Celebrate Life with Obituaries

Oct 23, 2013

Francis "Scrub" James Murphy, 82, of Freedom, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on, Wednesday, October 23, 2013. He was born August 21, 1931 to Frank and Rosella (Weyenberg) Murphy, in Freedom. Francis was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Freedom. He was united in marriage to "the best girl in Freedom",...

Oct 19, 2013

Geraldine "Geri" A. Rafeld, age 71, of Seymour passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, October 19, 2013 of natural causes peacefully in her own home. She was born on October 16, 1942 daughter of the late Howard and Genevieve (Leick) Rolf. On August 21, 1965 she was united in marriage to Fred Rafeld and they had 48 wonderful years together....

Oct 19, 2013

Martha G. Hackel, age 92, of Seymour passed away at home on October 19, 2013. She was born June 2, 1921 to the late Frank and Jacoba (Van Beek) Roovers. On December 31, 1941 she married the late Clarence J. Hackel in Kimberly. The couple later moved to Seymour and farmed together until their retirement. Martha was a life...

Oct 12, 2013

Gerald "Jerry" Thomas was finally reunited with his beloved wife, Fern, just in time to share a dance at Jayme and Ryan's wedding. Jerry Thomas joined Fern in heaven on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Good Shepard in Seymour. He was born June 11, 1937 to Roy and Ella (Mueller) Thomas. He and Fern Eick were married on July...

Oct 10, 2013

Matthew "Sammytime" C. Samson, age 29, of Seymour passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013 as a result of non-smokers lung cancer. He was born February 5, 1984 son of Richard Samson and Ann Huettl-Samson. Matt attended Seymour High School where he was involved in many different sports. Matt loved to play baseball and softball. It was through his connections...

Oct 7, 2013

Emmet J. Mullen, age 95, of Seymour, passed away Monday morning, October 7, 2013. He was born November 25, 1918 son of the late Christopher and Mae (Fries) Mullen. On February 18, 1941 he was united in marriage to Lucille Vercauteren. She preceded him in death in 1982. Emmet farmed in the Town of Oneida. He also was employed...

Oct 1, 2013

Michael J. Demerath, age 87, of Seymour, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at home. He was born January 26, 1926 son of the late Frank and Anna (Koestler) Demerath. On August 27, 1949 he was united in marriage to Delores Schulze. Mike was a WWII Army Veteran and a part of the Ghost Army. He is survived by...

Sep 28, 2013

Myron "Jim" Van De Walle, age 82, of Seymour passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital, Green Bay. He was born on May 12, 1931 son of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Van Lysel) Van De Walle. On October 5, 1954 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Herrmann. She preceded him in death June...

Sep 28, 2013

Alice M. (Kofler) Lorenz, 69, Black Creek, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 28, 2013. Alice was born March 16, 1944, daughter of the late Greg and Mary (Long) Kofler, of Neenah. On Feb. 19, 1966, she married Kenneth J. Lorenz of Black Creek. The couple farmed in Black Creek and raised a family...

Sep 16, 2013

Sherry L. Mielke, age 65, of Black Creek, passed away Monday evening, September 16, 2013 at home. She was born February 17, 1948 daughter of the late Erwin and Irene (Schremp) Keen.

Following high school Sherry attended Fox Valley Technical College and earned an accounting degree before beginning employment at the Outagamie Health Center.

On...

Sep 16, 2013

Leroy F. Stellmacher, age 91, of Seymour passed away Monday, September 16, 2013 in the family home where he was born on February 26, 1922, son of the late Charles and Katie (Beckman) Stellmacher.

He married Helen Mae Koss on September 20, 1947 she preceded him in death on June 24, 1978. They raised four children. On...

Sep 13, 2013

Joseph "Average Joe" J. Meyer, age 65, of Appleton left this earthly home on September 13, 2013 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1948 to the late Donald and Frieda (Lenca) Meyer in Chicago. He attended Gage Park High School in Chicago.

On September 5, 1992 he was united in marriage to Susan M....

Sep 12, 2013

Joseph M. Wolter, age 60, passed away on Thursday evening, September 12, 2013 with his loving family by his side as God called him home after a 12 year battle with Chronic Lynmphocytic Leukemia (CLL). Joseph was born on December 18, 1952 son of James and Betty Wolter.

Joe was a 1971 graduate of Appleton East High...

Sep 12, 2013

Robert "Bob" A. Jeske, age 93, of Seymour passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay. He was born on January 29, 1920 to the late Albert and Ida (Court) Jeske.

He married Arlene Schlack on August 24, 1949 in Appleton and the couple enjoyed 64 years of marriage.

Robert...

Sep 9, 2013

Alice Mae Koeppel, 89, of Seymour passed away on September 9, 2013 at the Unity Hospice Care Center. She was born April 20, 1924 in Green Bay daughter of the late Albert and Louisa (Zeismer) Zegers. On July 31, 1947 she was united in marriage to Austin Koeppel. He preceded her in death October 7, 1994. Alice was an...

Sep 7, 2013

Cheryl "Cheri" (Nelson) Ambrosius, age 40, of Seymour, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at her cottage in Iron River, MI unexpectedly of natural causes.

Cheri was born July 5, 1973 to the late Dick and Gerry (Linzmeyer) Nelson. She graduated from Ashwaubenon High School and continued her education at NWTC and also attended beauty college....

Sep 5, 2013

Delmar R. Froh, age 71, of Pasadena, Texas passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2013. He was born September 10, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Raymond and Isabelle (Smith) Froh.

Delmar was an Air Force Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He was a security officer for Simpson Corporation in the Houston area. Delmar...

Sep 1, 2013

Paul J. Vande Hei, 46, of Seymour passed away unexpectedly due to an accident on Sunday, September 1, 2013. He was born February 20, 1967 son of Pete and Sharon (Giese) Vande Hei. On January 6, 1990 he was united in marriage to Marsha Blohm. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Seymour and past member...

Aug 26, 2013

Clayton P. Van Lannen, 88, of Seymour passed away Monday morning, August 26, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born October 24, 1924 in Preble, WI to the late Peter and Nellie (Linssen) Van Lannen. On May 22, 1947 he was united in marriage to Ruth Wallenfang at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Howard. Clayton was...

Aug 19, 2013

Debbie A. Loney, 58, of Nichols passed away on Monday, August 19, 2013. She was born February 16, 1955, daughter of Doris (Annis) Neibacher and the late Orville Neibacher.

Debbie enjoyed cooking, crocheting and time spent with her son Drew. She was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ.

Survivors include her son...