Obituaries

Aug 8, 2015

Edith Ketschek, age 91, passed away at American Grand on August 8, 2015. She was born on November 3, 1923 the daughter of James and Edith (Abrams) Stewart. Edith graduated from Oak Park/River Forest High School in 1942. After graduation she worked for a real estate company in Chicago and also at that time played softball for the Parichy Bloomer...

Aug 8, 2015

Kenneth Norbert Hietpas, age 75, son of the late Cornelius and Anna (Conrad), passed away peacefully on August 8, 2015 at Oakview Family Home in Spooner, WI, after a long battle with FTD (dementia). He was born on Oct. 3, 1939. He married Irene Wildenberg on October 8, 1959 at St. John's Church in Little Chute, WI.

Ken was employed...

Aug 7, 2015

John Anthony Hackel Sr, 74, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015 after a long fight with Parkinson's.

John was born on September 17, 1940 in Seymour to Anthony and Margaret (Kranzusch) Hackel. On April 25, 1962 he was united in marriage to Barbara Neuens in Kimberly. John was a hard working dedicated family man who took great pride in...

Aug 7, 2015

Dolores Pearl Schmidt, age 84, went home to rest with her Savior and Lord Jesus on August 7, 2015. She was born on July 9th, 1931 in Appleton to the late Frank and Margaret (Lanser) Hollenback. On August 29th, 1953 she was united in marriage with Joseph Schmidt. Over the years of marriage they enjoyed extensive travel and summers at...

Aug 6, 2015

Linda Nackers, age 64, of Kaukauna, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015. She was born on October 21, 1950, in Appleton, to the late Russell and Evelyn (Van Hoof) Nackers. Linda was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. She was an avid Packers, Badgers, and Brewers fan. Linda always enjoyed listening to old country music, and watching old...

Aug 6, 2015

Fran “Egg Man” Kempen, age 88, of Freedom, went to be with his “Toots” with his family at his side on Thursday August 6, 2015 at Country Villa Assisted Living in Freedom. He was born on March 24, 1927 in Two Rivers, son of the late Henry and Gertrude (DeBruin) Kempen. Fran married Ann Marie Schmidt at St. Francis Church,...

Aug 6, 2015

Helen L. Brown, 83, passed away at home on Thursday, August 6, 2015.

Helen was born on September 24, 1931 to Anton and Gertrude (Miller) Brotz. As a woman ahead of her time, she received her undergraduate degree from UW Lacrosse and her graduate degree from UW Oshkosh. On August 20, 1955 she was united in marriage to Carlton Brown...

Aug 5, 2015

Carral M. Johnson, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. She was born on May 28, 1918 to Le Roy and Gena Rasmussen in the Town of Farmington. Carral graduated from Waupaca High School, and she went on to marry Robert Johnson in Huntsville, Alabama on March 30, 1944. Together, Carral and Robert enjoyed 56 years of marriage...

Aug 5, 2015

Harvey “Jack” Ganzer, age 88, of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Aurora Medical Center. He was born on May 19, 1927 in Appleton, to the late Harvey E., Sr. and Natele (Demitz) Ganzer. Jack graduated from the School of Mining in Platteville. On October 23, 1954, he married Beryl Lathrop in Platteville. Jack served his country...

Aug 5, 2015

Dean “Deuce” Disterhaft, 47, of Kaukauna, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Appleton Medical Center.

Dean was born on January 14, 1968 to Daniel and Rosemarie (Raun) Disterhaft. Dean was a veteran having served in the US Army during Desert Storm. He enjoyed playing darts, building model cars, listening to old country music and watching NASCAR. He was...

Aug 4, 2015

Aug 2, 2015

Clayton Lindland, age 91 of Appleton, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, August 2, 2015, in his home at the Appleton Retirement Community. He was born on February 23, 1924, in Neenah, to the late Arndt Richard and Amanda (Nottelson) Lindland. Clayton graduated from Neenah High School in 1942, and served his country in the...

Aug 2, 2015

Bruce L. Frazier, age 83, entered peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2015, following a debilitating stroke four and a half years ago in April 15, 2011, which the VA determined was due to his military service in Thailand and Vietnam.

Bruce was born on June 24, 1932, to Lucille and Elvin Frazier. He graduated...

Aug 2, 2015

Aug 1, 2015

Aug 1, 2015

Jack Roger Goudzwaard, 91, Appleton, passed away on August 1, 2015 at a local hospital. Jack was born on May 28, 1924 in Muskegon, Michigan to Louis and Alice (Koning) Goudzwaard. He attended North Muskegan High School where he was inducted into the North Muskegan Area Sports Hall of Fame for being Captain of his undefeated, untied and un-scored upon...

Jul 31, 2015

Jonathan “Johnny” Roosevelt Owens, 59, Appleton, passed away on July 31, 2015 at a local hospital.

Johnny was born to the union of Harriet Owens and Roosevelt Findley who preceded him in death. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, County of Cook. Jonathon's mother made her transition while he was very young and he was raised by his loving grandmother,...

Jul 31, 2015

Robert Carl H. Brandt “Bob”, 85 died July 31, 2015, following a long struggle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Bob was born May 22, 1930, to Emil and Martha Brandt and graduated in 1948 from Appleton High School (West) having excelled in three sports; football, basketball and track. He went to the University of Wisconsin and then to Texas A...

Jul 31, 2015

Jul 30, 2015

On July 30, 2015, Gary Carl Otto. 81, entered God's Kingdom and rejoined his family who went before him. His family here surrounded him with great love before he left us. Gary battled Parkinson's disease for 12 years until he recently succumbed to complications from a stroke.

Gary was born on July 15, 1934, in Appleton. The son of Edwin...