Current Obituaries

Maria Kainz, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Touchmark Memory Care, with her “special daughter” Kitty Feivor at her side, holding her hand. She was born October 17, 1927 in Germany, daughter of the late Leopold and Maria (Lorenz) Winkler. On September 13, 1950, Maria married John Kainz. They celebrated almost 62 years together before John preceded Maria in death on August 2, 2012.   Maria and John came to the United States from Germany in 1955, to...

Juanita Joy Gauerke went to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 11,2019. Juanita was the daughter of the late Alvin and Ella (Eichhorst) Kuberra and was born on January 1,1929 in the town of Fairchild, WI.  She enjoyed her life in Fairchild on the farm and the walks to school past her grandparents home. After graduation she moved to Appleton, WI where her sister Wanda and brother-in-law Frank Zimmer lived. She worked at Riverside paper in Appleton until she went on a blind date...

Esther Margaret “Gigi” West (Godfrey) passed away peacefully at sunset surrounded by loved ones on October 9 at ThedaCare Hospital, at the age of 91. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, godmother, sister and friend. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie West Reinhalter of Appleton, Wisconsin, and her granddaughters Lauren Reinhalter of New York City and Lindsey Reinhalter of Madison, Wisconsin, her niece Joanne (Roger) Niccoli, and godchild Cheryle (Gordon)...

One day short of her 91st birthday, IRENE HUEBNER (nee Dunker), age 90, passed from death unto life with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday October 8, 2019 after a brief two-day stay at Theda Care Medical Center, Appleton. Irene was born in Forest Junction, WI on October 9, 1928. She was raised on a farm and worked hard to help her parents keep the farm through the Depression years. She met Calvin Lester Huebner at a wedding anniversary party and after a brief...

James Joseph Huett, 84, died Monday October 7, 2019 in Appleton.  He was born in Brighton, CO; on May 2, 1935, son of the late John and Bertha Huett. James Married Alice Jean Schmidt on May 6, 1962. Jean preceded him in death on September 21, 1997.   James lived in Twin Falls, ID; for 46 years. He moved to Appleton in July 2019 to live closer to his son Bruce due to his declining health. James loved horses, and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman.   James is survived by his...

James Lawrence Oates, Sr. passed away unexpectedly October 6, 2019, at his home in Appleton, WI. He was born February 21, 1954 in Elmhurst, IL. He is survived by his mother Joyce Oates, former Wife Karla Oates, his 3 children James L. Oates Jr., Brandelynn Oates, and Rebekah Oates; his Son-in-law Joseph Deforest and former daughter-in-law Lennah Coffel-Oates; granddaughter Raeann Oates; his brothers Harry Oates (Donna), and Richard Oates, Sr. (Elizabeth) and sister, Lorraine Roberts...

Michael “Mike” Franzke, 56, of Freedom, Passed away in the early morning hours of October 5, 2019. He was born September 26, 1963 to Alfred and Carol (Klitzke) in Kaukauna, WI. Mike attended Appleton West High School and graduated in 1982. He was employed by Gulf Stream for over 30 years. He really loved his Harley, racing, and spending time in his shop (Man cave). Mike enjoyed plowing snow for family, friends, and various clients. He will always be remembered by his nicknames...

Eleanor (Ellie) Lucille Willes, age 77, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on the evening, October 5, 2019, at her home in Grand Chute just two doors down from the farm where she was raised. She was born in Appleton on January 11, 1942, daughter of the late Lawrence and Lorraine (Kurey) Bender.  Ellie lived an active life spending time outdoors, gardening, and walking.  She also loved the Green Bay Packers, camping, and boating on Legend Lake.  Ellie was an...

Lois Jeanette Treder 93 passed away peacefully on Saturday October 5, 2019 at Aspire Senior Living in Kimberly, WI.  She was born on March 24, 1926 in Appleton, WI.  The Daughter to Lester and Laura (Dettmann) Helser.  Lois was a 1944 Appleton High School graduate. On August 2, 1950 Lois was united in marriage to Robert Treder in Appleton.  She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Appleton.  Lois enjoyed reading, going for walks and spending time with her...

On October 5th, 2019 Joyce aka / Mom / Grandma / Great - Grandma / Friend moved on from her favorite pastime - enjoying life to discover what awaits her in the hereafter. She left the mortal world surrounded by love. A true reflection of the love she provided others - Karma. She was proceeded in death by her parents John (Bud) and Grace Hrubesky. Surviving her are her children. Kevin & Anne Reichel, Paul Reichel, John Reichel, Karen & Dave Vanden Heuvel. Her loving...