Obituaries

Apr 13, 2014

Joanne Lindsley, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday afternoon, April 13, 2014. Joanne was born in Appleton on May 21, 1934, daughter of the late Harold and Anna (Schiebler) Douglas. As a young woman, Joanne worked for her father at Appleton Battery and Ignition, and later worked as a file clerk at Kimberly Clark. She also...

Apr 13, 2014

Dolores “Dee” Mueller, age 87, of Kaukauna, passed away in Waupaca, Wisconsin, on Sunday, April 13, 2014. Dolores was born on February 23, 1927, in Kaukauna, to the late Arthur and Hilder (Nelson) Krueger. She married Victor C. Mueller on June 23, 1952, in Kaukauna; he preceded her in death on September 16, 1996. Dolores was a loving and caring...

Apr 12, 2014

Jodi Ann Preissner, 47, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at home following a courageous fight with ovarian cancer.

Jodi was born on March 8, 1967 to John and Ann (Peotter) Dutcher. She graduated from Appleton West in 1985. On January 8, 2005 she married the love of her life Mike Preissner, the happiest day of her life. Jodi...

Apr 11, 2014

Dorothy M. LaFountain (Pirlot) age 87, of Neenah passed away Friday, April 11, 2014 with her Family by her side. She was born June 3rd 1926. Dorothy loved her Family, Camping, and life itself. Survived by her Husband of 67 years Donald LaFountain; Sons Daniel (Pat), Richard, Donald(Barb), Daughter Laura(Jeff)Brockman . Preceded in death by her parents, Son Perry, Brothers,...

Apr 10, 2014

Beverly Jean Niec, age 66, of Appleton was called to her eternal home in heaven on Thursday, April 10, 2014 with her family by her side at Appleton Medical Center. Beverly was born on August 3, 1947 in Appleton to Robert and Dorothy (Kearn) Moon. She has two daughters with former husband Edward Niec Jr., Jodi (Phil) Vande Wettering of...

Apr 10, 2014

Apr 9, 2014

Mark J. De Leeuw, 64, Kaukauna, passed away on April 9, 2014 with his family at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Mark was born October 12, 1949 in Appleton Wisconsin to the late Herman and Marie (Valentyne) De Leeuw. He was a graduate of Kimberly High School. On June 20, 1994 he married his wife Debbie in...

Apr 8, 2014

Apr 8, 2014

Phoebe Ann Kempen, age 78, of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Brewster Village, with her family by her side. She was born on September 16, 1935, in Appleton to the late James and Milda (Gast) Heenan. Phoebe raised twelve children. She was well known for her strong faith and was a lifelong member of St. Mary...

Apr 5, 2014

Apr 5, 2014

Catherine J. Magee, age 92, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014. She was born in the Town of Harrison on December, 22, 1921 to the late Henry and Katherine Jochmann. Catherine moved to California as a young woman where she worked for McDonnell Douglas, and later married Jack Magee. Catherine and Jack retired to Beaverton, Oregon, and the two...

Apr 4, 2014

James J. Ney, age 87, of Appleton, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014. He was born in Appleton on January 12, 1927, to the late Leonard and Theresa (Koskie) Ney. Jim attended St. Joseph Elementary School and graduated from Appleton High School. He was a WWII veteran, serving as a radio technician in the US Navy and received the...

Apr 4, 2014

Virginia “Ginny” Ann Pinney, age 82, of Kaukauna, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2014 at her home. Ginny was born on November 20, 1931, daughter of the late Walter and Fern (Cornell) Nelson. She graduated from Washington Island High School in 1949 and a year later married Dudley Justinger. He preceded her in death in 1958. Ginny found love...

Apr 3, 2014

Ruth Mildred Halverson, age 97, passed to eternal life on Thursday morning, April 3, 2014 at Brewster Village. Ruth was born September 25, 1916, in Leopolis, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late John and Marie Thurner. Ruth resided in Appleton since 1932, and was married to Laverne Halverson on April 3, 1937. He preceded her in death on March 21,...

Apr 3, 2014

Apr 2, 2014

Shirley Klug, age 81 passed away at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Home on April 2, 2014.

Shirley was born in Wisconsin Rapids on February 7, 1933, daughter of the late Harold & Jennie (Tjepkema) Sheets. On June 25, 1960, she married Earl Klug. Shirley graduated from UW Stevens Point in 1955, and was a school teacher in West Allis and Menomonee...

Mar 31, 2014

Comforted by the love of her family, Peggy Ann (Guttenberg) Wardecke passed peacefully into eternal life on March 31, 2014, after a long journey with breast cancer. Peggy was born to Harold and Evelyn (Buckoski) Guttenberg on December 26, 1961 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She attended Monroe High School and graduated in 1980. Peggy continued her education by attending UW-Madison...

Mar 31, 2014

Mary Jane Morton, age 91, of Appleton, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2014. She was born on February 9, 1923, in Cadott, the daughter of the late Emil and Kate (Edington) Welke. Mary was married to William Gantzert and Jack Morton, they both preceded her in death. Prior to moving to the Fox Valley area, she was the owner...

Mar 30, 2014

Dolores Stillman, age 86, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014 peacefully at her home. She was born on December 2, 1927, to the late John and Lillian Speering in Shawano. On September 10, 1949, she was united in marriage to Wallace Stillman. After 56 years of marriage, Wally passed away on October 3, 2005. For 20 years, Dolores worked...

Mar 29, 2014