John Koopman
Dec 22, 2020
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Where: Homestead Meadows, W7560 Spencer Road, Appleton, WI (near airport)
http://www.homesteadmeadows.com/Photo_Gallery.htm . Event will be outdoors (large tent) and masks are required (available at event).
When: Sunday July 18, 2021, 1:30PM to 5PM (main program starts at 2:30PM).
Who: John’s family invites anyone who wishes to celebrate and honor John. The program will include words...
Carl Nelson Smith
Dec 22, 2020
Carl Nelson Smith passed away in his sleep December 22, 2020 in his home, at the age of 91. Carl was born on May 6, 1929 to the late James H. Smith and Irma M. Smith (Fischer) in the Town of Harrison. He spent his first career working at the Institute of Paper Chemistry in Appleton and followed them to...
Dale Russell Rudie
Dec 20, 2020
Dale R. Rudie, 82, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Cherry Meadows Hospice, Appleton. He was born on October 22, 1938, in Bonduel, the son of Rudolph and Elizabeth (Erb) Rudie. Dale was employed with Menasha Corporation for many years as an electrician. Dale enjoyed being with family and friends, he enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, spending time up...
Leslie James "Les" Ponto
Dec 20, 2020
Leslie James Ponto of Neenah, passed away in his sleep at home on December 20, 2020. Les was the eldest of 5 children born to James and Joan (Strong) Ponto. He was born September 5, 1953 at Theda Clark Hospital, much earlier than expected. I am sure that this is what gave him his spunky spirit.
He graduated from Hortonville...
Richard "Emmett" Hollenback
Dec 20, 2020
Richard (Emmett) Hollenback of Shawano, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2020. He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on November 20, 1953. He graduated from Xavier High School, class of 1972. He earned his degree in Special Education at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh. He later transitioned into sales where his love of people and customer care really shined.
He...
William D. Shaw
Dec 18, 2020
Bill Shaw, age 83 of Appleton, was called home to his Lord on Friday morning, December 18, 2020. Bill was born in New London on November 1, 1937, son of the late Donald and Ruth (Kriese) Shaw. He was raised on a farm in the town of Mukwa, Waupaca County. He attended Oak Grove Country School for six years and...
Richard W. Hedtke
Dec 18, 2020
Richard W. Hedtke, 60, passed away peacefully from health complications on Friday, December 18, 2020 surrounded by family at Unity Hospice in De Pere.
Rick was born on October 28, 1960 to Wallace and the late Evelyn (Jamison) Hedtke. Rick married the love of his life, Lori Appleton, on June 2, 1984, recently celebrating 36 years of marriage. Rick met...
Elaine Mae Faulks
Dec 18, 2020
Elaine Mae Faulks, age 88, was born on May 5th, 1932 to the late Anthony and Cecile (Windy) Routheau. She passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at home in Appleton after a long battle with leukemia. Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, of 38 years; her brother, Bernard Routheau; and her sister Clarice Christopherson. She is...
Robert E. Welter
Dec 17, 2020
Robert E. Welter, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 17, 2020, with his family by his side, in his Kaukauna home of 22 years.
“Bob” was born in Appleton on October 2, 1956 to the late Harold and Agnes (Ketels) Welter. On December 12, 1981, he married Judy (Myhill) Welter who preceded him in death on September 26,...
John Vanden Elsen
Dec 17, 2020
John Vanden Elsen, age 95, of Appleton, passed away on December 17, 2020. John was born on April 2, 1925 in Appleton, Wisconsin. On November 9, 1946 he married the former Jeanette Hogan and she preceded him in death. John served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy.
He worked for over 30 years as a painter and...
Della A. Borre
Dec 15, 2020
Della A. (Reminger) (Schaefer) Borre, age 95, of Kaukauna, passed away on December 15, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, due to Covid-19. Della was born on March 12, 1925 in Leopolis, Wisconsin to the late Joseph J. and Mary (Steinke) Reminger. She attended Leopolis High School and later finished her education at a Wisconsin technical college. She worked...
Virginia Joan "JoAnn" Paulsen
Dec 15, 2020
Virginia Joan Paulsen, “JoAnn”, age 86, of Appleton, WI, fell asleep in death on Tuesday December 15, 2020.
She was born on January 19, 1934 in Rhinelander, WI to parents, Haakon J. and Ellen (Hasselquist) Paulsen. She graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1952 and entered Nursing School in Kenosha, WI, graduating as an LPN in 1954. She worked at...
Jerry A. "Stonewall" Vanderlois
Dec 14, 2020
Jerry Alan “Stonewall” Vanderlois, age 40, of Kaukauna, WI, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2020, at his residence. Jerry was born on December 12, 1980 to Larry & Denise (Locke) Vanderlois. He last worked at Good Housekeeping Shop in Appleton, working with appliances.
Jerry enjoyed fishing, muscle cars, trips to Wisconsin Dells and being outside as often as he...
Geraldine G. "Gerry" Wilz
Dec 14, 2020
Geraldine Grace Wilz, age 93, of Menasha, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 14th, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Geraldine was born in Chilton to Jerome and Alberta (Boaman) Mueller on October 04, 1927. She married Daniel Louis Wilz on January 9th, 1947 in Oshkosh. She worked for Zwicker Knitting Mill for many years. She was involved in the Orchid...
Richard A. "Dick" Buran
Dec 14, 2020
Richard A. Buran, 84, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2020, at Peabody Manor where he’d been living for two years after suffering a stroke.
Dick grew up in Menominee, Wisconsin, the son of Rev. John and Dorothy Buran. He was captain of his high school football team and became an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Carroll College where he...
Mildred "Mickey" Christie
Dec 14, 2020
Mildred “Mickey” Christie, age 94 of Stockbridge, passed away due to Covid-19 on December 14, 2020 at St. Paul Elder Care in Kaukauna. Mickey was born on January 30, 1926 in Bonesteel, South Dakota, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Skalla) Schumacher. She came to Stockbridge, Wisconsin with her parents in November of 1927 where She attended St. Mary’s...
Claudia Torres
Dec 14, 2020
Claudia Maribel Torres, age 47, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, December 14th, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton. She was born in Brownsville, Texas, May 27th, 1973 to Juanita Bevers (Nee:Nunez) and Abelardo Garza of Brownsville, TX. She was raised in Menasha, WI with her loving sisters and brother.
Claudia is survived by her Mother and Step-Father Juanita and Larry Bevers....
Hazel B. Donnelly
Dec 12, 2020
Hazel was born October 24, 1920, in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, daughter the late LeRoy and Helen (Tate) Trull. She went to school in Bowmanville, graduated from the local high school, and received training to become a nurse at Oshawa General Hospital. Eventually, she relocated to Appleton, Wisconsin, when her husband found employment with Kimberly Clark Corporation.
Hazel married Harold Donnelly...
Tim Johnson
Dec 12, 2020
Tim Johnson was born on April 21, 1957 to Bill and Dorothy Johnson. He passed away on December 12th surrounded by close family, which included: (Father & Mother-In- Law) Raymond and Patsy Trudell, (Siblings) Jerry (Mary) Johnson, Steve Johnson, Terry Johnson, and Theresa Rathsack (Todd Kontos). (Children) Christine and Jamie Johnson, as well as his pup, Sparky. (Grandchildren) Alex and...
Della A. Milbach
Dec 11, 2020
Della A. Milbach, 93, passed away as a result of Covid complications on the afternoon of December 11, 2020. She was born in Park Falls, Wisconsin on December 6, 1927 to the late Patrick and Teresa (Schwin) Kilawee. Della was an eternal optimist who trusted in God and found solace in nature. She may not have won the award for...
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