Obituaries

Francis J. Zeller

Francis J. Zeller

Aug 7, 2017

Francis J. Zeller, age 92, of the town of Vinland died Monday August 7, 2017, at his home. He was born December 28, 1924, on the family farm in the town of Clayton to Francis and Flora (Haber) Zeller. He attended Mikesville School and graduated from Neenah High School in 1942. In February 1946 Francis married Shirley Slattery in...

Nikki (Hale) Schonscheck

Nikki (Hale) Schonscheck

Jul 18, 2017

Nikki (Hale) Schonscheck, age 34, of Oshkosh, died Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born September 7, 1982, in Oshkosh to Steve and Faye Hale. She attended Winneconne High School. Nikki truly enjoyed working as a cook at Jackie's Parkside in Winneconne. She loved animals and gardening. Nikki is survived by a son,...

Jimmie Lee Kinder

Jimmie Lee Kinder

Jul 18, 2017

On Tuesday July 18, 2017, Mr. Jimmie Lee Kinder, a four year resident of Winneconne, where he lived with his wife of 35 years, Mrs. Cynthia Ann (Dishmon) Kinder, was called home. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his only son, Mark Philip Kinder, from a previous marriage; his mother, Blanch (McGhee) Kinder; two sisters, Tonie...

David Lawrence Jordan

David Lawrence Jordan

Jul 12, 2017

David Lawrence Jordan, 88, of Winneconne, WI died Wednesday July 12, 2017, at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh. David was born on January 27, 1929, in Byron, MN to Lawrence "Shorty" and DeVera (Stevenson) Jordan. On April 18, 1953, he married Patricia Alice Whitty. David attended St. Lawrence Seminary in Milwaukee, WI. He enlisted with the Army in...

Sheila J. Swansby

Sheila J. Swansby

Jul 8, 2017

On Saturday July 8, 2017, Sheila Jean Swansby, 60, our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend gained her wings peacefully in her home after a 4-year fight with cancer. Her final days were spent surrounded by family. Sheila was born on February, 27, 1957, in Marshfield to Leslie and Ardis Anderson. She went to UW-Eau Claire to...

Lawrence "Larry" A. Daniels

Lawrence "Larry" A. Daniels

Jul 8, 2017

Lawrence "Larry" A. Daniels, age 63, of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly, Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born November 24, 1953, in Elgin, Illinois to Eugene and Jean (Rabedeau) Daniels. Larry was a 1971 graduate of Lourdes High School in Oshkosh. For 10 years, he worked for the Oshkosh Police Department before going into...

Robert H. Krueger

Robert H. Krueger

Jun 28, 2017

Robert H. Krueger, age 92, of Winneconne, died Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the Omro Care Center. He was born June 10, 1925, in Colby, Wisconsin to the late Charles and Mary (Kraemer) Krueger. Bob served his country in the U.S. Army from October, 1944 until November, 1948. On November 14, 1958, he married Mildred "Millie" Benotch. For many...

Michael J. "Hammer" Hammes

Michael J. "Hammer" Hammes

Jun 17, 2017

Michael J. "Hammer" Hammes, age 56, of Neenah, died Saturday, June 17, 2017, as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was born December 13, 1960, in Neenah to the late John and Lucille (Heindl) Hammes. On August 3, 1996, Mike married Sharon Strohecker. For almost 39 years he worked at the Neenah Foundry. Mike's passions were his family...

Drusilla L. Kraft

Drusilla L. Kraft

Jun 14, 2017

Drusilla L. Kraft, age 78, of Neenah, formerly of Winneconne/Town of Poygan, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. She was born August 16, 1938, in Minot, North Dakota to the late Eric and Dorothy (Jackson) Klaus. Dru was a 1956 graduate of Wittenberg High School. On July 11, 1959, she married John Kraft...

Shirley M. Brazee

Shirley M. Brazee

Jun 9, 2017

Shirley M. Brazee, age 78, of the town of Vinland, died Friday, June 9, 2017, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 2, 1938, in Powers, Michigan to the late Rueben and Ruby (Ekberg) Perket. Shirley was a graduate of Neenah High School. On October 5, 1957, she married Sherman W. Brazee and since 1962...

Daniel R. Rehbein

Daniel R. Rehbein

Jun 6, 2017

Daniel R. Rehbein, 74, of Berlin, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at Juliette Manor in Berlin. He was born September 16, 1942, in Berlin to the late Harry and Cecilia (Haskins) Rehbein. Dan worked as an electrician for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing on Pony Creek in Tustin, and duck and goose hunting. Dan was the...

Robert James "Jiggs" Jenkel

Robert James "Jiggs" Jenkel

May 30, 2017

Robert James "Jiggs" Jenkel, age 73, of Winneconne, was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. He was born October 12, 1943, in Appleton to the late John and Clara Jenkel. Bob was a 1962 graduate of Fox Valley Lutheran High School in Appleton, and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. On August 20, 1977, he...

William L. Haese

William L. Haese

May 26, 2017

William L. Haese, age 72, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017, at Northpoint Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Oshkosh. William fought a courageous battle with kidney failure, liver and diabetes complications the last few years. He was born on December 4, 1944, in Fond du Lac, WI, to William A. and Eva D. (Hallock) Haese and resided in...

Patricia R. (Utter) Overton

Patricia R. (Utter) Overton

May 22, 2017

Patricia R. (Utter) Overton, age 91, of Oshkosh, died Monday, May 22, 2017, at home. She was born June 27, 1925, in Oshkosh to the late William and Una Rae (Kurtz) Utter. On June 25, 1949, she married Thomas W. Overton. Pat had worked many years at the Sunnyview Sanitarium and Winnebago Mental Health Institute. She was a member...

Floyd R. Opperman

Floyd R. Opperman

May 21, 2017

Floyd R. Opperman of Winneconne, age 85, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center with family by his side. He was born in Winneconne on March 28, 1932, the son of Anton R. and Emma (Scharf) Opperman. Floyd graduated from Winneconne High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he...

John Raymond Allen

John Raymond Allen

May 21, 2017

John Raymond Allen died at Park View Health Center, Oshkosh following complications from pneumonia. He was born in the Allenville, Wisconsin farm home of Harry (Henry) Orvis Allen and Sara Clara Allen, nee Furman, May 11, 1925. Preceding him in death, were siblings Kathleen (James Douglas), Orvis (Dorothy), Barbara (Gordon Thiex and Bert Benedict), Furman (Allene) and Peter (Vida)...

Betty Ann Achterberg

Betty Ann Achterberg

May 15, 2017

Betty Ann Achterberg was born April 1, 1943, to Earl and Gladys Kunde in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was called home to our Lord on Monday, May 15, 2017. Betty was confirmed in faith and remained a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Winneconne. Betty graduated from Winneconne High School in 1961, and on June 1, 1962, she married...

Gretchen Marie Burns

Gretchen Marie Burns

May 11, 2017

Gretchen Marie Burns, age 44, of Winneconne, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 11, 2017, after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. She was born October 26, 1972, in Oshkosh to the late Thomas and Carol (Schultz) Marx. Gretchen was a 1991 graduate of Omro High School and earned an Associate...

Kay Annette (Kellerman) Taylor

Kay Annette (Kellerman) Taylor

May 2, 2017

Kay Annette (Kellerman) Taylor followed the path God laid for her and left it all on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, peacefully at home at the age of 62. She was born November 6, 1954, in Oshkosh to Arlyn and Joyce (Eckstein) Kellerman. Kay was raised in Winneconne and graduated with honors from Winneconne High, class of 1973. On August...

Lois M. Birkholz

Lois M. Birkholz

May 2, 2017

Lois M. Birkholz, age 91, of Omro, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Webster Manor in Omro. She was born September 8, 1925, in Oshkosh to the late Henry and Almedia (Reinert) Retzlaff. On September 24, 1949, Lois married Maynard Birkholz at Grace Lutheran Church in Omro, and they made their home in Omro their entire married...