Obituaries

May 12, 2016

Gerald “Gerry” Wolfgram, age 69, of Kaukauna, left this world on May 12, 2016, at his home, after a two year battle with colon and liver cancer. His strong faith in God, his wife Harriet, daughter Tracie, his family and friends helped him through these tough years.

Gerry proudly served his country in United States Army beginning in 1969. He...

May 12, 2016

May 12, 2016

Nancy F. Otto, age 66, passed away at her home in Menasha on Thursday, May 12, 2016. She was born in Maine on September 24, 1949 to the late Earl and Gladys Burton. Nancy made her way to Wisconsin as a teenager and eventually went to work at and retire from the Shopko Pharmacy. She enjoyed camping, bowling, playing cards...

May 12, 2016

Jarrett Schoen, age 19 of Appleton, passed away at his home on Thursday morning, May 12, 2016. Jarrett was born in Appleton on October 3, 1996, the son of Shelly (Jeff) Jentz of Appleton and Rodney Schoen of Hudson, Florida.

Everyone who knew Jarrett knew how big his heart was. He would do anything for anyone at any time and...

May 12, 2016

May 11, 2016

Rowyn Eugene Truckey, 14 months, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 11, 2016.

Rowyn was born in Appleton on March 18, 2015 to Cara (Hankwitz) and Mark Truckey. Rowyn and his family were residents of Freedom, Wisconsin and members of Appleton Alliance Church. Rowyn was a very happy baby, he was always ready to eat and very rarely cried. He...

May 11, 2016

May 11, 2016

Surrounded by her children and grandchildren, and having lived a full and complete life, Catherine (Cate) Louise (Turkal) Garvey of Appleton died peacefully in her home on May 11, 2016.

Cate was born in Bessemer, Michigan on March 2, 1926, daughter of Nicholas and Ana (Smolic) Turkal. Her parents immigrated to the United States separately from Croatia and settled in...

May 10, 2016

Joseph “Joe” Hermsen, 97, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 surrounded by his family at Kimberly Assisted Living. Joe was born on March 12, 1919 to George and Rose (Coenen) Hermsen in Little Chute. On October 1, 1942 he was united in marriage to Lillian Seegers. Joe worked for Kimberly Clark in the Kimberly Mill until his retirement and...

May 8, 2016

Lowell F. Schneider, age 80 of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, May 8, 2016 at Theda Care Medical Center in Neenah. Lowell was born in Lester, Iowa on August 26, 1935, son of the late Rev. Leonard and (Alice) Hoppe Schneider. He was a graduate of Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School, and was employed at Preway, Incorporated for...

May 8, 2016

Marion Violet Ashenbrenner, age 97 of Appleton, went to her eternal rest on Mother's day, May 8, 2016. Marion was born on April 28, 1919 in Waupaca Wisconsin to James Peter and Clara Margaret (Nicoliaseon) Peterson. On August 20, 1941 she married Maurice George Ashenbrenner in Menasha and he preceded her in death on April 16, 1994. After the war,...

May 7, 2016

Paul J. Skibba, 76, passed away May 7, 2016, at his home in Louisville, Kentucky, following a battle with leukemia. He was born September. 26, 1939, in Appleton, Wisconsin, son of the late Joseph and Carol Skibba. A graduate of Marquette University, he will be remembered as a kind, honest, devoted family man who put the needs of others ahead...

May 7, 2016

Rosemary A. Schuh, age 77, of Appleton, passed away peacefully from this earth on Saturday, May 7, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on December 18, 1938, in Berlin, WI, the daughter of Henry and Ermina (Wollersheim) Roegner. She graduated from St. Mary's Menasha High School in 1956. Following high school she attended St. Agnes Hospital...

May 5, 2016

May 5, 2016

May 5, 2016

John “Jack” Joseph Dario, age 75, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the Thedacare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. Jack was born July 2, 1940 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, son of the late Joseph and Ora (Frickleton) Dario. He graduated from Iron River High School in 1958 and shortly after graduation he...

May 4, 2016

Donna V. Rippl, age 88 of Menasha, passed away on May 4, 2016 at the Neenah VNA after a courageous battle with Dementia and Cancer. On July 11th, 1927, Donna Veronica was born in Menasha to the late Frank G. and Paula (Rueckl) Rippl. During high school Donna was a member of the National Honor Society. Upon graduating from St....

May 3, 2016

Myrtle Ida Wolff, 93, passed away May 3, 2016. She was born on October 31, 1922 in Appleton, WI, to Arnold and Selma (Schwamer) Mollet. She graduated from Appleton High School in 1940. She enjoyed cooking, baking and dancing. Helmuth A. “Bud” Wolff Jr. and Myrtle crossed paths in high school and were married on July 17, 1943 in Appleton,...

May 1, 2016

William F. Williams, age 68 of Greenville, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2016 with his wife by his side. Bill was born on August 18, 1947 to Harold and Betty (Rogge) Williams. Bill graduated from Neenah High School in 1966. On June 1, 1984, Bill married Diann Falk. Together they enjoyed volunteering for Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology and...

May 1, 2016

Dave De Groot, age 71 of Kaukauna, passed away at his home on Sunday afternoon, May 1, 2016. Dave was born on October 7, 1944, the son of the late Francis and Eunice (Modl) De Groot. He was a graduate of Kaukauna High School and NWTC, and over the years found endless hobbies and vocations. His jobs varied from owning...