Obituaries

Jun 9, 2021

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Richard (Rich) Widmann our loving father, husband, grandpa and friend on June 9, 2021.  Rich was born on May 6, 1952 in Milwaukee, WI to Kurt J. and Dorothy (Menke) Widmann.

Rich married the love of his life, Suzanne Russell, on November 20, 1971.  He was really looking forward to celebrating his...

Jun 9, 2021

Stanley Edward Stuart Thompson, age 84, passed away on June 9, 2021.

Stan was born Sept. 20, 1936 in Phelps, WI, son of the late Stanley Thompson Sr. and Erma Thompson.

He married his sweetheart Barbara (Gerard) Thompson on February 15, 1958. They were married for 63 years which he said was a very long time. He had a happy...

Jun 8, 2021

JoAnn Mueller, age 85 of Kaukauna, passed away at St. Paul Villa on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.  She was born in Kaukauna on May 29, 1936, daughter of the late Urban and Selma (Lau) Gerrits.   A graduate of the Kaukauna High School, JoAnn later married Lee Mueller; he preceded her in death in 1986.

She is survived by three children:...

Jun 8, 2021

Jun 7, 2021

Patricia J. Hausler died peacefully with her family at her side on June 7, 2021, at Cherry Meadows.  She was born May 23, 1936, in Milwaukee to the late Martin and Carola Beaumont.  She lived most of her life in the Appleton area, except for four elementary school years during WWII when her family moved to Glendale CA and about which...

Jun 7, 2021

“As she journeyed through life, she left footprints – of kindness and love, courage and compassion, joy and faith. Now that she is gone, the trail she left behind continues to comfort and inspire us.”

On the afternoon of June 7, 2021, Phyllis JoAnn Gauger passed away with “her girls” and her Heavenly Father by her side. She was 88...

Jun 5, 2021

Having lived a long and faith-filled life, Clem Rass fell gently into the arms of his Lord early Saturday morning, June 5.

He was born to the late Clem and Louise (Jeanquart) Rass 104 years ago in the Village of Luxemburg (WI), the oldest of 8 siblings. The Rass family “traveling gene” was a major influence throughout his entire life....

Jun 4, 2021

Sandra Paulyne Wallenfang, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, June 4, 2021.

The oldest child of the late Alfred and Josephine Getzlaff, she was born on July 4, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI.

 

Sandra graduated from Menasha High School and spent the early part of her career in the Secretarial field for various local businesses and then...

Jun 2, 2021

Jane Severo passed peacefully with her husband by her side.  Please join us for her services on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Wichmann Funeral Homes Tri-County Chapel (1592 Oneida St., Menasha) at 12:oo noon.

Jun 1, 2021

Ryan Schober, age 23 of Appleton, died at his home on June 1, 2021.  Ryan was born in Wichita, Kansas, on May 16, 1998, the son of Sandi Schober and John Schober.  Ryan was a graduate of Appleton North High School where he was a successful member of the high school bowling team.  As an Industrial Engineering student at University...

May 31, 2021

The honorable Judge Gordon Myse passed away May 31, 2021, in Venice, FL at the age of 85. Gordon was born in Kaukauna, WI on June 9, 1935, son of the late Orville and Elva “Pat” (Riley) Myse. He was a lifelong resident of Appleton until June’s failing health prompted their move to Florida. Throughout his life, Gordon served the...

May 31, 2021

Tanya Rae (Pagel) Kosbab passed away unexpectedly at her home in Oneida, WI on Monday, May 31, 2021. Tanya was born December 1, 1971, daughter of the late Henry and Sheila (McGuire) Pagel.

Tanya and Scott Kosbab were united in marriage on November 16, 1996. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Her greatest accomplishment was...

May 30, 2021

Virginia ”Ginger” A. Hammond, age 91 of Appleton, WI went to live eternally with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born on July 25, 1929 in Ashland, Alabama. She was the daughter of Cecil and Lydia Jenkins.  After she graduated high school, Ginger went on to receive a degree in Business Administration. After graduating...

May 30, 2021

Juanita L. Makaroff, age 87, of Appleton, passed away on May 30, 2021. She was born on May 9, 1934 in Ashland, WI, the daughter of Theodore and Alice (Ronning) Hartjes. Juanita had a passion for ballet, and was a student at the School of American Ballet in New York City. While in New York, she was united in marriage...

May 30, 2021

Margaret M. Schroeder, age 69, passed away on May 30, 2021 surrounded by her family.  Meg was born on January 8, 1952 to Harold and Bernette (Spoerl) Hurley.  She grew up in the Appleton area, attending St. Joseph’s School and graduating from Xavier High School in 1970.  Her catholic faith became an integral part of who she was at an...

May 29, 2021

Appleton – David L. Woods, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was born on June 29, 1964, in Chicago, IL, the son of Ronald Woods and Sandra (Reed) Lee. David was united in marriage to Gwendolyn Wallace on June 27th, 1987. He attended and graduated from Ashford University with two bachelor’s degrees in Social Work and...

May 28, 2021

Marie “Re” Agnes Liesch, 98, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born on March 7, 1923, in Neenah, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Koslowski) Mottl. Marie was united in marriage to Sylvester “Sonny” Liesch on August 10, 1946, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Menasha, and he preceded her in death...

May 27, 2021

It was not the extraordinary gifts which made our lives so sweet, but time spent and adventures had with our dad. Some of the ways he filled our days with love included: giving wheel-barrow rides on a nest of freshly cut grass; hunting in the dark for night crawlers; lifting rocks to reveal salamanders; snake hunting on birthdays; telling stories...

May 26, 2021

Emmett L. Clark passed away on May 26, 2021.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Emmett will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 4, 2021, at St. Mary Parish, 312 S State St, Appleton, with Father Bill Swichtenberg officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the time of Mass. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery to follow....

May 26, 2021

Patricia C. “Pat” Boushley, age 89, of Appleton, passed away on May 26, 2021 at a local hospital. Pat was born on July 12, 1931 in Weyauwega to the late Victor and Jessie (Wolcott) Anthony, Sr. She was a graduate of Weyauwega High School. After high school, she was united in marriage to Reuben J. Boushley on August 6, 1949...