Obituaries

Jun 12, 2019

Marian H. (Hendricks) Nelessen, 90, of Kaukauna died Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at St. Paul Home. She was born January 20, 1929, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Diedrich) Hendricks. Marian was joined in marriage to Robert W. Nelessen on June 1, 1950, and they enjoyed 61 years together until Robert’s passing on June 23, 2011. On October 29,...

Jun 12, 2019

Jane Elizabeth (Gambsky) Steger, 98, of Appleton, passed away on June 12, 2019. She was born in Appleton to the late Bernard “Barney” and Mary (Miller) Gambsky on April 11, 1921. Following Jane’s graduation from Appleton High School in 1939, she was united in marriage to Harold J. Steger on October 25, 1941. Jane was a dedicated parishioner of St....

Jun 12, 2019

Michael D. Furstenberg, age 75, of Black Creek, passed away on June 12, 2019. Arrangements are pending and will be announced.

Jun 12, 2019

Jun 12, 2019

Michael Dillon Furstenberg, age 75, peacefully went to his Heavenly home on June 12th, 2019. He was born August 16, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Geraldine (Dillon) Shannon and Dr. Robert Furstenberg. After graduating from Appleton West High School, Michael attended UW-Madison and UW-Oshkosh. Being an Eagle Scout, Michael enjoyed a position as Director of the Boy...

Jun 11, 2019

Mary Joyce Koester, age 90, of Neenah, passed away on June 11, 2019 at her home. Mary was born on March 12, 1929 in Menasha to Ignatius and Clara (Dryer) Jakubek. She was a graduate of Menasha High School. On May 13, 1950 she married Junior John Koester at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Menasha and he preceded...

Jun 11, 2019

Jun 11, 2019

Ron Peterson died Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in Appleton, WI at age 81. Born November 27, 1937, in Green Bay, to the late John A. Peterson and Helen (Clowry) Peterson. He graduated from Marion High School in 1956 and then served in the United States Navy from 1956-1960, as an Aircraft Engine Mechanic. After discharge from the Navy, Ron attended...

Jun 11, 2019

Bill Guyon, age 85 of Appleton, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord on June 11, 2019, due to complications from Atheroembolic Disease. Bill was born in DePere, Wisconsin, on August 20, 1933, son of the late Delor and Eloise (Geurts) Guyon. Bill served two years in the Army Veterinary Corps, then received his degree from the University of...

Jun 10, 2019

Marian Hooyman of Appleton, WI. died June 10, 2019 at the age of 94. She was born May 8th, 1925 to Peter and Harriet (Vander Velden) Van Heeswyk in Kimberly. At the age of four, after the death of her mother, she and her brother (Cyril) lived with their aunt and uncle, John & Delia (Van Heeswyk) Van Nuland. She...

Jun 10, 2019

June 10, 2019 was the great day of transition for William A. Lemke of Appleton. It marked for William the end of his earthly life and the beginning of his eternal life in heaven. His age: 87 years, 3 months and 30 days. God tells us in Psalm 90:12, “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply...

Jun 10, 2019

Orabelle Porlier, age 100 of Appleton, WI. passed away on June 10th, 2019 with family by her side.

Born on April 7th, 1919 in Black Creek, WI. to parents Caroline and Herman Yentz and moved to Appleton at an early age. It was in Appleton that she met the love of her life Warner Porlier and married him in 1938....

Jun 10, 2019

Marvin J. Jansen, 89, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019, at St. Paul Villa, Kaukauna. He was born December 18, 1929, in Little Chute, the son of Peter and Margaret (Biese) Jansen. Marvin was united in marriage to Ione Jansen on November 26, 1949, and she preceded him in death on April 24, 2015. Marvin was employed with Kimberly...

Jun 9, 2019

Jun 8, 2019

Norine Catherine Sievert went to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 8, after a lingering illness. She was born in Appleton to Hilary and Aria Salentine on February 12. 1931. She was the oldest of six children. She attended St. Joseph’s Grade School and graduated from Appleton West High School with the class of 1949.

Norine married Harold Sievert on...

Jun 8, 2019

Nicholas “Nick” R. Kraft, age 77, was called to Heaven by our Holy Father and his son Jesus Christ. He passed away at Cherry Meadows after a brave 78 day battle with pancreatic cancer. He passed on June 8, 2019, peacefully with family by his side. Nick was born November 11, 1941, in Appleton, the son of Joseph and Irene...

Jun 8, 2019

Bob “Tank” Winkers, age 42, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at a Milwaukee Hospital, following a motorcycle accident earlier in the week. Tank was born in Neenah on April 28, 1977, son of Rich and Corinne (Swenson) Winkers. Bob earned an Associate Degree in Machine Tool and Design. On May 5, 2007, he married Nicole Dickenson in Menasha,...

Jun 7, 2019

Tony Ruys, age 66, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Tony was born in Appleton on August 22, 1952, son of the late Albert and Irene (Emmers) Ruys. Tony attended college at UW-River Falls and received his degree in Plant and Soil Science. He returned to the Valley and farmed in the town of...

Jun 6, 2019

Marty John Somers, age 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Cherry Meadows. Marty was born on July 26, 1954, son of Mary (DenDekker) and the late Peter Somers. After graduating from Kimberly High School in 1972, he started his career at Riverside Paper. He then moved to Clearwater Paper Corp. until his retirement.

Marty loved the...

Jun 6, 2019

Rosalinda Martinez Yanez, age 53, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the Thedacare Regional Medical Center Appleton. Rosalinda was born on May 21, 1966, in Corpus Christi, Texas, daughter of Velma (Martinez) Bautista. She met her future husband, Genaro Yanez, when they were 15 years old. They shared many years of...