of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 15, 2016, with family by his side. Mike was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on January 16, 1948 to the late Arnold and Irmgard (Noffke) Seidler. He graduated from Appleton West High School in 1966. After high school, Mike attended the University of Wisconsin Madison and graduated with degrees...

Jun 12, 2016

Ralph R. Hurley, age 93, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at home surrounded by his loved ones and caregivers. He was born January 22, 1923 in Lebanon, WI the son Edward and Margie (Rebman) Hurley. Ralph graduated from Bear Creek High School in 1941. He immediately enlisted in the US Army and served overseas in the European Theater...

Jun 12, 2016

Jun 11, 2016

Donald R. “Ole” Olson, 82, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Ole was born on April 11, 1934 to Richard and Josephine (Meuret) Olson. He was a veteran having served in the US Marines. On February 5, 1958 he was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Olson and she preceded him in death on August...

Jun 11, 2016

Jose Gil-Leon, age 42, died unexpectedly on June 11, 2016.

Friends and family members are invited to gather at the Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior Street on Thursday, June 23, from 4:00 PM until the time of the rosary at 7:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Friday morning at 11:00 AM at St. Therese Catholic Church, (Morrison Street at...

Jun 10, 2016

Arnie Sakis, 71, of Menasha, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016. Arnie was born November 2, 1944, son of the late Arnold and Lorinda (Woller) Sakis. He married Bev Breening on November 2, 1968.

Arnie enjoyed his Harley and his hunting.

Survivors include his wife, Bev; his children; Cher (Glen) Wright, Mike (Dawn) Sakis, and Andy Sakis; two grandchildren, Jessica...

Jun 10, 2016

Leona Woller, age 92 and formerly of Kaukauna, passed away at her home in Lake Tomahawk on Friday, June 10, 2016. She was born in Merrill on March 14, 1924 and married Roy Woller on May 22, 1948 in the Marathon County town of Berlin. They shared nearly 68 wonderful years together.

As a young woman, Leona worked at Weinbrenner...

Jun 8, 2016

Sharon A. Tyson, 72, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Sharon was born on March 23, 1944 to Clarence and Rosemary (Minneau) Rohde in Sharron, Pennsylvania. On May 1, 1965 she was united in marriage to Lance Corporal Francis Tyson III USMC in San Diego. Sharon enjoyed traveling and playing cards. In their...

Jun 7, 2016

On June 7, 2016, Tom ascended to heaven to meet his Lord and to see his sons Tony and Danny once again.

Thomas J. Heenan was born on March 18, 1943 in Appleton, one of eight children. His entire life was spent around anything with wheels – tractors, cars, lawnmowers, and semi-trucks. He was a valued and trusted truck driver...

Jun 7, 2016

Jun 6, 2016

Kenneth D. “Ken” Lightfield, age 52 of Appleton, passed away on June 6, 2016. Ken was born on June 17, 1963 in South Dakota. His parents are Ernie and Viola (Fuoss) Lightfield. He was a graduate of Brookings South Dakota High School. After graduation he attended South Dakota State University where he obtained a Bachlor's and later Master's Degree in...

Jun 6, 2016

Theodore “Ted” H. Wenzel, 74 years, passed away at his home in Menasha, June 6, 2016 surrounded with the love of his family. He was born on April 6, 1942 in Delavan, WI to Harold and Emoline (Heth) Wenzel. Ted graduated from Delavan/Darien High School in 1960. He also graduated from Carroll College obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry...

Jun 5, 2016

Norma Mary Spence Fuhrman, age 92, passed away peacefully at Brewster Village, Appleton, on June 5, 2016. She was born on March 17, 1924, to Mabel and William Spence in Bear Creek. She was the long desired sister to four older brothers and spent her youth wishing for a baby sister until Rosie was born in 1935. Norma lived on...

Jun 5, 2016

Memorials may be directed to Bryan's family in care of Wichmann Funeral Home (537 N. Superior St., Appleton, WI 54911).

Bryan William Post, loving and faithful husband, father, son, and brother, passed from this world on June 5, 2016. Bryan was born in Flemington, New Jersey, on June 3, 1955. He earned a Master of Music degree in Opera Theater...

Jun 5, 2016

Susan M. Miller, 67, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Sue was born on November 8, 1948 to Roger and Cecilia (Heimermann) Goerl. On May 13, 1972 she married Robert “Bob” Miller and he preceded her in death in 2009. Sue worked for Time Warner for many years until her retirement in 2014. She was...

Jun 4, 2016

Richard D. Van Beek (Rick), age 69, passed away surrounded by his family and friends on June 4, 2016. He was born on January 26, 1947, to Cornelius and Monona (Bjurman) Van Beek. Rick grew up in Waupun where he attended High School. He later attended Madison School of Engineering. He worked at AT&T from 1967 until the time of...

Jun 4, 2016

Rita J. Kane, of Neenah, formerly of Kimberly, passed away at home on Saturday, June 4, 2016 with her family at her side. She was born on March 20, 1925 in Kimberly, the daughter of the late John and Marie Vanden Boogaard. Rita graduated from Kimberly High School in 1943. She went to work in the finishing room at the...

Jun 3, 2016

Stanley W. Berghuis, age 76 of Kaukauna, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on June 3, 2016. We will be forever grateful for his example of how to live a loving and humble life.

Stan was born in Appleton on July 2, 1939, to the late Peter and Nellie (Ebben) Berghuis. He enlisted in the US...

Jun 2, 2016

Maria Corson passed away June 1, 2016 with her family at her side. Maria was a 1986 graduate of Menasha High School and also had an Associate Degree of Computer Operations, and held a certificate in Electrical Wiring, and also had a certificate in Auto Repair.

Maria had many jobs during her life, but her favorites were being a single...