Current Obituaries

Richard “Dick” Lee Hameister, 74, died on Monday July 15, 2019 after a courageous four year battle with cancer. He was born in Appleton on August 3, 1944, son of the late Arthur and Mary (Vanderzanden) Hameister. Dick married Kathy Audas on May 15, 1971. Dick proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He and his late brother John, who served at the same time in the U.S. Army, were both proud to be able to travel together on the Old Glory Yellow...

Scott “Scooter” Joseph Hietpas, 54, died Sunday July 14, 2019 at Brewster Village, Appleton. He was born in Appleton on November 8, 1964, son of Jerome and Mary (Paulson) Hietpas.   Scott lived at Agape Six of Appleton since 1999. He was able to enjoy many of his favorite activities with his friends from Agape. Scott worked at Valley Packaging, participated in the Special Olympics, enjoyed bowling, basketball, watching his favorite teams the Packers and Brewers on TV, and...

Wayne John Fischer, 57, died July 10, 2019 at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center, Neenah. He was born in Seymour, WI on March 1, 1962, son of the late Donald and Mildred (Goffard) Fischer. Wayne was a member of Appleton Alliance Church. He was hard-working and creative with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Wayne was a talented welder and the proud business owner of Fischer Handy Services, LLC for over 15 years, performing plumbing, carpentry and home-improvements for numerous satisfied...

Rex H. Loendorf Age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin surrounded by his loving family. Rex was born on September 25, 1934 in Racine, Wisconsin to Raymond and Christine (Williamson) Loendorf. He left high school (Antigo, WI) early to join the United States Army. He later transferred his military service to the United States Air Force. Rex served in the military for a total of 22 years including tours of duty during both the Vietnam and Korean...

Mae Louise (Brockman) Uhlenbrauck   Age 90, formerly of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday July, 10, 2019 at Woodland Village Nursing Home in Suring.  She was born June 10, 1929 to the late George and Mabel (Tornow) Brockman.  Mae was united in marriage to Vernon Uhlenbrauck on September 18, 1948.  He preceded her in death on October 16, 1995. Mae enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She also enjoyed the time...

Mabel Beyer found eternal peace on Tuesday July 9, 2019 at Living Tree Estate in Greenville at the age of 98. Mabel was born on November 23, 1920 in Black Creek, WI.   The daughter of Ernst and Helen Beyer (Ruechel).  Mabel attended school in Black Creek as well being in employed by Wisconsin Telephone Company for 38 years. In Mabel’s earlier years was involved with Bethany Lutheran Church and Fox Valley Lutheran high school ladies’ aid. Mabel always enjoyed...

Eve Pulme Bauschek, 78, of Appleton, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019.  She was born to the late Silvia and Eduard Pulme on August 21, 1941 in Estonia.  She graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and received her teaching degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She was married to Barry Bauschek on June 20, 1964. Many people who knew Eve will remember her as a kind, generous, and intelligent woman.  She was all of those things, of course,...

George John Pieters, 89, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. George was born on March 29, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, son of the late Raymond and Mary (Ugen) Pieters. He was united in marriage to Betty Mueller on May 28, 1954. George was a graduate of Lakeview High school in Chicago, Illinois. He was drafted and served with the United States Army in the Korean Conflict. George was formerly employed with Bassett Mechanical retiring in...

Stan Abels, 70, of Freedom, WI lost his fight with cancer on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Stan was born on February 21, 1949 in Buffalo Center, Iowa, a son of the late Ed and Ruth (Sunde) Abels. He and his family lived on a farm in Buffalo Center until they moved to Suring, Wisconsin where he grew up attending schools in Hayes and Suring and working on the farm. Stan graduated in 1967 from Suring High School. In 1968 he went to war in Vietnam where he was wounded in battle. After a difficult...

Kathleen R. Biese, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She was born on February 18, 1937 in Wrightstown, WI; a daughter of the late Henry and Catherine (Van Asten) Biese. Kathy worked at Zwickers Knitting Mills of Appleton for over 35 years and later retired from Appleton Medical Center in 1999. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church, Appleton. Kathy is survived by her brother Donald; sister, Jane McCormick; sister in-law, Rose Biese; brother in-law, Joe Vande...