Obituaries

Aug 17, 2013

Margaret Walsh, age 92, passed away at her home in Appleton unexpectedly on Saturday evening, August 17, 2013. Margaret was born in Appleton on November 26, 1920, daughter of the late Eugene and Anna (Finnegan) Walsh. She attended the Appleton High School, as well as the local university extension and Lawrence University.

Margaret's life was one truly well lived. On...

Aug 16, 2013

Louise M. Breitengross, nee Niederehe, age 99, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. Louise was born March 18, 1914 to the late Henry and Clara Niederehe in Fond Du Lac, WI. She married Edgar Breitengross on December 12th, 1942.

She was a woman of strong faith who enjoyed gardening,...

Aug 15, 2013

Gertrude Uelmen was born on April 3, 1919 in Antigo, Wisconsin to Anthony and Anna Lombardo. She graduated from Antigo High School in 1936. She received a nursing degree from St. Vincent's School of Nursing in Chicago, Illinois. She worked as a nurse at St. Vincent's Hospital in Chicago and also worked as a nurse for Dr. J. J. Young...

Aug 15, 2013

Gayle A. Meyers, age 98, of Appleton, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Thursday, August 15, 2013. She died peacefully at Fox River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Gayle was born on February 15, 1915, in Clifton, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Guy A. and Edna (Vandervort) Grovesteen. She married Robert W. Meyers on August 31, 1940; he preceded...

Aug 13, 2013

Carolyn Anderson (nee Underwood), passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at the age of 74, after a long battle with Cancer. She was born on October 24, 1938, in Newald, WI and grew up in Laona, WI. Carolyn married Thomas C. “Tommy” Lowery in 1958 and together they moved to Milwaukee where they had four children together, Connie M....

Aug 11, 2013

William Borrmann, Doctor of Chiropractic, passed away at his home on Sunday evening, August 11, 2013, at the age of 86. Doctor B. was born in Milwaukee on March 19, 1927, son of the late Richard and Hedwig (Lins) Borrmann. Bill attended high school and Chiropractic school, and practiced in his field for sixty years. He was a member of...

Aug 11, 2013

Aug 9, 2013

Aug 8, 2013

Laura Hilda Zerbel, age 97, of Appleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 8, 2013. Laura was born in Hortonville, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Henry and Lydia Gallow. In September of 1950, Laura married Arthur Zerbel Sr.; shortly after she joined Trinity Lutheran Church. She was retired from Outagamie Health Center.

Laura was known for...

Aug 7, 2013

Mary E. Ohm, 90, Appleton, entered into eternal peace on August 7, 2013. Mary was born on July 11, 1923 in Waterloo Iowa to the late Thomas and Marcella (Melavan) Cavanaugh. Mary served her country proudly during WWII as a veteran of the US Navy. In 1974 she moved from Monona WI to Appleton with her husband Bob. Bob was...

Aug 6, 2013

Don J. Corrigall, age 84, of Appleton, passed away at Brewster Village on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Don was born on April 9, 1929, in Oshkosh, to the late Don and Anna (Kuebler) Corrigall. He married Carolyn Jones in 1953. Don was the first non-teaching graduate of the Wisconsin Teachers College in Oshkosh, earning a degree in Mathematics and Physics....

Aug 5, 2013

Kenneth Kohl, 88, of Kimberly, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Cherry Meadows Hospice.

Kenneth was born on December 4, 1924 to the late Walter and Katherine (Halloran) Kohl. He was a veteran having served in the US Army during WWII and he received the Purple Heart while serving in Italy. He married Virginia Zillges on February 8,...

Aug 5, 2013

Aug 5, 2013

Vivian Mae Walter age 87 of Mikesville, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Oak Ridge Gardens in Menasha.

Vivian was born to Adrian and Hilda Johnson in Oshkosh, WI on July 23, 1926. She was soon joined by her only brother, Lyman. She met and married the love of her life, Donald Walter in 1944. They shared 60...

Aug 4, 2013

Patricia E. Hanson, 85, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Appleton Medical Center. Patricia was born on August 31, 1927 to William Augustine and Marie (Bednorz) Sullivan. On July 12, 1947 she was united in marriage to Melvin C. Hanson in Appleton.

Patricia was a dedicated homemaker who loved to do crafts of all kinds. She was an...

Aug 4, 2013

Marian Westphal, age 92, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Prairie Homes in Menasha. She was born in Menasha on May 29, 1921, daughter of the late Clarence and Erna (Syring) Sabrowski. Marian attended elementary and high school in Menasha. During her working years, she was employed by John Strange Paper Company, The American Red Cross, and the Menasha...

Aug 4, 2013

Andrew Pockat, age 88, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at his home. Andrew was born on October 2, 1924 in the Shawano County township of Grant, near Marion, son of the late Ernest and Olga (Peterman) Pockat. On October 17, 1953 he married Lois Radke. Together the couple had two children, Randall and Marsha. During...

Aug 3, 2013

Kathleen Mader, age 60, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 03, 2013. Kathy was born on February 9, 1953, daughter of LaVila and the late Cletus Gaffney. She graduated from Kimberly High School in 1971 and worked as an administrative assistant for the I.R.S. for over 15 years.

Kathy was a simple woman with a true heart of...

Aug 3, 2013

Alice M. Meier, age 87, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2013, at Brewster Village. She was born on February 19, 1926, to the late Albert and Marie Van Stralen, and she resided in Kimberly. Alice graduated from Kimberly High School in 1945 and worked for Kimberly Clark. On June 3, 1947, she married the love of her life, Roman...

Aug 3, 2013