Randal J. Stoeger
Aug 9, 2020
Randal Joseph “Randy” Stoeger, age 63, of Neenah, passed away on August 9, 2020. Randy was born on April 3, 1957 in Appleton, Wisconsin to the late Walter “Bucky” and Eileen (Smith) Stoeger. Randy worked various jobs over the years, but his true passions were his family, his birds and his dogs. He greatly enjoyed Falconry and teaching others about...
Barbara Ann Haase
Aug 8, 2020
Barbara Ann Haase, 81, Appleton, died on Saturday, August 8, 2020. She was born on August 20, 1938, to the late Roland and Leone (Captain) Haase. Ms. Haase dedicated her life to educating young children. She was a teacher for over 48 years. Barbara began her teaching career in Wisconsin in 1957. She taught 1st grade for many years, retiring...
Marty Engstrom
Aug 7, 2020
Our dad was a son, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who passed away at the age of 82 on August 7, 2020. When Marty was five years old, his father, also named Martin, died while serving in the Navy on the SS James Sprunt cargo ship. The ship was on its maiden voyage, carrying explosives to the allies during World...
Nancy M. Ropella
Aug 6, 2020
Nancy Marie (Prosser) Ropella passed away peacefully on August 6, 2020. She was born in Antigo, WI in 1933 to John and Jean (Rickman) Prosser. After graduating from Antigo High School, she moved to Appleton with her mother and sister, Sally, where she met Dennis Ropella. Nancy and Dennis were married in 1953 and enjoyed 46 years of marriage until...
Deacon Gerald J. Manns
Aug 6, 2020
Praise the Lord dear friends and family,
It is with extreme sadness that we share with you the passing of Deacon Gerald J. Manns (Bishop Designate Manns’ father). He was a faithful Christian Solider of Appleton Sanctuary for over 28 years. He was a husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and so much more to so many. His love, wisdom, and...
Carol J. Schroetter
Aug 5, 2020
Passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Thedacare Hospital while surrounded by loved ones.
She was born September 11, 1956 in Appleton, daughter of the late Alfred and Harriet (Matson) Gill. Carol graduated from Appleton East High School in 1975. On September 18, 1976 she married her soulmate Joseph Schroetter.
Carol worked...
Rachel Dell Johnson
Aug 4, 2020
Neenah – Rachel D. Johnson, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Alten Haus Assisted Living, Neenah. She was born on March 27, 1947, in Mobile, Alabama the daughter of Allen and Vinie (Adams) Johnson. Rachel grew up in Mobile and moved to Chicago at the age of 7. Rachel started her professional career as a file...
Tina M. Stephanie
Aug 3, 2020
Tina Marie (Julka) Stephanie, 50, of Oshkosh, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Monday, August 3, 2020, at home with her loving husband Gerard by her side, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born October 18, 1969 in Fond du Lac, to Arlyn and Patty (Schmitz) Julka. She graduated from New Holstein High...
Janet A. Kelly
Aug 3, 2020
Janet Ann Kelly, age 75, passed away at her home surrounded by the love of her family on August 3, 2020. Janet was born on February 9, 1945, daughter of the late Leo and Geraldine (Heegeman) Livingston. Shortly after attending Xavier High School, she met her soon to husband, Glenn Kelly. They were married in 1963 and raised three children...
Mark E. Sternhagen
Aug 3, 2020
Mark Sternhagen, age 66 of Appleton, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020, following a brief illness. Mark was born October 8, 1953, son of the late John and Dorothy (Swanson) Sternhagen. He was a 1971 graduate of Fox Valley Lutheran High School, and on November 3, 1973, married Marjorie Bosin at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hortonville.
Many will remember...
Mary Lamers Grist
Aug 3, 2020
Mary Grist passed away peacefully, at sunset, in her beloved home, Locksley Lodge in Waupaca, Wisconsin on August 3, 2020. Mary Margaret Vandenberg was born on September 8, 1928 in Kimberly, Wisconsin to Gregory and Marie Vandenberg. Her mother, Marie, died during childbirth. When she was nine days old, Mary was welcomed into the loving family of Marie’s brother Henry Lamers...
David C. Fahrenkrug
Aug 3, 2020
David C. Fahrenkrug, age 64, passed away at his home on August 3, 2020. Dave was grateful he could take one last trip to the woods with family. After a weekend toasting pudgy pies on the fire and watching his girls play on the lake, he came home just in time to take one final nap. There’s never a good...
Esther V. Knoespel
Aug 2, 2020
Esther V. Knoespel, 88, went to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 2, 2020. She was born on March 13, 1932, in Crivitz, the daughter of Alfred and Geraldine (Meyer) Huebner. Esther grew up in Crivitz. After graduating from high school, Esther attended the school of cosmetology and began her lifelong career as a hair stylist. While attending school,...
Shirley Mae Melby
Aug 2, 2020
Shirley Mae Melby, age 91, of Appleton, passed away on August 2, 2020 at the Appleton Retirement Community in Appleton. She was born on November 7, 1928 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, the only child of the late Robert and Emma Krause. She was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Appleton on December 9, 1928 and was confirmed...
Clarice C. LaBeau
Aug 1, 2020
Clarice (Van Gompel) LaBeau, 101, Menasha, died on Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was born on March 14, 1919, in Little Chute to the late Cornelius and Elizabeth (Lom) Van Gompel. Clarice received her education at the schools in Little Chute. Clarice was united in marriage to Raymond LaBeau on June 18, 1943, in Florida. She was an avid Packers...
Kurt L. Podjaski
Aug 1, 2020
Kurt L. Podjaski passed away early Saturday morning August 1, 2020 (age 57) at Peabody Manor from complications of his diabetes. Kurt was born July 23, 1963 to Raymond and LaVerne Podjaski. He was a graduate of Menasha high school. He was a truck driver for many years and drove semi until his health kept him off the roads. Everyone that...
Robert Wheelock OFM Cap.
Aug 1, 2020
Fr. Robert Wheelock, OFM Capuchin, friar and priest, died on August 1st at the age of 83.
Fr. Bob was born in 1936, the son of Leslie and Cecilia (née Meyers) in Cherokee, Iowa. He was invested in the Capuchin habit in 1957, perpetually professed in 1961, and ordained a priest in 1964.
Fr. Bob served as a...
Ann Marie Vander Zanden
Jul 31, 2020
Ann Vander Zanden, age 69 of Darboy, passed away on July 31, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. She was born in Kimberly on March 12, 1951, daughter of the late Adrian and Evelyn (Betters) Vander Zanden. As a young girl, Ann attended Plamann School in Appleton.
She is survived by a special cousin: Dave Betters of Black Creek,...
Robert P. "Bob" Watry
Jul 31, 2020
Robert “Bob” Peter Watry, 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 31, 2020, after fighting a long battle with kidney disease. Bob was born on January 8, 1933, to Michael and Anna (Schmidt) Watry in Belgium, Wisconsin. The family moved to Cecil where Bob worked on the family farm. He graduated from Bonduel High...
Joyce E. Carey
Jul 30, 2020
Joyce Elaine Carey, age 85 of Kimberly, passed away peacefully with family members at her side on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Country Villa in Freedom. Joyce was born at home in Pella on November 28, 1934, daughter of the late George and Erna (Rades) Henschel. She was raised in Symco and was a 1952 graduate of Little Wolf High...
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