All Obituaries

Jo Hietpas, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her closest loved ones on December 1, 2022. She was born on July 25, 1947, daughter of the late Clyde and Lois (Miller) Fleming. Jo married Mike Hietpas on March 29, 1969. Jo was a dedicated employee at Van Hoof and Cornett Law Offices in Little Chute for many years. She always appreciated the simple things in her life. Spending time with her family was what she preferred most. When her grandchildren were born, they became priority....

Kurt L. Nackers, 39, from Seymour, WI, originally from Kaukauna, was born December 30, 1982 to John L. Nackers and Sandra S. (Sprangers) Nackers. Kurt found peace on November 28, 2022 at his home in Seymour WI. Kurt’s lifelong dream was to farm. Not having a farm of his own, every year he helped farming friends with planting and harvesting. Kurt was a great handyman for everybody to have around. He could fix just about anything. He fixed everything from county snowplows to farmers...

Patricia M Geenen, 79 , passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022.  Pat was born on October 26, 1943 to Joseph and Vivian (Stoffel) Brumm.  She was the best Mom, she never said “no.”  Pat liked to play cards and slots.  Spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren was her greatest joy.  She also helped her son with his fireworks stand every summer and always enjoyed being outside.  Pat is survived by her children; Dan...

 Lee Marie Schwab, 88, of Freedom passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022. The daughter of Leona (Metzger) Schaefer and Herman Schaefer, Lee graduated from Monroe High School in St Paul, MN where she met her future husband, Dennis Schwab, who survives her. They were married on December 26th, 1953, at St Luke’s Catholic Church, St Paul, MN. They were married 69 years. A certified Director of Religious Education, Lee served the Diocese of La Crosse, Wisconsin. She was instrumental...

Mary Pat Van Wychen, 69, passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. The daughter of Willard and Patricia (Dietzler) Betters, she was born on December 15, 1952. Mary Pat was employed at Appleton Paper Combined Locks as a millwright for many years until her retirement. She married Tom Van Wychen and they spent many loving years together until his passing in 2012. In her spare time, Mary Pat loved to read books and she also had a deep love for animals whether it was...

  Joyce M. Golden, age 83, of Little Chute, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 after a battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on February 20, 1939 to the late Norbert and Harriet (Schumacher) Green. On September 1, 1959 she married the love of her life, James “Jim” Golden. They enjoyed 63 wonderful years together. Joyce worked at AAL (Thrivent) until the time of her retirement. She also drove school bus for many years for Kobussen when her children were...

Patricia Ann Kirschbaum, 75, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022.  Patricia was born on November 15, 1947 in Kentucky to William and Dorothy (Marple) McCauley.   A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Ronald N. Franzen passed away on November 21, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.  Ronald was born on June 27, 1936 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to the late Anton and Olive (Meyer) Franzen.  Ron graduated from Sheboygan North High School Class of 1955.  He received a scholarship to attend the Milwaukee School of Engineering, where he graduated with an Associate in Applied Science degree in 1957, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree in 1960.  Ron...

Francis “Frank” Henry Bekkers was born February 27, 1938 to Albert and Waltera (VanNuland) Bekkers in Combined Locks, WI. As a child, Frank grew up on a farm in Freedom and attended St. Nicholas School and later Freedom High school. Upon graduating, he entered the Air Force and served in Amarillo, TX as a weatherman. He later attended school in Englewood, CA for airline mechanics. Frank worked for North Central Airlines, Republic Airlines and Northwest Airlines while being...

Alma Margaret (VanAsten) Vanevenhoven was born on March 20, 1925. She is the daughter of the late Henry and Caroline (Daul) VanAsten. Alma passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 20, 2022, surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She graduated from St. Nicholas grade school and attended Freedom High School. She married Orville on October 23, 1947, at St. Nicholas Church in Freedom. They were married 63 years. Alma was always proud of her beautiful flowers and big garden....