Obituaries

Jan 10, 2019

Richard N. Graphos, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family after a long struggle with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and Parkinson’s. He was born on April 10, 1942, in Manistique, MI, the son of Constantine “Connie” and Amelia (Stoken) Graphos.

He attended grade school at St. Francis de Sales, where he made...

Jan 7, 2019

John C. Reuter, age 84, passed away on January 7, 2019 while surrounded by his family. He was born on September 30, 1934, son of the late Cyril and Lillian (Gozz) Reuter. John graduated from St. Mary High School and went on to work for George Banta Company for over 44 years until his retirement. He married Norita Toennessen on...

Jan 7, 2019

Norma Mentzel, age 81, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton on Monday, January 7, 2019. Norma was born in the Tomah area on April 2, 1937, daughter of the late Avery and Lavina (Murphy) Anderson. On April 12, 1957, she married Richard Mentzel; he survives and lives in Appleton.

Norma started a career as an elementary school teacher...

Jan 6, 2019

Passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the age of 81. Kathy was born on February 18, 1937 in Green Bay WI. She attended St. Norbert College where she earned a BS in biology. From there she attended UW-Oshkosh and received her Masters degree in Library Science. Kathy worked at Pulaski, Freedom, and Stockbridge Schools teaching a variety of...

Jan 6, 2019

Passed away on January 6, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Judy was born in Eau Claire, WI to Eugene and Angeline Upton. Judy was a giving person, and would help others even if it meant she went without. Judy was a private person who took care of her family. Judy was also known for her large collection of elephants.

Judy...

Jan 5, 2019

Donna Gail Schuster died peacefully in her sleep on January 5, 2019, at Cherry Meadows Hospice after a two-year battle with glioblastoma multiforme.

Donna was born June 24, 1940, in El Reno, OK, the first daughter of Richard and Emilie Knott. After moving at age 16, she graduated from Faribault High School (MN) in 1958. She went on to earn...

Jan 5, 2019

Glennda J. Smith (née Brophy) died unexpectedly at St Elizabeth’s Hospital on January 5, 2019 in Appleton, WI at the age of 57.

Glennda was born on October 13, 1961 in Montevideo, MN to Lawrence and Alberta (Alstad) Brophy. She graduated from Montevideo High School in 1980. She then moved to the Fox Valley area in the mid-eighties. She married...

Jan 5, 2019

Eileen B. Moleski, 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. She was born on June 26, 1948, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Bowes) Kraus. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, in Brooklyn, NY, the Class of 1966. Eileen was united in marriage to Joseph Moleski on September 19,...

Jan 5, 2019

Rodney H. Chaganos died unexpectedly at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center on January 5, 2019 in Appleton, WI at the age of 63.

Rodney was born on August 31, 1955 in Neenah, WI to John and Audrey (Kieso) Chaganos. He was a proud member of the Boy Scouts where he received the Order of the Arrow and achieved Eagle Scout. He...

Jan 4, 2019

Sandra Weiland, 72, passed away on January 4, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Sandy was born on May 23, 1946 to Edwin and Elizabeth (Stahls) Dommer. She was united in marriage to Hugo Weiland Jr. and he preceded her in death on January 10, 2010. Sandy worked for many years in the deli at Piggly Wiggly. She loved reading...

Jan 4, 2019

Joyce Mae Loos, daughter of Lester Riesenweber and his wife, Lily neé Thiel, was born February 21, 1933 in Appleton. On August 6 of that same year, she was baptized at Zion Ev. United Brethren Church in Greenville by Rev. C.M. Scheudel and became a redeemed child of God. On March 30, 1947, Joyce received her catechetical certificate from Pastor...

Jan 4, 2019

Jan 2, 2019

Helen Striegel (nee Susinka) fought a long period of physical and mental decline inflicted on her by Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. On January 2, 2019, she passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 92.

Helen was born in West Aliquippa, Pennsylvania on August 29, 1926 to John and Anna (Hayzin) Susinka. She was the youngest of 8 children. At...

Jan 2, 2019

Lois J. Macho, age 91, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. She was born in Neenah on June 11, 1927, daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Fitzgerald) Levandoski. Lois grew up in Neenah and graduated from Neenah High School. She worked as a teacher at St. Bernadette Elementary School in Appleton and Fox Valley Technical...

Jan 1, 2019

Robert George Biechler, 88, of Kimberly, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Robert (Bob) was born on April 24, 1930 in Appleton, WI to the late Frank and Dorothy Biechler. He married the love of his life, Christina Santkuyl, on May 6, 1950.

Bob worked for 15 years at Kimberly Clark....

Jan 1, 2019

Jan 1, 2019

Helen D. Jesse, age 88, passed away on January 1, 2019. She was born in Neenah on June 26, 1930, daughter of the late Ezra and Mabel (Deetz) Hutchinson. Helen was raised in Clintonville and graduated from Clintonville High School. She married Ken Jesse on August 11, 1951 in Clintonville and they later relocated their family to Appleton. Helen worked...

Jan 1, 2019

William E. “Bo” Dutcher Jr. passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2019 at the age of 66. Bo was born on February 26, 1952 to William Sr. and Maloa (Nonhof) Dutcher in Neenah, WI. Bo graduated from Appleton West High School in 1970, after which he attended Lakeland College.

Bo met his wife and best friend, Dar in 1976. Bo...

Jan 1, 2019

Cynthia Marie Robinson (Schmidtke), 59 years, passed away January 1, 2019 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center - Appleton. She was born on September 8, 1959 to Elroy Earl and Arlene Mae Schmidtke (Wyman) in Neenah, Wisconsin.

Cynthia loved to crochet, and shared many items she made with her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was...

Jan 1, 2019

Rhoda Marie Winder went to her heavenly home on January 1, 2019, with her family by her side. She served the Lord her entire life. She was born in Green Bay to Herbert and Lorraine Falck on February 26, 1942. She grew up in the Fox Valley, attended Fox Valley Lutheran High School, and earned her teaching degree from Dr....