Barbara Orfield
Mar 25, 2024
Barbara Sue Orfield, age 62, of Menasha, passed away in her husband’s arms on March 25, 2024. Barb was born on September 4, 1961, in Denver, CO, daughter of the late Ralph and Sonja (Nelson) Nickerson. Shortly after grade school, Barb’s family moved to Casper, WY. She attended Natrona County High School where she participated in track and field and...
Robert "Bob" Muck
Mar 5, 2024
Robert J. Muck Appleton, WI – Robert “Bob” Muck passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 5, 2024. Born June 16, 1933, in Angelica, Wi, the son of Frederick and Elda (Bartels) Muck. Bob graduated from the UW Madison in 1956 with masters’ degrees in agronomy and economics. He worked for the Department of Agriculture in Washington DC, which is where...
Walter S. Rugland
Mar 8, 2024
Appleton – Walter S. Rugland, 86, passed away on Friday March 8, 2024, with family by his side. He lived a life of calling – a calling to serve God, family and community. With his optimism, creative thinking, and persistence, Walt could find a path through any forest.
Walt was born in Orange, N.J., and moved to Appleton at age 6....
Charles Mark Gostas
Apr 23, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Mark Gostas, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home following brain surgery on April 23, 2024. Chuck was born on November 19, 1964, in Neenah to Charles and Janice (Gehring) Gostas. He graduated from Menasha High School where he participated in track and played drums in the school band. Chuck was the “baby” of the family, but...
Martha Magdeline Rohde
Apr 23, 2024
Martha "Sis" M. Rohde, 89, passed away at her home in Menasha on April 22, 2024. Sis was born on January 8, 1935 to Michael and Martha (Romnick) Smolinski.
On June 18, 1955, Martha was married to Howard "Howie" J. Rohde at St. John the Baptist Church in Menasha, WI. She became a dedicated homemaker and found great joy in creating...
James Mark Keberlein
Apr 23, 2024
James M. Keberlein, 80, peacefully passed away in the loving arms of his wife and children on April 23, 2024. Jim was born in Neenah on March 11, 1944 to Elmer and Sylvia (Sergo) Keberlein.
Jim proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army, where he earned the National Defense Service and Good Conduct Medals and was recognized...
Ellen Mae Igl-Hegner
Apr 22, 2024
Ellen Mae Hegner, age 75, entered the presences of Jesus on April 22, 2024, surrounded by those who loved her and will miss her. Ellen’s courageous battle with cancer ended and her joy truly began. She was born on August 18, 1948, in Appleton, to the late Russell and Evelyn (Mach) Steinfeldt. The family moved to Antigo in 1949, when...
Joseph James Hilgers Sr.
Apr 22, 2024
Joseph James Hilgers, Sr., age 68, died on Monday morning, April 22, 2024, at Cherry Meadows Hospice Residence in Appleton. Joe was born on January 9, 1956, to the late Ralph Hilgers and Jean Hilgers (Sokoloski). Joe served in the United States Navy. He worked at Acrocel for many years and then at Kimberly Clark until the time of his retirement....
John "Jack" Gerrit Brauer
Apr 20, 2024
John “Jack” Gerrit Brauer, 85, of Neenah, Wisconsin passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 20, 2024.
Jack was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on March 5, 1939, to Gerrit and Valeria (Derfus) Brauer.
Jack married the love of his life, Dorothy Vanderloop on May 2, 1959, and together they raised 2 wonderful children. This year they would have been married 65 years.
He lived all his...
Denise P. Schlawin
Apr 20, 2024
Denise P. Schlawin, a child of God, was called to his everlasting arms on Saturday morning, April 20, 2024, at her home. She was born February 5, 1960, in West Bend, daughter of Roger and Judith (Kaniess) Groeschel. Denise was baptized on March 6, 1960, and became a confirmed child of God on June 4, 1974. She graduated from Winnebago...
Louise Emily Ebert
Apr 18, 2024
Louise Emily Ebert was called home to Heaven at the age of 82 on April 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love and kindness that will be cherished by all who knew her. She was born on November 26, 1941, in the Town of Waupaca to Alex and Olga Pope.
After graduating from Waupaca High School, she moved to...
James "Jim" K. Beasom
Apr 17, 2024
James “Jim” Kenneth Beasom, age 78 of Appleton, WI passed away on April 17, 2024. Jim was born to Kenneth and Jennie (Patton) Beasom on January 18, 1946 in Altoona, PA, the second of seven children. After graduating high school, he worked his way up the corporate ladder of the paper industry and eventually earned his title of environmental engineer...
Leland John Buckoski
Apr 16, 2024
Leland “Lee” John Buckoski, age 93, slipped unexpectedly into the arms of Jesus on April 16, 2024, at his home in Fox Crossing. Just days before his passing, he had the pleasure of visiting “The Farm” with his children regaling them with his memories. Lee was born on August 14, 1930, to Andrew and Julia (Stefl) Buckoski at home in...
Sally A. Quella
Apr 15, 2024
On Monday, April 15, 2024, Sally A. Quella 88, of Hortonville, was peacefully called to her heavenly home, to be reunited with her most special angels, Barbara and Thomas.
Sally was born on December 21, 1935, to the late Clarence and Dorothy (Brantner) VanRemortel in Ashland, Wisconsin. She spent her childhood and early life there, graduating from DePadua High School in...
Barbara A. Airis
Apr 15, 2024
Barbara A. Airis, age 70, passed away on April 15, 2024, following a two-decade battle against cancer, surrounded by her family at Ascension-St Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Barbara was born on October 19, 1953, to parents Delbert and Genevieve (Varlamos) Jessen in Carroll, Iowa. She was the middle child of three born to the couple. She graduated from Carroll High...
Phyllis Vivian Anderson
Apr 14, 2024
Phyllis Vivian Anderson, 97, of Kaukauna, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
She was born on the family farm in Oslo, Minnesota on June 9, 1926, to Carl and Clara (Knutson) Awes.
Phyllis attended Concordia College in Moorhead Minnesota and graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1947.
On June 5, 1948, she married the love of her life, Roger Anderson. They lived in Minnesota and North...
Sharon Schend
Apr 13, 2024
Sharon Schend, 80, peacefully departed this world on April 13, 2024, in Appleton. She was born on February 18, 1944, in Iola, Wisconsin to Milo and Ruth Rollfeson.
Sharon attended Appleton High School and worked many years for J.J. Keller and Associates as an administrative secretary. Outside of work, Sharon found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Her gardening green...
Jeffrey Russell Locke
Apr 13, 2024
Jeffrey Russell Locke, 64, passed away on April 13, 2024. Jeffery was born on March 16, 1960, in Appleton, WI, to William and Rosemary Locke.Jeff attended Appleton West High School and Fox Valley Technical College, where learned his skills and knowledge that would serve him well throughout his career. In his professional life, Jeffrey was a dedicated entrepreneur who owned...
Dawn M. Yohr
Apr 13, 2024
Dawn Maureen Yohr, born August 5th, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on April 13th, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin, surrounded by family.
Dawn graduated from high school in Gillett, Wisconsin. Throughout her life, Dawn pursued various career paths, including newspaper advertising sales in Athens, Georgia; jewelry sales at Ben Bridge Jewelers in San Diego, California; and managing an art gallery...
Jerome H. Laubenstein
Apr 13, 2024
Jerome (Jerry) Laubenstein was called home by his Savior on April 13, 2024, at the age of 89. Jerry was the son of the late Margaret and William Laubenstein, Jr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Judith Laubenstein.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Peggy Laubenstein, who he deeply loved. He is also survived...
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