Vicki Stierman
Oct 25, 2021
Vicki Lynn Stierman, age 69, passed away after a courageous battle that took her life too soon (in more ways than one). Born to the late Clifford and Emmy Lou (Fluhr) Schilling in New Holstein in 1952, Vicki lived a life of quiet grace and under-stated sassiness. She graduated from New Holstein High School in 1970 and moved to Appleton...
George Giesen
Oct 25, 2021
George S. Giesen was welcomed into eternal life by our Lord and his many relatives and friends that went before him on October 25, 2021 after battling Parkinson’s and injuries from a recent fall at his home.
George was born in 1932 to the late George M. and Cora (Helgeson) Giesen. He was a 1950 graduate of St. Mary’s High...
Peggy Marie Brooks-Rosenthal
Oct 25, 2021
Peggy M. (Sue) Brooks-Rosenthal, age 75, passed away on October 25, 2021 in Appleton, WI. Peggy was born in Madison, WI on April 17, 1946. In April of 1947 Herbert and Anita Beyer traveled to Madison and adopted her and brought her back to their farm near Marion, WI to be part of their family. They would later adopt her...
Linda Gigstead
Oct 24, 2021
LindaKaye (Linda) Selma Gigstead of Appleton, WI, peacefully departed her earthly body on the morning of Sunday, October 24, 2021. Displaying strength and faith in the face of adversity, she succumbed to the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis, following a hard-fought battle of twenty-five years.
Linda was born on August 16, 1948, to Albert and Evelyn Petersen of Essig,...
Helen E. Mason
Oct 24, 2021
Helen E Mason, 81, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away with her family by her side on October 24, 2021, at her home.
Helen was born October 23, 1940, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to George John and Clara Magdeline (Fronek) Steber. Helen married Eugene Mason on January 8, 1966, in Antigo, Wisconsin.
After high school she attended and graduated from the School...
Ronald J. Buss
Oct 24, 2021
Ron, a loving father and grandfather died peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, October 24, 2021. He was born on August 19, 1941 in Appleton, Wisconsin, the son of Frank and Hildegard Buss. Ron joined the United States Marine Corps in 1958 and completed his GED while serving his country. He was proud to be a marine...
Ronald J. Buss
Oct 24, 2021
Ron, a loving father and grandfather died peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, October 24, 2021. He was born on August 19, 1941 in Appleton, Wisconsin, the son of Frank and Hildegard Buss. Ron joined the United States Marine Corps in 1958 and completed his GED while serving his country. He was proud to be a marine...
Richard Erwin Haas
Oct 23, 2021
Richard E. Haas, 78, passed away on October 23, 2021. He was the youngest child born to Adolph and Seraphine (Giebler) Haas on July 30, 1943, In Menasha.
Richard was a kind and gentle soul. He had a ready smile for anyone, a great sense of humor, and loved innocent teasing. He taught us about unconditional love and acceptance, and...
LuAnn Kay Donovan
Oct 23, 2021
LuAnn Kay Donovan (Korthas) passed away at home October 23, 2021, after a brave fight against cancer. LuAnn was born on February 3rd, 1959 to Wilma (Thomas) and Allen Korthas in Belmond, Iowa. She attended school and graduated from Fort Dodge High School.
LuAnn gained tremendous joy from time spent with friends and family. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, and sewing....
Robert "Bob" Thomas
Oct 22, 2021
Our hearts break with the passing of our husband, dad, brother and friend Bob Thomas, age 51, on October 22nd, 2021. He died suddenly after battling several health issues.
He was born on September 26th, 1970, to Richard and Patricia (Gooding) Thomas in Key West, Florida. Bob grew up in Waterloo, Iowa before his family moved to Sheboygan, Wisconsin....
Irene A. Luehring
Oct 22, 2021
Bags packed, music playing, angels singing, resurrection is sure to follow! Jesus promised and she believed! Irene Luehring left earthly life for heavenly glory on October 22, 2021, at the age of 91. The LORD declares “Be faithful even to the point of death and I will give you a crown of life.” Rev 2:11
Irene Luehring was born to...
Marilyn J. Elm
Oct 22, 2021
Marilyn J. (King) Elm, 87, Appleton, joined the angels on Friday, October 22, 2021, her wedding anniversary. She was born on August 28, 1934, to the late William and Sadie (King) King in Neenah. Marilyn graduated from Menasha High School in 1952. She played basketball for the Dangerous Dolls in her childhood years, was on the swim team in high...
Patricia Pine
Oct 21, 2021
Patricia “Pat” Pine, 83, passed away on October 21, 2021. She was born to Hugh and Susan Calderwood on November 24, 1937. She married Frank Pine on May 31, 1958.
Pat loved working as a bookseller and had a passion for reading. She was particularly fond of mystery and romance novels. She also enjoyed spending her time gardening and watching...
Patricia A. Wuerger
Oct 19, 2021
Patricia A. (Dinneen) Wuerger, 90, died peacefully Oct. 19 at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center in Appleton with her son Steve by her side. Pat was born Aug. 31, 1931 in Duluth, Minnesota, the only child born to Daniel and Irene Gratto Dinneen.
Pat’s love of travel started at birth, as the Dinneens spent time in Mankato, Minnesota, Marinette and...
Barbara Ann Schmitz
Oct 18, 2021
Barbara Ann Schmitz neé Heruth passed away on October 18, 2021. Barbara was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on May 14, 1932 to Ruth V. Waltzer Heruth and Albert E. Heruth. In 1954 she married Richard Ralph Schmitz, her husband for 46 years.
Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and devoted her life to raising and nurturing...
William G. Ticknor
Oct 18, 2021
Bill Ticknor, a child of God, passed to his eternal home in heaven on Monday evening, October 18, 2021. Bill was born in Wisconsin Rapids on July 28, 1936, son of the late Gaylord and Josephine (Kaja) Ticknor. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison and held a degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked for several...
James J. Van Asten
Oct 18, 2021
James (Jim) John Van Asten, age 85, unexpectedly passed away on October 18, 2021.
Jim was born July 25, 1936, to the late John H. and Martha (Coonen) Van Asten. He graduated from St. John High School in Little Chute in 1954. He married Bernice Blazek on May 12, 1962. Together they had five children, 11 grandchildren and a great...
Jana L. Krull
Oct 17, 2021
Jana L. Krull (Black Creek, WI), age 40, left for her eternal home on Sunday, October 17, 2021, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Appleton, WI on September 3, 1981, to John and Connie Krull.
Jana’s purpose and greatest joy in life were her four children: Aaliyah, Ashton, Avanti & Armani. She was deeply proud...
Cynthia M. "Cindy" Kleinschmidt
Oct 16, 2021
Cynthia “Cindy” Mae (nee. Piehl) Kleinschmidt, born June 6, 1958 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin to Norman and Carol Piehl, was called home to her heavenly father on October 16, 2021 peacefully at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Appleton at the age of 63.
Cindy grew up in Kaukauna until her late teens before moving with her parents to Rothschild and graduating from...
William G. "Bill" Schmitz
Oct 14, 2021
William “Bill” Schmitz, age 83, passed away at home on October 14, 2021, surrounded by his family following a long hard battle with Parkinsons. Bill was born on September 30, 1938, in Kaukauna to George and Martha Schmitz. He graduated from Kaukauna High School and married Helen Phalin at St. Therese Catholic Church. They spent 61 devoted years together raising...
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