Obituaries

Jul 30, 2015

Joyce D. Taggart, age 83, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015. She is survived by her three children: Robert, Mary and Susie Taggart. She is also survived by her grandson, Jerome Taggart. The funeral service for Joyce will take place at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 5 at the WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME-LAEMMRICH CHAPEL. Visitation will be held from 10:00...

Jul 29, 2015

Jul 29, 2015

Jul 29, 2015

Corrine G. Hansen (Koenig), age 65, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday morning, July 29, 2015, secure in the love of her Heavenly Father and his Son. She was born on November 7, 1949 in Wausau, Wisconsin, daughter of Alice (Hinz) and the late Lyle Koenig. On June 17, 1978, she married Sgt. William C. Hansen in Hawaii,...

Jul 29, 2015

Michael John Reiter, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2015 after suffering a heart attack. He was born December 28, 1966, in Appleton, Wisconsin, and lived in Little Chute until his marriage to Christine Benoit on October 15, 1994. They then lived in Appleton and most recently resided in Menasha. Together they have three beautiful children: Abby (17),...

Jul 27, 2015

Jul 26, 2015

Gary A. Bayness, age 68, passed away peacefully with his wife Lynn at his side on July 26, 2015, after a long illness. Gary was born July 28, 1946, in Cook County, Illinois, and was adopted by George and Grace Bayness and moved to Ashland, Wisconsin. The family moved several times and settled in Appleton. Gary graduated from St. Joseph...

Jul 24, 2015

Dr. Jeffrey Whiteside, age 63, passed away recently in Door County, Wisconsin. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa on May 7, 1952. He was the son of the late Robert and Maxine (Fieg) Whiteside. Jeff graduated from Sioux City Central High School and entered the University of Iowa where he received both an undergraduate and later a graduate degree...

Jul 23, 2015

Jul 23, 2015

Ann Marie (Schmidt) Kempen went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Country Villa Assisted Living in Freedom. Ann Marie was born on November 10, 1929 in the Town of Woodville, the daughter of the late Bernard and Mary (Rossmeier) Schmidt. She married Francis Kempen at St. Francis Church, Hollandtown on June 6, 1950. Together they...

Jul 23, 2015

Laila “Tommie” Schuler Wereley died on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at the age of 103. Laila was married to Leslie Wereley. He was a great husband and dad and matched up perfectly with a wonderful wife and mother. Laila was preceded in death by her husband Leslie, a daughter Mary “Suzanne” Wereley, and two grandsons, David Anger and Jon Wereley.

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Jul 23, 2015

Jul 22, 2015

We are mourning the loss of Mel (Melissa) Grammont, daughter of Bob and Karen Schimming, mother of Cal and Dylan Grammont, and wife of Lance Grammont. Mel passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. She was a beautiful person and will be greatly missed. Her smile would light up a room and her laugh would warm your heart. Her singing...

Jul 22, 2015

Lucille “Lu” Smith, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at Brewster Village. Lu was born on March 17, 1935, daughter of the late John and Josephine (Kramer) Meyers. She was a proud graduate of Lourdes High School and later in life she earned her associate degree from the Fox Valley Center alongside her son. In August...

Jul 21, 2015

Donald E. Simpson, age 73, of Freedom, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 21, 2015 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born on September 22, 1941, in Appleton, to Earl and Anna Marie (Kerkhoff) Simpson. Don proudly served his country for three years in the U.S. Army. Following his release he worked at Elm Tree Bakery (later changing to Rich's...

Jul 19, 2015

Jul 18, 2015

Jul 18, 2015

Jim Appelt, age 88, passed away at the Appleton Medical Center on Saturday evening, July 18, 2015. Jim was born in the Lincoln County township of Scott, on September 21, 1926, son of the late Rev. Theodore and Dora (Engelbrecht) Appelt. When Jim was very young, the family relocated to the Chicago suburbs where Jim attended high school and technical...

Jul 18, 2015

Alice M. Koepke, 99, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Green Tree Health and Rehab in Clintonville. Alice was born on March 19, 1916 to Reinhardt and Matilda (Hirte) Schimmelpfennig in Weyauwega. On June 5, 1937 she was united in marriage to Lester Koepke. They owned the Spudnut and later Koepke's Restaurant in Appleton for many years. She...

Jul 17, 2015