Obituaries

Oct 1, 2021

Rev. Andrew Martens entered his heavenly home on October 1, 2021 in Menasha, WI, from complications due to cancer. On June 29, 1945, Andrew Charles Martens was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Robert and Mabel (Wood) Martens. On September 23 of that same year, he was baptized into the family of believers in his grandparents’ home in Door County,...

Oct 1, 2021

Christine Ann (nee VanderWielen) Koerner, age 74, of Appleton, passed away on October 1st, 2021, at her residence. Christine was born in Appleton to Bob Zeutzius and Violet (Clyde) Keddell on October 19th, 1946. Chris married Frank VanderWielen on August 10th, 1963, in Appleton. Christine and Frank were married for 35 years until Frank’s passing on June 10th 1998. Chris...

Sep 30, 2021

Appleton – Eugene Owen Otto, age 88, passed away into eternal life on September 30th, 2021. He was born on March 4th, 1933 to the late Clarence (Slim) and Lenore Otto. After graduating high school, he joined the Navy in 1951. Due to a car accident while home on leave for his sister’s wedding, he was granted a medical discharge...

Sep 30, 2021

Donna (Locke) Hayes, 86, Appleton, died on Thursday, September 30, 2021. She was born on June 19, 1935, to the late William Locke and Lila (Knaack) Meredith of Appleton.  Donna graduated from Appleton High School in 1953.  After graduation she worked at Integrity Mutual Insurance, where she enjoyed bookkeeping and accounting.  Donna was united in marriage to David (Lee) Hayes...

Sep 29, 2021

Sep 28, 2021

Michael Allen Nau, 59, passed away on September 28, 2021, in Madison, WI, after a two month illness. He was born on September 16, 1962, Appleton, WI, the son of Glen and Margaret “Peggy” (Stach) Nau.

 

Many of his family and friends will understand the unusual synchrony of Michael passing on National Drink Beer Day 2021, and no matter...

Sep 28, 2021

Wayne D. Knoll, 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Dimensions Living in Appleton following a fight with Dementia. Wayne was born on November 2, 1933, in Dorchester, Wisconsin to the late Henry and Leona (Theilig) Knoll.

Wayne graduated from Laona High School in 1952. He proudly served in the United States Army with the 2nd Armored Division...

Sep 27, 2021

Margaret M. Reed, 93, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah. She was born on July 3, 1928, in Little Chute, the middle of 7 children to Nicholas and Antoinette (Franken) DeBruin. Margaret was united in marriage to Francis Edward Reed on June 30, 1949, and they were married for 60 years until he...

Sep 27, 2021

Cheryl Sullivan, 65, of Kaukauna, passed away at Cherry Meadow Care Center on Monday, September 27, 2021, surrounded by family.

Born May 10, 1956, Cheryl attended Holy Cross Elementary School, Kaukauna High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater in 1978. Cheryl began her business career at Allis-Chalmers in Appleton and most recently was working at Essity’s...

Sep 27, 2021

Age 77, of Neenah, passed from his earthly home into the arms of his Savior on September 27, 2021. William was born on April 26, 1944, to Charles and Dorothy (Eggert) Kilishek in Menasha, WI. William was joined in marriage to Jeanne Arseneau on August 13, 1966. William proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps in the...

Sep 27, 2021

John N. Rosz, 78, passed away on September 27, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer.  John was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 11, 1943 to Geneva (Layoff) and John Rosz.

John was proud of his lengthy career at Hayes Manufacturing.  He worked diligently to make the business successful and truly appreciated all the relationships that were developed through...

Sep 27, 2021

Elaine Peotter, formerly of Kaukauna, passed away at a Green Bay Hospital on Monday, September 27, 2021.  Elaine was born in Kaukauna on May 12, 1938, daughter of the late Cornelius and Anna (Wimberger) Kersten.

Elaine was caring, kind, and generous woman who was loved by all.  She enjoyed spending time in the kitchen baking, preparing Sunday family dinners, and...

Sep 26, 2021

Christine A. “Chris” Schabow, age 68 of Appleton, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2021, with her family by her side, from complications from heart surgery. Chris was born November 4, 1952, daughter of Joseph and Elaine (Gosz) Zeegers. She married Leon Schabow on April 14, 1973, and shared 48 years together.

Chris graduated from Appleton East in 1971 and...

Sep 26, 2021

On September 26th, 2021, Janice ‘Mom’ Lee Winslow, was called home to be a guardian angel after a tragic four-wheeling accident. She was just 56 years old.

Mom’s deepest meaning of life and joy comes back to her four sons and five grandchildren. There wasn’t a day that passed by you wouldn’t hear, “You don’t understand, I just love being...

Sep 26, 2021

Sep 26, 2021

Bonnie Lou (Koenck) Gunderson, 68, of Neenah, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 26, 2021, after experiencing complications from a brain aneurysm that occurred five years ago. Her final days were rich with love, memories, tears, and moments of laughter.

The late Floyd and Adeline Koenck were blessed with the birth of their daughter,...

Sep 26, 2021

Amber R. Siren, age 38, of Neenah, passed away on September 26th, 2021, at Theda Care Medical Center in Neenah, WI.  Amber was born in Milwaukee, WI to Jesse and Ann Ceballos on February 3rd, 1983.  She went to school in Ontonagon, MI.  She married Leo Siren on December 12th, 2008 in Wausau, WI.

Amber is survived by her children,...

Sep 24, 2021

“Mutter”, “Mama”, “Mère” echoes from the mountains and Earth will never be the same” Virginia Kroll

Our Mother, our world, passed away on the morning of Friday, September 24, 2021 after battling Parkinson’s Disease. She devoted her life to her loving husband, children, grandchildren and making sure everyone she knew felt loved. Our glue. She was so good at showing...

Sep 24, 2021

Luis Vargas, age 86, passed away on September 24, 2021 surrounded by his family.

There was a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday September 27, 2021 at 12:00pm at St. Therese Catholic Parish of Appleton with Fr. Ryan Starks officiating. Burial is at St. Joseph Cemetery of Appleton.

Sep 24, 2021

Donald Woelz, age 87 of Appleton, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Friday, September 24, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Kaukauna on April 16, 1934, the son of the late William and late Ruby Woelz, and married Donna Wichman on June 9, 1956.

Don graduated from Kaukauna...