Obituaries

Judy A. Krogman

Judy A. Krogman

Dec 6, 2014

Judy A. Krogman, age 49, of Appleton, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 6, 2014. Judy was born on December 30, 1964, in Appleton, to the late Fran and Katie Van Eyck. She was a 1983 graduate of Appleton West High School and was later employed as a CNA and also at Target. Judy was a loving wife...

Jonathan Thomas Engel

Jonathan Thomas Engel

Dec 6, 2014

Jonathan Thomas Engel, age 51, of Appleton, passed away at Rogers Group Home, Appleton, on Saturday, December 6, 2014. Jonnie was born on December 18, 1962, in Appleton, to the late John and Dorothy (Thern) Engel.

Jonnie was well-known for his love of music, the outdoors and his favorite swing.

Survivors include his siblings, Cynthia (Charles) Kuba, Stuart (Penny) Engel,...

Daniel F. O'Leary

Daniel F. O'Leary

Dec 4, 2014

Daniel Franklin O'Leary, age 95 of Appleton, Wisconsin, left this life on December 4, 2014. He was born the second of nine children on March 22, 1919 in Wausau, Wisconsin, the son of Clara (Ohm) and Daniel O'Leary. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, whom he married on April 9, 1943 at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas....

David Hadrian Freiburger

David Hadrian Freiburger

Dec 3, 2014

David Hadrian Freiburger was born on October 14, 1943 to the late Janet (Steingraber) and the late Sgt. David Freiburger, Sr. in New London. David became a child of God through baptism on October 31, 1943. He went to heaven on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Appleton Medical Center. “Jesus said, 'I am the resurrection and the life. He who...

Jerome  R. Hiler

Jerome R. Hiler

Dec 2, 2014

Jerry Hiler, age 67, passed away peacefully at the Appleton Medical Center on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, following a lingering illness. Jerry was born in Appleton on March 25, 1947, son of the late Jerome and Beatrice (Endter) Hiler. He was a 1965 graduate of Appleton High School, and on May 25, 1969 married the former Barbara Steger at St....

Anne E.  Hermus

Anne E. Hermus

Dec 2, 2014

Anne Elizabeth was born to George Edward and Ellen Gertrude (Hardy) Kronschnabel in Kimberly, Wisconsin on May 31, 1923. She served in the US Navy during WWII and met Cornelius (Casey) Hermus on the train returning home from the war. They were married at St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha, Wisconsin on September 27, 1947.

Liz is survived by eight...

Eugene J. DeBruin

Eugene J. DeBruin

Nov 30, 2014

After spending an enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday with his family and friends, Gene DeBruin, age 87, of Kimberly, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, November 30, 2014. Gene was born on February 16, 1927, in Little Chute, to Joseph and Marie (Welhouse) DeBruin and was the step-son of William Walsh. On August 12, 1950, he began his loving marriage to...

Rachel A. Jendrzejak

Rachel A. Jendrzejak

Nov 28, 2014

Rachel Jendrzejak, age 92, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 28, 2014. She was born on October 17, 1922, in Michigamme, Michigan, to the late Armose and Lillian (Larmour) LaBine. On June 15, 1940, Rachel married Leo Jendrzejak in Michigan. Over the years, they enjoyed the many friends they made while owning the Shamrock Bar on...

Jackson Ray-Allen Wallace

Jackson Ray-Allen Wallace

Nov 28, 2014

Jackson Ray-Allen Wallace, infant son of Gary Wallace and Krystal Ethridge, was taken too soon from his loving family on Friday, November 28, 2014. Jackson will also be missed by his brothers: William Gabriel Wallace, Norman George Ritter V, and Phillip Ray Guthrie; his grandmothers: Pam Johnson and Dorothy Coates; aunts and uncles: Maria (Steve) Guthrie, Dorothy “Bay”, Gail, Heather,...

Raymond C. "Ray" Wittlin

Raymond C. "Ray" Wittlin

Nov 28, 2014

Raymond Wittlin, age 85, of the Town of Center, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 at his cabin. He was born on April 27, 1929, in Black Creek, to the late Edward and Cecilia (Deacy) Wittlin. Raymond served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On January 25, 1964, he married Lila Woldt at St. Mary...

Jenifer E. Drifka

Jenifer E. Drifka

Nov 27, 2014

Jenifer E. Drifka, age 51, of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014, at Appleton Medical Center. Jenifer was born on March 1, 1963, in Neenah, to Bonnie Mae Fisch and the late James Richard Fisch.

Jenifer was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. She was well-known for her caring and giving nature. Jenifer was truly family-oriented. She...

William G. "Bill" Beckwith

William G. "Bill" Beckwith

Nov 25, 2014

William Beckwith, age 84, of Appleton, passed into the presence of his Savior on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, with his family by his side. Bill was born on December 4, 1929, in Duluth, Minnesota, to the late Robert and Mae (Crawley) Beckwith. He was a Korean War veteran, and served on the U.S.S. Zellars. After his Navy tour, Bill was...