Obituaries

Jan 25, 2019

Mary Margaret (McCarthy) Reardon, age 84, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at St. Paul Elder Home surrounded by her loving family on January 25th, 2019. Mary was born in Appleton on the McCarthy farm on June 6, 1934 to Bill and Helen (Heckel) McCarthy. Her parents instilled in her the importance of hard work and taught Mary the virtues by...

Jan 25, 2019

Dorothy “Dot” Vander Loop, age 98, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Friday, January 25, 2019. Dot was born March 14, 1920, daughter of the late Patrick and Ella (Sullivan) McCabe. In 1937, she married Henry Vander Loop of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, and during their fifty-four years of marriage they raised thirteen children. Dot was a devoted Catholic...

Jan 24, 2019

Paul A. Schulte, 64, of Appleton, passed away on January 24, 2019. Paul was a tall, imposing person with a gentle soul. It was fitting that we had to look up to him. He was intelligent, kind and thoughtful. A very sweet and likeable person with a ready smile. He had many friends, perhaps in part, because when he talked...

Jan 24, 2019

Marion Arts, 95, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019. She was born on September 30, 1923, in Appleton, the daughter of Frank and Clara (Jenss) Eisch. She was married to Duane W. Arts, and he preceded her in death on July 1, 2000. Marion was a charter member of St. Pius X Catholic Parish, a Girl Scout leader, past...

Jan 24, 2019

Donna Marie Schmidt, age 90, passed away at her residence on January 24, 2019. Donna was born on March 10, 1928 in Mosinee, Wisconsin to the late Lowell and Edith (Passow) Beedle. She married Florian Schmidt, on May 10, 1947 in Iowa City, Iowa . Together they were blessed with one son. Donna was a longtime parishioner and valued member...

Jan 23, 2019

Mark Steven Smith, D.P.M, son of Dr. Jesse Wesley Smith and Dorothy Ellen Smith (née Draeger), died peacefully with his family around him on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Born on March 20, 1953 in Appleton, WI, he graduated from Appleton East High School (1971) and UW-Oshkosh (1976). In college he studied biology, cartography, English literature, and geography. He continued his...

Jan 23, 2019

Jan 23, 2019

Melissa L. (Frederick) Selle, 52, went home to her heavenly Father on January 23, 2019. Melissa was born on May 12, 1966 in Rolla, Missouri to Michael and Jerry (Burks) Frederick. Melissa grew up in Appleton, where she attended Appleton East High School. She worked at K-Mart, where she met the love of her life Tim, along with many other...

Jan 22, 2019

James William Haase, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2019 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center- Appleton. Jim was born to the late Roland and Leone (Captain) Haase in Appleton on November 30, 1949. He was united in marriage to Susan Playman on June 26, 1976 in Appleton and together spent 43 wonderful years together. Jim has been enjoying...

Jan 22, 2019

Doug Steward, age 88, formerly of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Doug was born in Shiocton on March 15, 1930, son of the late Raymond and Laura (Winterfeldt) Steward. Doug served his country in the United States Navy for four years, and had achieved the rank of AT3 and learned to become an electronics expert. Doug married...

Jan 21, 2019

Glenn passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2019, at the age of 55, surrounded by his family and friends. Glenn was born on January 14, 1964 in Kansas City, KS to Glenn Owen Walters Sr. and Sallie Thompson. Glenn met Kelly Vogel when she took her car in for service at Dobbs Tire in Kansas City. A simple meeting at...

Jan 21, 2019

Gregory L. Mitchell, age 56, passed away peacefully after a long illness at his home on Monday, January 21, 2019. He was born on November 2, 1962 in Neenah, Wisconsin. Greg attended St. Patrick’s Grade School; St. Mary’s Central High School and graduated from Neenah High School. Greg received a degree from Fox Valley Technical College and worked as an...

Jan 20, 2019

Jan 20, 2019

Dorothy (Anderson) Liesch, age 75, of Kaukauna went home to be with her Lord and Savior, January 20, 2019 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born October 13, 1943 in Rockford, IL, to Marion (Anstrom) and Karl Eugene Anderson. Upon graduating high school, she became an LPN at St. Vincent Hospital in the Neonatal ICU and loved caring for...

Jan 20, 2019

Allen R. Jesse age 74, of Menasha, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 20, 2019, after a short battle with cancer. Allen was born in Seymour to the late Aaron and Verna (Brunette) Jesse. On January 28, 1967, Allen was married to Maria Jesse in Appleton.

Allen proudly served his country from 1963 to 1965 as a...

Jan 20, 2019

Carol June Polar, 87, of Neenah passed away with family members at her side on January 20, 2019. Carol was born August 16, 1931 in Oshkosh, daughter of the late George Sr. and Laurraine (Cartwright) Kallin. She married Robert (Bob) Polar on October 16, 1948 in Rhinelander and they recently celebrated 70 years of marriage.

Carol is survived by her...

Jan 17, 2019

Howard Francis Ricker, age 97, entered Eternal Life on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at Heartwood Homes of Appleton. Howard was born in Pittston, Maine, son of Walter and Maybelle (Beckwith) Ricker.

Howard was actively involved in Boy Scouts and achieved the highest rank of Eagle Scout. He felt honored to receive this award from Daniel Beard, one of the founders...

Jan 16, 2019

On January 16, 2019, Diane Joy Susor “Pugs” loving wife of Jim Moon, and devoted mother to Tina Hudson and Dustin Susor passed away unexpectedly at the age of 50.

Diane was born on April 19, 1968 in Appleton, WI, to Grant and Rosemary Vaughan. Diane married the love of her life on June 12, 2009 in Oshkosh, WI. Diane...

Jan 16, 2019

Lois C. Ver Kuilen, 91, passed away on Wednesday, January, 16, 2019.

Lois was born on September 28, 1927 to the late Ruben Nickasch and Stella (Schultz) Nickasch in Appleton, Wisconsin. She lived in Appleton all her life. Graduated from Appleton High School in 1945 and was employed at First National Bank of Appleton for five years. She married James...

Jan 15, 2019