Obituaries

Feb 27, 2022

Robert George Willes Sr., “Willy” age 82, passed away peacefully at The Gardens of Fountain Way on February 27, 2022. Robert was born on July 24, 1939, in Menasha, son of Earl and Anna (Grillheisel) Willes. Once he turned 18, he joined the United States Army Reserves, serving two years as part of the Military Police and received an honorable...

Feb 26, 2022

Larry R. Laus, age 85, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Rennes Rehabilitation Center. He was born on August 3, 1936, in Menasha, Wisconsin, son of the late Edward and Lazetta (Asmus) Laus. On April 27, 1957, Larry married his high school sweetheart, Darleen Miller and subsequently raised 4 wonderful children.

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Feb 26, 2022

Louise E. Ponto passed away on February 26, 2022. She was born on January 9, 1928, to Vincent and Mary Pilarski, at their home in High Cliff. She married Arthur Ponto, and they had 64 wonderful years together until his passing.

Louise enjoyed golfing and bowling. She loved spending time at the family lake property, “Pontorosa”, near Wild Rose, where...

Feb 26, 2022

In loving memory of Carol J. Stark, who was born on December 9, 1962, passed away on February 26, 2022. She passed away due to complications with her health issues and went peacefully to meet her maker.

 

Carol loved spending time with her friends, family, and her cat Cinnamon. She also loved riding the city bus and meeting new...

Feb 26, 2022

James Loren Zoelk, age 81, of Darboy, passed away peacefully at his home, on February 26, 2022, with his family by his side, from pancreatic cancer. He had also struggled for many years with diabetes and neuropathy. He was born on April 25, 1940, in Appleton, son of the late Clarence and Ruth (Piette) Zoelk.

 

He graduated from Appleton...

Feb 25, 2022

Richard Henry Pagel, age 84, of Appleton, passed away peacefully, with his wife Marlene by his side, on February 25, 2022.  Dick was born on August 11, 1937, in Menasha, son of Emil and Ann (Stearns) Pagel.  He graduated from St. Mary High School in Menasha and attended UW Oshkosh where he earned a bachelors degree in teaching.  On October...

Feb 25, 2022

Effie Orth, 82, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Misty Arbor Assisted Living. She was born on October 22, 1939, in Staten Island, NY the daughter of Cornelius and Grace (Varner) Bugauison. Effie was united in marriage to Ronald Paul Orth on July 18, 1959, and he preceded her in death on November 18, 2011. She was employed...

Feb 24, 2022

 

Harvey Bielefeld, age 82, of the village of Harrison, passed away at Ascension St Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, on February 24, 2022. Harvey was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Erhard and Florence (Fandrich) Bielefeld; he spent his youth in Whitefish Bay.  He met his future bride, Patricia McAllister, at the Woolworth’s lunch counter where she worked and...

Feb 24, 2022

Pamela “Pam” Lynn Berry, age 58, of Kimberly, passed away on February 24, 2022 after a month long battle at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Pam was born on September 5, 1963. Her parents were Don and Mary (Martzahl) Lappen. She was a graduate of Kaukauna High School. Later in life she returned to school and earned her Associate Degree...

Feb 23, 2022

 

Andrew Charles “Andy” Cascarano, 83, of Bonita Springs, Fla., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, with his beloved wife and children by his side.

Andy was born March 7, 1938 in Lake Forest, Illinois, the son of Nicholas and Lillian (née Maki) Cascarano. Andy grew up in Lake Forest with his two brothers, Nicholas and Donald Cascarano. He graduated...

Feb 22, 2022

Gail Helen Maffia, 73, of DePere, passed away on Tuesday February 22, 2022 at her home.  She was born on July 13, 1948 in Illinois.  The daughter of Anthony and Jessica (Sicinski) Zila.  In 1968, she married Richard Maffia.  In her free time, she enjoyed listening to music and bible sermons, being out in nature, butterflies, playing card games, going...

Feb 22, 2022

Clint Robson, 88, of Menasha, WI, passed away on February 22, 2022, in Neenah, WI.

Clinton G. Robson was born in Poynette, WI to Clyde and Iva (Cuff) Robson on October 20, 1933. He went to school at Portage, WI. He married Harriet (Minnema) Robson September 1, 1984, in Franklin, WI. He graduated from Portage High School and Madison Continuation...

Feb 22, 2022

Alice Coenen, age 86, passed away peacefully on 2.22.22, at Theda Care Medical Center surrounded by her loving family at her side. Alice was born at home on March 3, 1935, daughter of the late Royal (Buck) & Anna (Hoks) Weyenberg. She attended Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School, graduated from Kimberly High School, and lived in Kimberly her entire...

Feb 21, 2022

APPLETON – Jerome “Jerry” Kaczanowski, 87, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. He was born on June 22, 1934, in South Milwaukee to Walter and Mary Kaczanowski. Jerry served in the US Army from 1954 to 1956, spending part of his service guarding the Panama Cannel. He was united in marriage on November 24, 1956, to Barbara Jacob. Jerry...

Feb 21, 2022

Feb 21, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” M. Rattray, age 97, died with family members by her side on February 21, 2022.  Betty was born February 7, 1925, in Hartford WI to John and Amanda Frings.  Betty spent her youth in Hartford. After graduating high school, she met and married Thomas Rattray on July 8, 1947. Thomas and Betty raised six children. Betty worked many...

Feb 20, 2022

 

Appleton - Veronica C. Post, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Brewster Village. She was born on June 7, 1928, in White House, NJ, the daughter of Stanislaw and Anna Kania. Veronica lived her life with a generous spirit and soul. She was very proud of her family. She was passionate about her many interests. ...

Feb 20, 2022

James “Jim” Conway of Fox Crossing- passed away on his 92 birthday, February 20, 2022.   He was born to the late Jesse and Grace (Bernard) Conway in Stevenson, Minnesota.  After graduating from High School, he attended community College for 2 years after which Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army.  He was in the Korean War as a Medic and many accommodations; the Korean War Service...

Feb 19, 2022

Janice “Edna” M. Smarzinski (Weber), age 63 of Menasha, passed away February 19, 2022 surrounded by those who loved her most.  She was born in Appleton, WI to Clifford and Marge Weber on May 6, 1958.  She married her soulmate, Mike J. Smarzinski on April 10, 1992 and raised four children together.

Jan enjoyed birdwatching – especially cardinals, but Jan’s...

Feb 19, 2022

Sandra J. Dorschner, age 65, went to her Heavenly Home on February 19, 2022, at Bethel Memory Care, Menasha. She was born and raised in Appleton on June 1, 1956. Sandy worked as a bartender her whole life. She loved to read, do crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and walk her dog Toto.

She is survived by her mom: Dee Dorschner;...