Obituaries

Feb 22, 2015

Cindy Keranen, age 58, of Appleton, passed away on February 22, 2015. Cindy was born to the late Earl “Smokey” and Clara (Hirvela) Johnson. She was united in marriage to Steve Keranen on June 12, 1982.

Cindy loved spending time near water, especially at Lake Superior. She was a confidant to many friends and family, and was always open and...

Feb 21, 2015

Feb 21, 2015

Kathy Geier, passed away unexpectedly and much too soon. The daughter of Margaret (Liberty) Schneider and the late Thomas Schneider was born on September 30, 1958 in Appleton, WI. Kathy was employed as a Registered Nurse, a profession she found very rewarding. Kathy saw her beloved daughter, Alisha as the greatest accomplishment of her life.

Kathy will be sadly missed...

Feb 21, 2015

Feb 20, 2015

Michael W. Trunk, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 20, 2015, at Brewster Village. Mike was born on August 11, 1949 to Werner and the late Millie Trunk. A fun-loving individual born with special needs, Mikey always had a smile and a hug for everyone. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, caregivers and all who...

Feb 20, 2015

Feb 20, 2015

Dorothy (nee Wendt) McClintock Vanden Boogaard, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, February 20, 2015. Dorothy was born in Seymour on November 14, 1924, daughter of the late Arthur and Marie “Theresa” (Wolf) Wendt. Dorothy will be best remembered as a longtime waitress at Bleier's Supper Club in Appleton. She also loved to babysit young children, especially as...

Feb 19, 2015

Viola Butch, age 95, of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Brewster Village. She was born on January 30, 1920 in St. Ignace, Michigan, to the late Peter and Eleanor (Tamlyn) McIntyre. Her family moved to Gladstone, Michigan where she worked in a factory during the war, and where she met Amel. On June 7, 1947, Viola...

Feb 19, 2015

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Feb 18, 2015

LeRoy Thede, age 88 of Appleton, was suddenly called to his heavenly home while on his way to Bible Class and Ash Wednesday Church service on February 18, 2015. LeRoy was born in the Outagamie County town of Maine, son of the late Lonson and Esther (Freeman) Thede. On January 29, 1949, he married the former Marjorie Meulemans at First...

Feb 18, 2015

Feb 18, 2015

Eileen Ann (Kugler) Schmitzer passed away peacefully at her home with her family after a short battle with Progressive Bulbar Palsy (ALS) on Feb 18, 2015. She was born Feb. 28, 1943 to the late Lawrence C. and Dorothy (Ulmen) Kugler in Appleton, WI.

She was married 50 years to the love of her life, Donald Joseph “Joe” Schmitzer, Jr....

Feb 17, 2015

Shirley Brooks, age 80, of Menasha, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. She was born on June 20, 1934 in Grand Chute to the late Joseph C. and Marie R. (Merkel) Griesbach. Shirley enjoyed crafts, painting, gardening, and shopping. She looked forward to trips to the casino, traveling to The Villages Florida, and going to the...

Feb 17, 2015

Francis R. Kerkhof, 93, passed away on February 17, 2015, at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna, WI. Born on November 28, 1921, he was the oldest son of William and Kathryn (Jackels) Kerkhof of Hollandtown, WI.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Dolores (Gerrits) Kerkhof, whom he married on June 15, 1948 at St. Francis...

Feb 17, 2015

Feb 16, 2015

Kevin Paul Burger, age 36, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, February 16, 2015. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on September 3, 1978 to Harry and Marjorie Burger. Kevin was raised in Menasha, and graduated from Menasha High School in 1996. He was a loyal employee of Modern Business Machines for over eight years. Kevin loved watching...

Feb 14, 2015

Lynn Frank Sackenheim was granted his wish to “go to Jesus” on February 14, 2015 at 3:15 A.M. at Appleton Medical Center. Lynn was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on May 12, 1935, to Frank J. and Dorothea (Lange) Sackenheim. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wyandotte, and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church, River Rouge, Michigan. He was a graduate...

Feb 13, 2015

Lois Bressers, age 86, of Appleton, lost her battle with cancer and was carried to heaven in the arms of Angels on Friday, February 13, 2015. Lois was born in Appleton on May 20, 1928, daughter of the late Leonard and Orpha (Wilson) Hanstedt. On January 15, 1949, she married the love of her life, Vincent Bressers, at St. Joseph...