Obituaries

Jan 9, 2015

Jim Diedrick, a longtime master baker, died at his home near Appleton on Friday afternoon, January 9, 2015. Jim was born August 14, 1941, son of the late Woodrow and Mary (Weyenberg) Diedrick, and married the former Darlene Doty on July 11, 1970 at St. Mary's Church in Appleton. Jim started working in a local bakery as a boy and...

Jan 7, 2015

Elizabeth “Betty” Jansen, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. She was born in 1923, in California, to the late Henry W. and Olive (Probst) Hupfauf. On September 2, 1947, Betty married Archie Jansen at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Darboy, and together they raised their five children. Throughout her life, Betty enjoyed spending time with family, relatives and...

Jan 7, 2015

Allen See, age 70, of Kaukauna, formerly of Appleton, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. He was born on November 9, 1944 in Chilton, to the late Edward and Loretta (Buechel) See. On May 30, 1965, Al married Bonnie Kalies in Wayside, Wisconsin. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. Al was a farm boy at heart. He...

Jan 7, 2015

Richard J. Oberweiser, age 64, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 7, 2015 with his loving wife Susan by his side. He was born in Appleton on August 23, 1950 to the late James and Margaret (Rutter) Oberweiser.

Dick worked many long hours as a manager in the bar/restaurant and banquet establishments throughout the Fox Valley, including Alex's Crown, The Pioneer...

Jan 6, 2015

Jan 6, 2015

Salvatore “Sam” Tralongo, of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Sam was born on September 8, 1922, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Salvatore and Carmella (DeStefano) Tralongo. After serving in the Coast Guard during WWII, Sam attended the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and Layton School of Art. In 1950, he married Kathleen (Smiley) in Milwaukee and moved to...

Jan 6, 2015

Jan 6, 2015

Carlton “Bruce” O'Brien, age 81, of Menasha, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. He was born on July 14, 1933, to the late Earl and Verna (Mierwca) O'Brien. He was born and raised in Menasha, and graduated from Menasha High school. Bruce spent 38 years working for Menasha Utility until his retirement in 1989. While working, he dedicated himself...

Jan 6, 2015

June Weber, age 84, of Stockbridge, passed away on Tuesday, January 06, 2015. June was born on June, 1, 1930 to the late Earl and Josephine (Van Holst) Alger. She married the late John Weber, Sr. on June 10, 1948. June loved bird watching, gardening, playing 500 rummy, and trying her luck at the slot machines in Carter. Every Christmas...

Jan 6, 2015

Joan Tousignant, a loving wife and mother, peacefully joined her Lord in heaven at the age of 87 on Tuesday afternoon, January 6, 2015. Her husband of sixty-five years, Bill, was there to welcome her. Joan was born in Escanaba, Michigan on January 26, 1927, daughter of the late Anton and Ethel (Heyrman) Cleereman. She attended college for one year...

Jan 6, 2015

Richard Martell, age 95, passed away January 6, 2015 at the Fountains of Garden Way. Richard, son of the late Joseph and Rose Konshak Martell, was born October 15, 1919 in Menasha. He grew up in Menasha near Little Lake Butte des Morts, where he went fishing, hunting, and canoeing with his brothers. He attended St. Patrick grade school, and...

Jan 5, 2015

Ralph H. Kahler, age 65, of Hortonville, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015. He was surrounded by his loving family and went to sleep in this life to be welcomed into his new life with Jesus, his parents and his two sisters. He was born on November 12, 1949 in Appleton, to the late Herbert and Lucille (Ellefson) Kahler....

Jan 5, 2015

Phyllis Marie Wilson, 97, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015 at Prairie Home Assisted Living.

Phyllis was born on August 25, 1917 to George and Amelia Zanger in Detroit, Michigan. On August 5, 1939 she married Norman C. Wilson in Detroit. Phyllis and Norman moved many times throughout the years for Norman's job and finally settled in the Appleton...

Jan 4, 2015

Grace June Verhagen, 93, passed away on January 4, 2015 at St. Joseph Residence in New London.

Grace was born on June 21, 1921 to Clarence and Ethel (Jones) Haskins. She worked at Fort Howard in DePere before leaving to start her family. On June 6, 1946 she married Leo H. Verhagen after his honorable discharge from the Navy. Together...

Jan 3, 2015

Rose Marie Fjellerad, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday night, January 3, 2015 at Fox River Nursing and Rehab Center. Rose Marie was born in Appleton on January 30, 1922, daughter of the late Theodore and Laura (Roth) Loose, and on August 28 1943 married Oswald Fjellerad while he was stationed in Montgomery, Alabama. Oswald preceded her in death...

Jan 3, 2015

Jan 1, 2015

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Jan 1, 2015

Michael Hickinbotham, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 1, 2015. Michael was born on August 21, 1963 to Robert and Betty (Hollenback) Hickinbotham. He married Wendy Lee on October 10, 1987.

Michael was an avid Ford Mustang enthusiast and was often found at different car shows trying to sell and buy old car parts. He also loved searching...

Dec 31, 2014