Obituaries

Patrick J.

Karen Coffey - (Collar) - Age 68, passed away peacefully at her home in Tucson, Ariz., on Aug. 29, 2024. Karen was born May 5, 1955, to Leona and Edward Collar, who preceded her in death.

Francis H. Gerow - Age 91, fulfilling his final wish to be cared for at home, on Sept. 1, 2024, in the presence of his family, Francis H. Gerow went on to heaven to be with God, his wife Joan, and his only son, Dan, all of whom he was missing greatly.

Irene M. Hietpas - Kaukauna - Age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at St. Paul Villa. Irene was born on Jan. 1, 1940, and always boasted of being a New Years Baby! She was the daughter of Willard and Clara Wildenberg. She attended school at St.

Gerald B. Nytes - Menasha - Age 89, died surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born in Appleton on March 6, 1935, to the late Ben and Lucy (Stemper) Nytes. Jerry married Catherine Stier on May 17, 1958, at St. Patrick Parish in Menasha.

Barbara Weyenberg - “Babs” - (formerly Wodjenski) - Age 85, of Kaukauna, passed away at Copperstone Assisted Living on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, after a brief illness.

Karen A. Bruhn - Age 75, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Karen was born on Dec. 19, 1948 to David and Marcella (Shermitzler) Six. On April 14, 1973, she was united in marriage to Dennis Bruhn. Karen worked for many years at the Aurora Medical Center in Kaukauna until her retirement.

Daniel W. Van Dyn Hoven - “Digger” -Freedom - Age 81, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family on Aug. 13, 2024. He was born on Jan. 24, 1943, son of the late Henry and Florence (Romenesko) Van Dyn Hoven. He married Mary Alice Daul on May 1, 1965.

Alice Florence Huss (Burns) - Age 87, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, AuG. 7, 2024. Alice was born to Daniel and Florence (Campbell) Burns on Aug. 20, 1936. Alice grew up in Askeaton and Kaukauna. She was the youngest in a family of six children.

Ken Sanders (Kenny) "Rico" - Kaukauna, Age 85, passed away on the morning of Aug. 8, 2024, with his family by his side, joining his many buddies and friends who have passed before him. He was born Aug. 2, 1939, to the late Earl and Mary (Gertz) Sanders.