Obituaries

Dec 25, 2018

After a short illness, Gary Theimer went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on December 25, 2018, at the age of 76, with his wife and sons by his side. Gary was born in Appleton on May 23, 1942, son of the late Milton and Gertrude (Maertz) Theimer. He was a graduate of Fox Valley Lutheran High School...

Dec 25, 2018

Duane Ardis Zeuske, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Christmas evening. Duane was born in Navarino, Wi, on November 23, 1927, son of the late Max and Ethel (Hanson) Zeuske. When Duane met his future wife, Mabel Fischer, he knew it was love after the first dance. They would marry on June 21, 1947 at the Ascension...

Dec 25, 2018

Rev. Charles Nelson Craig, age 84, entered his Eternal home to celebrate Christmas with his children and the Lord on December 24, 2018. Nelson was born on June 20, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, son of Charles E. and Mary (Nelson) Craig. After graduating from Edgewood High School, he went on to graduate from Grove City College in Pennsylvania. Nelson proudly...

Dec 25, 2018

James “Dobbin” Vander Velden went to be with our heavenly Father on December 25, 2018. Jim passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Jim loved his family tremendously and he fought hard to stay on earth as long as possible.

Jim was born October 4, 1951 to Cleborn and Margaret Vander Velden and later became a Millwright at the...

Dec 25, 2018

Domingo Nieves, age 55 of Kaukauna, was called home to Jesus on Christmas Day, 2018.

Domingo was born October 2, 1963, son of Nicolas and Felicitas Nieves. He is survived by his wife: Linda Ring Nieves; two daughters: Monica Holz and Elizabeth Nieves; his brothers and sisters: Leonilda (Nonie) DeLeon, Mary Shah, Lydia Gonzales, Sam (Robin) Nieves, and Carmen (Paul)...

Dec 25, 2018

Henry E. Pagel Jr., 69, passed away on December 25, 2018, at his home, the farm that he loved. He was born on April 8, 1949, in Waupaca, the son of Henry and Verna Pagel. Henry had a passion for coin collecting, classic cars, and watching tv. He was employed with Neenah Paper Company for 39 years, and retired in...

Dec 25, 2018

Rita Jean Barwick (Katers), age 89, passed away on December 25, 2018. She was born in Brown County to the late John & Harriet (Watermolen) Katers. Graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1948. On April 11, 1959, Thomas and Rita Barwick (Katers) were married at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Tom, her loving husband of...

Dec 24, 2018

Josephine R. Ratzman, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24, 2018, at Parkview Care Center, Oshkosh. She was born on September 13, 1931, in Hollandtown the daughter of Michael and Katherine (Nabozna) Kaczmarek. Jo was married to Benedict Charles Hendricks and he preceded her in death on December 24, 1956. She then married the love of her life, Gordon...

Dec 24, 2018

Janice A. Mercier, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24, 2018, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah, with her entire family by her side after a brief illness. She was born on April 11, 1943, in Green Bay, the daughter of Henry and Loretta (Danen) VanderLoop. Janice was an entrepreneur at heart, always endeavoring on a new business adventure....

Dec 24, 2018

Charles W. “Charlie” Albrecht, age 63, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018, after a sudden illness. Charlie was born on November 17, 1955, in Appleton to Charles and DonnaMae (Christen) Albrecht. Charlie was joined in marriage to Jo Ellen on September 3, 1977. Charlie started his career at Printron in Neenah, and worked there for 25 years. His dream...

Dec 24, 2018

Donald A. Erickson Sr., 75, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018.

Don was born on April 8, 1943 to Adolph and Cora (Peterson) Erickson. He was a veteran having served in the US Navy. On September 13, 1969 he was united in marriage to Romona Benes. Don retired from Froedert Malt after 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, camping, road...

Dec 22, 2018

Sharon Marie Fenlon passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2018.

Her entire life was shaped by a love of travel, and a love for the fine and decorative arts – literature, theater, opera, painting, sculpture, and textiles. She was loyal, compassionate, humble and patient, and she was a hard worker. She always celebrated other people’s successes. She...

Dec 22, 2018

Dec 22, 2018

J. Donald Geenen, age 86, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on December 22, 2018, at Cherry Meadows, following a courageous battle with multiple myeloma and Parkinson’s disease. Don was born on July 7, 1932, in Freedom, Wisconsin, son of the late John and Eleanor (McCabe) Geenen. He graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School in 1950....

Dec 21, 2018

Donald R. Whitton, age 78 of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away on December 21, 2018. Donald was born to the late Richard and Bertha (Gustafson) Whitton in Menominee, Michigan on November 5 . He attended Washington Grade School and graduated from Menominee High School in 1958. He was united in marriage to the late Joyce Johnson in 1967 and spent 26...

Dec 20, 2018

Passed away on December 20, 2018 at the age of 83. Shirley was born on October 1, 1935 to Henry and Myrtle (nee Vanderwegen) Sylvester in Gillett, WI. Shirley graduated from Gillett High School in 1953. After high school, Shirley moved to Appleton in 1969, and worked for Badger Metals for many years until her retirement. Shirley was joined in...

Dec 20, 2018

Arlene R. Braun, 88, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018.

Arlene was born on September 7, 1930 to George and Mary (Bosman) Destree. On September 20, 1950 she was united in marriage to Roger Braun. Arlene was a very accomplished seamstress and upholsterer. She worked at Elm Tree Bakery, Zwicker’s Knitting Mill, Barret’ Women’s Clothing, and Pierce Mfg, along...

Dec 19, 2018

Robert “Bob” G. Toonen, age 94, from Kaukauna, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Bob was born in Appleton to the late Raymond S. and Crescentia Toonen on January 25, 1924. He graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1942. Bob was married to Phyllis (Ganzel) Toonen in April 1953, spending 65 years...

Dec 18, 2018

The big guy is in heaven playing sheepshead, enjoying endless brats and kraut, and has definitely had a few with his ‘little buddy’-Dick Zanzig.

Paul was born December 2, 1943 to Maurice and Marion Barta in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was the third of six children. Mary Veitenhans, Jean Zanzig, Tom (Jane) Barta, Patty (Jim) Zeegers, and Bill (Sue) Barta share...

Dec 17, 2018

Robert “Bob” Knuppel, age 80 of Appleton, passed away on Monday morning, December 17, 2018 after fighting his second battle with cancer. Bob was born in Appleton on March 29, 1938, son of the late John and Gladys (White) Knuppel. He married his love, Beverly Wrobleski on January 6, 1973 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Appleton. He spent his...