Obituaries

Mar 20, 2013

Gerald “Jerry” Wilbert Retzlaff, 72, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jerry was born on March 6, 1941, to Wilbert and Dorothy (Deltour) Retzlaff. On August 1, 1964, he was united in marriage to Ellen Mary (Thiel), and they spent 48 wonderful years together. Jerry served in the US Army, and he worked for years as an...

Mar 19, 2013

Barbara Klein, age 79, passed away peacefully at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. Barbara was born in Appleton on June 1, 1933, daughter of the late Charles and Alida (Laurisch) Klein.

Barbara loved everyone she met, and everyone she met loved her. She was a very special person in the lives of many, and wherever she resided at any given...

Mar 17, 2013

Donald M. Liebergen, age 70, of Appleton, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013. Don was born on October 20, 1942, in Appleton, to the late Marvin and Hattie (Janssen) Liebergen. He married Susan Van Groll on September 18, 1965, in Appleton. Don was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He proudly served his country in the National Guard. Don...

Mar 17, 2013

Douglas Ogilvie, of Hortonville, passed away on Sunday evening, March 17, 2013 at the age of 94. Doug was born in Appleton on February 17, 1919, son of the late Alex and Dorothy (Grimmond) Ogilvie of Appleton. He attended Appleton schools through high school. In 1937, enrolled at the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Engineering and attended for two...

Mar 17, 2013

George Petersen, MD passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the age of 89. He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on January 7, 1924, son of the late George and Fannie (Hakala) Petersen. He grew up in Kenosha and served in the United States Army, graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison Medical School, and served his community...

Mar 16, 2013

Mar 16, 2013

Mary Van Toll, age 97, died at Parkside Care Center in Little Chute on Saturday, March 16, 2013. She was born in Appleton on December 4, 1915, daughter of the late Ernest and Dora (Vandenberg) Blohm. Mary was one of three children, and was preceded in death by her sister Frances and her brother Norbert. She was a resident of...

Mar 16, 2013

Deb McKinney, age 58, passed away at her home in Waupaca on Saturday morning, March 16, 2013. Deb was born in Beckley, West Virginia on June 24, 1954, daughter of the late Larry Riley and Patricia (Underwood) McCormick who now resides in North Carolina. Deb was a graduate of the Menasha High School, and worked as the Call Center Supervisor...

Mar 16, 2013

Mark W. Dreger, age 59, of Kaukauna, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at his home. He was born on September 19, 1953, in Kaukauna to the late Myron and Mary Ann Dreger, and he was a graduate of Kaukauna High School in 1972. Mark proudly served his country in the Army and worked as a truck driver for...

Mar 15, 2013

Gertrude Searl, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was taken into the arms of The Lord on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Cherry Meadows Hospice following a brief illness. She was 93. Gertrude was born on January 7th, 1920 to William and Margaret Karrow. On January 26, 1944, she married Davis Searl at Trinity Lutheran Church in Menasha....

Mar 15, 2013

Mar 14, 2013

Dorothy Jean Vander Velden

Dorothy Jean Vander Velden, 63, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013 following a courageous battle with cancer at Appleton Medical Center.

Dorothy was born on December 15, 1949 to Walter and Arlene (Faulks) Wadel. She married Ken Vander Velden on December 15, 1999, in Appleton. Dorothy enjoyed volunteering at the Saxeville community food pantry. She...

Mar 14, 2013

Marilyn E. Corning passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on March 14, 2013, at Brewster Village in Appleton. Marilyn was born in Oconto, Wisconsin on June 4, 1923, to Wesley and Ora (Pfeiffer) Mills. After high school, she attended Business School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and upon graduation she worked in Milwaukee during WWII. She met her future husband, Russ,...

Mar 13, 2013

Christine Maria Hammes, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Christine was born on October 2, 1972 to Wayne and Mary Hunt. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Physical Therapy. On May 4, 1996 she was united in marriage to Brian Hammes. She worked at the Bridgewood Nursing and Rehab Center.

Christine was...

Mar 13, 2013

Mrs. Josephine Vanderschaegen, formerly of Hurley, Wisconsin passed away on March 13, 2013. Josephine was born on October 31, 1918, in Ironwood, Michigan and was raised there too. Her parents were Anton and Antonia Skowronski (both deceased) both born and from Watcloviak, Poland. She was married to Clarence Vanderschaegen of Iron Belt on July 27, 1940, by Father Paul Boshold...

Mar 13, 2013

Russell F. “Russ” Tyler, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, after a long battle with lung disease.

Russ was born Jan 11, 1936 in the town of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, and was the son of the late William “Len” and Ida (Berzill) Tyler. Russ was married to Judy Wisnet on October 19, 1957, at...

Mar 11, 2013

Betty Euclide, age 87, passed away on Monday morning, March 11, 2013 at an Appleton nursing home. Betty was born in Sturgeon Bay on July 30, 1925, daughter of the late John and Bess (Logan) Hansen. She was a graduate of the Sturgeon Bay High School, and on October 31, 1952, she married Clayton Euclide; he preceded her in death...

Mar 10, 2013

Mar 9, 2013

Virginia “Ginny” Pringnitz, 87, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Ginny was born on June 19, 1925 to Edward and Martha (Bosin) Pringnitz in Tigerton. Ginny worked for many years as a seamstress at a glove factory and retired from the West Bend Company as an inspector. She enjoyed quilting, bowling and traveling with her friends. Ginny was a...

Mar 8, 2013

Yvonne Van Dyke (nee Chappa), Age 75, of Kimberly, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 8, 2013. Yvonne was born on August 25, 1937, daughter of the late Harold and Theresa Chappa. After graduating from Berlin High School, she worked for First National bank for over 40 years. In 1956, Yvonne met the love of her life, Richard...