Obituaries

Oct 23, 2017

Cleo (Calder, Hawley) Smith, age 88, passed away peacefully in her Appleton apartment on Monday afternoon, October 23, 2017. Cleo was born on Durkee Street in Appleton on June 13, 1929, daughter of the late Guy and Lydia (Muenster) Berzill. She was a 1948 graduate of the Appleton High School, and married Harold Calder, Sr. Not long after, Terry, Randy...

Oct 22, 2017

Eleanor M. LaMaide, 79 years, passed away October 22, 2017 at Kimberly Assisted Living. She was born October 31, in Menomonie, Michigan to her parents Hubert and Loretta LaMaide (Bleck). Ellie loved the Packers, Polka music and especially Winnie the Pooh. She would socialize at adult day care and loved sitting outside.

Ellie will be missed by her siblings, June,...

Oct 22, 2017

Gerald Louis “Jerry” Winters, 90 of Menasha, passed away on October 22, 2017. Jerry was born on April 8, 1927 in Appleton, the son of the late Peter and Lillian (Roberts) Winters. He graduated from St. Therese Grade School, class of 1941. He liked to play baseball and was the right fielder. Next, he went to Roosevelt Jr. High School...

Oct 21, 2017

Passed away on October 21, 2017 at the age of 80. Birdie was born on September 30, 1937 to Adolph and Emma (nee Rom) Nelson in Neenah, Wisconsin. Birdie graduated from St. Mary’s High School and was a member of St. John the Baptist for many years afterwards. Birdie was joined in marriage to Chester “Chet” Waldoch on May 3,...

Oct 21, 2017

Marguerite J. “Marge” Laehn, age 93, of Appleton, passed away at Oakridge Gardens, Menasha, on Saturday, October 21, 2017. Marge was born on January 6, 1924, in Appleton, to the late William and Ottilie (Wirth) Koepke. She married Walter “Wally” Laehn on June 8, 1946, in Appleton; he preceded her in death on January 13, 1998. Marge was a loving...

Oct 20, 2017

Passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on October 20, 2017 at the age of 65. Tom was born in Neenah on December 27, 1951 to Frederick and Elizabeth Kopitske. He was a lifelong resident of Menasha and graduated from Menasha High in 1970. Tom met Patricia “Pat” Wurtzel and they were joined in marriage on June 6, 1981. Tom was...

Oct 19, 2017

John A. Hameister, age 75, of Combined Locks, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was born on January 9, 1942 to the late Arthur Sr. and Mary (VanderZanden) Hameister in Appleton. In 1964 John married the love of his life, Judy Butelewski.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.

John was first and foremost,...

Oct 19, 2017

Donna June Farrell, age 79, of Appleton, passed away with her family by her side at the St. Elizabeth Hospital on October 19, 2017. Donna was born on March 4, 1938, daughter of the late Leslie and Katheleen (Lowery) Rugg. She graduated from Wabeno High School and shortly after married Joseph Farrell in December of 1956. They would share 59...

Oct 18, 2017

Oct 17, 2017

David Michael Kollath, 66, passed away on Tuesday, October 17 at home.

Dave was born on May 27, 1951 to Ervin and Mathilda (Boeder) Kollath in Green Bay. He was a veteran having served in the US Army in Germany. Dave attended Concordia University in Illinois and graduated from NWTC in Green Bay. He worked at the Menasha Corp for...

Oct 16, 2017

Kent Alan Stroess, 59, Little Chute, died at home due to complications from multiple illnesses Monday, October 16, 2017. Kent was born June 25, 1958, at St. Elizabeth in Appleton, son of the late Linden and Berwyn (Litzkow) Stroess. Kent graduated from Appleton East High School in 1976 and enlisted in the US Army. After serving his country overseas, Kent...

Oct 16, 2017

Age 57 of Appleton, Wisconsin. Born to Life on June 1, 1960 in Appleton, Wisconsin to Melvin and Doris (nee Haskins) Van Zeeland. Born to Eternal Life on October 16, 2017 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Larry was a graduate of Kaukauna High School in 1978. Larry was honorably discharged from the US Army after his service. He was later employed at...

Oct 16, 2017

Gerald H. Bayer, 87, Neenah, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017with his family by his side. He was born on June 4, 1930, in Appleton, the son of Gregory and Emma (Bauer) Bayer. Jerry honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of American Legion Post #38, Appleton. Gerald was united in marriage to...

Oct 16, 2017

Oct 15, 2017

Donald R. Lecker Jr., age 68, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 surrounded by family. He was born on November 17, 1948 to Donald “Slack” Sr. and Betty (Glassbrenner) Lecker. Donald met his wife Linda in 1965 while attending high school. They graduated together in 1967 and married on March 6, 1971. Donald was always a hard worker, attending...

Oct 14, 2017

Oct 13, 2017

Oct 13, 2017

William J. “Bill” Flynn, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 surrounded by his family.

Bill was born on September 10, 1931 to William and Anne (Busch) in Kaukauna. Bill was a veteran having served in the US Naval Air Force during the Korean War. On September 7, 1957 he was united in marriage to Shirley Arts. Bill was a...

Oct 11, 2017

Brook M. Koester passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2017 at her parent’s home in Little Chute, at the age of 39 years. She had endured a life-time of health problems. Brook was a graduate of Kaukauna High School class of 1996. She was a CNA for five years at St. Paul Home.

Brook was a very caring and loving...

Oct 10, 2017