Dawn Sturdevant Baum
Jun 10, 2023
Dawn Sturdevant Baum 7-3-1976 to 6-10-2023
Dawn is sunshine, a bright light in the clouds
Dawn Sturdevant Baum, 46, passed away June 10th, 2023 from complications of metastatic breast cancer. She passed peacefully surrounded by family. Dawn’s light continues to shine to many.
Dawn was born to Mary Kay Baum and Michael Sturdevant in Pleasant Springs, WI during the sunrise...
Helen Frances Werner
Jun 10, 2023
Helen Frances Werner, 97, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023.
Helen was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, on July 12, 1925, to George and Eva Birling.
Helen graduated from St. Mary High School in Menasha in 1943 and went on to work as a stenographer at Kimberly Clark, Lakeview Mill.
In 1948 she married the love of her...
George I. Hansen
Jun 10, 2023
George Irving Hansen, 92, of Wautoma, passed away on June 10, 2023. He was born on August 21, 1930 in Racine, WI to George and Ellen (Jepsen) Hansen. From 1951 to 1953, he served in the Air Force and in the Korean War, earning the Korean War Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. On September 18, 1954, George...
Marjorie Florence Beckwith
Jun 6, 2023
Marjorie F. Beckwith, 101, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at home. She was born on February 17, 1922, in Fairbanks, WI, the daughter of Paul and Florence (Alft) Seefeldt. Marjorie was united in marriage to the love of her life, William “Bill” Beckwith on May 28, 1966, in Neenah, and he preceded her in death. She was a...
Michael Gary Coopman
Jun 5, 2023
Michael Gary “Coop” Coopman, age 76, of Swannanoa, NC passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center in Asheville, NC.
Mike was born on January 19, 1947 in Appleton, Wisconsin, to the late Richard Coopman and Evelyn Lucas Coopman. He was a 1965 graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Menasha, WI and...
Dr. Peter P. Glasheen
Jun 5, 2023
Dr. Pete Glasheen, aged 79, passed away peacefully in his sleep at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton, on June 5, 2023. He was born on July 21, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was proud of his 100% Oneida heritage.
Pete attended Wilson Junior High School and Appleton Senior High School, where he competed in Track and Field, most notably...
George Anthony Ciuplinski
Jun 4, 2023
George A. Ciuplinski, 76, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton, with his family by his side. He was born on April 11, 1947, in Munich, Germany, the son of Saweryn Blazejczyk and Helena Ciuplinski. George was united in marriage to Linda Thurber on December 18, 1976, in Waupaca.
He was a gregarious man,...
Susan Elda Drechsel
Jun 4, 2023
Susan E. Drechsel, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 4, 2023, at Peabody Manor in Appleton. Susan was born on April 5, 1931, to George and Elda (Schwamer) Schommer in Appleton. She grew up in Appleton and attended Appleton High School. Following her educational pursuits in Appleton, Susan became a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at ThedaCare in Neenah...
Betty A. Bauter
Jun 3, 2023
Betty Ann Bauter, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Peabody Manor after her 14-year courageous battle with cancer.
Betty was born July 4, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Casper and Virginia Fink.
Betty lived nearly her entire life in the Milwaukee and its suburbs, only settling in Appleton to be near her daughter in 2020.
Betty...
Mackenzie Mae Van Eperen
Jun 2, 2023
Mackenzie Mae Van Eperen, age 9, passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2023. She was born to Scott and Megan (Purdy) Van Eperen on February 10, 2014, and was the sister of Madelyn. Kenzie was a student at Janssen Elementary School in Kimberly and was eagerly looking forward to starting her fourth-grade year. When talking about Mackenzie, words like JOY,...
Patricia Louise Gumbert
Jun 2, 2023
Patricia L. Gumbert, 61, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2023. She was born on June 17, 1961, in Marquette, MI the daughter of Robert and Louise (Armiga) Smith. Patti liked Panda’s, watching procedural police shows, and spending time with friends. She loved her dog, Boomer.
Patti is survived by her three sons: Eric Gumbert, Thomas James “TJ” Gumbert,...
Elaine Katherine Williams
Jun 1, 2023
Elaine Katherine Williams, 80, of Menasha, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023, after a difficult battle with esophageal cancer.
Elaine was born in Neenah, Wisconsin, on November 24, 1942, to Roy and Frances Burt.
On October 3, 1959, she married the love of her life, Ronald Charles Williams. Ron and Elaine were married for 52 years and...
Gary Fritsch
May 30, 2023
Gary Paul Fritsch of Menasha, who recently moved back from Tennessee, died suddenly on May 29, 2023 at the age of 68 in his Menasha apartment.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Marcella Fritsch.
Gary went to school in Menasha, proudly served in the army, he earned his bachelor's degree at UWGB and had a career...
Rosemary Stoffel
May 30, 2023
Rosemary (Rosie Kamps) Stoffel died May 30, 2023, born in Little Chute, WI on December 1, 1936, to the late Peter and Lucy (VanToll) Kamps. She married Denis Stoffel on August 25, 1956. Denis preceded her in death on May 22, 1997. She is survived by her children: Deb (Steve) Bongers, Sue (Randy) Kokke, Cyndi (Rick) Huolihan, Denise (Jeff) Stoeger,...
Shirley Ann Wehrel
May 29, 2023
Shirley Ann Wehrel, age 81, passed peacefully surrounded by love on Memorial Day at her home. Shirley was born on August 19, 1941, in Bedford, Indiana, daughter of Dolphus “Doc” and Viola (Hess) Miller. She graduated from Sacred Heart Central High School in Indiana in 1959. After graduation, Shirley worked as a service manager at the Indiana Bell telephone company. She was...
Marlene M. Kloiber
May 29, 2023
UPDATED Celebration of Life Information-see below Marlene Mary (Gossens) Kloiber joined our heavenly Father in the early morning on Monday, May 29th, passing away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Kimberly, Wisconsin. She was born to the late Joseph and Marie (Van Lieshout) Gossens on September 13, 1936, in Kimberly. Marlene lived her whole life in...
Melissa Leigh Seefeldt
May 29, 2023
Melissa “Missy” Leigh Seefeldt, age 39, passed away peacefully in her home after a struggle with pancreatic cancer on May 29, 2023. Her loving parents, who have cared for her so well were at her side. Missy was born January 16, 1984, to James and Donna (Wondrash) Seefeldt in Appleton. She was the middle of three girls. She was affectionately known as “Missy-Bug.” Following...
Sanjuanita "Rachel" Martinez
May 28, 2023
Sanjuanita “Rachel” Raquel Martinez, age 47, passed away peacefully yet unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Rachel was born on May 12, 1976, in Corpus Christi, Texas, daughter of Simón and Maria (Reyna) Martinez. She enjoyed baking cupcakes with her nieces, and decorating for Halloween including making her children’s costumes. She also enjoyed the outdoors, camping,...
Roger R. Arnold
May 28, 2023
Roger Arnold, a child of God, was called to his eternal home on May 28, 2023. He was 79. Roger was born in Appleton on October 24, 1943, son of the late Emmett and Marie (McHugh) Arnold. Roger was employed as a welder at Pierce Manufacturing for nearly forty years.
He was a loving, giving, and compassionate man who made...
Joan Marie Schnettler
May 27, 2023
Joan Marie Schnettler, 95, of Appleton Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2023, at Touchmark on West Prospect Avenue in Appleton, WI after a lengthy struggle with congestive heart failure.
She was the second child born on February 11, 1928, to Frank and Esther (Ries) Bersch in Sheboygan, WI. After graduating from St. Dominic Elementary and Sheboygan North High...
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