Obituaries

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...

Jun 9, 2020

On June 9, 2020, Donna Mueller, age 67 of Appleton, passed away at her home, surrounded by those she loved. She died after a faith-filled battle with cancer. Donna was born in Appleton on May 12, 1953, daughter of the late Norman and Marjorie (Hinz) Schleitwiler.   She attended Appleton West High School and graduated in 1971. On August 6, 1982...

Jun 9, 2020

Joelene Ann (Brantmeier) Luniak of Menasha, Wis., age 75, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. She was born on April 17, 1945 to the late Herbert and Ardyce (Luedeke) Brantmeier. Joelene grew up on the family farm where she developed her strong work ethic and no-nonsense attitude. She graduated as a top...

Jun 9, 2020

One of the Greatest Generation is no longer with us. Oscar Charles Boldt passed away the morning of June 9, 2020 at the age of 96 with his son and wife at his side. He was born Easter Sunday, April 20,1924.

With dedication, entrepreneurship and consummate business ethics, Oscar C. Boldt spent more than half a century transforming the family...

Jun 8, 2020

Constance Navoichick, died peacefully June 8, 2020 at St. Elizabeth hospital. She was born in Niles, Michigan on November 22, 1941. She was married to her late husband Walter on October 8, 1960. Connie had a lifelong gift of leaving people feeling encouraged after they talked with her, and was most recognized by her infectious laugh. She enjoyed spending time...

Jun 8, 2020

Jun 7, 2020

Janet K. Welch, 74, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Cherry Meadows Hospice. She was born on March 10, 1946, in Manawa, the daughter of Paul and Velda (Ferg) Quimby. Janet was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Welch on April 16, 1966, at the Cedar Springs Country Club, Manawa, and he preceded her in death on July...

Jun 7, 2020

Anna Lynn Martin, age 13, earned her wings on June 7, 2020 at St. Vincent Children’s Hospital. Anna was born on July 7, 2006 at Theda Clark Hospital. She was an 8th grader at Xavier Middle School and was looking forward to starting at Xavier High School where Anna would be graduating with her friends in Class 2024.

Anna’s teachers,...

Jun 7, 2020

Jim Brown, age 85 of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, June 7, 2020.  Jim was born in Green Bay on November 2, 1934, son of the late George and Irene (Reschke) Brown, and was baptized on Christmas Day of 1934 at St. John Lutheran in Wrightstown.  On May 15, 1949, he was confirmed, also at St. John.  Jim...

Jun 7, 2020

Elaine (Buhl) Vollmer, age 88 of Appleton, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Century Oaks.  She was born on July 13, 1931, in Chilton, daughter of the late Anton and Magdalena (Boll) Buhl.  She graduated from Chilton High School in 1948 and went to work for Atty Carl Hofmeister. After marriage and moving to Appleton, she worked in...

Jun 6, 2020

On June 6, 2020, Jackie passed away surrounded by family at her daughter’s home.  As part of a large and loving Italian family, Jackie was born on July 11, 1931 in Shorewood, WI to Roger and Anne (DeBrozzo) Puccinelli.  She graduated from Milwaukee Downer College (now part of Lawrence University) with a degree in merchandising and textiles.         She married Charles...

Jun 6, 2020

Jonathon Eichsteadt, age 56, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, June 6, 2020.

Jon was born March 17, 1964 in Appleton, Wisconsin to Donald and Susan Eichsteadt.  The family resided in Little Chute and later moved to Darboy where Jon spent his childhood.  He graduated Kimberly High School in 1982. 

Jon began his life long career...

Jun 6, 2020

Shirley Berg, age 92, passed away at the home of her granddaughter, Lisa Portillo, with her family at her side on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Shirley was born August 3, 1927, daughter of Irma and Murray Krenz. On April 12, 1947, she married James R. Berg.   They enjoyed fifty-seven years of marriage together.

Shirley worked at a number of jobs,...

Jun 5, 2020

Bernice Arps, age 98, was called to the hands of the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2020. She was surrounded by his loving family when she was called home. Bernice was born in the town of Buchanan on February 17, 1922, daughter of the late John and Ida (Hupfauf) Wiedenhaupt. On November 13, 1941, she married her sweetheart, Gilbert “Gib”...

Jun 5, 2020

Sandy Goss, age 78, passed away in her home, surrounded by family on Friday, June 5, 2020.

Sandy was born October 22,1941 in Tomah, Wisconsin to William and Sadie King. She lived in Menasha until her senior year when the family moved to Appleton. Though her friendships remained in Menasha, she graduated from Appleton High School in 1960.

Sandy married...

Jun 1, 2020

Michael “Mike” Watters, 64, Kewaunee, died on Monday, June 1, 2020. He was born on September 14, 1955, to James and Shirley (Dieck) Watters. He graduated from Appleton East High School in 1973. After high school Mike moved to Big Sandy, TX, where he attended Ambassador College and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Agri-Business. Mike was the owner of...

May 31, 2020

Karen Popovich (Nee Nickolas), age 72, passed away on May 31st, 2020.

Karen was born to parents Nickolas Nickolas and Dorothy Nickolas in 1948. She graduated from Neenah High School and began working at Kimberly Clark. She took a few years off from work to stay home with her children before her second career in medical billing.

Karen married Stanford...

May 30, 2020

Mary Rose Derus (née Eslien) of Kaukauna, entered eternal life on Saturday May 30, 2020. She is survived by her children Leah Derus and Nicholas (fiancée Mallory Willkom) Derus, her former husband Don Derus, her siblings and their spouses Jack Eslien, Kathy (Bob) Zelinski, Greg (Simone) Eslien, and Margaret Eslien, her nieces Heather, Jennifer, and Jill Eslien, and nephews Steven...

May 30, 2020

Ted (Edmund W.) Sanderson died at age 90 on May 30th 2020, in Appleton, Wisconsin of natural causes.

While alive, you are urged to draft a portion of your obituary. I opted to draft my part in the first person.

I was born May 6, 1930 in Woburn, Massachusetts, the son of Edmund W. (Sr.) and Dorothy (Graef) Sanderson. While...

May 29, 2020

Harland “Harley, Robbie” Roberts, age 90, crossed over to his eternal home on May 29, 2020 of complications from COVID-19.

Harley was born March 19, 1930, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Florence and William Roberts. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1948. In December 1948, he joined the Air Force and received an honorable discharge on March 19, 1955 as...