Obituaries

Mar 31, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Kokke, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 31, 2020.  She was born on February 7, 1927, daughter of the late Robert and Ann Winter in Greenock, Scotland.  She married the late Cornelius “Oscar” Kokke on December 20, 1946 in Scotland.

Betty graduated from Herds Business College in Greenock, then went to work...

Mar 30, 2020

Sharon H. Smith, 78 of Appleton , passed away at Care Partners of Appleton Monday, March 30, 2020. Sharon was born September 8, 1941 in Winona Minnesota, the daughter of Chester and Beth Chapiewski.  Sharon graduated from Assumption High School in 1959 and went on to earn a degree in education from UW Stevens Point in 1963.  Sharon was united...

Mar 30, 2020

Lorraine A. (Wilhelm) Theisen, 95, Appleton, was welcomed into the arms of our Lord, on Monday, March 30, 2020. She was born on June 17, 1924, to the late Joseph and Lilly (Petska) Wilhelm in Manitowoc.

Lorraine is survived by her daughter Marcia A. Riley and her children Melissa (Cuin) Morales and JR (Amanda) Riley, son Jeffery A. (Marcia C.)...

Mar 30, 2020

Anne M. Bednaroski, 60, passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, March 30, 2020. She was born on November 1, 1959, the daughter of Ronald and Bonnie (Ackman) Bednaroski. Anne was employed with Lakeside Packaging Plus for 38 years where she did a variety of collating, bagging, and counting jobs. When at home, she liked to help clean, organize, throw...

Mar 29, 2020

Don Martin, age 82 of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Don was born in Merrill, Wisconsin, on December 3, 1937, son of the late Lester and Bernice (Hemphill) Martin.

For many years, Don worked at Lawrence University in Appleton, and enjoyed cheering for the Chicago Bears as well as golfing.

He is survived...

Mar 28, 2020

Mar 28, 2020

Nancy Lois Dalum, 83, of Appleton, WI, passed away peacefully March 28, 2020. Her ashes will be interred in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Caroline WI at a later date.

Born in Caroline, WI to Adolph and Rufena Dalum, she graduated from Marion High School, Marion, WI. After graduation, she settled in Appleton.

In a life filled with much travel, early in...

Mar 28, 2020

On Saturday, March 28, 2020, Norman “Coach” Tebo peacefully passed away at  Cherry Meadows Hospice. Norm was born on the Fourth of July in New York City. He was lovingly raised by his maternal aunt and husband, Helen and Ervin Tebo in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. His enlistment in the US Navy ceased at the end of World War II, and Norm returned...

Mar 28, 2020

Mar 26, 2020

Dorothy M. Ring, 90, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Touchmark Assisted Living. She was born on September 3, 1929, in the Town of Freedom, the daughter of Clemens and Elizabeth (Freese) Groat. Dorothy was proud of growing up on a farm, and graduating from Freedom High School, Class of 1946, as valedictorian. She was united in marriage...

Mar 25, 2020

Deborah Kolasinsky beloved nurse, caregiver, gifted artist, and friend died peacefully with grace and dignity on March 25, 2020, at Theda Care Hospital in Neenah, WI. Deb was born September 18, 1948, to Carl and Bernice Kolasinsky and grew up in Menasha graduating with honors from St. Mary’s High School in 1966.  She then pursued a Nursing Degree and eventually worked...

Mar 25, 2020

PFC Carlton F. Springer passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday morning, March 25, 2020, surrounded by his family.  Carlton was born July 4th 1930 the son of the late Carl and Mildred Springer.  As a young man, Carl was a phenomenal baseball player. He played for the San Francisco Giants and then played locally for the Oshkosh Giants and Menasha...

Mar 24, 2020

Phyllis G. (Schmidt) Harke passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at the age of 80.  She was born on July 12, 1939, in the city of Oshkosh to the late Anton and Caroline (Spanbauer) Schmidt. She graduated from Oshkosh High School and worked at Wisconsin Bell when she met her husband Allen J. Harke in 1959.  Phyllis was united in...

Mar 24, 2020

Leone Marie (Konetzke) Vander Loop passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at the age of 93.  She was born on July 1, 1926, to Edward and Magda (Maggie) Konetzke in Menasha, WI.  Leone married Eugene Vander Loop at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Menasha, on September 8, 1953.

Leone lived in Menasha and was a member of...

Mar 24, 2020

Charlotte Jaehnke, née Bloedel, peacefully passed away on March 24, 2020, and is resting in the arms of Jesus and of her deceased husband, “Herbie” at the age of 92.  Charlotte was born on February 13, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Arthur and Genevieve Bloedel.  She worked as a switchboard supervisor at Bell Telephone Company after high school.  After her...

Mar 23, 2020

Mary Jane (Sokolowski) Wisnefski passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020, at the age of 93.  She was born on January 25, 1927, to the late Frank and Martha (Smolinski) Sokolowski in Neenah, WI.   At St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Menasha, she married the love of her life, Alvin Wisnefski, on May 21, 1949.

Before her marriage, she was...

Mar 22, 2020

Victor D. Weber, 87, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Vic was born on May 9, 1932 in Appleton to Louis and Elizabeth (Thuecks) Weber. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Vic worked as an electrician/estimator for Keil & Werner Electric and was a 69 year member of the International...

Mar 22, 2020

Gene R Farr, 82, passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Gene was born on September 17, 1937 to Kenneth Farr and Myrtle (Case) Farr. He was a proud veteran having served in the US Airforce. Gene was united in marriage to the late Sharon Domke on March 25, 1967 until the time...

Mar 22, 2020

Allen R. Hassell, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at his home. He was born on August 7, 1957, in California, the son of Russell and Shirley (Fuchs) Hassell. Allen was employed with Kimberly Clark Corporation for 21 years, and will always be remembered as a hardworking man. He was a Big Kid at heart, loved his children,...

Mar 22, 2020

Esther (Van Berkel) Ermers left this world for a better place on Sunday, March 22, 2020. She was born July 1, 1926 in Little Chute, daughter of the late Carl and Sarah (Van Linn) Van Berkel. She attended St. John’s Schools, and in her teenage years during the war she cleaned and provided childcare for area families before and after...