Carla Kay Gast
Nov 25, 2020
Carla Kay Gast, age 89, of Appleton, joined her Lord on November 25, 2020 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI.
Carla was born on November 13, 1931 at her home in the town of Hutchins, near Mattoon.
Carla attended elementary and high school in Mattoon, graduating in 1950. She was a faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran...
Shirley Mae Hameister
Nov 25, 2020
Shirley Mae Hameister passed away surrounded by family on November 25, 2020 at Willow Lane Assisted Living, at the age of 86. Shirley was born on March 26, 1934 to Myron and Nelda (Schroeder) Leitzke in Hortonville, WI. Upon graduating from Hortonville High School, Shirley worked at The Equity Co-Op in Appleton until her marriage. It was through the Farm...
Kenneth James "Ken" Grams
Nov 25, 2020
Menasha – Kenneth James Grams, 59, went to his heavenly home on November 25, 2020 surrounded by his family after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Ken was born in Milwaukee on June 23, 1961 to the late Henry and Kathleen (Marcinski) Grams.
Ken started out in the printing industry when he was 15 years old and never left it. He...
Andrew M. DeCoster
Nov 25, 2020
Andrew “Andy” DeCoster, 66, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah.
Andy was born on June 7, 1954 to the late Martin and Harriet (VanDaalwyk) DeCoster. Andy loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. Andy also liked fishing, cribbage, bowling, hunting, golf, bonfire (campfire), his truck, bird watching and feeding the birds. Going up...
Melchior "Melly" Knapp
Nov 25, 2020
Melchior “Melly” Knapp, age 14, of DePere Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly with his older brother Patrick “Paddy” Knapp, on Wednesday November 25, 2020 in Kiel, Wisconsin. Melly was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on December 28, 2005. He was the youngest son of Patrick A. Knapp and Sara A. (Huberty) Knapp.
Melly is survived by his father, Patrick (Anne) Knapp of...
Rita L. Taylor (Meyer)
Nov 25, 2020
Rita L. Taylor (Meyer) passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 25, 2020, surrounded by her family, after enduring a brief and devastating non-covid related illness.
She was born on October 9, 1942 in Miami, Florida and enjoyed traveling back there for vacations.
Rita attended the Southeast Academy in Kissimmee, Florida in 1987. She...
Patrick "Paddy" Knapp
Nov 25, 2020
Patrick “Paddy” Knapp, age 21, of DePere Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly with his younger brother Melchior “Melly” Knapp on Wednesday November 25, 2020 in Kiel, Wisconsin. He was the oldest son of Patrick Knapp and Sara (Huberty) Knapp.
Paddy is survived by his father, Patrick (Anne) Knapp of Kiel;, WI, his mother Sara (Marc) Knapp of DePere; two siblings, Gabriel...
Lawrence Robert Bogenschutz
Nov 25, 2020
Appleton – Larry Bogenschutz, age 79, died a peaceful death surrounded by his loving family on November 25, 2020. He was born on November 12, 1941 in Appleton, son of the late Francis and Hazel (Boyce) Bogenschutz.
After graduating from Appleton High School, Larry attended Appleton Vocational & Adult School (Fox Valley Technical College) where he earned an Associate Degree...
Richard Elmer Kilsdonk
Nov 25, 2020
On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, Richard Kilsdonk passed away in his wife, Donna’s, loving arms into the arms of his Savior after a five year struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Richard was moved to Willow Lane Assisted Living in August 2019 when he was no longer able to walk.
Richard was born into this life on May 31, 1938 in Little Chute to...
Doris Ilene Chamberlain
Nov 24, 2020
Ilene Chamberlain, a longtime Appleton resident, passed away at ThedaCare Medical Center in Appleton on Tuesday evening, November 24, 2020. Ilene was 93. She was born in Wausau on April 18, 1927, daughter of the late Herman and Emma (Rosenbaum) Achterberg. She married Ralph Chamberlain on January 25, 1947 in Schofield. The couple moved to Appleton in 1951. She worked for many years at...
Sarah Ellen Joyce
Nov 24, 2020
Sarah Ellen Joyce, 79, of Kaukauna, WI, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in Appleton, WI.
Sarah was born in Manitowoc, WI on July 20, 1941 to John and Sarah (Vogel) Hale. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, WI. She married William “Bill” Joyce on August 26, 1978 at St. Mary’s...
Jeanne Evelyn Anthony (Fisch)
Nov 23, 2020
Appleton – Jeanne E. Anthony, 92, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. She was born on October 10, 1928, in Hilbert, the daughter of Herbert and Gertrude Fisch. Jeanne was united in marriage to Wayne M. Anthony on June 4, 1976, and he preceded her on July 4, 2009. She held various jobs...
Evelyn Mary Hermus
Nov 23, 2020
Evelyn M. Hermus, 93, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2020. She was born on February 15, 1927, in Ellington, WI to the late Edward and Margaret (Ulman) Gengler. Evelyn graduated from Appleton High School, the Class of 1944. She then went to business school and worked for AT&T in Milwaukee. Evelyn was united in marriage to Adrain M. Hermus...
Ruth Marcella Porter
Nov 23, 2020
Ruth Marcella Porter, 93, of Menasha, passed away November 23, 2020. She was born May 1, 1927 to Frederick and Mary Weber. She lived her entire life in Menasha, raising ten children. Ruth loved playing slots at the Oneida Casino and spending time with her family. She was very independent, caring for other people rather than letting them care for...
David Wiener
Nov 22, 2020
David T. Wiener, 71, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2020 at Cherry Meadows Hospice Care. David was born in Fond du Lac, WI on December 15, 1948 to the late Francis and Dorothy (Thornton) Wiener. Growing up, David and his family enjoyed lake living, hosting parties for their numerous friends and neighbors. He and his brothers spent...
William "Bill" Henn Sr.
Nov 22, 2020
William “Bill” Henn Sr., age 95 of Appleton passed away due to Covid-19 complications on November 22, 2020 at Willow Lane Assisted Living Center.
Bill was born January 31, 1925 to Mary and William Henn. On April 6, 1946 he married Dorothy (Caze) Henn in Appleton. Together they had 7 children and were married for nearly 50 years. With no...
Anthony R. "Tony" Kufner
Nov 22, 2020
Tony was born on December 23, 1963 in Appleton, WI to Richard and Dorothy (nee Reitan). He passed away on November 22, 2020.
Tony is preceded in death by his parents Richard (Dorothy nee Reitan) Kufner, Frank (the late Kathleen nee Davis) Kufner, Bjarne (Dorothy nee Christenson) Reitan, Cynthia Kufner (Hoppe), Jeremy Thiel, and Winston Reitan.
Tony is survived by...
Evelyn Mae Guttenberg
Nov 21, 2020
Evelyn Mae (Buckoski) Guttenberg passed peacefully into God’s hands on Saturday, 11/21/2020 at the age of 92 at Brewster Village, Appleton WI.
Evelyn was born on 11/4/1928 to Edna & Maximillian Buckoski in Tilleda WI, and was the oldest of 3 children. After her early years in Tilleda, she moved to Green Bay and worked as a bookkeeper at Lahaye...
Dorothy Dorzweiler
Nov 20, 2020
Dorothy (Bergem) Dorzweiler, age 84, passed away at Ascension Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh, Wisconsin on Friday, November 20, 2020. Dorothy was born on September 13, 1936 in Appleton, to the late Frank and Grace (Paukow) Bergem. Dorothy was a loving wife, aunt and friend to many. Dorothy was employed at Home Mutual Insurance Company when she first married and then...
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