Obituaries

Jul 6, 2016

The Lord called Mary to her eternal heavenly home on July 6, 2016, after giving her 65 years of grace on the earth. Mary Alice Wightman was born to Norman and Louise (Luedtke) Wightman, on October 20, 1950, in Fond du Lac Wisconsin. She was given the gift of faith through Holy Baptism on December 3, 1950. Mary confirmed her...

Jul 6, 2016

Patricia Gee, age 87 of Appleton, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Appleton's St. Elizabeth Hospital. Patricia was born in Menomonie, Wisconsin on August 24, 1928, daughter of the late Edward and Genevieve (Groundwater) Feldt. She attended high school in Menomonie and attended UW – Stout, where she met her future husband and the...

Jul 5, 2016

Anton “Tony” S. Dombrowski, 77 years, of Appleton, WI passed away July 5, 2016 at Thedacare Regional Hospital-Neenah. Tony was born in Neenah, WI to his loving parents Anton J. and Cecelia (Wroblewski) Dombrowski on April 13, 1939. He graduated from St. Mary's Central High School and began his career with Menasha Corporation. He was a Customer Service Correspondent and...

Jul 4, 2016

Ruby Mae Abendroth, a child of God, was lovingly called to her heavenly home early on July 4, 2016, at the age of 89. Ruby was born in Appleton on July 26, 1927, daughter of the late Albert and Freda (Genskow) Herzberg, and was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church. On June 21, 1951, she married Howard Abendroth, also at Zion...

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Jul 3, 2016

Jul 3, 2016

Ashley Wilhite, age 31, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 3rd. Ashley was born on February 1st, 1985 to Beth Vander Loop and Ron Wilhite in Springfield, Illinois.

Ashley graduated from Appleton West High School in 2003. She attended Fox Valley Technical College where she was pursuing a career in nursing.

Ashley was a very proud and loving...

Jul 2, 2016

Rodney Francis Hietpas, age 64, of Kaukauna passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Rodney was born on August 15, 1951, in Appleton, son of the late William and Yvonne (Verstegen) Hietpas. He graduated from Little Chute High School in 1970 and went on to work for Appleton Coated Locks Mill for 41 years. On February...

Jul 1, 2016

Shirley Marie Paiser-Blum, age 88 and 9/10 years, of Appleton, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at Brewster Village. Although Alzheimer's had taken away her ability to remember, it could not compete with her ability to brighten the room with her infectious smile and unforgettable laughter.

Shirley was born on July 17, 1927 in...

Jul 1, 2016

Charles “Chuck” Peter DuChateau of Concord North Carolina, unexpectedly departed this life on Friday, July 1, 2016 at NorthEast Medical Center in Concord. Chuck was born on July 13, 1954 in Appleton, to Delores (Van Handel) DuChateau and the late Charles DuChateau. Chuck is survived by his beloved wife: Cheryl (Stuyvenberg) DuChateau and their fur babies; Marco, Gabby, and Maggie....

Jun 30, 2016

Thomas William Thompson, age 73, of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, June 30th at Cherry Meadows Hospice. Born in Milwaukee to Bill and Janet Thompson on November 26, 1942, he spent his youth in Milwaukee, Stevens Point and Oshkosh. On September 17, 1982, Tom married Cynthia Hansen in Neenah. A graduate of Oshkosh High School and the University of Wisconsin-...

Jun 30, 2016

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Jun 27, 2016

Alan I. Rusky passed away on June 27, 2016 at the age of 73. Alan was born December 1, 1942 In Appleton, Wisconsin, the son of the late Benjamin and Diana (Ressman) Rusky. Alan was third generation owner and proprietor of Ressman Clothiers in Appleton and was a member of Moses Montefiore Synagogue. He is survived by his daughter: Jamie...

Jun 25, 2016

Sylvera E. Hoffman, 88, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care of Little Chute. Sylvera was born on January 30, 1928 to Arthur and Lydia Wenzel in Hilbert. She was united in marriage to Donald Hoffman. Sylvera enjoyed playing cards and doing embroidery work. Most of all she enjoyed her family especially her grandchildren.

Sylvera...

Jun 25, 2016

Jun 24, 2016

Phyllis (Betters) Craney, age 80, of Kimberly, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016. She was born on October 29, 1935 in Kaukauna to the late Clarence and Naureen (Komp) Liethen. Phyllis graduated from Kimberly High School and then attended Fox Valley Technical College. She was employed at St. Elizabeth Hospital as a business office manager for thirty-two years. Phyllis...

Jun 24, 2016

Richard F. “Dick” Conlon, age 77, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly at St. Elizabeth Hospital, on Friday, June 24, 2016. Dick was born on September 5, 1938, in Appleton, to the late William and Elizabeth (Dennee) Conlon. He married Peggy Davis on October 21, 2006, in Appleton; she survives. Dick proudly served his country in the United States Army. He...

Jun 24, 2016

Doris G. Jayne, 90, died on June 24, 2016 at St. Paul Elder Services, Kaukauna. She was born in Waukesha County on January 10, 1926 to Horace Kier Guthrie and Jennie Connell Guthrie. Doris was a 1943 graduate of Waukesha High School and received a B.S. in mathematics and physics in 1947 from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. That...

Jun 23, 2016

William “Bill” Colassacco, age 74, of Kaukauna, met his final sunset on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. He was born in Michigan on May 22, 1942 to the late Fiore and Anna (Consie) Colassacco.

Bill retired from Harley Davison in 2004 after thirty-nine years as a parts handler. The pride and joy of his life were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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