Obituaries

Aug 8, 2017

Alice Wolfmeyer, age 82 of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2017 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Appleton. She was born September 5, 1934 in rural Manitowoc County to the late Louis and Leona (Buhk) Schramm. Alice attended St. John Lutheran Elementary School and Washington High School in Two Rivers, graduating in 1952. Alice then became a...

Aug 8, 2017

Joshua Leighton Riddle, age 31, passed away in the hospital on August 8, 2017, due to complications from an asthma attack. Josh was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on March 24, 1986. He grew up in Menasha and remained in the Appleton area.

Josh was a loving son and brother who was passionate about nature and enjoyed the outdoors. He...

Aug 7, 2017

Maxine Kettenhofen, age 89 of Appleton, passed away late Monday evening, August 7, 2017, at Brewster Village. She was born in Stockbridge on December 29, 1927, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Skalla) Schumacher. Following high school, she received further education and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. For forty-nine years, Maxine was married to Robert W. Kettenhofen, and the...

Aug 7, 2017

Charles P. “Chuck” Killian, age 79, of Appleton, passed away at Theda Care Medical Center—Appleton, on August 7, 2017. Chuck was born on January 23, 1938, in Kaukauna, to the late Louis and Augusta (Schmitz) Killian. He married Barbara Bougie on August 12, 1977, in Oshkosh. Chuck was a papermaker at the Thilmany Mill in Kaukauna for over 37 years,...

Aug 6, 2017

Tom Hoelzel, age 73 of Appleton, passed away at his home on August 6, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born in Darboy on October 25, 1943, son of the late Alex and Eleonora (Maas) Hoelzel. He was a graduate of Kimberly High School, and was employed by Miller Electric. His time at Miller found him in a...

Aug 4, 2017

Carol Uecker, age 77 of Appleton, passed away peacefully at her home early on Friday, August 4, 2017. Carol was born in Neenah on February 21, 1940, daughter of the late Albert Lux and Endora (Champeau) Roovers. Carol grew up in Neenah and Menasha, and was a 1958 graduate of Appleton High School. On November 13 of that same year,...

Aug 4, 2017

Karen R. Liethen, age 78 of Appleton, died on August 4, 2017. Karen was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1938. She was a graduate of Birnamwood High School. Karen was a loving mother to her sons, Peter, Jeff and Tim. Karen was a very kind woman. When she wasn’t working she filled her days by doing volunteer work. She...

Aug 4, 2017

Sandra Lee Drews, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2017 with her family by her side.

Sandy was born on July 19, 1944 to William and Rose (Knasinski) Drews in West Allis, one of 16 children. She loved dancing, music, crafting and working with her hands, she was very good at fixing things. Sandy was an excellent cook...

Aug 3, 2017

Aug 3, 2017

Raymond E. Sommers, age 80, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017. He was born on July 6, 1937 to the late Frank and Evelyn (Young) Sommers. Raymond grew up in Hortonville, graduating from Hortonville High School. He worked at Voith, working his way through the ranks over 42 years to hold a position as supervisor. He retired from Voith...

Aug 2, 2017

Raymond J. McCormick, age 82, passed away at home as he wished on August 2, 2017, from heart complications. He was the son of Martin and Alice (Kroner) McCormick. On May 24, 1956, he married Cecilia Rooyakkers. They celebrated 61 years together. He served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959. Ray worked in the Kimberly Mill most...

Aug 2, 2017

Sheila Jo Pagel ,age 67, passed away at her daughter’s home after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Sheila was born on April 27, 1950, daughter of the late Cecil and Ann (Dunn) McGuire. She graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1968. Shortly after graduating, she married Henry Pagel in 1971. They were married for 14 years. In...

Aug 1, 2017

Jordan R. White passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 1, 2017. He was born on May 20, 1982. Jordan is survived by his parents: Joseph White (significant other Cindy) and Anita Johnson; his brother, Zachary White and aunt, Judy White. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Elsie White, and uncle, Dennis White. Services for Jordan will...

Jul 31, 2017

Bob Blaskowski, age 51 of Appleton, passed away early on Monday morning, July 31, 2017. He had battled cancer and other health problems for a short time. Bob was born in Wausau on October 20, 1965, the son of Fritz and Jill (Bickford) Blaskowski. He graduated from Newman High School in Wausau, and received his bachelor’s degree from UW-Eau Claire....

Jul 30, 2017

“Rosie” Stoehr-Hayman, age 78, of Appleton, passed away at Cherry Meadows Hospice on Sunday, July 30, 2017. Rosie was born on October 19, 1938, on a farm in rural in Black Creek, Wisconsin, to the late Albert J. and Rose (Boelter) Beyer. She attended Riverside Grade School and Shiocton High School. Rosie was married to Vernon L. Stoehr for 36...

Jul 29, 2017

Megan N. Rogers, 27, passed away on Saturday, July, 29, 2017 at Theda Clark Medical Center.  Megan was born on January 5, 1990 to Mark and Karleen (Klatt) Rogers in Appleton.  She liked the outdoors, canoeing, fishing and her music.  Megan was a kind and generous spirit and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She had many struggles...

Jul 28, 2017

Dean Van Asten, age 58 of Waupaca, died on Friday afternoon, July 28, 2017, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah, following a brief illness. His parents, Guyland and Jackie (Thiex) Van Asten welcomed Dean into their lives at that very same hospital on December 3, 1958. He was one of four children born to the couple. At the time of...

Jul 27, 2017

Thomas L. Koss, age 72, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Tom was born on September 21, 1944 to the late Leslie and Helen (Jenkel) Koss. He graduated from Appleton High School in 1962. In 1966, he married Lynn (Abitz) Koss and together they had a son, Jeff. Tom went on to pursue a career as an electrician, for...

Jul 27, 2017

Richard A. Thompson, age 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning July 27, 2017. Born March 10, 1936, the son of the late Irvin and Edna Thompson and beloved husband of Claudia M. Thompson. Proudly served his country in the US Navy while stationed in Port Lyautey, North Africa. Passion for politics lead him to serve on the Appleton City...

Jul 24, 2017

Fred Heinritz died peacefully on Monday evening, July 24, 2017 at his home.  Fred was born in Appleton on November 16, 1923, son of the late Fred C. and Rose (Steidl) Heinritz.  A lifelong resident of Appleton, Fred attended St. Joseph Grade School and Appleton West High School, and enrolled at Notre Dame University.  His college days, however, were interrupted...