Obituaries

Ronald M. "Ron" Rutten

Ronald M. "Ron" Rutten

Feb 9, 2022

Ronald M. “Ron” Rutten died unexpectedly on February 9, 2022.  Ron was born on January 21, 1954, in Nymegen, Netherlands.  Ron was the youngest child of Theodor and Hendrika Rutten.  The Rutten family arrived in Menasha, WI in May of 1955 where Ron attended Menasha High School, graduating in 1972.

 

On July 25, 1975, Ron married the love of...

Nancy A. Walkowski

Nancy A. Walkowski

Feb 8, 2022

Nancy Ann Walkowski, 80, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Nancy was born on July 26,1941 in Neenah, Wisconsin to the late Henry Paul Van Handel and Arlene Lillian West. Nancy went to Appleton High School. She then married Daniel Rochon and had 4 children: Richard, Todd, Tracy and Marcia. Then after she ditched that...

Martin Henry Vande Burgt Jr

Martin Henry Vande Burgt Jr

Feb 8, 2022

Martin Henry Vande Burgt Jr, age 87, of Brillion, passed away on February 8, 2022. Martin was born on February 4, 1935 in Appleton Wisconsin to the late Martin Vande Burgt Sr and Hattie (Williamson) Vande Burgt. On June 9, 1956 he married the former Mary Lou Mericle at St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha. He was a long-time employee...

Julie Ann Rasmussen

Julie Ann Rasmussen

Feb 8, 2022

Julie Ann Rasmussen (Kniebes) died February 8, 2022, after a long battle with MS.  Julie was born July 14, 1961, in Neenah, WI the third of five daughters to James and Margaret Kniebes.  Julie grew up in Menasha WI and attended Menasha High School.

 

Julie met Dale Rasmussen after high school and they married December 28, 1984, and soon...

Collin Jay "CJ" Long

Collin Jay "CJ" Long

Feb 7, 2022

Collin “CJ” Long, age 19 of Kimberly, unexpectedly passed away on February 7, 2022. Collin was born on September 17, 2002 in Outagamie County to Tom and Melissa (Fletcher) Long. Collin graduated from Fond Du Lac High School in 2021. He recently became a security guard at Securitas and made sure everyone there he could also do private security. He...

Michael Frederick Bauer

Michael Frederick Bauer

Feb 7, 2022

Michael Frederick Bauer died of cancer on February 7, days before his 72nd birthday. Born in Detroit, Mike graduated from University of Detroit Jesuit High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics, and a master’s degree in computer, information and control engineering from the University of Michigan.

Rather than complete his PhD on the impact of computers in...

Margot E. Christianson

Margot E. Christianson

Feb 5, 2022

Margot Christianson, age 93, passed away on February 5, 2022.  Margot was born on May 1, 1928 to the late Otto and Ella Dybus.  She was baptized, confirmed, and married to Emory Christianson at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton.  Emory preceded her in death in 1996.  They raised their four children on the family farm in the Town of Greenville,...

Richard E. Dearstine

Richard E. Dearstine

Feb 5, 2022

Richard E. Dearstine, age 92, passed away on February 5, 2022 with his wife by his side.  Richard was born in Oshkosh on April 13, 1929 to the late Elmer Dearstine and Myrtle Carow Dearstine.  He graduated from Winneconne High School in 1946 and went to University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh.   He entered the USAF February 4, 1948 and was honorably...

Barbara Hermsen

Barbara Hermsen

Feb 5, 2022

Barbara Jean (Rader) Hermsen passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 5th, 2022.  She was born on June 30th, 1956 to the late Ruth (Doering) Steffens and the late Irvin Rader.  Barb was a graduate of Kaukauna High School and Fox Valley Technical College and was married to the late David K. Hermsen. Barb loved life and loved all those she...

Patricia "Nannie" Radtke

Patricia "Nannie" Radtke

Feb 4, 2022

Patricia “Nannie” Radtke (nee Skalecki) age 87 of Kimberly, WI passed away February 4, 2022.  She was born to Edward and Francis Skalecki on October 9, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI.  She married the love of her life, Allen Radtke on May 30, 1953 and they started a family together.  She went on to become a nurse’s aid at a nursing...

Roger  Anderson

Roger Anderson

Feb 3, 2022

Roger Anderson, 61, of Appleton passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday February 3, 2022 at ThedaCare in Appleton.  He was born on May 7, 1960.  Roger did everything with immense passion and dedication. He did everything over the top, but always did it the right way.  Roger owned and operated R&S Motorsports in Shawano, WI for 25...

Janice (Effa) Brogan

Janice (Effa) Brogan

Feb 2, 2022

Janice Grace Brogan passed away peacefully at home with her husband by her side on February 2, 2022. Janice was born on April 28th, 1934, in Kaukauna, Wisconsin to Genevieve (Spanner) and Joseph Effa. She was baptized and attended grade school at Saint Mary’s parish and graduated from Kaukauna High School with the class of 1952.

In 1956, Janice married...

Ann M. Keller

Ann M. Keller

Feb 1, 2022

Ann Margaret Rohde Keller, 59, ended her two-and-a-half year battle with colon cancer on Feb. 1, 2022.  She is now experiencing “the peace that passes all understanding” with her lord Jesus Christ in heaven (Philippians 4:7).

Services will be at Calvary Bible Church, 1450 Oakridge Road, Neenah WI on Saturday, Feb. 5 starting with visitation at 11 am, funeral service...

John Peter "Jack" Ourada

John Peter "Jack" Ourada

Feb 1, 2022

Jack Ourada, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at his home. He was born on July 21, 1949, in Antigo, the son of Kenneth and Leona “Peggy” (Emmer) Ourada. Jack was united in marriage to Linda Dulfer on June 12, 1971, in Polar, WI. He was employed with Farm Credit Services for 35 years, and then most...

Marilyn Ann Braun

Marilyn Ann Braun

Jan 31, 2022

Marilyn Braun (Mills), age 74, of Appleton, WI, passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 31st, 2022.

Marilyn was born in Milwaukee, WI to David and Shirley Mills on June 22, 1947. She married Robert Braun on June 18, 1966, in Milwaukee.

Marilyn had a generous spirit and volunteered endlessly throughout her life. Early on she served as a...

Jeanne  A. Myhill

Jeanne A. Myhill

Jan 31, 2022

Jeanne A Myhill, age 66…Born 9/22/55 – 1/31/22, went courageously to the Lord after losing a bitter battle with Covid. Jean fought many battles, including cancer, like a true fighter. She loved spending time with her family; she always had time for her grandkids and great-grandkids. She loved all of her friends dearly. She enjoyed doing her puzzles and, of...

Donald Robert "Masher" Meyer

Donald Robert "Masher" Meyer

Jan 31, 2022

Donald R. Meyer, 81, was called peacefully to the arms of his Savior on Monday, January 31, 2022, surrounded by his loving family and Pastor Raasch. He was born on October 9, 1940, in Milwaukee, the son of Daniel and Florence (Isler) Meyer. Donald graduated from Appleton High School, the Class of 1959. He was a member of the Magnificent...

Carol Bucholtz

Carol Bucholtz

Jan 30, 2022

Carol Ann (Schultz) Bucholtz, age 67 of Neenah, passed away on January 30, 2022. Carol was born on August 16, 1954, in Neenah to the late Howard and Genevieve (Smolinski) Mielke. She was a graduate of Menasha High School. Over the years she worked for Island Foods in Neenah as well as working for Goodwill Industries. She enjoyed knitting and...