All Obituaries

Alden Ronsman passed away on his 87th birthday on Thursday, April 1, 2021. He was born on April 1, 1934, to the late Louis and Martha (Krischer) Ronsman. Alden lived for decades longer than his life expectancy. He worked at Valley Packaging Industries from 1992 until his retirement. Alden was a joy to the people who knew him, and he spread happiness wherever he went. Survivors include one nephew, Douglas (Sandie) Muenster, Plover; two nieces, Cheryl (Darrell) Helms, Shawano, and Pam...

Virginia Wachtendonk, age 96, passed away at Good Shepherd in Seymour on March 30, 2021. Virginia was born on October 5, 1924 to Charles and Alma (Heisler) Surman. She enjoyed farming, gardening and cutting lawn. She is survived by her children: Peter (Helen) Wachtendonk, David (Lois) Wachtendonk, and John (Sarah) Wachtendonk; grandchildren: Mike (Vicki) Wachtendonk, Jenny (John) Novitski, Cindy (Travis) Bartlett, Craig Wachtendonk, Stacie Strelka, Theresa Wachtendonk, Kerrie (Garrison)...

Leonard O. Maufort, age 87, passed away on March 27, 2021. Leonard was born on September 23, 1933, son of Orville and Elizabeth (Cory) Maufort. Leonard married Elizabeth "Betty" Schreurs on April 19, 1955 in Wrightstown. He was a Korean War Veteran and belonged to the 101st Airborne. He was a lifelong farmer in Black Creek, WI and was proud of his registered Ayrshire Cows. Leonard worked and retired from Allis Chalmers rock crushing division and making paper machines. Leonard...

On March 26, 2021, Sara Jean Holub passed away from natural causes at the age of 40. She was born on February 16, 1981 in Appleton, Wisconsin and was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church, Appleton. Sara attended Seymour High School where she excelled in choir and musical theater. She also participated in band, forensics, basketball and was a member of the National Honor Society, having graduated in the top ten of her class. Sara completed her undergraduate degree at...

Janice H. Rettmann, age 83, of Seymour passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She was born on August 22, 1937 a daughter of the late Richard and Helen (Thiem) Hoefs. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour. On December 26, 1956 she was united in marriage to Lawrence Rettmann. He preceded her in death on September 25, 2019. Janice graduated from Seymour High School in 1955 and then attended the School of Cosmetology in Green Bay in 1956. Her first...

Marie Schmoll, age 96, passed away on March 25, 2021 at Homme Home in Wittenberg. She was born on April 10, 1924 to the late Leonard and Nell (Verhoven) Vanden Hogen. Marie was united in marriage to Cyril Schmoll on July 14, 1945. He preceded her in death on April 27, 2010. They lived on the family farm in the Township of Maine until 1962. Marie and Cyril were avid bus tourists and enjoyed their fishing trips to Geano Beach. She enjoyed family gatherings and time spent with her family and...

Virginia Lee Douglass, 93, Black Creek, passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Nursing Home with family at her side on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was born to the late George and Loretta (Wourms) Dillhoff on June 11, 1927, in Saint Henry, OH. Virginia was united in marriage to Joseph R. Douglass on May 25, 1962, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Dayton, OH. They met while she was in nursing school and was introduced by her adored future sister-in-law, Gloria Jorgenson. Joseph preceded...

Lorraine M. Mc Niesh, age 96 of Black Creek passed away to her heavenly home at Forest Glen in Seymour on Thursday, March 18, 2021, on her 96th birthday. Lorraine was born on March 18, 1925 to the late Herbert and Bertha (Harke) Moede. Lorraine married O. Elroy Mc Niesh on September 7, 1946. He preceded her in death on December 19, 1995. Lorraine was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Black Creek. She is survived by her children: William (Lois) Mc Niesh, Donna (Robert) Koch, Shari...

Dennis E. Griesbach, age 73, passed away at home on March 14, 2021 following a brief battle with cancer. He was born on December 1, 1947 a son of the late Henry and Laona (Dresang) Griesbach. Dennis graduated from Appleton High School in 1967. He then married Bonnie Welhouse. and she preceded him in death on April 11, 2004. Dennis farmed in the town of Black Creek for many years, as that was his passion in life. Above anything else, his family always came first. He enjoyed going to...

Dale R. Katch, age 78 of Seymour, WI passed away peacefully at his home with his family around him on Saturday, March 13th, 2021. He was born March 15th, 1942 son of the late Robert and Marion (Bunkelman) Katch. He was raised on the family farm and graduated in 1961 from Pulaski High School. After graduation he joined the US Navy. He was a Vietnam veteran and served on the USS Aeolus as a Machinery Maintenance Operator from 1964-1968. While serving, he learned his skills in...