Current Obituaries

Barbara Ann Emmerich died unexpectedly on Tuesday September 10, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. She was born May 25, 1949 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late George and Eleanore (Bykowski) Breitbach. Barbara married James Emmerich on September 27, 1969.   Barb and James owned and operated Prime Media Group for many years. She was an avid Brewers fan. Barb enjoyed gardening, cooking, and traveling with James. Her greatest enjoyment came from her time spent with family,...

Frank (Bud) Binder, 37, of Channing, MI. passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 7, 2019. He was born on June 15, 1982 in Appleton, WI, to Francis and Marilyn Binder. Frank loved spending quality time with his daughter which included watching movies, walking their dog, Zelda, boating, and going for rides. He enjoyed, fishing, 4 wheeling, camping, bow hunting, swimming with his dog in the river and hanging out with his friends. Frank is survived by his mother; Marilyn, daughter;...

Leona Anna Gorshe, 94, peacefully went to her heavenly home on Friday September 6, 2019. She was born April 7, 1925 in Neenah, WI, the daughter of Frank and Catherine (Colling) Lamb. She was preceded in death by her spouse Ernest Gorshe, to whom she was married for 54 years, her daughter-in-law Bonnie Gorshe, and nine siblings. Leona is survived by her four children, Donald (Tina) Gorshe, Larsen, Nancy (Carl) Sherman, Marietta, GA, David (Lillian) Gorshe, Brownsville, TX, and Tammy...

Pam A. Houk Sadly, on September 5, 2019, Pamela Ann Houk passed away in her home, with friends, her boyfriend and her daughter by her side.  Pam was born in Missouri and lived half her life in the Illinois Quad Cities area before relocating to the Appleton area.  She worked as both a CNA and in the home healthcare field for many years. She will be missed and is survived by her 3 children; Steve Haskins and Corey Haskins of Moline, IL and Monica Haskins of Fond du Lac, WI. ...

Johannes C. Van Veghel (Wood John) 76 died on Monday September 2, 2019 at his home in Appleton, WI.  He was born on December 12, 1942 in the Netherlands.  The son of Christopher and Johanna (Zutphen) Van Veghel. On February 23, 1963 he married Barbara Wichmann.  Johannes enjoyed NASCAR, the Packers, sitting outside enjoying nature, Sunday drives, and playing with his dog Dixie, but he especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.     Johannes is...

Dad’s story starts on March 17, 1942 in the backwoods of Antigo, WI. He was the second oldest of 16 born to the late Corbett and Raeburn (Reynolds) Meeks. At a very young age, after moving to Isabella, Mn., dad started lumberjacking and taking care of his family. By the age of 17, dad fibbed on his age and enlisted in the United States Air force. He was active in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. While in the Air force, dad was a boxer and received his golden gloves in 1963. In 1961...

Malinda Marie Hornby, 89, passed away peacefully with her loving children by her side, on Wednesday August 28, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. She was born October 8, 1929 in Waterloo, WI, daughter of the late Carl and Edna (Gerner) Selle. Malinda married her high school sweetheart, Frederick Hornby on June 20, 1947. They shared 66 years together before Frederick preceded her in death on August 3, 2013.   Malinda and Fred worked side by side in a hardware store in Lake...

Jeanice M. Hartfiel, 95 died on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Care Partners in Appleton WI.  She was born on January 3, 1924 in Clintonville WI.  The daughter of Lothar and Esther (Krueger) Boyer.  On June 27, 1943 she married Harvey Hartfiel. Jeanice loved to listen and dance to polka music. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.    Jeanice is survived by her son: Edward (Alice Van Dyke) Hartfiel of Appleton. Daughter: Margaret (Roger)...

Norman Raymond Perry, 86, died peacefully on Tuesday August 27, 2019, at Cherry Meadows Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born September 2, 1932 in Laconia NH, son of the late Peter and Beatrice (Ouellette) Perry. Patricia J. Lessard was Norman’s bride from July 3, 1954 until she preceded him in death on December 25, 2011.   Norman served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, as a First Gunner aboard the USS Brownson.  After his discharge from the...

Helen M. Johnson, 100 died on Saturday August 24, 2019 at Meadow View in Sheboygan, WI.  Helen was born on March 23, 1919 in Hobart, IN.  The daughter of Robert and Floramay (Gobel) Leeson.  In 1940 Helen married Wesley Johnson Sr.  She enjoyed cooking, babysitting, and knitting. Helen especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.   She is survived by: Her son: Wesley (Charlotte Athey) Johnson of Sheboygen Falls, (2)Grandchildren: Chad (Ricki...