All Obituaries

Leila V. Krueger, age 92 of Clintonville, passed away Sunday morning, June 25, 2017 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Leila was born on September 24, 1924 in the Town of Deer Creek, Outagamie County as the daughter of the late Herman and Olga (Wilfuer) Koehler. She was baptized on October 19, 1924 and confirmed on June 12, 1938. On September 21, 1946, Leila was united in marriage to Lawrence Krueger at St. John’s Lutheran Church in the Town of Deer Creek. Lawrence...

Ronald “Ron” R. Kautz, age 70 of the Township of Larrabee, passed away Friday evening June 23, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Ronald Roger Kautz was born at home August 5, 1946 in Marion, WI to the late Leo & Blanche (Nelson) Kautz. At a young age, the family moved to Clintonville. Throughout his school years Ron worked at his family’s car dealership washing vehicles and was also active in Boy Scouts and achieved Life Scout designation....

Willadeen I. Much, age 91 of Clintonville, formerly of Marion, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Kindred Hearts in Clintonville. Willadeen Imogene Much was born August 3, 1925 in the Town of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, to the late Herman & Hazel (Zimmerman) Zabel. At the age of 7, her family moved to Clintonville where she spent her early years, graduating from Clintonville High School in 1943. Willadeen then attended the Mayo Clinic Kahler School of...

Ruth J. Pringnitz, age 80 of the Town of Belle Plaine, Shawano County, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, June 15, 2017 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. Ruth was born on February 9, 1937 in Underhill, WI as the daughter of the late Gottfried and Olga (Moser) Tonn. She graduated from Clintonville High School with the Class of 1955 and was united in marriage to Donald “Don” Pringnitz on October 15, 1955 at the St. Martin Lutheran Church in...

Vernon “Vern” O. Pitt, age 73 of Clintonville, passed away peacefully late Tuesday evening June 13, 2017 at Pine Manor Healthcare Center, Embarrass. Vernon Orval Pitt was born August 29, 1943 in Shawano to the late Orval & Vera (Gruel) Pitt. After graduation from Bonduel High School in 1961, Vern chose to serve his country by enlisting in the U.S. Army and served in the White House Army Signal Agency, where he was able to meet both presidents John F. Kennedy...

Ruth L. Koeller, 87 of Appleton, formerly of Embarrass went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at her residence at Brewster Village. Ruth was born September 17, 1929, in the town of Union, Wisconsin to Carl and Etta (Krieser) Henschel, the 4th of 5 daughters. She grew up on a farm south of Clintonville on Hwy 156 and attended grades 1-8 at Evergreen School also on Hwy 156. After 8th grade she worked as a mother’s helper in different homes. On April 24, 1948,...

LaVerne B. Gehrke, age 89 of Clintonville, passed away Tuesday evening, June 6, 2017 at the Thedacare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. LaVerne was born on December 20, 1927 in Clintonville as the daughter of the late Harold and Emma (Schoeneck) Lang. She grew up in the Clintonville area and graduated from Clintonville High School. As a young woman, LaVerne worked for several years at the Hanson Glove Factory and later at the sauerkraut factory in Bear Creek. On August 28,...

Elsbeth J. Kriewaldt, age 96 of Appleton, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, June 6, 2017 at Rennes Health & Rehabilitation Center in Appleton. Elsbeth was born on March 21, 1921 in the Town of Larrabee, Waupaca County as the daughter of the late Emil & Mary (Schultz) Siefert. She graduated with Clintonville High School’s Class of 1939 and shortly after moved to Milwaukee where she worked as a personal caregiver. On October 11, 1941 Elsbeth was united in...

Roger Lee R. Schultz, age 39 of Manawa, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at his home. Roger was born on April 3, 1978 as the son of Carolyn Schultz & the late Roger Schultz. He was a brother to Clint Schultz, Melody (Jeremiah) Zortman, & Harmony (David) Manger, and an uncle to Fox Roger Manger. Roger chased his dreams as a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and comic book artist for years in Minneapolis; always with hope & life. He was killed by the disease...

Sharon Josephine Oreskovich, age 72 of Embarrass, died peacefully in her sleep on May 30, 2017 at Thedacare Medical Center in Appleton, after a brief struggle with cancer. She passed as she lived life, on her own terms. Sharon was born on July 14, 1944 in Copper Cliff, Ontario to the late Guerrino and Mary (Frattini) Lugli, who emigrated from Italy. She grew up with a deep love of family along with her brother David, her late sister Reta, and late brother Fred.  Sharon...