Obituaries

Barbara J. Seehafer

Barbara J. Seehafer

Oct 15, 2013

Barbara Seehafer, age 63, passed away on October 15, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer for nine and a half years. Barb was born on July 19, 1950, and was a 1968 graduate of the Seymour High School. She wed Donald Hanson in 1973, and was later married to Peter Sebero.

Barb was a wonderful seamstress and enjoyed sewing...

Donald W. Muenster

Donald W. Muenster

Oct 15, 2013

Don Muenster, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday morning, October 15, 2013. He was born at home, in the Outagamie County town of Osborn, on January 17, 1921, son of the late Arnold and Louis (Wichman) Muenster. As a young man he worked for the county, was employed as a cheese maker, and later drove truck...

Robin E. Burton

Robin E. Burton

Oct 15, 2013

Robin E. Burton, age 50, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning October 15, 2013 with her family by her side. She fought a 5 ½ year battle with non-smokers lung cancer and a short but courageous fight against leukemia. She taught us all how it is possible to live and thrive despite a cancer diagnosis. Robin never once gave up...

Carla J. Mortimer

Carla J. Mortimer

Oct 13, 2013

Carla J. “Mama C” Mortimer, age 58, of Appleton, passed away at Appleton Medical Center on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Carla was born on February 27, 1955, to Madelyn (Witbrod) and the late Adolph Fuerst. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and an inspiration to all. Carla enjoyed sewing, gardening and reading. She was an active volunteer for...

Harold Weiland

Harold Weiland

Oct 12, 2013

Harold Peter Weiland died on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at Rennes Health Care Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. Harold was born on June 18, 1922, in Appleton, to the late John and Mary Weiland. He graduated from Appleton High School in 1940 and married Mary Geraldine Manning on March 11, 1944. Harold served his country during World War II as a...

Les Hooyman

Les Hooyman

Oct 11, 2013

Les Hooyman, 88, Freedom, passed away on October 11, 2013 at Appleton Medical Center. Les was born on November 30, 1924 in Freedom to the late Tony and Minnie (Vanderloop) Hooyman. He was a graduate of Freedom High School where he and his future wife Jean served as Prom King and Queen. In 1946 Les married his High School Sweetheart,...

Michael G. Hritz

Michael G. Hritz

Oct 10, 2013

Mike Hritz, age 83, passed away at Theda Clark Medical Center on Thursday afternoon, October 10, 2013. Mike was born in Streator, Illinois, on September 5, 1930, son of the late George and Emma (Palanos) Hritz. He attended high school in Illinois, and in 1950 entered the United States Air Force. On November 18, 1951, he married the former Joyce...

Mary Lynn Heinritz

Mary Lynn Heinritz

Oct 9, 2013

Passionate, loyal, deeply loving and most beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Mary Lynn Heinritz died early Wednesday morning from complications related to kidney disease at St. Paul Hospice in Kaukauna. She was 66.

Mary Lynn will forever be remembered for her zany sense of humor, terrific imagination, creative spirit, delightful irreverence, and fierce intelligence. “I always said, 'If you...

Chad E. "Welly" Welhouse

Chad E. "Welly" Welhouse

Oct 8, 2013

Chad E. “Welly” Welhouse, age 38, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous five year battle with lung cancer on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. He was born on January 15, 1975, to Dennis and Nancy Welhouse and resided in Hollandtown. Chad graduated from UW- Oshkosh in 1997 and worked for fifteen years as a facility manager at R.R. Donnelley...

Irene T. Paden

Irene T. Paden

Oct 8, 2013

Rene Paden (Schumacher), age 84, passed away Tuesday evening, October 8, 2013, at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah, following a brief illness. Rene was born in Appleton on November 21, 1928, daughter of the late Edward and Louise (Fisher) Doerfler. She attended high school in Appleton, and later married Roy J. Schumacher. Later, she married James Paden, who preceded...

David "Big D" Steudel

David "Big D" Steudel

Oct 6, 2013

David J. Steudel, age 61, of Appleton, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 3, 2013. David was born on September 9, 1952 to John and Hazel Steudel. David, affectionately known as “Big D”, graduated from High School in Oshkosh, and attended Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. He worked for over 20 years at SCA Tissue in Neenah. David...

Anthony J. Slater

Anthony J. Slater

Oct 6, 2013

Tony Slater, age 56, passed away suddenly on Sunday evening, October 6, 2013, with his family at his side. Tony was born in Appleton on May 17, 1957, son of the late James Slater and Evelyn (Brasch) Slater who resides in Appleton. Following graduation from the Little Chute High School, he worked at Heid Music, Racing Electronics, and Zwicker Knitting...

Gloria Lola Harrmann

Gloria Lola Harrmann

Oct 5, 2013

Gloria Lola Harrmann (nee Bush), went to her eternal home on Thursday, October 3, 2013. Gloria was born on March 31, 1935, daughter of the late Clyde and Mable Bush. She graduated from Appleton High School, and she married Kenneth Harrmann on June 1, 1957. They shared 53 years together before Ken's passing in 2010. Together they enjoyed many years...

John A. Madden

John A. Madden

Oct 5, 2013

John Avon Madden of Appleton, Wisconsin and Naples, Florida, passed away on October 5, 2013, at the age of 86. He was born on August 11, 1927 in Fargo, North Dakota, the son of Margaret (Price) and Avon Thom. He served in the Unites States Marine Corps in 1944 and the United States Navy in 1945, and was a 1947...