Obituaries

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...

Mar 2, 2013

Rick Whitman, age 55, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Oakridge Gardens. Rick was born in New London on July 27, 1957, son of the late Charles and Marceil (Moser) Whitman. He attended New London High School and also received his Commercial Driver's License; he so loved driving trucks! Rick married the former Sandra Locy on November...

Mar 1, 2013

Feb 28, 2013

Nellie Vanden Abeelen, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Our Family Homes – Sheldon House in Oshkosh. Nellie was born in England on August 1, 1923, and attended school there during the Blitzkrieg. As a young woman she met her future husband, Louis Vanden Abeelen in London. He was stationed there while serving in the...

Feb 28, 2013

Bob Schmidt, age 79, passed into the arms of his waiting Lord on Thursday evening, February 28, 2013. Bob was born in the town of Center of June 17, 1933, son of the late Arthur and Hilda (Tiedt) Schmidt. Bob married the former Lorraine Stephan on February 20, 1957 in Black Creek; Lorraine preceded him in death in 2009.

Bob...

Feb 28, 2013

Johanna Rietveld, age 81, of Kimberly, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013, at her home. Anna was born on July 24, 1931, in Kimberly, to the late Peter and Agnes (Reyes) Vander Wielen. She married Raymond Rietveld on July 10, 1952; he preceded her in death on May 27, 1997.

Anna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great...

Feb 27, 2013

Mabel Zimmerman, age 84, of Appleton, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. She was born on October 13, 1928, to the late John and Ella Miller. Mabel retired from AT&T after 35 years and was a lifelong member at Faith Lutheran Church. She had a never ending passion for flowers and gardening, and also loved to travel. Mabel always...

Feb 26, 2013

Siegfried Schoenian, age 84, of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born on November 27, 1928 in Braunschweig, Germany, the son of the late Otto and Marguerite Schoenian. On July 9, 1955, Siegfried married Lois Lemke in Germany. He was a German and French High School teacher at Hamilton High School in...

Feb 26, 2013

William A. Siekman, Appleton, passed away at the Appleton Medical Center on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at the age of 96. Bill was born in Kansas on November 18, 1916, son of the late Albert and Elsie (Hein) Siekman. Bill received a degree from Oklahoma State University, and continued with his post-graduate studies at Lawrence University in Appleton. On October...

Feb 25, 2013

Jeanne A. Kieffer (Kools) of Appleton, age 84, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at Appleton Medical Center on Monday, February 25, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Jeanne was born in Appleton, on March 29, 1928, to the late William and Ruth (Gilman) Kools. She was united in marriage to Clyde W. Kieffer of Kaukauna on November 17,...

Feb 24, 2013

Feb 21, 2013

Doris Esther Merkel, 85, formally of Appleton passed away on Thursday February 21, 2013 at Valley VNA in Neenah, WI. After a long battle with Alzheimer's, Doris died peacefully in her sleep. Doris, the oldest of two was born August 14, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Carl Victor and Ethel Mae (Linman) Dahlberg. She attended Paul Revere Middle School and...

Feb 19, 2013

Feb 19, 2013

Claude C. Zoch Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the Alten Haus Assisted Living in Neenah. A full obituary and the memorial service will be held at a later date.

Feb 18, 2013

Sara Marie Schewe formerly of Madison, 35, beloved daughter of Ronald and Ruth Schewe passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013 at home after a three year battle with brain cancer. She was born on May 5, 1977 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Sara moved with her family to Appleton the summer of 1991. She graduated with honors from Appleton...

Feb 16, 2013

John James Rouman, age 90, passed into eternal life on February 16, 2013 at his home. John was born in Tomahawk, Wisconsin on January 18, 1923, the only child of Greek Immigrants James and Chrisula Rouman. He graduated from Tomahawk High School and attended Ripon College before enlisting in the United States Army. He proudly served in the 95th Infantry...