Ruth Gresham
Nov 18, 2022
Ruth Sternfels Gresham started her mortal journey on July 29, 1916 in Detroit, MI. After a life well lived, she died on November 18, 2022.
During her 106.3068 years (she was a math teacher and appreciated exactness), Ruth: achieved the highest award in Girl Scouting (the Golden Eaglet); developed a prize winning recipe in the Pillsbury bake off;...
Myrtie J. Krueger
Nov 18, 2022
Myrtie Jane Krueger, age 89, of Appleton was born into eternal life November 18, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Myrtie was born in a farmhouse in Maple Creek, near New London on July 12th 1933. As the youngest of James and Myrtle (Law) Ellefson, she enjoyed being the baby of the family. She met her lifelong sweetheart Russell...
Margaret Mary Lord
Nov 17, 2022
Margaret Mary Lord (Terrio) (Peggy) age 82 passed away peacefully in her sleepon Thursday, November 17th surrounded by her family.
Margaret had many things she loved to do. She raised lots of foster childrenand worked many jobs. She met one of her best friends working at Tastee Bakery.They formed a partnership and made specialty cakes and wedding cakes for...
Nancy Ann Hennessy
Nov 16, 2022
Nancy was born in International Falls, Minnesota to Bert and Charlotte Thureson. She attended high school there then went on to Bemidji State College majoring in languages - German and Spanish. She moved to Appleton in 1972 and began teaching these languages at Appleton West High School and later towards the end of her 32 year career in the school...
Sigrid Erickson
Nov 16, 2022
Sigrid Naomi “Tiggy” Erickson, 87, of Appleton and Webster, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 with her loving family at her side. Sigrid was born on March 8, 1935 in Bergenfield, New Jersey, the youngest child of Eskil and Eleanor Englund. Following her education as an RN in Massachusetts, she moved to the Midwest, where she met...
Thomas O. Meyers
Nov 15, 2022
Thomas O. Meyers, age 73, of Appleton, passed away on November 15, 2022. Tom was born on July 2, 1949 to the late Robert and Gayle (Grovesteen) Meyers in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a graduate of Beloit Memorial High School, Class of 1967. After graduation he attended UW Platteville in Wisconsin. Tom was baptized and confirmed at St....
Chad A. Wisneski
Nov 15, 2022
Chad Allen Wisneski, aged 54, died unexpectedly on November 15, 2022, following complications from a heart attack. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Chad was born in Green Bay, son of Gary Wisneski and Pamela Masten. He had four queens in his life, his wife Jackie, and three daughters, Melissa, Michelle, and Taylor.
Throughout life Chad was many...
Maria "Mary" Johanna Somers
Nov 15, 2022
Maria “Mary” Johanna (DenDekker) Somers, died Tuesday November 15, 2022 at the age of 95, following a brief illness. Mary was born December 23, 1926, the daughter of the late Martinus and Hendrieka (vanKuyk) DenDekker. Mary wed Peter Somers on October 1, 1952, and they built a life and raised a family in Kimberly. Mary loved her family and...
Deb Van
Nov 13, 2022
Debra Kay Van, age 63, of Menasha, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack at her home on November 13, 2022. Deb was born on July 19, 1959, daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Reif) Polzin.
She was profound, instinctive, and always able to assist others on their life’s journeys. She cared deeply for her family and neighbors....
Marilynn Lynn Torrison
Nov 13, 2022
Marilynn (Lynn) Torrison of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 13, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 18, 1943 in Manitowoc, Wi to John and Mary (Spindler) Torrison. She grew up in Manitowoc until attending high school at Ferry Hall in Lake Forest IL. She graduated from the University of AZ with a degree in...
Winnifred M. Wittlin
Nov 13, 2022
Winnifred Mae Wittlin (Pierre) age 90 of Black Creek, WI passed away on November 13, 2022. She was born to Wilfred and Mary (Fameree) Pierre on December 7, 1931 in Sturgeon Bay, WI. She graduated from Shiocton High School with the class of ’49 and went on to achieve a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from the University of Stevens...
Kenneth R. Ste. Marie
Nov 13, 2022
Kenneth R. Ste. Marie passed away after 94 years of age on November 13, 2022. He was born on August 22, 1928. Ken is now reunited with his wife, Jean, who passed away in 1980 of breast cancer.
Ken loved to garden in his flower beds and watch his alma mater, the Marquette Golden Eagles, play basketball.
Ken is survived...
Thelma Northart
Nov 12, 2022
Thelma H. Northart passed from this life on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, where she had been a resident for two years.
Thelma, aged 93, was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. Over the years, she also lived in Schenectady, New York; in Freehold, New Jersey; near San Antonio Texas; in Cincinnati, Ohio;...
Ivy Peters
Nov 12, 2022
Ivy Louise Peters, beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, cousin, niece, and friend was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on November 12, 2022. She was born on March 23, 2019 to parents Dayne and Aristotle Peters.
Ivy was a bundle of energy, a ray of sunshine, and a bringer of light and joy everywhere she went. Her smiles and giggles...
Donald F. Schuh
Nov 12, 2022
Donald F. Schuh age 91 of Kimberly passed away at his home on November 12, 2022. Don was born in Kaukauna on November 9, 1931, the second of 12 children born to Ignatius and Martha (Verhagen) Schuh. On October 18, 1952, he married Mary Lochschmidt. The couple recently celebrated 70 years of marriage. Don was drafted into the US Army...
Anna R. Euclide
Nov 10, 2022
Anna R. Euclide age 86 of Menasha passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Ascension St Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on November 29, 1935, in Fond Du Lac to John and Mary (Duerlinger) Symes. Ann was the youngest of three children. She grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Wauwautosa High School. Following graduation, she worked...
Kathy Brautigam
Nov 9, 2022
Katherine A. (Kathy) Brautigam, age 78 of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 9, 2022. She was born August 31, 1944, to the late Vincent and Katherine (Young) Jones. Kathy married Mike Brautigam on December 14, 1968, and they had two children.
She was an incredible lady who loved her family, and friends with all her heart. An amazing cook...
Barbara J. Denton
Nov 9, 2022
Barbara J. Denton, 88, passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2022 with her family. Born August 7, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Norwegian immigrants Signe and Olaf Isaksen, Barbara graduated from Shurzone High School in 1951 and attended Michigan State University. As a true city girl, she loved the Chicago Cubs and spent many years watching them play on opening...
Doris Jane Skotzke
Nov 8, 2022
Doris J. Skotzke, 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. She was born on March 26, 1934, in Green Bay, the daughter of Frank and Alma (Maricque) Nooyen. Doris was a mother to her core. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with all of her being. She was loving, caring, generous, and enjoyed feeding everyone. Doris also...
Judith A. Krause
Nov 8, 2022
Judith A. Krause age 81 passed away November 8, 2022. She was born January 6, 1941 in Marshfield, WI to Harold and Ila (Wendt) Krause. The family lived in Menasha, and she graduated from Menasha High School. Judith worked as a bookkeeper for a time, and then in customer service at Goodwill Industries and was a lifelong member of...
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