Obituaries

Marian D. Hitter

Marian D. Hitter

Jun 25, 2015

Marian Dorothy Hitter passed away unexpectedly in her home at the Brookdale Appleton Assisted Living community, on June 25, 2015 at the age of 75. Marian was born in Kaukauna on October 10, 1939, and graduated Kaukauna High School in 1957. She married Harry on July 26, 1958, and spent 48 wonderful years together, raised two sons and started and...

Gerald D. Spilker

Gerald D. Spilker

Jun 22, 2015

Jerry Spilker, age 87, passed away at Brewster Village in Appleton on Monday morning, June 22, 2015, following a brief illness. Jerry was born in Appleton on March 5, 1928, son of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Brainard) Spilker, and was a 1946 graduate of Appleton High School. As a young man, he worked several different jobs, but many will...

Nancy L. Jorstad

Nancy L. Jorstad

Jun 22, 2015

Nancy L. Jorstad, age 78, of Menasha, passed away at her home on Monday, June 22, 2015. Nancy was born on July 29, 1936, in Madison, to the late Emerson and Leone (Temmer) Ace. Her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant continued until she was 70 years old, when she retired from the The Heritage after 14 years of service....

Donald A. Kott

Donald A. Kott

Jun 22, 2015

Donald Kott, age 83 passed away peacefully at home in Kaukauna in the early evening hours on Monday, June 22, 2015, surrounded by his loving family at his side and following a brief illness of pancreatic cancer.

Don was born March 15, 1932 to Royal and Helen Kott, and graduated from Crandon High School and the University of Wisconsin Stevens...

Helen C. Sachs

Helen C. Sachs

Jun 20, 2015

Helen C. Sachs, 85 of Kaukauna, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at St. Paul Home.

Helen was born on September 15, 1929 to Emil and Helena (Eickenbush) Leick in Kaukauna. On July 14, 1951 she was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Sachs at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Appleton. Helen was a loving mother and grandmother and...

Joshua James Schubert

Joshua James Schubert

Jun 19, 2015

Joshua James Schubert, age 29, was taken tragically from his family on Friday, June 19, 2015, following an accident. On October 17, 1985, Josh was born in Fridley, Minnesota to James M. and Kathy L. (Nordland) Schubert. He was a 2004 graduate of North Central High School in Manly, Iowa and then went on to North Iowa Area Community College...

Margaret Mary Van Himbergen

Margaret Mary Van Himbergen

Jun 19, 2015

Margaret Mary Van Himbergen, 95 of Kimberly, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2015 at Appleton Medical Center. Margaret was born on June 1, 1920 to William and Lena (Green) Conrad. On November 26, 1945 she married Cyril John “Jack” Van Himbergen. They enjoyed over 42 years of marriage until Jack preceded her in death on October 13, 1987. Family...

Omar W. Hietpas

Omar W. Hietpas

Jun 16, 2015

Omar Hietpas, age 82, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, with his family at his side. He was born on July 16, 1932 in Little Chute, to the late Cornelius and Anna (Conrad) Hietpas. On July 14, 1954, Omar married Shirley McCabe in Appleton. He was employed for over 40 years at Appleton Wire. Omar was...

Margaret Voelker

Margaret Voelker

Jun 16, 2015

Margaret M. Voelker (Johnson), age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. She was born on May 22, 1924, to the late Roger and Petrenella (Van Lanen) Johnson and lived in the Fox Valley her whole life. After graduating from St. Mary's High School in Menasha, Margaret worked as a model. She also worked in local restaurants and...

Natalie M. Erickson

Natalie M. Erickson

Jun 15, 2015

Natalie M. Erickson, 55, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015 at Appleton Medical Center. Natalie was born on June 3, 1959 to the late Ralph and Natalie (Reilly) Nelson. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who was a fun loving person. Natalie was a great cook and a prankster and time spent with her was always special. She...

Sheila  Ella Burns

Sheila Ella Burns

Jun 15, 2015

Sheila (Schmirler) Burns, age 73, of Appleton, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015 at Appleton Medical Center. She was born on November 12, 1941 in Wausau, to the late Walter and Justina (Sass) Schmirler. Sheila was an employee of Associated Financial Group for almost 25 years. She was a member of St. Thomas More Parish, the Red Hat Society,...