Lorraine M. Markowski
Jul 27, 2025
Lorraine Markowski, 85, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025. She was born on September 1, 1939, to her parents Peter and Lillian (Nowicki) Yeska in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.
She was raised in Wild Rose, WI. She graduated from Wild Rose High School. She was working in Berlin at a restaurant when she met her late husband, August. They dated...
Delores D. Thompson
Jul 27, 2025
Delores “Dee Dee” D. Thompson, age 93, passed away on July 27, 2025, at Brewster Village in Appleton. She was born on October 4, 1931, to the late Adloph and Margaret (Longrie) Dorschner in New London, WI. She learned to work hard on the farm at an early age and continued that work ethic throughout her life.
On June 10, 1950,...
Georgina Evelyn Peotter
Jul 25, 2025
Georgina “Gina” E. Peotter, age 91, was called to her heavenly home on July 25, 2025. Gina was born and raised in Menasha, WI to the late Arley and Kate Moran on January 3, 1934. She married Ronald Peotter on June 16, 1951. They shared 43 years together before his passing on August 22, 1994.
Gina was a people-person and loved...
Janet M. Warner
Jul 24, 2025
Age 90, Janet left us to be with the Lord and her loving family in heaven on July 24, 2025. She was born on March 16, 1935 the daughter of the late Erwin and Florence (Hawley) Kufner, and was a lifelong resident of Appleton.
Janet married Donald (Rusty) Warner in 1956 and they enjoyed 50 years together before his death in...
Kurt T. Miller
Jul 24, 2025
Kurt T. Miller, 63, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2025.
He was born on November 28, 1961, to Elmer and Mildred Miller. At the age of 15 Kurt discovered his affinity for custom body work, which led to a career in aeronautical finishing at Gulfstream Aerospace. He then continued his passion through his own business in custom car restoration.
Kurt always...
Barbara Ellen Talbot
Jul 22, 2025
Barbara “Barby” Talbot, 65, passed away at her home in Menasha, WI on July 22, 2025.
Barby was born on March 31, 1960 to Thomas Talbot and Patricia (Verbrick) Talbot. She graduated from Menasha High School in 1978 and was a proud Menasha resident for most of her life. Barby lived on the east coast during the early years of her...
Kathleen Dolores (Tatro) Meier
Jul 22, 2025
Kathleen Dolores Tatro was born on 4/26/52 to Eugene and Dolores (Now) Tatro in Antigo Wisconsin and passed away quietly in her sleep on 7/22/25.
She was raised in rural Phlox on a farm on a bank of the Red River. Outside of baby sitting her first employment was picking potatoes for which she received $.50 per filled gunny sack. She...
Marsha L. Nichols
Jul 22, 2025
Marsha L. Nichols, age 64, passed away on July 22, 2025, surrounded by her family and their love. She was born in Algoma, Wisconsin on July 22, 1961. She spent her youth in Green Bay and graduated from Preble High School. When she was in 3rd grade she became acquainted with Michael "Mike" Nichols who happened to be the class...
Jone M. Riester
Jul 22, 2025
Our beloved Jone died peacefully on July 22, 2025.
Born in Watertown, Wisconsin on January 3, 1950, she was raised in the loving embrace of Evie and Lester Bocher, with her sister Jan at her side. From an early age Jone found music — especially piano — a soul enriching and world expanding pursuit. Her talent took her to the Conservatory...
Amanda Lynn Tennyson
Jul 21, 2025
Amanda L. Tennyson, died suddenly on Monday, July 21, 2025, leaving her family and community shattered with grief.
Amanda was born Feb 23, 1986, in Saginaw, Michigan to parents Norman Tennyson and Kathy Flores.
Amanda was a fierce and passionate advocate for meeting people where they are at and incorporating harm reduction approaches into all aspects of her work, particularly when engaging...
Charles R. Smith
Jul 21, 2025
Charles R. (Charlie) Smith was called to his heavenly home on July 21, 2025, just shy of 96. Charlie was born in Neenah, WI on August 10, 1929, son of the late Peter Smith and Anne (Groeschel) (Smith) Marvin.
Charlie graduated from Appleton High School in 1947 and started to work for Wisconsin Bell Telephone, a subsidiary of AT&T. He held...
Leonard George Bloy
Jul 21, 2025
Leonard G. Bloy, age 98, passed away at Heartwood Senior Living on July 21, 2025. He was born to Adolf and Hanna (Mueller) Bloy, Sr. on October 16, 1926, in Sherwood, WI. On September 12, 1950, Leonard married his soulmate and the love of his life, Shirley Sternhagen and they had three children whom they raised in Appleton. Shirley and...
Robert Mullen
Jul 16, 2025
Bob passed away peacefully from a terminal illness while on vacation in Door County where he spent the week surrounded by family and friends.
Bob had an infectious personality and made friends wherever he went. He knew a litany of Irish songs and entertained many patrons in small town pubs, especially at the Irish Open Golf Outings. Bob took a special...
Barbara Dygert Hagan
Jul 16, 2025
Barbara Dygert Hagan, age 83 of Appleton, died at home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, following a brief illness. Barb was born in Chicago on September 13, 1941, daughter of the late Edwin and Selma (Stromberg) Dygert. Barb was a high school graduate and also received a degree in marketing from Fox Valley Technical College.
Barb retired after twenty years from...
Joyce A. Wolf
Jul 16, 2025
Joyce Arleen Wolf, age 91, died on July 16, 2025. She was born on August 23, 1933, at home in the Town of Union Symco, the daughter of Arthur and Celia Steinbach. Joyce was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church, Neenah. Throughout her lifetime she participated in many volunteer and community service organizations. Since 1955 she enjoyed her summers...
Angela Ryckman
Jul 15, 2025
Angela Ryckman, 60, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 15, 2025. She was born on June 17, 1965, to her parents Robert and Gwen (Davidson) Wagoner in Rochester, Minnesota.
Angie was raised in Rochester, graduating from Mayo High School. After graduation she came to Appleton, WI to attend Lawrence University and graduated in 1987. She met her husband Tom...
Michel Y. Roy, MD
Jul 15, 2025
Michel Yves Roy, M.D., a longtime resident of Bailey’s Harbor, Wisconsin and Marshfield, Wisconsin, died on July 15, 2025, in Appleton, WI. He was born on May 29, 1931, in Paris, France to the late Yves Roy and Simone (Colas) Roy.
Michel grew up in Paris, France, his childhood greatly impacted by the occupation of Paris during World War ll.
After completing...
Janice Woodke
Jul 15, 2025
Janice “Jan” Woodke, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer, on July 15, 2025. She was born on October 23, 1945, to her parents Charlie and Anna (Sparks) Hiatt in Marian, Indiana.
Jan was raised in Marian until she was in her teens. The family relocated to De Pere and then Appleton. She graduated...
Lyman W. Depner
Jul 15, 2025
Lyman W. Depner, was born July 24, 1932, in Oconto Falls, WI, son of the late Christ and Helen (Schlack) Depner. He was a 1951 graduate of Menasha High School. Lyman married Joan Wolff on January 17, 1953, at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Menasha. He was formerly employed by the Menasha Fire Department, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and...
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