Obituaries

Donald L. Vorpahl, age 87 peacefully passed away on January 11th, 2021 with family at his side. Donald was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Harvey and Alice Vorpahl. He studied music from a young age and earned a bachelor’s degree in music from Lawrence University. Following graduation, he studied journalism in Madison, where he met the love of his...

Charles (“Chuck”) Hartzheim, City of Menasha (formerly of the Town of Caledonia, Waupaca County), husband, father, grandfather and Attorney at Law, passed away on March 27, 2021, age 79 years.

After graduating from St. Norbert University in DePere, WI, Chuck received his law degree at Marquette University Law School and went on to practice law for 50 years. First with...

Carol (Popp) Kahler, age 80, passed away on January 8, 2018. She was born in Brillion on June 8, 1937, daughter of the late Emil and Edna (Labitzke) Popp. Carol was baptized on June 27, 1937 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion. The family relocated to Neenah in 1941 where Carol attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School and was confirmed on...

Ronald Morris Wolf and Mary Louise Wolf passed away unexpectedly in a house fire on September 24, 2020.

Ron was born on April 2, 1943. He retired from the Neenah Paper Mill where he thoroughly enjoyed being a supervisor. Ron spent his time caring and nurturing for others, watching NASCAR, and spending time with his family and dogs.

Mary was born...

Renesmee Ivette Perez-Mac Donald received her wings on Sunday morning, February 22, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She will be greatly missed by her loving parents; Veronica Mac Donald and Junny Perez: her maternal grandparents; Mike and Nicole Mac Donald: her paternal grandmother; Ivette Perez: and her great grandparents: Kathy and Gary Marien, Denise Kubisiak. Renesmess will not be forgotten...

Clarice Margaret Islinger, age 92, of Appleton, Wisconsin died on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Ascension St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Appleton.

Clarice, one of 10 children, was born on October 23, 1929 to the late John and Geraldine Gerrits. She married the late Frank Islinger on August 10, 1950 and they celebrated 55 years together. Upon marrying Frank, Clarice moved into...

Frances J. Zak, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. She was born in Appleton in 1939, daughter of the late Emil and Mildred Glass. Frances loved going on casino trips to Las Vegas and enjoying coffee with her friends.

She is survived by her three daughters: Debbie (Keith) Otte of Appleton, Suszanne Guckenberger of Appleton, and...

Sue Jorgensen, age 56, passed away in Denver, CO, on April 14, 2020. Sue grew up on the south side of Appleton and moved to Denver, CO at the age of 17 with her sister Barb and Father.  She worked in sheet metal and then in maintenance.  Sue had a great sense of humor and every conversation included a lot...

Melvin Theodore Ward Jr, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2020, with his family by his side.

Melvin is survived by his five children:  Andy (Kathy) Ward, Cathy (Tim) Hietpas, Cindy (Ruben) Hensler, Betty (Marc Cypcar) Ward, and Diana (John) Gosz; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, his...

Lois Ann (Wandell) Wagner, 83, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 21, 2021 in her home in Appleton, WI.  Lois was born in Milwaukee on September 15, 1937 to Marguerite (Zahn) and John Wandell. Lois is preceded in death by her parents.

 

The one common thread in Lois’ life was her dedication to her two daughters, her five grandchildren, and...

Harold Gilbertson, 93, died Wednesday, November 18,2020, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Harold grew up on a farm in Clark County and graduated from Owen-Withee H.S. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1950-52. Harold worked at Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac for 41yrs. He enjoyed square dancing and playing sheepshead; and...

Autumn Rose Salm passed away February 6, 2021 before drawing her first earthly breath.  As a family, we mourn not only the loss of the person Autumn was to be, but the hopes, dreams, and visions of the life she would have lived.  We cannot know God’s reasoning for drawing her to His side; but know there is a time...

Joan (Mitchell) Kohn peacefully entered her heavenly home on March 17, 2020 at the Oak Park Place, Burlington, WI.  She and her husband Boyd (Bud) Kohn were married on December 17, 1955 sharing 64 years of love, care and family devotion.

Joan was born in Caroline, WI on August 1, 1934, to parents, Ella (Malueg) and Percy Mitchell.  She attended...

Rose Mary Kraus, age 90, passed away on April 8, 2020 after her third battle with cancer. She was a feisty, big hearted and courageous woman who was always smiling. Born in Kaukauna on January 29, 1930, daughter of the late Henry and Catherine DeLeeuw. Rose married Joseph Kraus on September 1, 1951 and they shared 56 years together until...

Adam and Layne Brown were taken from us on Saturday, June 5, 2021.  They were doing what they loved most – spending time on the motorcycle.

Adam and Layne will be very much missed by their entire family, which includes Elizabeth, along with Zariea and Jase;

Elizabeth’s mother Marian Pyatskowit and Adam’s mother Wendy Brown Enright.

Elizabeth’s siblings: Bob (Melissa)...