Obituaries

Mar 2, 2014

Mar 1, 2014

Elmer Edward Schanke, 84, Amberg Wisconsin, formerly of Neenah, passed away on March 1, 2014. Elmer was born January 18, 1930 to Elmer August and Lydia (Erdman) Schanke at Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah. He attended school in both Neenah and Menasha. After graduation he served his country as a member of the US Air Force from 1951-1954. On May...

Mar 1, 2014

Kathy Ann Noack, age 61, passed away Saturday, March 1st, 2014 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born January 17, 1953 in Appleton; the daughter of the late Harold and Henrietta (Fritzie) McGinnis. She married Terry Noack on February 15, 1973 and resided in Appleton.

Kathy worked at their business, Avenue Auto Service, with her husband for 26...

Mar 1, 2014

Arlene H. Werner, age 89, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at her home. Arlene was born on April 16, 1924, daughter of the late Andrew and Francis Stojakovic. She graduated from Appleton High School in 1942 and in 1946 married Roy Werner in a ceremony at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Arlene enjoyed watching television, but...

Feb 28, 2014

Anna F. Verkuilen, age 101, of Kaukauna peacefully passed away on Friday, February 28, 2014. She was born on January 31, 1913, in Hamel, Minnesota, to the late George and Anna (Van Lamone) Van Schyndel. She married John Verkuilen in 1934 and he preceded her in death on January 30, 1987.

Anna always had a very strong faith and was...

Feb 28, 2014

Feb 27, 2014

Feb 26, 2014

Ruth A. Leahy, age 76, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 26, in Kimberly, Wisconsin. Ruth was born to the late Sylvester and Verona (Weber) Van Schyndel on March 31, 1937 in Appleton, Wisconsin. She attended school in Appleton at St. Joe's grade school, Appleton West High School, and St. Agnes School of Nursing, where she graduated as a Registered...

Feb 26, 2014

Joan D. “Jan” Petersen, age 81 of Kaukauna WI, passed away at St. Paul Home on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Jan was born on October 11, 1932 in San Francisco, CA, to the late Malcolm and Laura (Drinkwater) Hippard. She married David W. Petersen on April 23, 1955, in East Orange, NJ.

Jan was a member of First United Methodist...

Feb 26, 2014

Lucina Wydeven, age 97, was called home to Jesus on Wednesday morning, February 26, 2014. Lucina was born in the Town of Vandenbroek on February 6, 1917, daughter of the late William and Katie (DeBruin) Kobussen. On September 7, 1935, she married Vincent “Bink” Wydeven; the couple shared many years of marriage until Vince's death in 2003.

Lucina lived for...

Feb 26, 2014

Eleanor Fieck, age 92, passed away peacefully at her care facility in Shawano on Wednesday night, February 26, 2014. Eleanor was born in Wayside on June 21, 1921, daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret (Plautz) Schultz. She married Raymond Fieck on November 20, 1940; he preceded her in death in 1988. For many years, Eleanor and Raymond served as...

Feb 24, 2014

Feb 24, 2014

The Master Carpenter decided His gifted carpenter had completed all His work down here, and took Tom home to heaven on Monday morning, February 24, 2014. Tom was given a special gift to see and build without patterns or blueprints. He could fix anything. His children and grandchildren were all given special gifts made with love by Grandpa Tom. Tom...

Feb 22, 2014

Charles William Foster, age 60, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 22, 2014. Charles was born on April 30, 1953 to Edward and Sally Foster. Charles is survived by his daughter Sara; his sisters, Sharon, Susan, Sandra, Sally and Patty; and his special friends, Crystal and Fred. He will also be missed by his nieces,...

Feb 20, 2014

Agnes Gerrits, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. Agnes was born on February 27, 1934 to Helmuth and Nina Peterman in Bonduel. She shared partnership in Mel's Outer Limits with her late husband Mel and enjoyed laughing and joking with customers and friends. She enjoyed bingo, crafts, bowling and golfing. Agnes...

Feb 20, 2014

Elizabeth J. “Bette” (Rogalska) Toppins, age 89, of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014. She was born on November 25, 1924, in Milwaukee, to the late Elmer and Eleanor (Kasner) Rogalska. Bette married John S. Toppins on January 11, 1947, in Green Bay; he preceded her in death on August 1, 2004. She was a loving wife, mother,...

Feb 19, 2014

Richard L. Ruppel (Dick) of Appleton, age 62, passed away on February 19, 2014 with his wife Vicky at his side. He was born on January 19, 1952 to Ernst H. and Alberta M. Ruppel in Appleton, WI.

He graduated from Appleton West High School. After completing an apprenticeship, Dick earned a Journeyman Machinist certification and worked at that skilled...

Feb 18, 2014

David Carl Kositzke, age 66, died unexpectedly on February 18, 2014 in Palmetto, Florida. He was born May 23, 1947, in Appleton to the late Clarence and Harriet (Smits) Kositzke. David graduated from Appleton's Xavier High School in 1965 and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in 1969. He joined the U.S. Army in 1971, served in Germany, and was honorably...

Feb 18, 2014

Feb 17, 2014

Erika M. Rasmussen, age 85, of Appleton and formerly of Thiensville, Wisconsin, died on Monday, February 17, 2014 of complications following a stroke. Erika was preceded in death by her husband, L.J. Rasmussen, in 1996, her parents Heinrich and Margaret Preu, and her brothers Hans and Henry Preu.

Erika is survived by her five children: Sue (Chuck) Koehler, Jim (Sue)...