Obituaries

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...

May 25, 2021

Norris Bubolz, age 92, formerly of Appleton, died late on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.  His Savior and his family were at his side.  Norris was born  February 6, 1929 in Lodi, California, son of the late Edmund and Fronie Bubolz.   He and Anita Bruch were married July 13, 1957 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Black Creek; Anita preceded him...

May 24, 2021

Ella Marie Hameister, age 20, died at home on May 24, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. Ella was born with the chromosomal disorder Trisomy 18, and after three days in the hospital was sent home with the expectation that she would only live a few weeks. Thanks to her strength and the best care any mother could provide...

May 23, 2021

Connie Brummond, age 88, passed away at her home early on Sunday morning, May 23, 2021, surrounded by her four children.  Connie was born in Fond du Lac on December 13, 1932, daughter of the late Frank and Elenor (Kraus) Eggers.   She attended schools in Fond du Lac, and on May 25, 1957 married “the love of her life”, Walter...

May 23, 2021

May 23, 2021

Jeanette Olszewski, 85, passed away on May 23, 2021. She shared a birthday with her husband Chester, who she is now reunited with in Heaven. Faith, family, and serving others were Jeanette’s priorities. She was selfless, loving, humble, and hardworking. Mom was a true matriarch, a rock of stability and a woman of great strength and character to those who...

May 22, 2021

Edward “Ed” Steidl, age 88 of Kaukauna, passed away at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah on Saturday, May 22 2021. Ed, a lifelong resident of Kaukauna, was born February 21, 1933 to the late Edward R. Steidl and Helena (Hopfensperger) Steidl. In June of 1958, he married Margaret Bunkleman at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Appleton. Ed served his...