Obituaries

Apr 26, 2021

“She fought the good fight, she finished the race, she kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

After a valiant effort to beat pancreatic cancer, Ramona (Mona) Van Asten, 87, lost the battle and passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. Mom was a role model throughout – suffering in silence, praying regularly and trusting in God’s will.

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Apr 26, 2021

Rosella Martha Kachelmeier, a long-term Milwaukee resident who moved here in 2012, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, April 26, 2021. “Rosie” was 99. She was born in Tigerton, Wis. on August 21, 1921, daughter of Albert Leitzke and Anna Martin and lost her mother in tragedy at the age of four.  Her father moved to Milwaukee to be near...

Apr 25, 2021

Apr 25, 2021

Joan (Schmidt) Barkholtz was born October 4, 1928, in Appleton, WI, the second of 10 children in the Louis and Olive (Spoerl) Schmidt family. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at home in Appleton surrounded by her children.

Joan attended St. Joseph Grade School in Appleton and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Menasha in...

Apr 25, 2021

Michael Borg, age 76 of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 25, 2021 from hereditary heart problems and exposure to Agent Orange.    Mike was born on December 30, 1944, son of the late Arthur Borg, Sr. and Bernice (O’Brien) Borg.  Mike graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1963 and received an Associate Degree in Electronics Technology...

Apr 24, 2021

Thomas Maurice Berton, age 81 born July 1, 1939 in Shawano, Wisconsin to George and Lucille Berton passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on April 24, 2021 in Neenah, WI. Tom graduated from Bonduel High School, excelled in basketball and continued that passion into adulthood. He served in the Army’s 101st Airborne Battle Group 506th Infantry....

Apr 24, 2021

As the sun was setting on Saturday, April 24, 2021, Andrew C. “Andy” Vander Heyden set his fishing pole down for the last time and passed away peacefully in the loving arms of son Timothy and daughter-in-law Gretchen.  He was born on August 26, 1928 in Little Chute to the late Leonard and Marie (Deyager) Vander Heyden.  Andrew’s father Leonard...

Apr 23, 2021

Ernestine “Tina” Jakubek, age 92, of Menasha, passed away on April 23, 2021. Tina was born on September 14, 1928 in Neenah to the late Joseph and Theresa Holzinger. She was a graduate of Neenah High School. On May 27, 1947 she married Joseph “Jake” Donald Jakubek and he preceded her in death on January 20, 2001. Tina had a...

Apr 23, 2021

Allen Bergholtz, 93, stepped away from this life on April 23, 2021 at his home at Brewster Village in Appleton.  He was known for his tremendous sense of humor and zest for life.  It was often said that he never met a stranger he didn’t like – they provided him ample opportunities to trot out some of his favorite lines...

Apr 23, 2021

Eunice A. (Uhlenbrauck) Zimmerman was taken home in the arms of her Savior on April 23, 2021.  Eunice was born on September 2, 1925 to Emil and Alma (Jahnke) Uhlenbrauck in Freedom, Wisconsin, and was baptized at St. Peter Lutheran Church in the Township of Freedom on October 4, 1925 where she remained a lifetime member.  She married Raymond Zimmerman...

Apr 23, 2021

Barbara “Barb” Ann Treutelaar, age 78, of Neenah and formerly of DePere, passed away on April 23, 2021 at Rennes of Appleton. Barb was born October 14, 1942 to the late Otto and Gladys (Niles) Knapke. She was a graduate of Custer High School in Milwaukee, Class of 1961. On August 17, 1963 she married her high school sweetheart and...

Apr 23, 2021

James “Harry” Sell, 66, of Stockbridge, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 23, 2021.

Jimmy was born in Appleton, WI to James Sell and Donna (Sell) Schnorr on May 14th 1954. He was a devoted Packers fan who loved the draft. Additionally, he enjoyed reading Stephen King novels and spending time with his chosen family. He will be missed

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Apr 22, 2021

Bonnie (Ripp) Peterson passed away peacefully after tender goodbyes from her family. She bravely faced a lengthy illness and was lovingly cared for in her home by her devoted husband of 69 years, Pete. 

 

Bonnie was born in Sparta, WI on April 20, 1935 to Herman and Ella (Nauman) Ripp. A stellar student with a love of learning, she...

Apr 19, 2021

Johnnie L. Lynn Sr., 45, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, April 19, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. He was born on August 27, 1975, in Illinois, the son of Gary and Julie (Espinoza) Lynn. Johnnie was united in marriage to Kandi Kemp on May 10, 1997, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Menasha. Johnnie was a loving...

Apr 17, 2021

Joan M. Kallas passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on Saturday, April 17, 2021. She was born in Oshkosh on November 23, 1946, the daughter of the late Harry and Hazel (Schilling) Kallas. Joan graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1964. After graduation she worked at Fulton, Menn, and Nehs for 47 years, now known as Menn Law...

Apr 17, 2021

Sandy Kavanaugh, age 71 of Kaukauna, passed away on Saturday morning, April 17, 2021, after a brief illness. Sandy was born in Kaukauna on January 12, 1950,daughter of the late Lester and Arbella (Young) Seggelink. Over the years, she was employed in a variety of retail positions, all of which she enjoyed. Most recently, she worked in the garden center...

Apr 17, 2021

Velma Louise Arnold (nee Huff) passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021, surrounded by family and friends.

Velma was born in State Center, Iowa, on September 9, 1928, to the late Cecil Maynard and Hattie Riemenschneider Huff. She married Glen Richard Arnold on October 15, 1949, in Marshalltown, Iowa. They moved from Iowa to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, settling in Franklin in...

Apr 16, 2021

January 26, 1931 – April 15, 2021

Arlene (Quella) Gorchals of Appleton, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2021 at her residence in Peabody Manor in Appleton, WI.

Arlene was born in Appleton, WI on January 26, 1931 to Alma (Laux) and Andrew Quella.  Arlene was a graduate of Appleton High School (West) and married the love of...

Apr 16, 2021

Rich Van Wychen, age 95 of Kaukauna, passed away quietly at his home early on Friday, April 16, 2021. Rich was born in Freedom on June 29, 1925, son of the late Henry and Anna (Stiltjes) Van Wychen. He attended school in Freedom, on May 29, 1948, married Elizabeth “Betty” DeBruin. As a young man, he worked a few years...

Apr 15, 2021

JoAnn Schultz (Nee Fabina), age 66, entered into eternity to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 15, 2021.  Survived by her loving husband John, devoted children Karla and Scott (Laura) Schultz.  Daughter of the late John and Charlene (Niemi) Fabina.  Sister of Cathi (Tom) Steininger, Barb (Ray) Bohl, Nancy (Mike) Karlman and the late Carol Fabina.

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