Obituaries
Gilbert P. Thiel
Nov 13, 2009
Gilbert P. Thiel Winneconne, Wisconsin Gilbert P. Thiel, 92, of Winneconne died peacefully on Nov. 13, 2009, at the Omro Care Center. He was born June 12, 1917, in the Town of Woodville, Calumet County, Wisconsin. Gilbert was a WWII veteran having served with the 1st Infantry, the Big Red One. He made first landings at North Africa, Sicily,...
Norman Paul Hanke
Nov 12, 2009
Norman Paul Hanke Poy Sippi, Wisconsin Norman Paul Hanke, age 93, of Poy Sippi, died Thursday, November 12, 2009, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born September 13, 1916, in rural Tigerton to the late Paul and Esther (Krause) Hanke. At age 22, Norman began working for Howard Smith at the Fountain Valley Nursery in the Town...
Walter E. Woizeski
Nov 11, 2009
Walter E. Woizeski Winneconne, Wisconsin Walter E. Woizeski, age 90, of Winneconne, died Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at Lakeshore Manor in Oshkosh. He was born December 20, 1918, to the late Fred and Johanna (Kolodzik) Woizeski, on the family farm where he lived and farmed all of his life. On March 11, 1977, Walter married Florence Breitenbach and she...
Theresa "Terry" (Buyeske) Fahley
Nov 10, 2009
Theresa "Terry" C. (Buyeske) Fahley Winneconne, Wisconsin Theresa "Terry" C. (Buyeske) Fahley, age 81, of Winneconne, peacefully went to be with her Lord, on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, after a short battle with cancer. She was born on December 21, 1927 on a farm in Gresham, Wisconsin, the youngest daughter of thirteen children born to Joseph and Theresa (Weber)...
Herbert "Herbie" Barleben
Nov 10, 2009
Herbert "Herbie" Barleben Town of Poygan, Wisconsin Herbert "Herbie" Barleben, age 79, of the Town of Poygan, died Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born June 7, 1930 in West Berlin, Germany, and in 1957 Herbie moved from Germany to Chicago. On May 31, 1958 he married Lore Hornig in Chicago where they...
Arleen R. Groth
Nov 3, 2009
Arleen R. Groth Neenah, WI Arleen R. Groth, 64, left her earthly home to be with her All Loving Savior on November 3, 2009, after patiently battling ALS. She was born on December 26, 1944, to Philip and Mildred Fiebiger in Sleepy Eye, MN. She became a child of God through baptism on February 4, 1945, and she was...
Richard "Itch" E. Blank
Nov 1, 2009
Richard "Itch" E. Blank Town of Poygan, Wisconsin Richard "Itch" E. Blank, age 77, of the Town of Poygan, died Sunday, November 1, 2009, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born October 14, 1932 in Neenah, to the late William and Johanna (Jizkoski) Blank. Richard was a graduate of Neenah High School. On October 20, 1962, he...
Donald Hugh Mcdonald, M.D.
Oct 31, 2009
Donald Hugh McDonald, M.D. Dr. Donald H. McDonald, a Winneconne area physician for nearly half a century died at Mercy Medical Center Saturday evening October 31, 2009. He was 87. The son of Donald James and Frances Rose (McCullough) McDonald, Dr. McDonald was born March 5, 1922 during a terrific ice storm, at the Forest Avenue, Fond du Lac...
Donald Anton Schano
Oct 23, 2009
Donald Anton Schano Oshkosh, Wisconsin Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Donald "Don" Anton Schano, died peacefully in his home on Friday, October 23, 2009. Born on October 7, 1922, in Winneconne, Don had just celebrated his 87th birthday. He will be greatly missed by his family. Don graduated from Winneconne High School in 1941. He was an insurance consultant...
Norma M. Christianson
Oct 20, 2009
Norma M. Christianson Norma M. Christianson passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home at King. Norma was born on June 21, 1921, in the Town of Saxeville, WI to the late Leonard and Ruby (Olson) Johnson. She was united in marriage to Clifford Christianson on April 11, 1942. He preceded her in death on...
Eugene "Gene" Hoger
Oct 20, 2009
Eugene "Gene" Hoger Eugene "Gene" Hoger, age 78, of Poygan, passed away suddenly, Tuesday, October 20, 2009, of complications from leukemia. He was born October 30, 1930, in Tomah, Wisconsin, to the late Rudy and Sally (Tester) Hoger. On April 8, 1950, he married Janis Anunson at Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester. Gene had many occupations throughout his life...
Randy E. Walter
Oct 19, 2009
Randy E. Walter Fremont, WI Randy E. Walter, age 57, of Fremont, passed away, Monday, October 19, 2009. Randy died instantly from a massive heart attack just as he was putting the final touches on one of his many complex construction projects. He was born November 9, 1951 in Mikesville, a small town north of Oshkosh, the second son...
Betty Jeane Jackson
Oct 15, 2009
Betty Jeane Jackson Omro, Wisconsin Betty Jeane Jackson, age 83, of Omro, went to her eternal home Thursday morning, October 15, 2009, at her home in Webster Manor. She was born in Winneconne on February 20, 1926 to William and Elsie (Frerks) Mueller. Betty graduated from Winneconne High School and attended Oshkosh Teachers College for 2 ½ years. On...
Helen Evelyn Merry
Oct 12, 2009
Helen Evelyn Merry Omro, WI Helen Evelyn (Peaslee) Merry went to eternal peace on October 12, 2009. She was the beloved wife of Elmo C. Merry, Omro. Helen was born December 11, 1923, in Gillingham, WI, to Raymond and Vera Peaslee, and was married to Elmo on May 4, 1944. She is survived by her husband; sister, Carol Kraska,...
Gary D. Compton, Sr.
Oct 11, 2009
Gary D. Compton, Sr. Oshkosh, Wisconsin Gary D. Compton, Sr. age 49, of Oshkosh, died unexpectedly, Sunday, October 11, 2009. He was born September 20, 1960 in Munising, Michigan to Jerry and Nancy (Ely) Compton. Gary served in the U.S. Navy in Virginia for 8 years. On February 14, 1995 he married Candice Alsteen. For the past 11 ½...
Blanche Hewitt Handley
Oct 9, 2009
Blanche Hewitt Bowen Handley McAllen, Texas Blanche Hewitt Bowen Handley, age 97, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2009, in McAllen, Texas. She was born December 17, 1911, in Greenville to Julius and Helga (Skafte) Christianson, the third of four daughters. During the past 55 years, Blanche was a resident of McAllen. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Nancy...
Laverne Rose Lee
Oct 8, 2009
LaVerne Rose Lee Butte des Morts, Wisconsin LaVerne Rose Lee, age 77, of Butte des Morts, passed away unexpectedly Thursday October 8, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in the loving care of all of her daughter's friends and co-workers in the Intensive Care Unit. LaVerne "Vernie" was born on April 4, 1932, to Lyman and Anna (Jurgenson) Tarlton at...
Michael Banta
Oct 6, 2009
Michael Banta Winneconne, Wisconsin Michael Banta, 68, of Winneconne, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, surrounded by his loving wife and family at his home. Mike fought a courageous battle with lung cancer. Michael was born January 17, 1941, in Green Bay, the son of John C. (Jack) and Grace (Wyne) Banta. He graduated from D.C. Everest...
Charles Yost
Oct 5, 2009
Charles "Chuck" Yost Sussex, WI Charles "Chuck" Yost, age 85, of Sussex, WI died Monday, October 5, 2009. He was born on April 7, 1924 at home in Omro, the son of the late John, Sr. and Lena (Faust) Yost. Chuck was a graduate of Omro High School. Chuck is survived by one son, Tim Yost; two daughters and...
Brooke Allene Lallier
Oct 5, 2009
Brooke Allene Lallier Brooke Allene Lallier, age 2, passed away peacefully in her mama's arms on Monday, October 5, 2009, after a courageous 11 month battle with neuroblastoma. Brooke was born on September 28 2007, and lived with her family in Winneconne. Brooke leaves behind her Daddy and Mama, John and Kelly (Raddatz) Lallier; brothers, Danny and Jake; sisters,...


