Celebrate Life with Obituaries

May 22, 2017

Rose M. Kahler, 76, of the Town of Center, passed away early Monday morning, May 22, 2017, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. She was born November 11, 1940, daughter of the late Edward and Gladys (Jones) Niec. On November 18, 1961, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Kahler. He preceded her in death March 13, 2017. She was...

May 22, 2017

Ronald L. Schulte, 53, of Black Creek, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, May 22, 2017. He was born July 1, 1963, son of the late Melvin and Arlene (Gerstenschlager) Schulte. On October 19, 2001, he was united in marriage to Lisa Voight. Ron was employed with UPS. He enjoyed hunting, camping, the Hodag in Rhinelander, drinking beer with his...

May 17, 2017

Arlene E. Kneisler, age 87, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017. She was the only daughter, born March 25, 1930, to the late Otto and Laura (Meyer) Sachs and lived in the Seymour area all her life. She was a 1948 Seymour High School graduate and was employed 25 years at a local insurance company. Arlene married Robert Krause...

May 14, 2017

Linda L. (Van Vuren) Ballard, 64, of Sobieski, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. She was born January 17, 1953, daughter of the late Lee and Ruth (Kroner) Van Vuren. On July 27, 1984, she was united in marriage to Joseph Ballard. Linda was a 1971 graduate of Seymour High...

May 10, 2017

Dale L. Beyer, 80, of Shiocton, passed away Wednesday morning, May 10, 2017 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, with his family by his side. He was born April 22, 1937, to the late Merlin and Viola (Planert) Beyer. On January 21, 1978, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Stallmann.

Dale was a self-employed home...

May 3, 2017

Donna J. Tank, 55, of Oneida, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, from a courageous 1 A½ year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born February 28, 1962 in Kaukauna, WI, daughter of the late William Jr. and Arlene (Krueger) Metoxen. Donna grew up and attended school in Freedom, WI. She married James Tank on May 23, 1993....

Apr 28, 2017

Elton W. Lorenz, age 88, of Shiocton passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at Rennes Health in Appleton. He was born April 4, 1929, son of the late Alvin and Meta (Diedrich) Lorenz.

On August 5, 1950, he was united in marriage to Doris Mary Werner at St. Edwards in Mackville and the couple celebrated 63 years...

Apr 26, 2017

Anthony "J.R." R. Skenandore, 67, of Seymour, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. He was born July 22, 1949, son of Anthony and Elizabeth (Danforth) Skenandore. On September 25, 1971, he was united in marriage to Judith John. J.R. was a member of Oneida United Methodist Church and played on the dartball team....

Apr 26, 2017

John H. Banker, 81, of Black Creek, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, April 26, 2017 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, with his family by his side. He was born September 24, 1935, son of the late Stanley and Viola (Kern) Banker. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Black Creek. John was a member of Wisconsin State...

Apr 22, 2017

Jeffery R. Schmitz, 43, of Menasha, passed away from a lingering illness, Saturday afternoon, April 22, 2017. He was born August 30, 1973, son of Darwin and Ann (Veeser) Schmitz. On April 30, 2014, he was united in marriage to Lorie Rusch. The couple have been together for many years. Jeff enjoyed playing in bands, boat rides, movies, all...

Apr 14, 2017

John Michael Burkel, 76, of Oneida, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 14 at home surrounded by his wife and seven daughters. John was the husband of Janice Coonen Burkel and son of Claude and Lillian Burkel, Oneida, Wisconsin. John attended elementary school at St. Joseph's grade school in Oneida and graduated from Premontre High School in 1959. He...

Apr 11, 2017

Donald P. Reed, 94, of Seymour, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 11, 2017 at Meadow Wood Assisted Living. He was born October 5, 1922, son of the late Joseph and Sarah (Mullen) Reed. On August 12, 1950, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Brugger. She preceded him in death November 8, 2016. In 1960, the couple founded...

Apr 10, 2017

Robert Eugene Hayner, 73, of Black Creek, passed away Monday evening, April 10, 2017, at ThedaClark Regional Medical Center, Neenah. He was born December 20, 1943, son of the late Eugene and Miriam (Davenport) Hayner. On February 18, 1967, he was united in marriage to Lois Schroeder, having celebrated 50 years of marriage. He was a member of Immanuel...

Apr 7, 2017

Lucille Van Wyk, age 96, Town of Oneida, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at her daughter's home. She was born on August 21, 1920, a daughter of the late George and Jessie (Frieberg) Eick. On December 20, 1941, she was united in marriage to Joseph Van Wyk. He preceded her in death on October 20, 2001. She was...

Apr 5, 2017

Audrey J. Baumann, 77, Town of Black Creek, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 5, 2017 at her home. She was born July 22, 1939, daughter of the late Otto and Mildred (Schwahn) Radtke. On May 6, 1961, she was united in marriage to Alfred Baumann, Jr. at Mount Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church in Appleton. He preceded...

Mar 30, 2017

Becky Sue Nutt, 60, Town of Maine, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at ThedaCare Appleton Hospital. She was born April 10, 1956, daughter of the late J.O. and Wilma (Hemphill) Kelley. On July 12, 1980, she was united in marriage to Kirk Nutt. Becky taught biology and science at Oneida High School for 20 years. She...

Mar 30, 2017

Arlyn R. Helms, 90, of Seymour, passed away Thursday morning, March 30, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital with his family by his side. He was born January 13, 1927, son of the late Charles and Hulda (Graf) Helms. On January 24, 1945, he was united in marriage to Grace Swiecichowski. The couple have celebrated 72 years of marriage together....

Mar 25, 2017

Arla V. (Holcomb) Helein, 86, of Black Creek passed away Saturday evening, March 25, 2017, at her home with her family by her side. She was born July 13, 1930, daughter of the late Sydney and Bernice (Huhn) Holcomb. On October 23, 1954, she was united in marriage to Donald Helein in Appleton. He preceded her in death October...

Mar 23, 2017

Robert "Bob" Bird, 55, of Black Creek, passed away Thursday evening, March 23, 2017, in Jackson, Michigan. He was born October 2, 1961, son of James and Peggy (Sonnamaker) Bird. On October 8, 1983, he was united in marriage to Jacquelyn Kirmsse. She preceded him in death September 3, 2016. Bob was employed at Cabela's in Green Bay, a...

Mar 21, 2017

Gregory L. Schaumberg, 62, of Seymour passed away peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday morning, March 21, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born August 30, 1954, son of Gerald and Gladys (Wagner) Schaumberg. On April 16, 2004, he was united in marriage to Susan Gille. Greg was a 1972 graduate of Seymour High School. He farmed all...