Obituaries

Dec 1, 2017

Rod De Ford, 79, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 1, 2017, with his wife by his side. He was born on June 19, 1938, in Tomah, the son of Darcy and Arlene (Williams) De Ford. Rodney entered the U.S. Army in 1954, and was married to Mary Lyn Meyer in 1956. He completed 3 tours...

Nov 30, 2017

Dean B. Curtis Sr., 77, of Menasha, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at ThedaCare Medical Center, Neenah. He was born on May 17, 1940, in Menasha, the son of Leon and Dolores (Jensen) Curtis. Dean graduated from Menasha High School, the Class of 1961. He would meet with his classmates every Tuesday. Dean’s life revolved around his...

Nov 30, 2017

Michelle D. (Vincent) Surin, age 65 of Appleton, was called to God’s side after a brief illness on Thursday, November 30 2017. Michelle was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 6, 1952, daughter of the late Edward and Harriet (Stefanski) Vincent. Michelle graduated from Shawano High School, class of 1971. While she attended school, she enjoyed playing in the marching...

Nov 30, 2017

Age 81, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 30, 2017. Art was born in Tigerton, Wisconsin on August 25, 1936 to Andrew and Edna (nee Kriegel) Peterson. He was a graduate of the Tigerton High School in 1955. After high school, Art served in the Unites States Air Force for four years. On May 27, 1967 Art was joined...

Nov 29, 2017

Jill C. Hilligoss, 68, of Appleton, passed away on November 29, 2017, at her home. She was born on November 22, 1949, in South Dakota, the daughter of Roy and Marie (Horten) Hilligoss. Jill was a graduate of Columbia Hospital School of Radiology, Milwaukee, the Class of 1983. She then had a long and successful career in Radiology before retiring...

Nov 27, 2017

Madelyn “Maggi” Weisgerber, age 96, of Appleton passed away on November 27, 2017 at a local hospital. Maggi was born July 11, 1921 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin to Frank and Nellie (Weyenberg) Noie. She attended Holy Cross Elementary School and Kaukauna High School, graduating with the class of 1939. She served her country honorably during WWII as a member of the...

Nov 27, 2017

Nov 27, 2017

Deborah S. Schroeder, 64, of Neenah, WI, formerly of West Branch, passed away following a long illness on Monday, November 27, 2017, at Alten Haus, Neenah. She was born on June 16, 1953, in West Branch, the daughter of Russell and Sybil (Curtis) Winter. Debbie was united in marriage to Gerald Schroeder on May 16, 1992. She worked for 10...

Nov 26, 2017

Dan Peters, age 70 of Appleton passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at an Appleton Hospital. Dan was born in Clintonville on November 7, 1947, son of the late Ervin “Pete” and Ethel (Dilley) Peters. He was a graduate of the Clintonville High School, and shortly thereafter, joined the United States Air Force where he served as a mechanic....

Nov 24, 2017

Arthur P. Sutty, Jr. passed away on Friday, November 24th, 2017 in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Mr. Sutty was born on February 14, 1929, the son of Arthur P. and Flora Campbell Sutty in Pittsfield, MA. He graduated from A.B. Davis high school in Mt. Vernon N.Y. in 1947 and from Boston University in 1953.

He leaves a daughter Judith (Craig) Stitt,...

Nov 24, 2017

Donald Vanselow, 83, of Grand Chute, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on November 16, 1934 in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin to Arthur and Mildred Vanselow.

Don graduated from Whitefish Bay High School where he was a championship swimmer - the second fastest freestyle swimmer in the State. Don graduated from Michigan...

Nov 24, 2017

Mary Koehne passed away November 24, 2017, two weeks short of her 95th birthday.

Born to Antone and Barbara (Beck) Koehne in Appleton, WI., December 8, 1922. She attended Appleton High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Lacrosse in 1948, with a teaching degree in physical education. During her college years she was a summer camp counselor.

Mary...

Nov 23, 2017

Nov 22, 2017

Jane Reffke, 77, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017.

Jane was born on September 24, 1940 to Leonard and Elva (Ford) Hamilton in Wilmington, Delaware. On September 24, 1976 she was united in marriage to William Reffke Jr. Jane enjoyed cardinals, going on trips to the casino, cooking and baking. She loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren...

Nov 22, 2017

Mary Lou Merz, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. She was born on June 17, 1930 to the late Carlo and Genevieve (Pecora) Reda. She grew up in the Chicago area, graduating from Chicago Loretto Academy High School. Mary Lou married her husband, Norman Merz, on August 6, 1949. They lived in Illinois until retiring to the...

Nov 21, 2017

The Lord granted Patsy Ann Draeger’s prayers and delivered her from her pain & suffering into eternal life in Heaven on November 21, 2017. Patsy was born on March 17, 1934 to the late Herbert and Agnes (Pagel) Streeter. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Fond du Lac. On May 5, 1956, she married Arden Draeger...

Nov 21, 2017

Dolores M. (Stoffel) Vander Heiden, aged 98, passed away November 21, 2017, at Brewster Village. Dolores was born September 22, 1919, daughter of the late John and Nellie Stoffel, and married George Vander Heiden on April 17, 1947. A homemaker – her whole life centered on faith, family and friends. Dolores volunteered at St. Therese Parish as a playground monitor...

Nov 21, 2017

Ann Marie Hajenga (Forster), 60 years, passed away November 21, 2017 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton. She was born May 17, 1957 to her parents Hubert T. and Carol J. Forster (Nemecek). She was a graduate of Appleton West High School, Class of 1975. Ann was a dedicated employee of Kaukauna Cheese Co., later Bel Brands, for 39+...

Nov 19, 2017

Melvin Gorges, age 96, of Appleton passed away on November 19, 2017. Melvin was born on November 22, 1920 in New London, WI, the son of Arthur and Leona (Seefeldt) Gorges. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Town of Caledonia, and was confirmed at Emanuel Lutheran Church in New London. He attended Lutheran grade school there for 8...

Nov 19, 2017

Dorothy M. Petersen of Appleton, WI passed away on November 19, 2017 at the age of 94. She left this world peacefully with her family at her side.

Dorothy was born to Genevieve and Urban Drolette on July 14, 1923 in Oconto, WI.

Dorothy graduated as valedictorian from Oconto High School in 1941. That same year, on December 29, she...