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Thomas Koss

Thomas Koss

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...

Richard A. Thompson

Richard A. Thompson

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...

Fred T. Heinritz

Fred T. Heinritz

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...

Brenda Lee N. Fieck

Brenda Lee N. Fieck

Jul 24, 2017

Brenda Lee Nancy Fieck, age 47, of Kaukauna, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017, surrounded by family at the Thedacare Regional Medical Center Appleton. Brenda was born on July 15, 1970, daughter of Sandra (Hermans) and the late Leroy Fieck in Kaukauna. She attending Plamann School and graduated from Appleton East High School. Brenda enjoyed her work at Valley...

James K. Murphy

James K. Murphy

Jul 24, 2017

James K. Murphy, 89 years, passed away July 24, 2017 at his home Appleton, Wisconsin in the presence of his loving family. He was born February 5, 1928 to his parents James and Edith Murphy (Reese) in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Appleton High School, Class of 1946. On January 7, 1950 James married the love of his...

Sondra D. Metoxen

Sondra D. Metoxen

Jul 23, 2017

Sondra Metoxen, age 83 of Menasha, passed away on Sunday afternoon, July 23, 2017 at Oakridge Gardens. Sondra was born May 21, 1934, daughter of the late Gordon and Evelyn (Halle) Meyer. She had been married to Patrick Metoxen, who preceded her in death in 1989. In her younger years, Sondra worked in a local bakery, and also helped make...

James H. Vandehey

James H. Vandehey

Jul 22, 2017

Jim Vandehey, age 84 of Kimberly, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at ThedaCare-Appleton, following a difficult battle with pancreatic cancer. Jim was born in Appleton on March 31, 1933, son of the late Herman and Ethel (Verhagen) Vandehey. He was a graduate of Kimberly High School, and on January 20, 1953, married his...

Jason Vanevenhoven

Jason Vanevenhoven

Jul 21, 2017

Jason Vanevenhoven, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 21, 2017. He was born on June 29, 1977 to Gary and Mary (Helser) Vanevenhoven. He graduated from Appleton North High School and went on to college to receive an associate’s degree in business. Jason was an extremely hardworking man, currently working at Donaldson’s Cleaners as a route manager with...

Kyle A. Fischer

Kyle A. Fischer

Jul 21, 2017

Kyle A Fischer, 25, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2017. He was born on May 20, 1992 to Randy and Chris Fischer. Kyle was smart, clever and had a great sense of humor. He was athletic and an avid sports fan. Growing up he spent a lot of time playing hockey across the Midwest and Canada with...

Hazel A Steudel

Hazel A Steudel

Jul 21, 2017

Hazel A. Steudel, 93, joined her Savior and loved ones in Heaven on Friday, July 21, 2017 at the Heritage Woods Hospice Residence.

Hazel was born on September 21, 1923 to Earl and Adelia (Falck) Thiele. On August 5, 1944 she was united in marriage to John Steudel at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church. Hazel worked at Wisconsin Electric and...

Ralph S. Gage, MD

Ralph S. Gage, MD

Jul 20, 2017

Ralph Gage, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 20, 2017.

Ralph was born to Roscoe T. and Augusta (Olander) Gage on March 12, 1924, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. His five older siblings were all born at the family home at 420 W. Fifth Street in the Old Third Ward.

Ralph was a proud member...

Stanton  Pedersen

Stanton Pedersen

Jul 19, 2017

Stanton (Stan) E. Pedersen, age 88, Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather left this world on July 19th as a result of a short battle with cancer. During his life, Stan endured the loss of many close relatives particularly two of his sons (Charles and Cameron), a beloved granddaughter (Shannon) as well as his brother, Frank and father (Charles)...

Joseph H Schumacher

Joseph H Schumacher

Jul 17, 2017

Joseph H. Schumacher, 76 years, went on to his heavenly home July 17, 2017 at Brillion West Haven Assisted Living, Brillion, Wisconsin. He was born July 9, 1941 to his parents Robert S. and Margaret M. Schumacher (Driessen) in Little Chute, Wisconsin. Joe graduated from Kimberly High School, Class of 1960. He enlisted into the US Army in March of...

Donna Marie Larsen

Donna Marie Larsen

Jul 17, 2017

Donna Marie (nee Leary) Larsen of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away after battling brain cancer, on Monday, July 17, 2017, at the age of 54. She was born on June 30, 1963, to Joseph and Ruth Ann Leary.

Donna received a degree in Pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She worked in the pharmaceutical industry since graduating. She was active...

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