Christian Jan De Deker
Oct 24, 2022
Christian Jan De Deker passed away on October 24, 2022, at the age of 56. Chris was born to Kenneth and Jan (De Hertog) De Deker in Appleton on October 26, 1965. Chris was the third of four boys born to the couple. He was a good kid growing up. He graduated from Appleton West High School and began work as a...
Thomas "Dixie" John Dix
Oct 22, 2022
Thomas “Dixie” Dix Sr. of Grand Chute, Wisconsin passed way on the morning of Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, with his family by his side. Tom battled cancer for twelve long years and was incredibly tough and resilient right up to taking his final breath.
Tom was born in Combined Locks, Wisconsin on March 22nd, 1960, to Ronald and Shirley Dix. Beginning...
Carol J. Behm
Oct 20, 2022
Carol Jean Behm, age 81, of Hortonville, passed away in the presence of her loving family on Thursday, October 20, 2022 following a short battle with cancer. Carol was born on November 13, 1940 to the late Leonard and Vera (Van Heuklon) Reimer. On September 17, 1960 she was united in marriage to Eugene Behm. He preceded her in death...
Salvatore "Sam" James Fiumefreddo
Oct 19, 2022
After a short but hard-fought battle with cancer, Salvatore James “Sam” Fiumefreddo, age 66, passed away peacefully at home in Menasha, Wisconsin surrounded by Carmen Baldauf, his longtime significant partner and care giver, as well as many family members. Sam was born on February 16, 1956 in Milwaukee Wisconsin to the late Girolamo and Anna Fiumefreddo.
After high school,...
Thomas R. Van Wyk
Oct 19, 2022
Thomas “Tom:” Robert Van Wyk passed away after complications from a courageous battle with Grade 4 Glioblastoma – brain cancer.
Tom was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, and resided that area. He attended Appleton High School (now Appleton West) where he met his first wife Susan “Sue” Anita Washechek. After high school, Tom walked on to the UW Madison Men’s...
Mary Ann Kunschke
Oct 19, 2022
Mary Ann Kunschke (Peters) age 89, beloved wife of the late Maynard Kunschke passed away peacefully on October 19, 2022, in Kaukauna, WI. She was the loving mother of her late son Tod (Diane), her late daughter Amy, and surviving son Thomas (Emily). Mary Ann grew up in the Clover Leaf Lakes area, and nearby Clintonville, WI. After graduating from high school she enrolled in the Milwaukee School of Beauty Culture, and received...
Laurie M. Pankow
Oct 19, 2022
On October 19, 2022 Laurie Mae Pankow (DeCleene), a wonderful wife and amazing mother of three, passed away at 68 years old. She died from complications due to Alzheimer’s while at St. Paul’s Elder Home in Kaukauna, WI.
Laurie grew up in East De Pere, WI, born to Al (deceased) and Joann DeCleene (deceased), the oldest of five children: Sandy...
Claudine Green
Oct 18, 2022
Claudine A. Green, 77, passed away on October 18, 2022, in Appleton, WI. She was born in Hounslow, England (a suburb of London), to Benjamin Province and Alberta Ethel Mary Province (Beckingham) on November 27, 1944. Her father was an American soldier stationed in England during the War, where he met her mother who was an airplane spotter. Claudine traveled...
Jean A. Massonet
Oct 18, 2022
Jean A. Massonet, age 75, passed away surrounded by her loving family in her home on October 18, 2022. She was born on July 8, 1947, in Little Chute, daughter of the late Sylvester and Matilda (Schippers) Janssen. On October 11, 1969, she married the love of her life Bill Massonet at St. John’s Catholic Church in Little Chute. They were...
Lois M. Van Bommel
Oct 17, 2022
Lois Marion Van Bommel (Ackman), age 98 of Neenah, WI joined the kingdom of her Lord on October 17, 2022. She was born to Orville and Theresa (Ertle) Ackman in Appleton, WI on October 5, 1924. She graduated from Appleton West High School with the class of ’42. Lois married the love of her life, Joseph Van Bommel in May...
Laura Wilfer
Oct 16, 2022
Laura Wilfer, age 90, passed away on October 16, 2022. She was born on March 30, 1932, and married Russell Wilfer on September 1, 1951.
Laura is survived by her husband of 71 years, Russ; 5 children: Dennis (Lezlie), Christine, Rosanne, Paul (the late Betsy), and Mark (Linda); 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Memorial service will...
Virginia Anna Becher
Oct 16, 2022
Virginia Anna Becher, 91, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 due to complications from a massive stroke. She was born at home on Dec. 11, 1930 in Little Chute to the late Ralph and Josephine (Evers) Lowell.
Virginia graduated from Appleton Senior High School in 1948 where she received the Marx Award for outstanding girl athlete.
She was united...
Bernadette "Bernie" T. Fisher
Oct 15, 2022
Bernadette “Bernie” T. (Lamensky) Fisher, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2022, with her family near her. She was born on February 25, 1928, to the late Peter Sr and Elizabeth (Dresang) Lamensky. Bernadette graduated from St Joseph Grade School in 1943 and Appleton High School in 1946. Following school, she worked for many years at St Joseph...
Linda C. Schillaci
Oct 15, 2022
Linda Carol Schillaci nee (Zigas) passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the age of 72.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 21, 1950, to the late John and Lottie Zigas. She was one of seven children. In 1969, she earned her diploma from Tilden Tech High School. She married Bob Schillaci on...
CyAnn M. Martin
Oct 14, 2022
CyAnn Marie Martin (nee Grant) age 79 of Neenah, passed away on October 14, 2022, at Theda Clark Hospital, after a brief battle with Congestive Heart Failure. CyAnn was born March 24, 1943, in the Town of Iola, daughter of D. Robert Grant and A. Gertrude Grant.
CyAnn attended grade school in Fox Point, Wisconsin and graduated from Nicolet High...
Barbara A. Yandre
Oct 14, 2022
Heaven gained a beautiful, Jesus-forgiven soul the evening of Friday, October 14th. Barbara A. Yandre passed away at Theda Care Appleton with her family by her side. Barb was born April 13, 1939, in Appleton, Wisconsin, daughter of Frank and Helen Krieglstein. Barb graduated from Appleton High School in 1957 and worked as an operator for the telephone company until she married Lloyd...
Marilyn T. Mielke
Oct 13, 2022
Marilyn Mielke passed away peacefully on October 13, 2022, at 92 years of age at St. Paul Elder Services, Kaukauna, WI having lived a full and meaningful life.
She was born on September 7, 1930, in Appleton, WI, the eldest of four children to Jerome and Marie (Heideman) Sorensen. Siblings Jacquelyn (Harry) Kimball, Evelyn (Lowell) Tornow, a niece and nephew...
Kathleen A. Comins
Oct 13, 2022
Kathleen A. Comins, age 82 of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, October 13th, at St. Elizabeth hospital surrounded by family. She was born on February 14th, 1940, to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Bender) Ebert in Reedsville. She graduated from Brillion High School in 1958. During her freshman year, she met and began dating her future husband, Jerry. After high...
Eugene "Gene" H. Losselyong
Oct 13, 2022
Eugene “Gene” Losselyong, age 87 of Menasha passed away peacefully on October 13, 2022. Gene, as he was affectionately known to all, was born on October 21, 1934, to Nicholas and Theresa Losselyong. Gene’s mom passed away when he was just 9 years old, and he was 14 when his dad died; and the young siblings were raised by Aunt Margaret....
Tammy Lynn Greely
Oct 12, 2022
Tammy Lynn Greely, age 55, of Kimberly, passed away at her home on October 12, 2022, surrounded by the love of her husband and family. Tammy was born on March 9, 1967, in New London, daughter of William and Karen (Wheeler) Von Holt. She was a proud graduate from Appleton East High School, later earning her cosmetology license from Gill-Tech...
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