William "Willy" J. Drephal
Apr 5, 2023
William “Willy” J. Drephal, age 79, beloved husband of Patricia (Herlache) Drephal, from the Town of Buchanan, passed away April 5, 2023, and found peace in his heavenly home. He was born February 5, 1944, to William & Nona (Muthig) Drephal, in Appleton, WI and he was an Appleton area resident all of his life. Willy married Patricia “Patti” Herlache,...
Sandra Jean Mischler
Apr 4, 2023
Sandra Jean Mischler, 85, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and family on April 4, 2023.
Sandy was born in Rockford, Illinois, on July 27, 1937 to LeRoy and Margaret Spafford.
She raised two beautiful children, Greg and Stacy and also worked at the Outagamie County Courthouse, Juvenile Intake, for 30 plus years and was well known and loved...
John Wesley Stutz
Apr 4, 2023
John Wesley Stutz, 79, died April 4, in Appleton, WI. He was born in Dayton, Ohio to Sherla and Betty (Loffer) Stutz, September 16, 1943. Following graduation from Miami University, he began his career at NCR/Appleton Papers. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Appleton, WI, for many years and was an early member of Christus Lutheran Church, Greenville,...
Susan M. Ganzen
Apr 4, 2023
On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Susan Marie Ganzen, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away at the age of 67. Sue was born to Wayne and Joan Neuman on September 4, 1956. After high school graduation, she joined her father working at Riverside Paper in Appleton – where she would remain a dedicated worker for over 30 years;...
Carol Ann Willems
Apr 2, 2023
Carol Ann Willems (nee Johnson), 79, passed away April 2, 2023, at home in Appleton, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 17, 1943, in Green Bay, the daughter of the late Wallace and Joyce Johnson. Carol graduated high school from St. Joseph’s Academy in Green Bay.
Carol married the love of her life, John, on June 18,...
Darold Dean Howard
Apr 2, 2023
Darold D. Howard, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. He was born on March 9, 1964, in Kaukauna, the son of Donald and Norma (Meyer) Howard. Darold was united in marriage to Shelly Rollo on August 10, 1985, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Little Chute. Darold was a loving husband, dad and papa that spent most of his time with...
Thomas J. VanLieshout
Apr 2, 2023
Thomas J. VanLieshout, age 75, passed away on April 2, 2023. Tom was born June 6, 1947, to Leon and Kathleen (Conlon) VanLieshout. He grew up in Kaukauna and was a known party animal throughout his youth and certainly early adulthood. In May of 1977, Tom met the woman who was destined to become the love of his life and his constant...
Rose Mary Perrino
Apr 1, 2023
Rose Mary Perrino, age 73, of Appleton, passed away on April 1, 2023. Rose Mary was born on February 1, 1950. Her parents were Michael and Rose Perrino. She attended college at Mount Mary St. Mary’s College in New York State where she received her degree in Education. She also received two Master’s Degrees at Stetson University of DeLand, Florida...
George K. Berton
Mar 31, 2023
George K. Berton, age 87, passed away on Friday, March 31st, 2023, at his home where he was surrounded by family. He was born on June 21, 1935, in Shawano to George C. Berton and Lucille (Rusch) Berton. George K. would always remind his children his birthday is the first day of summer and the longest day of the year....
Christopher C Langner
Mar 30, 2023
Christopher C. “Chris” Langner, age 71, Menasha, passed away on March 30, 2023. Chris was born in Neenah to John and Ruth (Christensen) Langner on September 5, 1951.
Though Chris had many problems due to being born prematurely, he attended special education, educatable classes in Neenah until he was 15 years old. He was very much loved by his family...
Keith Gonyea
Mar 29, 2023
Keith Gonyea, 83, of Combined Locks, passed away on March 29, 2023.Born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on February 10, 1940 to Merle and Rita (Pope) Gonyea. The family moved to Barberton, Ohio during World War II then back to Eau Claire area where Keith grew up. A 1958 graduate, he attended Eau Claire Regis and Altoona High School. Keith served...
Erwin Joseph Hoffmann
Mar 28, 2023
Erwin J. Hoffmann, 83, passed on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was born on June 10, 1939, in Germany, the son of Karl and Martha (Linke) Hoffmann. Erwin was gregarious, friendly, kindhearted, and selfless. Family was of the utmost importance to Erwin. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He brought joy to everyone he encountered. He especially...
Thomas Roger Olson
Mar 28, 2023
Thomas Roger Olson, age 75, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family. Tom was born on September 4, 1947, at St Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton to John and Alice (Lucassen) Olson. Tom grew up in Little Chute, where little Tom seldom got away with his deviant acts (the LC grapevine always ratted him out). He...
Phyllis Elizabeth Zuberbier Nelson
Mar 28, 2023
Phyllis Elizabeth Nelson, age 92, passed away March 28th, 2023, peacefully at Primrose Retirement Community in Appleton, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 3, 1930, in Auroraville, Wisconsin.
Phyl met Gary Nelson of Waupaca, the love of her life when she was 16. They were married June 10, 1950, in Weyauwega, WI at St. Peter’s Lutheran church. They were together...
Sarah Alexandra Davis
Mar 27, 2023
It is with deep sadness and profound grief we share that our sweet Sarah Alexandra Davis passed away on March 27th, 2023 in Milwaukee, WI, at the age of 32 after battling a brief and unexpected illness. She was the beloved and cherished daughter of Mark and Nancy Davis, a loving sister, auntie, niece, granddaughter, cousin and friend.
Sarah...
Glenn Seaton Shelley
Mar 26, 2023
Glenn Seaton Shelley of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the age of 92. Glenn was born June 3, 1930 in Grove City, Pennsylvania to Leonard Percy and Marion (Moore) Shelley. He graduated with an engineering degree from Northwestern University and was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He had a long career as...
Lea Skotzke
Mar 26, 2023
Lea Ann Skotzke, 56, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. She was born on November 11, 1966, in Appleton, Wisconsin; daughter of John and Doris (Nooyen) Skotzke. Lea attended grade school at St Mary Catholic Central Appleton and graduated from Xavier High School in 1984. During her time at Xavier, Lea was an athlete and was a part of...
James Casper
Mar 26, 2023
Age 91, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at home. Jim was born on August 24, 1931 in Wabeno, Wis. to the late Beatrice Casper and James Moore. He attended De Pere Grade School and graduated from Lena High School in 1949. After High School, Jim moved to Milwaukee to start his career as a foundry worker at Allis...
Alan "Al" E. Kleinschmidt
Mar 25, 2023
Alan “Al” Eugene Kleinschmidt (fondly know as Beep to his granddaughters), born July 9th, 1954, in Appleton WI to Eugene & Ardice (nee Reitz) Kleinschmidt was called home to his Heavenly Father on Saturday March 25th, 2023, at the age of 68.
Al was raised in Appleton WI, attending Appleton West High School where he participated in Choir, Theater, Debate...
Linda Lee Grasee
Mar 25, 2023
Linda L. Grasee, 72, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at her home. She was born on September 23, 1950, in Appleton. The daughter of Earl and Agnes (Nehring) Randall. Linda enjoyed dancing, watching Christmas movies, listening to country music and rock n’ roll from the 1950’s and 1960’s, reading, and spending time with her two dogs Charlie and...
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