All Obituaries

. Richard Lendy Houston, 86, of Seymour passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Woodside Lutheran Home in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was born in Ashland, Mississippi on December 22, 1931, son of the late Brooks and Gladys Houston, one of ten children in the family. Richard served in the US Army from 1952 to 1954, having been stationed in Germany. He married Deanna Debban on April 25, 1958, having recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Richard enjoyed...

John A. Lemke, age 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Cherry Meadows in Appleton, surrounded by his family. John was born on September 1, 1942 to Marvin and Beatrice (Riemer) Lemke in Shawano, Wisconsin. John was united in marriage to Lois Hinkfuss on September 19, 1964. John was employed as a Steamfitter by August Winters and Sons for 45 years retiring in 2006. In 1972, John and Lois purchased a "hobby" farm and moved to Black Creek. John enjoyed farming, bowling,...

Willie A. Piechocki, 78, of Seymour, passed away, Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Cherry Meadows in Appleton, surrounded by his family. He was born October 2, 1940, son of the late Alfred and Alma (Kuehl) Piechocki. Willie served in the United States Army, 7 months active duty and 6 years reserved duty, serving in Ft. Jackson, South Carolina and Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. Willie was united in marriage to Carol Nieland September 12, 1970. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in...

Sharon Mae Blake, age 73, of Black Creek, passed away at her home Wednesday morning, October 10, 2018 with family by her side. She was born on November 20, 1944, daughter of the late Edward “Pat” and Laura (Zocholl) Kettner. On July 7, 1979, she was united in marriage to Lowell Blake in Black Creek. He preceded her in death on June 13, 2014. Sharon was a faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Black Creek being active in the Ladies Aid and the church choir. She had worked...

Travis Schara, 30, lifeguard and certified personal trainer, of Neenah passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his home. He was born on March 10, 1988, son of Scott and Cindy (Cournoyer) Schara. He is survived by his parents, Scott and Cindy; sisters: Jessica and Grace; nephews, Caleb and Riley and future brother-in-law, Adam Vander Heiden; cat, Toni and turtle, Sif. Travis was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dennis and Naomi (Moh) Cournoyer, paternal...

Margaret E. Leeman, 93, received her unfading crown of glory as she passed peacefully from our earthly world on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Margaret was born in the Town of Maine, WI on February 11, 1925, to Martha (Bauer) and Joseph Boodry. She was baptized and later confirmed at First Lutheran Church, Shiocton. Margaret was an authentic “Rosie the Riveter”, assembling airplane wings and later working as a secretary for Chrysler in Detroit, MI during World War II, sending letters...

Clarence Smet “Gramps” “Smitty”, 88, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018, at Good Shepherd Home in Seymour after struggling with leukemia and COPD for the past three years. He was born Feb. 5, 1930 in the Town of Freedom, Outagamie County to Peter and Kathryn (DeBeukelaer) Smet. He married Margaret (Micke) on June 11, 1958, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Wrightstown, WI. The couple recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Enlisted in the Air Force on January 1951 and was...

Patricia "Pat" Riehl, 69, of Black Creek passed away on October 8, 2018 at her home with family by her side after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer . She was born June 16, 1949, daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth (Lietz) Pennings. Pat was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Town of Center. She was a retired USPS Appleton Rural Carrier. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was united in marriage to Wesley "Wes"...

Delores Mae Reed, 92 years of age, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 8, 2018, after a short illness. She was born January 6, 1926, to Chris and Viola Roepcke. She grew up on the family farm in Cicero. Delores met the love of her life, Gerald Reed, after World War II, and soon became his wife. They went on to have 15 beautiful children. With her abundance of energy, and never a complaint about all the cooking, laundry, sewing, and daily trips to Donʼs Quality Market, Delores and...

Vernon C. Rohm, 88, of Seymour passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home with his family at his side. He was born October 31, 1929, son of the late Alvan and Elsie Rohm. On November 7, 1956, he was united in marriage to Margaret R. Seefeldt at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Black Creek, where they were members. Vernon loved farming, baking, and gardening. He was also on the Osborn volunteer fire department for many years. Vernon is survived...