Obituaries

Mar 25, 2016

Mar 25, 2016

Karen Eckola, age 80 Appleton, passed away at the ThedaCare Hospice Residence on Good Friday morning, March 25, 2016. She was surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born in Hancock, Michigan, on January 8, 1936, daughter of the late Mervin and Bertha (Antilla) Oswald. She attended high school in Crystal Falls, Michigan. There she met the love of her...

Mar 24, 2016

Vicki Jean Jentz was called to the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday evening, March 24, 2016, surrounded by her family. Vicki was 63 and had struggled with an aggressive cancer for two years. She was born in Appleton on July 5, 1952, daughter of the late Lester and Dorothy (Schroeder) Warning. A 1970 graduate of Hortonville...

Mar 24, 2016

Anna Graf, 91, died on March 24, 2016. She was born August 18, 1924, in Uetendorf, Switzerland, to Johannes and Anna (Bühlmann) Pfister.

Anna immigrated to the United States in January 1950 where she married fellow Swiss immigrant Philipp Graf. While raising five children, she completed her college degree and taught German at Appleton East High School for 15 years.

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Mar 24, 2016

Lucille “Lou” Caroline Endter, age 96 of Appleton, was born to eternal life on March 24, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Lou, the second of six children was born on June 20, 1919, to the late Carl and Mary (Young) Ulmen. Lou, who was a graduate of Appleton High School, married her highschool sweetheart, Howard G. Endter, on October...

Mar 23, 2016

Mar 22, 2016

Agnes Kubiak Chech, age 92, of Appleton, was called to the loving arms of Jesus on March 22, 2016 surrounded by family at her home. Agnes was born on July 25, 1923 in Clarksburg, New Jersey to immigrant farmers. It was there she learned the value of hard work, love of family, a passion for food and an insatiable zest...

Mar 21, 2016

Bob McCrory, age 91 of Appleton died at Atrium Post Acute Care in Little Chute on Monday, March 21, 2016. Bob was born in Kaukauna on May 9, 1924, son of the late George and Veronica (Muttart) McCrory. Following his graduation from Appleton High School, Bob entered military service with the United States Army during World War II. He was...

Mar 21, 2016

Diana J. Crowe, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 21, 2016. Diana was born on June 23, 1948, in Madison, daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Post. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1966, going on to earn her bachelors degree in sociology from UW Oshkosh. In 1970, she married Michael Crowe.

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Mar 20, 2016

James Edwin “Jim” Willey, 55, of Appleton, passed away Sunday, March 20th peacefully at home. He was born February 16, 1961 in Jefferson, IA son of Dick and Vera Willey. He was raised in Jamaica, IA and graduated from YJB High School in 1979. Jim went on to enlist in the Air Force on February 22, 1980; serving his country...

Mar 20, 2016

Jason E. Buxell, age 47, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2016, in Milwaukee. He was born on May 18, 1968, in Golden Valley, MN, to Jane (Liddicoat) Buxell and the late Jack Buxell. Jason graduated from Breck School in Golden Valley (MN) in 1986 and then graduated from the University of Puget Sound (WA) with a Bachelors...

Mar 20, 2016

Louise Engelhardt, age 92, of Kimberly, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Kimberly Assisted Living. She was born on August 24, 1923 to the late Sebastian and Anna (Hack) Schneider in Hungary.

While living in Chicago Louise was employed with Venus, where she was a seamstress. She was also employed at Margie's Bridal in Niles, Illinois. She enjoyed reading,...

Mar 19, 2016

Kelly Jo Newton was born to life on February 2, 1980 to Peter D. Newton and Avis L. (nee Krueger) Rucks. Kelly Jo graduated from Menasha High School and began working as a material handler at Lakeside Packaging Plus which she enjoyed for many years. She was proud of her independence and ability to care for herself. She enjoyed word...

Mar 18, 2016

Richard L. Joachim “Rocko”, age 74, of Neenah passed away during a peaceful slumber while at home and surrounded by family on Friday, March 18, 2016, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Green Bay, WI on October 6, 1941, son of the late Arthur and Irene (Drossart) Joachim. Richard married Sharon Ellefson on November 26, 1963...

Mar 18, 2016

Willard Keil, age 94, of Kaukauna, entered eternal life on March 18, 2016 at ThedaCare Hospice Residence with his family by his side. He was born April 10, 1921 in Kaukauna. Willard was a World War II veteran, serving in Patton's Third Army. He appreciated being part of the Old Glory Honor Flight in 2011. He also was a fifty-five...

Mar 17, 2016

Frances Margaret Lukashewich, 76 years old of Appleton, Wisconsin, has passed away peacefully at Cherry Meadows Hospice Appleton on March 17, 2016, after a yearlong battle with cancer.

Frances was born in Oxford, England in 1940. At the age of 18 she came by boat to America. She called Milwaukee home as she worked as a secretary at Marquette University....

Mar 17, 2016

Bristol Grace Wearing, infant daughter of John and Rikki Wearing, lost her week-long battle on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Children's Hospital of the Fox Valley. From her premature birth (23w6d) on March 10, 2016, it was evident that Bristol was truly a fighter, making her parents and her twin brother Bryant stronger throughout this earthly trial. She is now...

Mar 17, 2016

Mar 16, 2016

Carolyn Manley, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at ThedaClark hospital in Neenah surrounded by family. Carolyn was born on January 16, 1933 to the late Harold and Josephine (Reinders) Gullickson. She graduated from Neenah High School in 1951. In 1959, she married Thomas Manley, who preceded her in death in 2014. They raised three children...

Mar 16, 2016

Dorothy Ann Cumber, age 73, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Dorothy was born on June 1, 1942, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Bernard and Ruth (Perrelt) Vandenbusch. She was blessed to find love three times; marrying Larry Demuth, William Bullock and Charles Cumber.

Dorothy greatly enjoyed her work at Lake Land Industries where...