Obituaries

Feb 11, 2018

Jason Patrick Pietsch lost his battle with colon cancer in Appleton, Wisconsin on Sunday February 11, 2018 at the young age of 40. Jason was born in Green Bay, on April 27, 1977 to his loving parents Jon and Judith Pietsch. Jason was raised in Denmark, Wisconsin, and graduated from Denmark High School in 1995. He later moved to Kaukauna...

Feb 11, 2018

Irene Boldt, 81, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Matthews of Neenah. Irene was born on March 25, 1936 to John and Ella (Grode) Heidemann. On August 17, 1963 she was united in marriage to Ralph Boldt. Irene loved to cook and bake. Christmas was always a special time with Irene and many years she would decorate several...

Feb 11, 2018

Feb 11, 2018

Adolph “AJ” C. Johnson, age 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2018. He was born on August 25, 1950 to Edwin and Wava (Grow) Johnson.

AJ is survived by his sisters: Joy (Leonard) Peterson, Denmark, Shirley (Larry) Connell, Kaukauna, and Linda Wiegand, Menasha; son, Josh Thiel and his son; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He...

Feb 11, 2018

On Sunday, February 11, 2018, Eric J. Merritt was called home by his Lord and Savior after continued complications with his health. Waiting for him at the heavenly gates was his beloved grandmother. Eric was born in Appleton on July 20, 1978, son of Richard and Julie (Van Eperen) Merritt. He was a graduate of the Weyauwega-Fremont High School’s class...

Feb 11, 2018

Feb 11, 2018

Dorothy Mae (Valitchka) Coopman went to heaven on February 11 after a brief illness. She was born on a snowy February 3, 1922 in Oconto to the late Frank and Lydia (Kitler) Valitchka, the youngest of a family with five children; she was the last surviving member.

She graduated from Oconto High School where she created the Pep Club, once...

Feb 10, 2018

Menasha – Marion M. Fieweger, 99, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018. She was born on September 26, 1918, in Manitowoc, the youngest child of Dr. John and Anna (Dempsey) Meany. In September of 1947, she married William Fieweger and together with their 5 children, they moved to Munising, MI, New Milford, CT, and Redding, CA, with Kimberly Clark...

Feb 10, 2018

Georgia B. Watters Callaway Nee Voelz, affectionately known as “Crazy Lady”, age 86, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2018 at Atrium Post-Acute Care of Appleton. Georgia was born on February 9, 1932, the daughter of Lester and Elizabeth Voelz. She was raised by her father and step-mother, Alma Voelz, in Caroline, Wisconsin and graduated from Marion High School. On...

Feb 9, 2018

Appleton – Richard Drewa, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2018, at ThedaCare Medical Center, Appleton. He was born on the family farm in Stevens Point, on May 22, 1934, the middle child of Harry and Elizabeth (Falkowski) Drewa. Richard was united in marriage to Jeanne Ann Bessett on September 22, 1956, and she preceded him in death...

Feb 9, 2018

Passed away on February 9, 2018 at the age of 87 in Neenah, Wisconsin. Roy was born on July 14, 1930 to Edwin and Louise Bartz in Appleton, WI. Roy attended Appleton High School and graduated in 1948. After high school, Roy enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for three years during the Korean Conflict as a tank commander...

Feb 8, 2018

Ramona A. Kelpinski, age 89, of Appleton, peacefully passed away on the evening of February 8, 2018, with her family by her side at Thedacare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.

Ramona very much enjoyed the over 10,500 games of scrabble she played with Lori, and solving word puzzles on the Wheel of Fortune. She also loved to buy things so...

Feb 8, 2018

Patti (nee Gill) Schroeder, age 69 of Neenah, passed away at her home on Thursday evening, February 8, 2018. Patti was born in Waupaca on April 2, 1948, daughter of the late James and Mabel (Pagel) Gill. A 1966 graduate of Neenah High School, Patti worked for American Can from 1969 until 1979; as a truck driver for Dairyland Transport...

Feb 8, 2018

Wilbur Leroy Lemke, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the age of 84. Wilbur was born in Appleton on June 15, 1933. Throughout his life, he enjoyed baseball and was an avid Milwaukee Brewers, Timber Rattlers, Appleton Foxes, and Appleton Papermakers fan. Wilbur also loved dogs, walking in the woods, and fishing on the Fox...

Feb 7, 2018

Julie Lee Olsen, 50, of Appleton, WI, after a long battle with esophageal cancer, passed away on February 7, 2018 with family by her side.

Julie was born at AMC in Appleton to Norman and Carol Olsen on July 21, 1967. She was an enthusiast of camping and traveling. Her favorite hobby, however, was her dog Rizzo.

Julie is preceded...

Feb 7, 2018

Catherine (Katie) DeLeeuw Hoppe VanBeek went home to meet Jesus on Wednesday, February 7th after 99 action packed years. She was born in Kimberly, Wisconsin on December 31, 1918 to Andrew and Gertude (Busch) DeLeeuw.

Katie lived a very full 99 years of life. Her quick wit, sense of humor and love of story telling made her a well loved...

Feb 6, 2018

Bernadette “Bernie” M. Wautlet (Scherer), 84 years, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton. Bernie was born January 4, 1934 the daughter of John and Agnes Scherer (Janty) in Sherwood, Wisconsin. She graduated from Hilbert High School, Class of 1951. Bernie worked at the Riverside Paper Mill and met the love of her life, Karl...

Feb 6, 2018

Feb 6, 2018

William C. Vanden Elzen, age 71, of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. He was born to the late William and Catherine (Wallace) Vanden Elzen on August 19, 1946 in Appleton.

William proudly served his country in the National Guard for six years. He married the love of his life, Linda Moe, on April 17, 1971 at St....

Feb 5, 2018

Joan C. Arthur, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Heartwood Homes Senior Living, Appleton, WI, with family by her side. She was born in Princeton, Ill. on December 28, 1920, daughter of the late Christopher and Jane (Ross) Quinn. Joan graduated from DePue, Ill. high school in 1938 and from Iowa State University, Ames IA., in...