Michael "Mike" Geniesse
Jun 22, 2020
Michael Gerard Geniesse, age 53, passed away in his home on June 21, 2020. He was born in Green Bay, on March 16,1967, to James and Mary (Schmitz) Geniesse where he graduated from Preble High School in 1985. He then attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and graduated in 1989 with a degree in business and finance. At this time Mike...
Thomas L. Frinak
Jun 21, 2020
Thomas (Tom) Lee Frinak, 66, of Appleton, Wisconsin, unexpectedly passed away in his home on Sunday, June 21. The cause of death is not yet known.
Thomas Lee (Tom) Frinak was born in Appleton, the son of the late A. Sherman and Dorothy Ester (Lundeen) Frinak. Tom was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton, WI, and graduated from Appleton East...
Carole Jane Timmers
Jun 21, 2020
Carole J. Timmers, age 76, passed away on June 21, 2020. She was born in Appleton, on June 7, 1944, the daughter of Melvin and Genevive (Noie) Walsh. Carole lived in Kaukauna until she married the love of her life Jim Timmers on November 11, 1961, in White Lake, WI, by Fr. Timmers. Carole was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...
Jack Binder
Jun 21, 2020
John “Jack” E. Binder, 78, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, June 21, 2020. He was born in Oshkosh, son of the late John and Genevieve (Paulik) Binder. Jack married Jane Floether on June 29, 1968. He attended UW Fox Valley and was employed by Wisconsin Financial Group. His favorite hobbies included woodworking, painting, photography and...
Daniel J. Calmes
Jun 20, 2020
Daniel J. Calmes, 72, passed away peacefully at Renaissance Assisted Living on Saturday, June 20, 2020, after battling pancreatic cancer for two years. Daniel was born in Appleton on March 13, 1948, to the late Willard Sr. and Viola (Salm) Calmes. He was a hard-working Mason who ran his own business, Daniel Calmes Masonry. Daniel loved to garden, work in...
Clayton N. Christensen
Jun 19, 2020
June 19, 2020, 18 days after being diagnosed with an aggressive leukemia, Clayton Christensen, 89, Appleton, left to explore the glories of heaven in time for his family’s planned Fathers’ Day gathering. A truly gentle man with a helpful, loving spirit and a cheerful comment for everyone he saw, Clay made a strong influence on his grandchildren and left a...
Lillian Ruth Loppnow
Jun 19, 2020
Appleton – Lillian R. Loppnow, 96, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 19, 2020. She was born on April 8, 1924, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Aaron and Lillian (Heidtman) Cowels. Lillian was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, chatting and socializing with friends, and having her hair and nails...
Frank L. Nagan
Jun 19, 2020
Frank Nagan, age 51 of Kaukauna, passed away at his home on Friday, June 19, 2020. Frank was born in Kaukauna on December 12, 1968, son of the late Donald and Ruth (Welsh) Nagan.
Frank was a funny guy with an unusual sense of humor. He loved secretly taking pictures of unsuspecting family members and friends. He also was a...
Daniel "Dan" Van Linn
Jun 17, 2020
Daniel J. Van Linn passed away on June 17, 2020 as the result of a tragic accident.
Dan was a unique, loving and generous husband, brother, uncle and friend. He was an enthusiastic outdoorsman, whose hunting skills provided many a meal to his fortunate family and friends, but he found true peace in fishing. He called all animals his friends....
Kolbe Khalil Nienhaus
Jun 17, 2020
Kolbe took his first heavenly breath on June 17, 2020, at the age of 25 due to asthma complications. Kolbe was born on November 29, 1994 in Appleton and graduated from Kimberly High School in 2013.
From an early age, Kolbe loved all sports, especially basketball. He played four years at Kimberly High School, as well as AAU where he...
Mark K Towsley
Jun 17, 2020
Mark K. Towsley, 72, Appleton, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at his home. He was born on April 8, 1948, in Manitowoc, WI to the late Karl and Marie (Stark) Towsley. Mark was united in marriage to Cheryl Hynson on April 22, 1994, in Appleton. He earned a BA degree from St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN. He was...
Robert "Bob" Crawford
Jun 17, 2020
The Gentle Gentleman, our Hero
A tribute to Bob can be viewed here:
https://youtu.be/aFANP0PXYHc
Robert “Bob” Crawford, 72, lost his battle with cancer on June 17th, 2020. He died peacefully at his home with family by his side.
Bob was born on July 22, 1947 in Appleton, WI to Leo and Vivian (Mc Munn) Crawford. His family soon after moved...
Joan H "Joanie" Kempen
Jun 15, 2020
Joan “Joanie” (Baumann) Kempen, 80, Appleton, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020. She was born on June 4, 1940, to the late Victor and Hildegard (Moser) Baumann, in Appleton. Joanie met her future husband at the Scolding Locks Company. She was united in marriage to Vernon Kempen on June 7, 1961, in Black Creek at St. Mary Catholic Church. Joan...
John Lloyd "Skinny" Kersten
Jun 15, 2020
John L. Kersten, 91, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Oakridge Gardens, Menasha. He was born on October 11, 1928, in Menasha, the son of John and Dorathea (Kemps) Kersten. John was united in marriage to Marilyn Lowe on August 7, 1948, in Menasha. John retired from the Street Department of the City of Menasha. He was an...
Yvonne Emilie Van Elzen
Jun 15, 2020
Yvonne Emilie Van Elzen, age 85, of Darboy, passed away June 15th, 2020.
She was born in Basel, Switzerland to Maria and Louis Walter on July 17th, 1934. Yvonne grew up in St. Louis, France. In 1953 she worked as a Governess in London for a year. Returning home via ship on the English Channel, she met Tom Van Elzen....
Merlin Hein
Jun 14, 2020
On June 14, 2020, at 85 years of age, Merlin “Spike” Hein passed away peacefully after a short battle with Cancer. Merlin was born on March 28th, 1935 in Appleton, WI to Martin and Helen (Tennie) Hein. He was part of a large family of German heritage, the youngest of 9 children.
He married Anna Marie Verkuilen in 1960. One...
Linda Lee Kobs
Jun 13, 2020
Linda Lee Kobs, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2020, at Oakridge Gardens. She was born on November 13, 1949, to Elmer and Marcella Kobs in Kimberly, Wisconsin. Linda graduated from Kimberly High School and was employed at Paper Valley Hotel for 17 years. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Little Chute. Linda enjoyed...
Carol Ann Wenzel
Jun 12, 2020
Age 78, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2020 at her home in Appleton, WI after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friends on her final days.
Carol (Duchow) Wenzel was born on December 26, 1941 to Rueben & Vera (Stahel) Duchow of Potter, WI. She was joined in marriage to Donald J Wenzel...
Michal Lyn Michiels
Jun 12, 2020
Michal L. Michiels, 23, of Milwaukee, passed away unexpectedly in a work-related accident on Friday, June 12, 2020. Michal, daughter of Greg and Carrie (Haen) Michiels was born on February 20, 1997. She grew up in Appleton and was a graduate of the Appleton West High School in 2015 and the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2019 with a Bachelor...
Thomas Wolinski
Jun 10, 2020
Thomas Henry Wolinski, 69, died unexpectedly June 10, 2020 due to complications of the
COVID-19 virus. Tom was born April 13, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan to Dorothy and Henry
Wolinski, the second of three children. Tom attended Lee M. Thurston High School,
graduating on June 11, 1970. He immediately joined the Air Force serving for four years at
Williams...
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