Obituaries

Thomas H Kopitske

Thomas H Kopitske

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...

John A. Hameister

John A. Hameister

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,...

Donna June Farrell

Donna June Farrell

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...

David Kollath

David Kollath

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...

Kent Alan Stroess

Kent Alan Stroess

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...

Larry M. Van Zeeland

Larry M. Van Zeeland

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...

Gerald  Harry "Jerry" Bayer

Gerald Harry "Jerry" Bayer

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...

Donald R. Lecker, Jr.

Donald R. Lecker, Jr.

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...

William "Bill" Flynn

William "Bill" Flynn

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...

Brook M.  Koester

Brook M. Koester

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...

Ruth M. Springer

Ruth M. Springer

Oct 10, 2017

Ruth Marion Springer, age 87, passed away on October 10, 2017. The daughter of the late Edward and Lydia (Krueger) Rosenberg was born on November 11, 1929 in Appleton, Wisconsin. In 1953, Ruth married Lawrence Springer, and taking care of her husband and children became her full time career. A very private person, Ruth took the utmost pride in her...

Shirley Mae Techlin

Shirley Mae Techlin

Oct 6, 2017

Shirley M. Techlin, age 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 6, 2017, at her home with her family by her side. She was born to the late George and Hilda (Schroeder) Wendt on August 1, 1930. Shirley met Lloyd C. Techlin, the son of the late Alfred and Edna Techlin over ice cream...

Harold Dahlstrom Sr.

Harold Dahlstrom Sr.

Oct 6, 2017

Harold Dahlstrom Sr., age 89, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Atrium Post Acute Care of Little Chute. He was born on March 15, 1928 to the late Abner and Luella (Ziemke) Dahlstrom. Harold was a lifelong Racine resident. He grew up spending summers on his grandfather’s farm working by his side and enjoying the farm fresh food....