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Gordon "Gordy" John Wochinski

Gordon "Gordy" John Wochinski

May 28, 2014

Gordon John “Gordy” Wochinski, 84, Kaukauna, passed away on May 28, 2014. Gordy was born on March 30, 1930 in New London to the late John and Ella (Hoffman) Wochinski. On June 23, 1952 he married the former Frances Kraus in New London and she preceded him in death on February 27, 2012. He served his country during the Korean...

Lisa Lynn Berge

Lisa Lynn Berge

May 27, 2014

Lisa (Fulcer) Berge, age 42 of Appleton, Wisconsin, was called to her eternal home on May 27, 2014. She was born on March 12, 1972 to Jack and Darlene (Wenzel) Fulcer, and was an older sister to her brother, Ryan Fulcer. Lisa graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School and the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. She was a...

Mildred "Millie" Ponkow

Mildred "Millie" Ponkow

May 25, 2014

Mildred N. Ponkow, age 92, of Appleton, passed away at Oakridge Gardens, Menasha, on Sunday, May 25, 2014. Millie was born on November 13, 1921, in Antigo to the late August A. and Hattie (Zellmer) Ponkow. She was a 1941 graduate of Antigo High School and was employed at Tuttle Press (Artfair) for over 30 years, retiring in 1985. Millie...

Leann Olson

Leann Olson

May 25, 2014

Leann L. Olson, age 49, was called home to her Lord on Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was born on April 12, 1965, to Donna Mae Immel and the late Edward J. Herzfeldt. Leann was always a very caring and giving person who loved to laugh and have a good time. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and...

Cindy Lee Henneman

Cindy Lee Henneman

May 23, 2014

Cindy Lee Henneman, 63, Appleton, passed away on May 23, 2014, at her home, with her family at her side. The former Cindy Trotter was born on July 3, 1950 in Rockford Illinois to Thomas and Donna (Ecklund) Trotter. She graduated from Guilford High School in Rockford and then attended Rock Valley School of Nursing. After nursing school she was...

Michael "Mike" Miller

Michael "Mike" Miller

May 22, 2014

Mike Miller, age 51, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 22, 2014. Mike was born on August 28, 1962, in Manitowoc, to Janet (Reis) Miller and the late Arnold Miller. He married Barbara Ninmer on June 14, 1985, in Reedsville. Mike was a well-known Master Electrician and was a proud member of Local #577 of the IBEW. He...

Thomas Manley

Thomas Manley

May 22, 2014

Thomas L. Manley passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Appleton Medical Center after living at Appleton Healthcare Center for the past year.

Tom was born on March 9, 1934 to the late Monroe and Lila (Poole) Manley of Shiocton, WI. He graduated from Shiocton High School in 1952 and then served in the United States Army from 1953...

Richard Driessen

Richard Driessen

May 21, 2014

Richard “Rick” Driessen, 68, Kaukauna passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2014 with his family at his side. Rick was born on February 24, 1946 to Robert and Marian (Coenen) Driessen. He was a 1964 graduate of Kaukauna High School. On April 6, 1968 he married the former Elizabeth “Betty” Van Dyke and they enjoyed over 46 years together. Rick...

William H. Battermann

William H. Battermann

May 20, 2014

William “Bill” Battermann, 73, met his Lord on May 20, 2014 in the company of family at Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah. His death followed several recent strokes caused by a heart infection from which he was unable to recover.

Bill was one of the greatest fans you might ever meet. Growing up on the south side of Milwaukee, he...

Kennith M. Lorenz

Kennith M. Lorenz

May 20, 2014

Ken Lorenz, age 83, passed away on Tuesday evening, May 20, 2014 at the Appleton Medical Center. Ken was born in Wabeno, Wisconsin on September 22, 1930, son of the late Paul and Emma (Pagenkopf) Lorenz. He attended high school in Wabeno and graduated in the class of 1949. He immediately entered the United States Army, and it was there...

Myrna N. Meyer

Myrna N. Meyer

May 17, 2014

Myrna N. Meyer, age 79, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, May 17, 2014. She was born to the late Walter and Georgianna Fuhrman in the Town of Maine on November 17, 1934. Myrna was a graduate of Bear Creek High School. In 1952, she married Frank J. Kielbasa, who preceded her in death in 1970. On October 21,...

Leo R.  Biese

Leo R. Biese

May 16, 2014

Leo R. Biese of Darboy, dearly loved by those who survive him was born to his eternal life on Friday, May 16, 2014. He was born to his earthly life on May 9, 1937, to the late Frank and Clara (Arnoldussen) Biese. Leo was born and raised on the family farm in Kaukauna. He graduated from Kaukauna High School in...

Alex Materi

Alex Materi

May 14, 2014

Alex Materi, age 55, of Little Chute, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home on May 14, 2014. Alex was born May 11, 1959, son of the late Peter Materi and Dorothy (Mathe) Olson. He married Anita Schroeder on December 9, 1989 in a ceremony at St Ann's Church in West Allis.

Alex was a...

Jerry H. Jahnke

Jerry H. Jahnke

May 14, 2014

Jerry H. Jahnke, retired union leader, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. He was born on June 13, 1930, in Appleton, to the late William and Emily Jahnke. Jerry married Dona Bradshaw on July 18, 1953 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He served his country for four years in the U.S. Navy and completed an apprenticeship in Carpentry...

Carleton Giese

Carleton Giese

May 13, 2014

Carleton Henry Giese, 86, took flight with the angels on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. He passed away at home in the arms of Mardelle, his wife of 62 years.

Carleton was born April 28, 1928 in Neenah as the second son of Leo and Genevieve (Horkman) Giese. Growing up on Doty Island, he had a foot in both the Neenah...

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