Obituaries

May 14, 2017

Darryl Daemmrich, age 55, of Shiocton, passed away unexpectedly at Theda Care Medical Center—New London, on Sunday, May 14, 2017. Darryl was born on November 5, 1961, in Waukesha to Irene Daemmrich and the late Robert Daemmrich. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother. Darryl was employed at Bassett Mechanical for over 29 years and was the Vice President...

May 12, 2017

Marjorie E. Dobbs (Olson), 94 years, returned to the Lord, May 3, 2017 at The Bridges of Appleton. She was born February 10, 1923 to Louie and Gladys (Anderson) Olson in Vernon Co., Wisconsin. Marjorie graduated from Ontario High School where she met her husband Darwin. They married in December 23, 1942 in La Crosse, Wisconsin at Our Savior Lutheran...

May 12, 2017

David M. “Gravy” Le Clair, age 78 of Combined Locks, passed away on May 12, 2017. David was born on March 24, 1939 in Appleton Wisconsin to August and Mary Ann (Brautigam) Le Clair. He attended St. Joseph Grade School in Appleton and graduated from Appleton West High School. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Army...

May 12, 2017

May 11, 2017

Gary J. Eklund, age 81, of Grand Chute, passed away at Theda Care Medical Center in New London on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Gary was born in Gillett on February 4, 1936, to the late Emil B. and Josephine (Baker) Eklund. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh. Gary enjoyed traveling, movies, was a Packer fan, attended many...

May 11, 2017

Lila Huberty, age 104, of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Lila was born in Appleton on October 25, 1912 to the late Henry and Clara (Bartmann) Locksmith, she had two sister, Iva and Cleo, both of whom are deceased. She earned her Bachelor's degree at Lawrence University, then went on to earn her Master's degree from the...

May 11, 2017

Ruth A. “Rudie” Ropella, 77, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, May 11th, 2017 after a courageous battle with bladder cancer, lung cancer and dialysis. She was finally overcome when the cancer spread.

Ruth was born on August 10, 1939 in Neenah to Joe and Irene (Lingnowski) Rippl. On June 18th, 1960 she was united...

May 11, 2017

Nicholas L. Grosskopf, age 74 of Greenville, passed away on Thursday morning, May 11, 2017. Nick was born in Appleton on November 24, 1942, son of the late Victor and Doris (Tinsman) Grosskopf. After high school, Nick attended the area Technical College where he studied pipefitting. On August 16, 1962, he married Mary Jane Stingle, and together the couple was...

May 9, 2017

May 9, 2017

May 8, 2017

Stanley L. “Stan” Mau, 74 years, returned to the Lord May 8, 2017 with his family by his side at Thedacare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. He was born on September 24, 1942 to his parents Alvin and Velma (Livens) Mau in Wabasha, MN. He was a graduate of Alma High School, class of 1960. Stanley enlisted in the US Air...

May 8, 2017

May 8, 2017

Alice Steif, age 99 of Appleton, passed peacefully at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton on Monday morning, May 8, 2017. Alice was born in Wausau on January 1, 1918, daughter of the late Emil and Elisabeth (Timm) Doede. On June 12, 1948, she married Carl Steif in the Town of Easton. He preceded her in death in 1991.

After high...

May 7, 2017

May 4, 2017

May 4, 2017

Genevieve (Gen, Gibby) Mueske, age 92 of Menasha, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday evening, May 4, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. She was surrounded by, and holding the hands of those she loved when she breathed her last. Genevieve was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on May 24, 1924, daughter of the late Delmar and Esta...

May 4, 2017

Steven R. “Mr. Cool” Koehler, age 52, of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2017. Steve was born May 22, 1964, the second child of Richard and Carol (Schierl) Koehler in Neenah Wisconsin.

Growing up, Steve was an avid hunter and fisherman. He especially enjoyed hunting with his family on Lake Winneconne and fishing “The Lower Lake”.

As an...

May 4, 2017

Butch Prusynski, a friend to many in the car world, died peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at the age of 73. Butch was born in Wisconsin Rapids on March 31, 1944, son of the late Frank and Ruth (Phaneuf) Prusynski. He entered the military in 1961, and served until 1965, mostly in the motor pool where he acquired a...

May 3, 2017

May 3, 2017

Penny Kopp, age 60 of Appleton, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday morning, May 3, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Penny was born in Kenosha on Christmas Day of 1956, daughter of the late Anthony and Ruby (Remmel) Van Strien. She was a graduate of Kenosha Bradford High School, and studied Horticulture at the Fox Valley...