Obituaries

Mar 9, 2020

George R. Peterman, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2020, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. He was born on August 4, 1947, in Shawano, the son of George W. and Helen (Brunner) Peterman. George was united in marriage to Susan Buss on June 3, 1967, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Shawano. He graduated from the University of...

Mar 9, 2020

Todd “Papa” Kuepper, 58 made his final journey into the loving hands of our Lord and Savior on Monday March 9, 2020 with his loving family by his side after nearly 20 years of fighting one illness after another. Todd was born to LaVerne and the late Stephen Kuepper, Jr on April 22, 1961. On March 5, 1983 he married...

Mar 8, 2020

Shannon “Jonesy” Robert Jones, 45, Menasha, left his loving family on Sunday, March 8, 2020, after fighting health issues. He was born on October 19 1974, to Robert and Nancie (Maciejewski) Jones. Shannon graduated from Menasha High School in 1992. He was a very giving person and helped many. Shannon’s pride and joy were his two daughters – Justice and...

Mar 8, 2020

Jerrold “Jerry” R. Skogeboe, 79, Appleton, died on Sunday, March 8, 2020. He was born on October 5, 1940, in Minnesota to the late Mayer and Ruth (Tesdahl) Skogeboe. Jerry graduated in 1957 from Austin High School in Minnesota. He was proud to be of service in the United States Air Force. Jerry enlisted on April 20, 1961, was deployed...

Mar 8, 2020

Beverly “Bev” Ann Kemp, age 94, passed away peacefully with her granddaughter, Kara, by her side on March 7, 2020, at Peabody Manor. Bev was born on July 18, 1925, daughter of Claire and Ava (Southward) Cutler in Galesburg, IL. Bev married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth Kemp, and they moved to California where they raised their twin sons, John...

Mar 8, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Hickinbotham passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8th with Bob her husband of 73 years at her side.  Betty was born on June 4th, 1926 to the late Francis and Margaret (Lancer) Hollenback in Appleton WI where she lived her entire life.  In the early years Betty worked as a librarian and later kept the books at the family...

Mar 5, 2020

Cheryl Butler, age 63 of Appleton, passed away at her home on Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2020, surrounded by her family.  Cheryl was born in Appleton on February 20, 1957, daughter of the late Chester and Florence (Retzke) Wachowiak.  She graduated from Appleton East High School and received her Associate’s Degree from UW – Whitewater.  On October 5, 1979, she...

Mar 5, 2020

Marisa M. Seidl (Missy) was born June 26, 1978 to Joseph and Kaye Seidl. She passed away unexpectedly March 5, 2020.

She attended Menasha Public Schools and graduated in 1996. She continued her education at Lake Shore Technical College and graduated in 1998 with a degree in graphic design.

It seems God had a different plan in mind for our...

Mar 5, 2020

Mar 5, 2020

Kevin Flynn, born January 17, 1967, passed away on March 5, 2020 from a lingering illness.  Kevin  graduated from Xavier High School, then from Oshkosh College.  He worked for a pharmaceutical company as a rep.  Kevin loved fishing and painting as a hobby.

Thank you to Gary and Eileen who were always there for him with their love and care,...

Mar 4, 2020

Gordon “Gordy” C. Meier, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was born in Menasha, son of the late Carl and Jennie (Cheslock) Meier. Gordon proudly served his country in the US Army until his honorable discharge in 1944. He married Katherine Wade on April 11, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri. The two moved to Menasha shortly...

Mar 4, 2020

On March 4th, 2020 Elaine School passed away peacefully from cancer complications into the arms of her loving Savior and was reunited with her late husband Bob. Elaine was born in Greenleaf, WI on December 29, 1932 to the late Joe & Rose (Meulemans) Brittnacher. A graduate of Wrightstown High School class of 1950, as a young woman Elaine worked...

Mar 4, 2020

James Schwantes, age 58, crossed over peacefully on March 4, 2020 with his wife by his side. Jim fought a long and arduous battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a bone marrow transplant, and ultimately graft-versus-host disease. He was born August 29, 1961 to the late Catherine (Kluczykowski) and Peter Schwantes.

 Jim leaves behind his best friend and wife of 25...

Mar 3, 2020

Wilma Jean Van Rossum, 68, passed away on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 after a hard fought 7 year battle with breast cancer. Wilma was born March 31st, 1951, to Donald and Julia (Vosters) Stegeman. Wilma was preceded in death by her father, Donald, and her beloved husbands, Ernest Cram and Marvin Van Rossum.

Wilma was a woman of style! She...

Mar 3, 2020

Stella Szozda, age 91, was born into Life on May 1st, 1928. Stella was born into Eternal Life on March 3rd, 2020.

Survived by her children Eddie Szozda of Las Vegas, NV, Romy (Cindy) Szozda of Florida, John Szozda of Las Vegas, NV, Dan Szozda of Menasha, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sisters Helen (the late Nick) Czckalsi and...

Mar 2, 2020

Dianne Dorothy Ratzburg, age 91, of Hortonville, passed away on March 2, 2020 at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home at King. Dianne was born on September 9, 1928 in Hortonville, Wisconsin to Franklin and Marie (Rousseau) Hunt. She was a graduate of Hortonville High School, Class of 1946.

On April 30, 1950 she married William F. “Bill” Ratzburg, Jr. and he...

Mar 1, 2020

THE MEMORIAL FOR MARY HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Mary E. Richards, 81, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Prairie Homes, Menasha, with her family by her side. She was born on August 31, 1938, in Appleton, the daughter of Evan and Lorraine (Nettekoven) Baldwin. Mary was united in marriage to Duane “Buck” Richards, on May 25, 1968, at St....

Mar 1, 2020

Alvin T. “Al” Vandenberg, age 78, went to heaven, suddenly on Sunday, March 1,2020. Al was born on December 27th, 1941 to the late Harry and Mary (West) Vandenberg. He was married to his high school sweetheart and the love of his life Beverly J. Jaeger on May 2nd, 1964 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Appleton.

Al attended Sacred...

Mar 1, 2020

Thomas “Moe” Allan Missling, age 64 of Appleton, earned his biggest trophy on March 1, 2020, when he entered Eternal Life after a short, 5 week battle with cancer. Tom was born on June 16, 1955, son of the late Wayne and Patricia (Liebsch) Missling. He enjoyed life on the road as a semi-truck driver with JMW Transfer and most...

Mar 1, 2020

Gidget Menting, age 49, died on March 1, 2020, at The Gardens Long Term Care Facility in Appleton.  Her family and friends were at her side.  After nine long years of struggle, Gidget died peacefully and painlessly from complications caused by a brain tumor and the surgery to remove it.  Her loving family cared for her in her home until...