Jonathan "Johnny" Owens
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,...
Robert Carl H. "Bob" Brandt
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...
Gary Carl Otto
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...
Joyce D. Taggart
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...
Corrine Hansen
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,...
Michael John Reiter
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),...
Gary A. "GRUMPY" Bayness
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...
Dr. Jeffrey R. Whiteside
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...
Ann Marie "Toots" Kempen
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...
Laila Erla Olga Wereley
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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Melissa Grammont
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...
Lucille "Lu" Smith
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...
Donald E. "Don" Simpson
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...
