Ronald R. Miller
Feb 27, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Raymond Miller, age 84 of Appleton, WI passed away on February 27, 2026. He was born to John and Johanna (Baumbler) Miller on July 10, 1941 in Appleton, WI. After high school, Ron worked for Fox River Paper and worked there for many years, retiring as a supervisor after 35 years. He continued working at Outagamie-Waupaca Library System...
Sharon Joyce Polzien
Feb 27, 2026
Sharon Joyce (Cracraft) Polzien, age 78, passed away on February 27, 2026, at ThedaCare Appleton following a brief illness.
Sharon was a person of unparallelled joy, compassion, curiosity and friendship. She was gifted with the ability to make anyone, and everyone feel important-truly, like they were the center of her world. Her legacy is one of joyful living. '
Mimi-as she was...
Carl G. Kosiorek
Feb 26, 2026
Carl “Croaky” Kosiorek, age 87, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 26, 2026.
Born on June 25, 1938, in Menasha, Wisconsin, Carl lived a life defined by hard work, quiet strength, and deep devotion to his family. He spent 43 years building a career he could be proud of, working for Marathon Corp.,...
Donna L. Abitz
Feb 23, 2026
Donna L. Abitz (Verjinski) went to be with her Lord on February 23, 2026. She was born to Leonard and Ilma (Eilts) Verjinski on April 18, 1946, in Wisconsin Rapids. Donna enjoyed growing up in Wisconsin Rapids and during her time in high school she taught swimming and worked as a lifeguard, as well as danced ballet. She was the...
Shirley A. DeWitt
Feb 23, 2026
Shirley A. Dewitt ((Ziesemer), age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Shirley was born in Seymour, WI, on January 20, 1935, daughter of the late Marjorie Mantz and Carl Ziesemer.
In 1954, Shirley graduated from Appleton High School, where she met her eventual husband, Milton DeWitt. Shirley and Milton married and raised their four sons in Appleton. She later enjoyed a...
Joseph "Joe" V. Sirovatka
Feb 23, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Sirovatka, 61, passed away with his family by his side on February 23, 2026. He was born on November 23, 1964, to his late parents Joseph and Emily (Kons) Sirovatka in Chicago, Illinois.
He was in Stickney, IL, until he was 11, and then his mother moved him and his sister up to Menominee MI, and he graduated from...
William Matthew Hoffman
Feb 23, 2026
William "Bill" Matthew Hoffman, age 91, passed peacefully at his Menasha home on February 23, 2026 with his wife at his side. He was born March 15, 1934 to the late Helmer and Aurelia (Krause) Hoffman of Menasha. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School in 1952, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1956 during the Korean War...
Nancy J. Peterson
Feb 20, 2026
Nancy passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Nancy was one of 13 children born to William and Emily Caudill in Watersmeet, Michigan. on March 10, 1933. She graduated from Watersmeet High School and moved to Chicago shortly thereafter. In 1975 after the death of her husband, Nancy and her son moved to Appleton, WI where...
Norma Ann McElrone
Feb 19, 2026
Norma Ann McElrone, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, at a senior care facility. She was born on April 12, 1936, the only child of Rudulph and Anna (Tabac) Telzerow in Elyria, Ohio.
Norma is survived by a son and daughter and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis “Mac”, her eldest son and...
Bruce M. Ames
Feb 16, 2026
Bruce Michael Ames of Appleton, WI died suddenly February 16, 2026, at the age of 65. He was born on January 5, 1961, in Watertown, NY, to Walter S. and Isabel D. Ames. Bruce met his loving wife of 38 years, Judy Ames, at a college football game in Syracuse, NY. This is where they married in 1987 and welcomed...
E. Thomas Roocks
Feb 15, 2026
Erwin Thomas Roocks, age 85, of Appleton, passed away on February 15, 2026, at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center, Menasha. He was born on April 2, 1940, in Appleton, WI, son to the late Erwin and Ruth (Lemke) Roocks. He was the second of four children. He graduated from Menasha High School in 1958. Tom worked at the Banta Corporation Midway...
Mich M. Steenbekkers
Feb 15, 2026
Mich Steenbekkers, age 80, passed away at his home in Darboy, USA on February 15, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Mich was born in Aarle-Rixtel, Noord Brabant, the Netherlands on September 3, 1945.
At age 17, he began his lifelong career in nursing, starting in psychiatric care. His work spanned many areas of care, from pediatric to geriatric and nearly everything in...
Curtis A. Peters
Feb 15, 2026
Curtis Peters, 45, passed away after a brief illness on February 15, 2026. He was born on March 29, 1980, to his parents Daniel and Patti (Trice) Peters.
Curtis was born in Neenah and attended Appleton East High School. He taught himself how to play any instrument he got his hands on, especially the piano and guitar. He was very passionate...
Joyce Elaine Wadel
Feb 15, 2026
Joyce Elaine Wadel, age 95, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, and in her final days, she was surrounded and comforted by those she loved. She was born on August 2, 1930, in Shiocton, daughter of the late Walter and Verona (Wagner) Pingel.
Joyce married Floyd Wadel on May 27, 1950, and together celebrated over 68 years of...
Karen Yvonne Laddusaw
Feb 14, 2026
Karen Yvonne (Norenberg) Laddusaw was born on November 6,1940, to Walter and Ruby Norenberg. On July 12, 1958, Karen was united in marriage to the love of her life, James Laddusaw, at St. John Lutheran Church in Dumont, Minnesota.
In 1969, Karen and her family became members of St. Andrew Lutheran Church, where she and James spent many years faithfully serving...
Naomi Mary Rodgers
Feb 13, 2026
Naomi Rodgers, 86, died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on February 13, 2026, at Rennes Rehab in Appleton, Wisconsin.
She was born June 18, 1939, in Leaf Valley Township, Minnesota, the youngest of nine children born to Mathias Thoennes and Mathilda (Drewniak) Thoennes. She was raised on a family farm, where she developed the strong work ethic that carried through her...
Donald A. Montonati
Feb 12, 2026
Donald Montonati, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children, on February 12, 2026. He was born on January 11, 1933, to his late parents Raymond and Lucille (Gerrits) Montonati.
Don was born and raised in the Menasha area. He attended St. Mary grade school and graduated from St. Mary High School. A year after high school, he went to work...
Paul William Neujahr
Feb 12, 2026
Paul William Neujahr, age 71, passed away on February 12, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 24, 1954, to William and Corinne (Larson) Neujahr. Paul spent his earliest years in Lomira before the family relocated to Appleton when he was 10. He graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School in 1972. Following high school he worked a...
Shirley May Rae
Feb 11, 2026
Shirley M. Rae, age 84, passed away on February 11, 2026, at Edenbrook of Appleton. She was born on May 9, 1941, in Neenah, the daughter of Alvin and Estelle (Podolski) Stratton. Shirley was united in marriage to James Rae on August 22, 1964, and he preceded her in death in 2005. She enjoyed coloring books, watercolor painting, completing puzzles,...
William "Bill" F. Heitl
Feb 10, 2026
William “Bill” F. Heitl, 76, of Hortonville, passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2026, after a year-long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born on June 8, 1949, in Menasha to the late Fred and Lorraine (Jaskolski) Heitl. He was a 1968 graduate of Menasha High School.
He spent 40 years as a dedicated machinist at...
