Obituaries

Harley Jack Tierney

Harley Jack Tierney

Nov 8, 2019

Appleton - Harley J. Tierney, 90, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019, at a local hospital. He was born on September 27, 1929, in Appleton, the son of Clifford and Viola (Vander Linden) Tierney. Harley was united in marriage to Audrey Raddatz on May 14, 1949, in Appleton. She preceded him in death on August 31, 2017. He was...

Wayne R. Lemberger

Wayne R. Lemberger

Nov 6, 2019

Wayne Lemberger, age 83 of Appleton, was called home unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, November 6, 2019. Wayne was born in Oshkosh on September 16, 1936, son of the late Charles and Margaret (Neubauer) Lemberger. On May 16, 1959, he married Betty Schultz at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Appleton; Betty preceded him in death in 2014.

For forty-four years, Wayne...

Bernard E. Ver Haagh

Bernard E. Ver Haagh

Nov 6, 2019

Bernard “Bernie” Everett Ver Haagh, devoted father and friend, left us on November 6, 2019. Bernie was born in Antigo, Wisconsin on August 3, 1940, to mother Bernice (Kornelly) and father Ted Sr. He grew up working on the farm, walking uphill both ways to school, and learned to love the great outdoors alongside his big brother Ted Jr. and...

James Magnan, OFM Cap.

James Magnan, OFM Cap.

Nov 5, 2019

James (formerly Lawrence) Magnan, Capuchin friar, died on November 5, 2019, at the age of 76. Jim was born in Milwaukee in 1943, the son of Clarence and Monica (née Kinley) Magnan. He was invested in the Capuchin habit in 1962, and perpetually professed in 1966.

Jim ministered as a nurse in Wausau, Wisconsin, Crown Point, Indiana, Mt. Calvary, Wisconsin,...

Joseph Gordon Milheiser

Joseph Gordon Milheiser

Nov 5, 2019

Joe Milheiser, 63, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at his home. He was born on May 20, 1956, in Appleton the son of Gordon and Carol (Schomisch) Milheiser. Joe was a free spirit, dedicated worker, fantastic uncle, good listener, straight forward man who liked to speak his mind. He will be remembered for being big hearted, willing to...

Robert  Holewinski

Robert Holewinski

Nov 4, 2019

Robert John “Bob” Holewinski, age 86, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 4, 2019.

Robert was born on March 6, 1933, in Menasha, the son of the late Edmund and Mary (Blajeski) Holewinski. Bob was a life long resident of Menasha. He retired from Kimberly Clark after 30 years of service. He enjoyed traveling with...

Marjorie J. Hegner

Marjorie J. Hegner

Nov 4, 2019

Marjorie J. Hegner, 98, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019.

Marjorie was born on December 8, 1920 to Erle and Irene (Kennison) Lambie. She was united in marriage to Earl Hegner on October 16, 1937. Marjorie always enjoyed helping her husband with all his projects and they enjoyed their cabin up north.

Marjorie is survived by her nieces, nephews,...

Richard L. Meverden

Richard L. Meverden

Nov 3, 2019

After a protracted battle with cancer, Richard “Dick” Lyle Meverden died on Sunday, November 3, 2019, in Menasha at the age of 78. He leaves behind his wife Michelle Meverden, sons Brian and Daniel Meverden, 2 grandchildren Nicholas and Bethanney Meverden, and a step-granddaughter Mikaela Ness.

Dick was born on January 4, 1941, in Algoma to the late Edward and...

Charles M. List, Jr.

Charles M. List, Jr.

Nov 3, 2019

Charles Michael List, Jr., age 85, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Cherry Meadows of Appleton.

Charlie was born on December 22, 1933 in Pella, Wisconsin, the fourth son of the late Charles and Lydia (Reinke) List, Sr. Following graduation from Marion High School, he served in the U.S. Army for two years before joining...

David L. Kaufert, Sr.

David L. Kaufert, Sr.

Nov 1, 2019

David Lee Kaufert, Sr. age 80, of Menasha, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2019 at Oakridge Gardens, Menasha.

David was born on March 14, 1939 in Neenah, WI to the late Clarence and Dorothy (Delfosse) Kaufert. After graduating from Menasha High School in 1957, he joined the U.S. Army and would remain in the U.S. Army Reserves until his...

Sandra K. Eastman

Sandra K. Eastman

Oct 31, 2019

Sandra K Eastman, age 75, passed away unexpectedly October 31, 2019, at UW Health Hospital in Madison due to complications from heart surgery. Sandy was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin on January 5, 1944 to Joyce and Glen Wrobel. Glen died in World War II shortly after Sandy's birth. Sandy was raised by her parents, Joyce and Tom Butler in LaCrosse...

Sandra C. Brown

Sandra C. Brown

Oct 31, 2019

Sandy Brown, age 78 of Kaukauna, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Appleton. Sandy was born in Laona on December 18, 1940, daughter of the late Austin and Bernice (Meyer) Leach. She married Kenneth Bey, Jr. and they were blessed with three children. Ken died in 1966. In 1970, she married Roy Brown, and...

Alvin F. Sonnenberg

Alvin F. Sonnenberg

Oct 30, 2019

Al Sonnenberg, age 92, was called to the waiting arms of Jesus on Wednesday afternoon, October 30, 2019. Al was born July 7, 1927 in Minnesota, son of the late Frederick and Martha (Ziegenhagen) Sonnenberg. During 1946 and 1947, he served in the United States Army, and later married Lois Greve on June 9, 1956. Lois preceded Al in death...

Joy M. Chasty

Joy M. Chasty

Oct 30, 2019

Joy Marie Chasty, (nee Swanson), was called by Jesus to her heavenly home on October 30, 2019, at the age of 97 in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born on January 15, 1922, in Ironwood, Michigan the daughter of Martha and Ernst Swanson. She graduated from Ironwood high school, worked in Milwaukee and Chicago as a secretary and was a talented...

August "Auggie" Bratz

August "Auggie" Bratz

Oct 29, 2019

August Otto Bratz, age 88, of Appleton, passed away on October 29, 2019. Auggie was born on June 22, 1931 to August and Lydia (Jentch) Bratz in Rockland, Wisconsin. He was a graduate from Reedsville High School. After graduation he served his country honorably as a member of the U.S. Army. On October 3, 1953 he married the former Esther...

Raymond A. Hoppe

Raymond A. Hoppe

Oct 29, 2019

Raymond A. Hoppe, age 83, died on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Ray was born on May 1, 1936 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, son of the late Anton and Leona (Pasciak) Hoppe. He married the former Patricia Pinegar in May of 1959. Ray was a Journeyman Electrician and worked in the Fox Valley area, most recently at the Neenah Foundry. Following...