Obituaries

Apr 30, 2017

Apr 29, 2017

Bruce J. Hennes, age 64, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Century Oaks under the care of Affinity Hospice. Bruce was born on September 20, 1952 to the late Harold and Lola (Garvey) Hennes in Killeen, Texas.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Julie Cherf; his six siblings; Connie (Mike) Pynenberg, Louise Hennes, Amy (Randy) DeBruin,...

Apr 27, 2017

Julie M. Riese (Drath), 57 years, passed away April 27, 2017 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center, Neenah. She was born on November 10, 1959 to her parents John J. and Sancee J. (Bergner) Riese in Appleton, Wisconsin. Julie enjoyed the outdoors at an early age and was an avid camper in her teens. She was a graduate of St. Mary...

Apr 26, 2017

Margaret Mary “Marge” Stygar, age 84, passed away on April 26, 2017 at a local nursing home. Margaret was born on May 10, 1932 to George and Viola (Peters) Van De Hei in Green Bay Wisconsin. On September 29, 1951 she married Bat Gleason. Bat preceded her in death. In June of 1964 she married John Stygar and he also...

Apr 23, 2017

Larry L. Kath, age 76, of Appleton, passed away at Grand Horizons Assisted Living in Appleton, Wisconsin, on Sunday, April 23, 2017. He was born on July 25, 1940, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, to the late Herman and Fern (Russ) Kath. Larry married Sandra Gruening on April 20, 1963, in Wausau, Wisconsin. An avid sportsman, Larry was a star point...

Apr 23, 2017

Apr 23, 2017

Makswell Jeffrey Jacobson, passed away at home on Sunday April 23, 2017 snuggled in his mom and dad's arms surrounded by his big brothers Lukas and Jackson.

Makswell was born on September 1, 2016 at Children's Hospital in Milwaukee to Kara and Eric Jacobson. In his short life he touched many lives with his infectious smile. He had a big...

Apr 22, 2017

Victoria P. Sullivan 83 passed away peacefully on April 22, 2017 at her home in Kaukauna. She was born in Maine to the late Patrick and Teresa (Schwin) Kilawee on September 17, 1933. When she was a child, her family returned to Wisconsin where she resided the rest of her life. She married Clarence “Sulli” Sullivan on April 15, 1961...

Apr 21, 2017

Linda M. Buss (Tierney), 67 years, passed away April 21, 2017 peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 19, 1949 to her parents Cyril and Rena (Remmel) Tierney in Appleton, Wisconsin, the last of seven children. She was a graduate of Xavier High School, Class of 1968. Out with some...

Apr 20, 2017

Brian Michael Huolihan, age 53, of Appleton passed away at The Bridges of Appleton on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Brian was born and raised in Appleton, and graduated from Appleton East High School in 1982. He was loyal volunteer at St. Joseph Food Pantry for over 20 years. Brian was an avid Packer fan. He always was known to be...

Apr 20, 2017

Mike Goodchild, age 58 of Fond Du Lac, formerly Appleton, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Mike was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 20, 1959, son of the late Vincent and Gladys (Cornell) Goodchild.

He is survived by his loving wife: Karen Goodchild; a son: Michael (Erica) Goodchild and granddaughter: Ainslee; Karen's children: Brittney (Mark) Pauley and Alex...

Apr 19, 2017

Peter A. Liethen, age 81 of Appleton, died on April 19, 2017. Peter was known for his great sense of humor. He had many friends, all of whom cared dearly for him. Peter was a veteran, serving during the Cold War Era. He was stationed in Germany, a country he loved and where his parents were born. Peter was a...

Apr 19, 2017

Lynn M. Shauger 48, Neenah passed away on April 19, 2017 at Appleton Medical Center in Appleton after a long hard fight with cancer. She was born on February 15, 1969 in Seattle, Washington to Ron and Arlene (Halberg) Unertl. She grew up on Ottman Lake, on the Waupaca Chain of Lakes in Waupaca, WI. She loved swimming, boating, riding...

Apr 19, 2017

Joan Mary Zelinski, 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at St. Paul Elder Services.

Joan was born on February 21, 1928 to Thomas and Thekla (Suess) Zelinski in Menasha. She attended and graduated from St. Mary's grade school and high school. Joan started in the office at Marathon Paper Company and retired after 40 years from James River....

Apr 18, 2017

Joanne B. “Jo” Diestler, 82, passed away on April 17, 2017 surrounded by her family at home.

Jo was born on April 3, 1935 to Myron and Nelda (Schroeder) Lietzke. On May 16, 1959, she was united in marriage to Franklin “Hank” Diestler in Greenville. She enjoyed gardening, canning and made the best pecan pies. She was an avid Packer,...

Apr 18, 2017

Louise Damro, born in Appleton in 1925 to Fred and Alice (Langenberg) Berg. She moved to Kaukauna as a child and remained there the rest of her life. In 1946, she married Jack Damro. They were married for 65 years before his death in 2011. She was the secretary of their couples bowling league. Due to their love for dancing,...

Apr 18, 2017

Apr 17, 2017

Sandra Martzahl, age 79 of Kaukauna, passed away at her home on Monday morning, April 17, 2017. Sandy was born in Appleton on September 28, 1937, daughter of the late Melvin and Olive (Belling) Skalmusky. She was a graduate of the Kaukauna High School, and on April 28, 1962, she married Paul Martzahl at Holy Cross Catholic Church. While still...

Apr 17, 2017

John Sheridan Spalding, age 87, passed away peacefully April 17, 2017 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born December 13, 1929, In Marshfield, WI to Thomas and Helen (Flannigan) Spalding as the youngest of eight children. John Graduated from St. Mary's Central High School, Class of 1947. He furthered his education as a graduate of St. John's University, Collegeville, MN...

Apr 17, 2017

Bob Ribarchek, age 93 of Combined Locks, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. Bob was born in Green Bay on September 1, 1923, son of the late John and Eunice (Remmel) Ribarchek and grew up in Wrightstown. Bob married Carol “Laverne” McAninch on December 27, 1952 in Chicago; she preceded him in...