Obituaries

Sep 15, 2020

Mark P. Vande Hey, age 73, of Kaukauna, passed on to eternal life on September 15, 2020. Mark was born on January 30, 1947 to Ernest and Anna Jane (Nackers) Vande Hey, the 5th of 8 children. He was raised with unconditional love by his devoted parents. They taught him strong moral values that would guide him throughout his life.

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Sep 15, 2020

Daniel “Danny” K. Thibert, 50, Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at home with his wife and sister by his side. He was born on February 23, 1970, the youngest of 4 children, to Marvin and Janet (Ziesemer) Thibert-Klatt. Danny was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church making Donna Kuether and Bruce Downie his godparents. Danny was...

Sep 15, 2020

Ginny Bell, age 77 of Greenville, passed away early on the morning of September 15, 2020.  She was born in Stanley, Wisconsin, on November 24, 1942, daughter of the late Everett and Sally Eppers.  On August 31, 1963, Ginny married Gerard “Mickey” Bell.  They resided in Marshfield for 4 years before making their home in Appleton. They spent 57 years together and...

Sep 14, 2020

John Davis Bates, age 101, of Hortonville, passed away on September 14, 2020 at his residence surrounded by family.

John was born on April 23, 1919 in Madison to the late Wilfred Bartlett, Sr. and Mary Frances (Bartlett) Bates.  He married Ruth Rinke and together they spent 48 years together until her death in 1988.  John was remarried to Carole...

Sep 13, 2020

June (Mathison) Gorges passed away on September 13, 2020 at Brookdale Appleton. June was born on June 8, 1923 in Winchester, Wisconsin, the daughter of Melvin and Thea (Sauby) Mathison. She had a twin brother who passed away at age 6 months from pneumonia. She was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester. She attended Grand View School...

Sep 11, 2020

Robert Albert Kenney passed peacefully in Appleton, Wisconsin on September 11, 2020 at age 94. He was a loving husband, wonderful dad, amazing grandfather, and caring friend to all he knew and loved. Bob was born on September 8, 1926. He was the son of Albert and Charlotte (Apel) Kenney of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

After graduating from Rufus King High School...

Sep 9, 2020

Judy L. (Arndt) Genskow, 70, Appleton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 5, 1950, to Robert Arndt and Arlene (Bartelt) Arndt-Knaack. Judy’s father passed away when she was 2-years-old bringing her step-father Victor Knaack into her life. Judy grew up on a farm in DuPont and graduate from...

Sep 8, 2020

Anita Violet Bubolz, a child of God, was called home to his waiting arms on Tuesday evening, September 8, 2020.   Her family was in prayer at her side when she left to meet Jesus.  Anita was born in Milton, Wisconsin, on December 4, 1936, daughter of the late Herbert and Ruth (Krueger) Bruch.  She graduated from Greenwood high school and...

Sep 8, 2020

Sep 8, 2020

John Roper Mendonca was born on September 30, 1938, in Berkeley, California.  He grew up with his parents, grandmother and older sister in a turreted home that his family built in the hills of Berkeley overlooking the San Francisco Bay.

 

John’s youth was full of adventures.  He was an Eagle Scout.  He enjoyed camping, hiking and rock climbing in...

Sep 7, 2020

Nancy Ann (Tebo) Zelenka, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 7, 2020. She was born October 16, 1935, in Marinette, WI, to William and Emma (Moritz) Tebo. Nancy lived in Stephenson, MI, through her teenage years; attending Stephenson Public Schools and later Bakersfield Jr. College Extension, California. She was a bookkeeper for 34 years retiring...

Sep 7, 2020

Joel Benton Germond, age 92, formerly of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully Monday, September 7th, 2020 surrounded by family.

This gentle, loving, caring and wonderful man has left a permanent mark on our hearts and will be supremely missed by his wife of 69 years Sally (Sell), daughter Julie (Charlie), grandchildren Kelly (Joe) and Jerry (Daniela), and great-granddaughter Elizabeth.

Joel...

Sep 5, 2020

Keith Darlyn Botker, age 77, of Grand Chute, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at home.

Keith Darlyn Botker was born on July 21, 1943 in Appleton, son of the late Frederick and Emma (Koehler) Botker. Keith would be the only son of Fred and Emma to carry on the Botker family name.

At the age of 13, Keith...

Sep 5, 2020

Bette Jane Marzahl, age 73 of Combined Locks, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 5, 2020, while residing at Century Oaks in Appleton. Bette had been battling dementia. She was born in Appleton on November 16, 1946, daughter of the late Alfred and Violet (Retzlaff) Marzahl. Bette was a 1964 graduate of the Kaukauna High School and...

Sep 3, 2020

Myrtle Grace Otis, age 89, passed away on September 3, 2020. She was born February 1, 1931 to Appleton Firefighter Elmer Brockman and his wife Viona. Myrtle attended Appleton High School where she met Bob, the love of her life. Myrtle and Bob were married at First English Lutheran Church on August 19, 1950. They were fortunate to celebrate their...

Sep 3, 2020

Appleton – Thomas J. “Tom” Arps, 70, passed away peacefully in his home from a short illness on Thursday, September 3, 2020, with his wife and son at his side. He was born on May 13, 1950, in Appleton, the son of Melvin and Anita (Schwallenberg) Arps. Tom graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School, the Class of 1968, and...

Sep 2, 2020

“All that’s beautiful drifts away like the waters.” William Butler Yeats

With profound sadness and abiding love we said goodbye to our dear mother Margaret O’Leary, 101, of Appleton, on September 2, 2020. Born to Bernard and Anna Sullivan at the family farm in Royalton on April 11, 1919, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 71...

Sep 1, 2020

Passed away at his home with his family at his side on Monday September 1st, 2020 at the age of 87 after a brief illness. Ron was born in Appleton on February 22, 1933 to Otto and Milda (Guetschow-Horn) Sternagel. He graduated from Appleton West High School in 1951 and the attended Lawrence College for one year, after which he...

Aug 31, 2020

Janice Huntington, age 79, passed away at her home, while surrounded by her family on August 31, 2020. She was born to the late Floyd and Ione O’Brien on March 27, 1941. She married Robert Louis Huntington on December 20, 1958 in Shawano, Wisconsin. Janice enjoy reading, puzzles and spending time with her friends. She was a dedicated homemaker and...

Aug 31, 2020