Obituaries

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...

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Mar 7, 2013

Clayton Kreutzman went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 07, 2013. He had suffered a stroke and had also dealt with other medical problems. Clayton was born in the town of Center on September 1, 1923, son of the late Roy and Ethel (Holcomb) Kreutzman. He helped on the family farm as well...

Mar 7, 2013

Mar 6, 2013

Bernadine “Scoots” Kain, age 81, of the Town of Menasha, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, surrounded by her family. Scoots was born on September 4, 1931, in Wabeno, Wisconsin, to the late Clarence and Elsie (Depner) Opsahl. She married Donald Kain on April 22, 1950; he preceded her in death on June 27, 2009 ....

Mar 5, 2013

Mar 4, 2013

Ruth Schmidt, 96, of Appleton, passed away at Brewster Village on Monday, March 4, 2013. She was born in Milwaukee on July 20, 1916, to Edward and Ida (Betz) Schneider. Ruth is survived by her devoted and beloved daughters, Debbie (David Simpson) Schmidt of North Lake, Wisconsin, and Becky (Barry) O'Connor of Appleton, Wisconsin. She is also survived by her...

Mar 4, 2013

James D. “Jim” Franczek, 57, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2013. Jim was born on July 11, 1955 to Joe and Mary (Klatkiewicz) Franczek. In his younger years Jim worked at Ariens and most recently was a baker at Hilltop Bakery in Kaukauna. Jim liked classic cars and old western movies. He was well liked by all who knew...

Mar 4, 2013

Lola Nichols, age 94, passed away peacefully at Brewster Village on March 4, 2013. Lola was born in Appleton on July 27, 1918, daughter of the late Carl and Frances (Wagner) Huebner. She attended high school in Neenah, and worked for the Kimberly Clark Corporation prior to her marriage to James Thornton. Jim was killed in the war, and in...

Mar 3, 2013

Bill Jokela, age 68, of Appleton, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013. He was born in Chicago, to the late William and Ida Jokela on July 13, 1944. Bill spent his childhood years in Iron River, Michigan; Brantwood, Wisconsin; and Chicago, Illinois. On July 27, 1968, he married Cathleen Culligan, and they spent forty-four years together. Bill was a...

Mar 3, 2013

John W. “Jack” Close passed away peacefully on March 3, 2013 at Parkside Care Center following a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Jack was born on December 19, 1936 in Appleton, WI and was the son of the late W.A. and Ruth (Marfing) Close. Jack was married to Carolyn Close from 1964-1991 and together they had two children.

Jack was...