Obituaries

Julie Hammen

Julie Hammen

Feb 1, 2021

Julie Hammen, 76, was granted permission to join her mother Catherine Stevens, her sister Shirley “Peach” Stafford, her three brothers Timothy Besaw, Jerry Hammen and Richard “Dickie” Hammen Jr., her sister-in-law Sharon Euclide, her three brothers-in-law Lyle Euclide, Charles “Chuck” Stevens, Harlan Stevens and her beloved granddaughter Kasie Willard in Heaven on Monday, February 1, 2021.

Julie was given this...

Kenneth John Walbrun

Kenneth John Walbrun

Jan 31, 2021

Kenneth Walbrun, age 75, of Menasha, passed away on January 31, 2021. Ken was born on October 16, 1945 to Sylvester and Lydia (Kunke) Walbrun. After he finished school, he started his career at King Plumbing in Appleton, and finished his career at August Winter Mechanical Contractors, retiring after 45 years. He was a proud member of the Plumbers and...

Kathy K. Vallafskey

Kathy K. Vallafskey

Jan 31, 2021

Kathy Vallafskey, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, died unexpectedly on January 31, 2021, with her loving husband Ronald “Toby” at her side.

Kathy is survived by her husband Ronald “Toby” Vallafskey; two children: Tracy (Scottie) Davis and Troy (partner William Harrison) Vallafskey.  Her grandchildren are Annalecia Vallafskey, Rylee Davis, Asja Vallafskey, and Avery Vallafskey.  She is also survived by a...

Wayne W. Batley

Wayne W. Batley

Jan 31, 2021

Wayne Wilbur Batley, 83, entered the kingdom of heaven with his family by his side on January 31st, 2021, 10:30 pm at Thedacare Regional Hospital, Appleton Wisconsin. He was born July 31st, 1937 to Warren & Anita Batley, Appleton, WI.

He graduated from Appleton High School in 1955 and married his high school sweetheart Vonda Myse on June 17th, 1961....

JoAnn M. Kennedy

JoAnn M. Kennedy

Jan 30, 2021

Appleton – JoAnn M. Kennedy, 77, passed away peacefully, with her sister at her side at Brewster Village, on Saturday, January 30, 2021, after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 17, 1943, in New Orleans, LA, the daughter of William and Viola (Bruscher) Kennedy. The family moved to Brillion, for a short time, before settling in Appleton, where...

Gayle June  Bodoh

Gayle June Bodoh

Jan 29, 2021

Gayle June (Eichinger) Bodoh passed away on Friday January 29 from Dementia/Alzheimers Disease with her sisters by her side. Gayle was born on January 20 1957 in Appleton WI to Robert and Audrey (Young) Eichinger. Gayle was preceded in death by her father Robert Eichinger, her Mother Audrey Eichinger. Bruce Eichinger and Robert (Bobby) Eichinger. Brother-in-Law Ralph Kaufman. Nephews David R. Eichinger...

Mildred E. West

Mildred E. West

Jan 29, 2021

Mildred “Mick” “Millie” (Mulroy) West, 83, of Appleton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 29, 2021 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Mildred was the oldest of 10 children of Edward and Marie (Kroeger) Mulroy.

Mildred graduated from Hortonville High School in 1955. After high school she worked in the office at Kurz & Root where she met...

Peter Heit Hagen

Peter Heit Hagen

Jan 29, 2021

Peter Heit Hagen, 77, passed away peacefully Friday, January 29, 2021, at Appleton Medical Center. He was born February 16, 1943, to George and Margaret (Heit) Hagen in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. He graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1961 and attended Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. He married Diane Hewitt December 23, 1976 at First English...

Luella L. Steinbach

Luella L. Steinbach

Jan 28, 2021

 

Luella Steinbach, age 95 of Kaukauna, went to her heavenly home on January 28, 2021.

She was born January 2, 1926 in the town of Brillion, to the late Herman and Anna (Greve) Jandrey.  Luella graduated from Brillion High School in 1943 and worked at Brillion Iron Works until her marriage to Harold Steinbach on October 20, 1945 at...

Karen A. Hechel

Karen A. Hechel

Jan 28, 2021

January 28, 2021 the Good Lord called home Karen Angela Hechel, age 78 of Oshkosh, after a brief but tumultuous battle with complications from Alzheimer’s disease.

Karen was born January 21, 1943 at Theda Clark in Neenah to the late George and Cecelia (Dombrowski) Jedwabny, and was their only child.  She graduated from Menasha High School in 1961 and worked...

LyAnn M. Beatty

LyAnn M. Beatty

Jan 28, 2021

LyAnn M. Beatty, age 67, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2021 at Appleton Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

LyAnn was born in Neenah, WI to Robert F. Beatty and Mary R. Laus on July 14, 1953. She graduated from Menasha High School in 1971. After graduating, she began working for Banta Corporation until she started...

Mary Alice Geurts

Mary Alice Geurts

Jan 27, 2021

Mary Alice (Crotty) Geurts, age 98, graciously and peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on January 27, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.

Mary was born in Farmington, WI on June 9, 1922. Mary took pleasure in reading, crochet, and especially treasuring her family parties. She loved the outdoors and flowers during the summertime. Mary leaves behind her bird (sunshine) who...

Ann S Kracht

Ann S Kracht

Jan 26, 2021

“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1. Ann Sheryl (McLellan) Kracht, age 76, shed the constraints of her broken mind and body after a lengthy battle with dementia on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.  We celebrate for her, as she is finally free to enjoy an eternity with her Lord.

Ann was born to Clarence...

Kathleen Barfknecht

Kathleen Barfknecht

Jan 25, 2021

Kathleen Barfknecht, aged 72 of Menasha, passed away in the very early morning hours of Monday, January 25, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. She was born on May 16, 1948, at Madison General Hospital in Madison, daughter of the late Gerald and Mary (nee Boyd) Barfknecht. Kathy wanted to be a teacher from a very young age.  She...

Mabel M. Welhouse

Mabel M. Welhouse

Jan 24, 2021

Mabel M. (Tiesling) Welhouse, age 99, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2021. Born in Hollandtown, WI, daughter of the late Anton and Bardean (Van Linn) Tiesling, wife of the late Joseph G. Welhouse.

Mabel worked at the Lakeview Mill in Neenah and then as a defense factory worker in Kalamazoo, MI during WWII. Mabel and Joe loved square dancing,...

Theresa "Terry" Desormier

Theresa "Terry" Desormier

Jan 24, 2021

Neenah – January 24, 2021,  Theresa Lynn Desormier passed away, surrounded by her family,  after a several months fight with pancreatic cancer.  She was born on February 4, 1953 in Lansing, MI. and was soon adopted by her soon to be loving parents, Fred and Elaine Sayklly.  She attended the Catholic Schools in Escanaba, MI through her childhood and in...

Sheldon D. Niquette

Sheldon D. Niquette

Jan 23, 2021

Sheldon “Shel” David Niquette, 77, of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and teacher, died on January 23, 2021, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton from complications due to Covid-19.

Shel was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Dianne, for what would have been 55 years in just a few weeks. He was a nurturing father...

David Lyle "Dave" Zwicker

David Lyle "Dave" Zwicker

Jan 23, 2021

David Lyle Zwicker passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, with loved ones by his side and loyal dog Fritzy.  He was born May 4, 1928, in Appleton, Wisconsin.  The son of the late Dewey and Erna (Nickasch) Zwicker.  Dave graduated from Appleton Senior High School and served his country joining the United States Coast Guard.  On July 22, 1950, David...

Kenneth Edward Geiger

Kenneth Edward Geiger

Jan 22, 2021

Kenneth E. Geiger, age 73, died peacefully at home January 22, 2021 with his wife and family at his side. He was born November 18, 1947 in Appleton the son of the late Kenneth A. and Constance (Steidl) Geiger.  He was married on October 2, 1998 to his loving wife, Nancy.  Ken worked 43 years until his retirement at American...

Shirley Ann Gamsky

Shirley Ann Gamsky

Jan 21, 2021

Shirley Ann Gamsky (Fassbender) passed away on January 21, 2021 peacefully in her sleep at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Shirley was born April 1, 1928 to Walter and Bernice Fassbender in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was the oldest of seven children and helped to raise them when her father went off to war. After graduating from Seymour High School...