Obituaries

Robert J. Wiegman

Robert J. Wiegman

Aug 6, 2016

Robert “Bob” John Wiegman, age 67, was called home to his heavenly Father on August 6, 2016 in Appleton, Wisconsin after a short and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Bob was born in Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Phyllis Wiegman on August 30, 1948. He graduated from Niles West High School in 1966. He then attended Milwaukee Lutheran Teachers College...

Marc C. Moe

Marc C. Moe

Aug 4, 2016

Marc Moe, age 61 of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, August 4, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Marc was born in Eau Claire on May 14, 1955, son of the late John Moe and Shirley (nee Wilson) Moe who lives in Appleton. Marc was a 1973 graduate of Appleton East High School, and for many years owned and...

Grace K. Dercks

Grace K. Dercks

Aug 3, 2016

Grace was blessed by her Lord during her life and now she has received the greatest blessing God has given her, life in heaven. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Appleton. Grace K. (Wiedenhaupt) Dercks, age 99, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 3 at St. Paul's Home in Kaukauna.

Grace was born December 29, 1916,...

Roland "Rollie" K. Hebeler

Roland "Rollie" K. Hebeler

Aug 3, 2016

On Wednesday, August 3, 2016, Rollie Hebeler left for a place that we can only dream and believe in. Rollie was born on December 10, 1946 in Appleton to the late Joseph G. and Adrienne (Reider) Hebeler. He graduated from Xavier High School in Appleton in 1965 and went on to earn his Bachelors Degree in Music Education from the...

Ruth Dean

Ruth Dean

Aug 3, 2016

Just days after celebrating her 99th birthday, Ruth passed away peacefully on August 3 at 1:30pm with her family at her side. She was born July 22, 1917 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Cecelia (Madel) Sullivan. Ruth graduated from Milwaukee State Teachers College in July, 1939. She dearly loved her profession, teaching kindergarten in Niagara, Menasha, Wauwatosa...

Michael R. Bourke

Michael R. Bourke

Jul 30, 2016

Michael “Mike” R. Bourke, age 58 years, from Appleton, WI, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, passed away due to medical issues on July 30, 2016. Preceded in death by his father Robert W. Bourke, his mother Marjorie J. Thayer and his brother John Bourke. Survived by siblings Suzanne (Bob) Pukal, Loralee Thayer, Thomas (Cindy) Bourke, Julie Winkler, Mary (Steve) Bourke, Richard...

Marcia A. Golz

Marcia A. Golz

Jul 30, 2016

Marcia A. Golz, age 62, of Oshkosh, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Marcia was born on November 18, 1953, in Appleton, to the late Clarence and Margaret (Schneider) Kaufman. She married John Golz on July 22, 2005, in Oshkosh. Until her retirement as a Registered Nurse, Marcia was Head of Jail Health Services for Outagamie...

Gordon R. Meulemans

Gordon R. Meulemans

Jul 29, 2016

Gordon Robert Meulemans, 91 years, of Combined Locks passed away July 28, 2016 at ThedaCare Hospice Center. He was born on June 20, 1925 in Wrightstown. Gordon grew up on a farm near Wrightstown losing his parents at a young age, then living with relatives and his uncle Charles Meulemans through High School. Gordon joined the Navy after graduation from...

Shirley "Shirl" Coonen, SFO

Shirley "Shirl" Coonen, SFO

Jul 29, 2016

Shirley “Shirl” AnnMarie Coonen, SFO, age 59, of Appleton, was granted eternal peace on Friday, July 29, 2016, at home surrounded by the love of her family. Shirl was born on August 24, 1956, daughter of the late Norman and Anita (McKeever) VanDenWildenberg.

Family, music, and social justice were the core gifts of Shirl's life. She experienced life through a...

Randy "Bagger" Arnoldussen

Randy "Bagger" Arnoldussen

Jul 29, 2016

Randy “Bagger” Arnoldussen, age 63, passed away peacefully at ThedaCare – Appleton on July 29, 2016, following a short battle with bile duct cancer. His family was at his side. Randy was born on October 31, 1952 in Appleton, to the late Vern and Elizabeth “Betty” (Schrimpf) Arnoldussen. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School, and was a 1971 graduate of...

Orlin A. Kahler

Orlin A. Kahler

Jul 27, 2016

Orlin Kahler, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. He was born on April 25, 1935 in the town of Center, son of the late Alvin and Lena (Moeller) Kahler. Orlie graduated from Shiocton High School in 1953 and became a Certified Machinist. He worked at American National Can until his retirement at age 61. Orlie was a...

Thomas A. "Tom" Kaphingst

Thomas A. "Tom" Kaphingst

Jul 27, 2016

Thomas A. Kaphingst, age 55, of Shiocton, passed away at Brewster Village, Appleton, on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Tom was born on April 30, 1961, in Appleton to Barbara (Thorson) Kaphingst and the late Fred Kaphingst. He was employed as an electrician at Faith Technologies for over 20 years.

Survivors include his children, Amanda Kaphingst and Alan Kaphingst; his former...

Angela Van Der Steen

Angela Van Der Steen

Jul 26, 2016

Angela Van Der Steen, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on June 4, 1933 to the late John and Amelia (Peters) DeGoey, and her late stepmother: Anna Sanderfoot. On August 27, 1953, she was united in marriage to the late Eugene “Stony” Van Der Steen to...

James E. "Jim" Ultang

James E. "Jim" Ultang

Jul 25, 2016

James E. Ultang, age 77, of Grand Chute, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016, at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center—Appleton. Jim was born on October 11, 1938, in Berlin, Wisconsin, to the late Edward and Emma (Winter) Ultang. He married Mary Gibbs on October 5, 1996, in Waupaca. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Air Force...

Kathleen M. Welhouse

Kathleen M. Welhouse

Jul 24, 2016

Kathleen Marie Welhouse, nee Rossi, age 74 of Kaukauna, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at American Grand Assisted Living Suite. God saw that Kathy was struggling, so He took her in His arms and carried her to her heavenly home. She was born on January 26, 1942, in Logansport, Indiana, daughter of the late Colonel and Ethel (Nohleckek)...

Masyn La Belle

Masyn La Belle

Jul 24, 2016

Masyn Mylez La Belle, infant son of Abby Dubuque and Brandon La Belle, earned his wings on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at his home. Masyn was born on March 30, 2016 in Neenah and received his Native American name Ma'iingan. He was a miracle baby who loved to smile and snuggle. He will be sadly missed by everyone that know...

Lavonne  M. Ritzman

Lavonne M. Ritzman

Jul 23, 2016

Lavonne M. Ritzman, age 84, of Grand Chute, passed away at St. Paul Villa in Kaukauna on Saturday, July 23, 2016. She was born in Stanley, Wisconsin, on October 11, 1931 to the late Lawrence and Odelia (Duss) Heiting. On October 18, 1955 she married Edwin Ritzman at St. Anne Catholic Church in Stanley, Wisconsin. Lavonne was employed with Peerless...