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David James Mullen

David James Mullen

Mar 4, 2024

David James Mullen, 56, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. 

David was born on March 10, 1967, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Eldred “Gus” and Patricia “Pat” (Siebert) Mullen.  

Dave attended catholic school in Appleton at St. Mary and graduated from Xavier High School in 1985. While in school he participated in basketball and baseball.  

David was a gentle, caring person, and was an avid collector of sports memorabilia. Dave also...

Kyong Cha "Peppi" Walton

Kyong Cha "Peppi" Walton

Mar 3, 2024

Kyong Cha “Peppi” Walton of Combined Locks passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, with her family by her side. Peppi was born May 30, 1940, in Seoul, South Korea, and came to the United States in 1967, leaving behind siblings who visited her here in America and looked forward to their visits to Korea.

Peppi is survived by her husband: Kenneth...

Linda Ann Calmes

Linda Ann Calmes

Mar 2, 2024

Linda Ann Calmes, age 63, died peacefully on March 2, 2024. Linda was born on October 25, 1960, in Appleton, WI, to Frank and Helen (Woods)Calmes. She grew up in a home filled with the love of her parents and her many siblings. She was a miracle baby who survived and lived as long as she did, due to the...

Russell "Russ" A. Nieland

Russell "Russ" A. Nieland

Mar 2, 2024

Russell “Russ” Allen Nieland, age 65 of Little Chute, WI passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family.  He was born to Delmar and Adeline (Schmitz) Nieland on August 26, 1958 in Appleton, WI.   Russ graduated from Appleton West High School with the class of ’76 and went on to earn his Journeyman title from...

Barbara J. Estabrook

Barbara J. Estabrook

Mar 2, 2024

Barbara Jean Estabrook, age 83, was born November 19, 1940, in Ironwood, MI to Thomas and Ann (DePretto) Smolich. She grew up in Mercer, WI with her little sister Judi by her side. She attended St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1958. Soon after school, she married and began a family. In 1975, Barb began a successful...

Mary Margaret Wydeven

Mary Margaret Wydeven

Mar 1, 2024

Mary Margaret Wydeven, 66, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2024 of COPD. She was born on November 5, 1957, daughter of Walter and Inez Stark. She graduated from Kimberly high school. Mary and Ted Wydeven were married on October 25, 1975. Mary worked at Kmart and then AT&T until she retired.

Mary was very artistic and talented, from...

Barbara Seabelle Anderson

Barbara Seabelle Anderson

Mar 1, 2024

Barbara Seabelle Anderson, age 89, died peacefully on March 1, 2024, at ThedaCare Neenah.  Barb was born in Duluth, MN on November 19, 1934, to Kenneth and Signora “Babe” (Erickson) Eames.

Following high school, Barb married a man named Ole (shocking that he was from Minnesota!) and the two were married for only 6 months before his passing. She went on...

Lucille M. Resch

Lucille M. Resch

Feb 29, 2024

Lucille M. Resch, 98, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024. She was born on May 15, 1925, daughter of Albert and Anna Thiele. She married William Resch on June 10, 1950. They raised 7 children together and had a happy and loving marriage until his passing.

Lucille was an active member of St. Mary Menasha for over 70 years. She...

William "Bill" Paalman

William "Bill" Paalman

Feb 29, 2024

William (Bill) Carl Paalman, age 78, went to his heavenly home on February 29th, 2024, with his loving wife Carol and daughter Heidi at his side. He passed away at Aspire Senior Living in Oshkosh after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was welcomed into eternal life with open arms by his daughter Stephanie Marie (Paalman) Pearson, son-in-law Craig Andrew...

Robert J. Opsahl

Robert J. Opsahl

Feb 29, 2024

Bob Opsahl, age 79, of Wabeno and formerly of Menasha, passed away on February 29, 2024.  Bob was born in the state of Washington on June 3, 1944, son of the late Clarence and Elsie (Depner) Opsahl. He retired from Kimberly Clark Corporation in order to enjoy life in the Northwoods.

Survivors include two children: Jackie (Bryon) Arndt and Clayton Opsahl;...

Phyllis J. Huelsbeck

Phyllis J. Huelsbeck

Feb 28, 2024

Phyllis (Flanagan) Huelsbeck, age 96 of Appleton, passed away on February 28, 2024 at her residence. Phyllis was born in Appleton, WI on January 7, 1928 to the late Susana (Diedrick) and Raymond Flanagan.Phyllis graduated from St. Mary’s Menasha High School and worked in the Personnel Division at Marathon Corp. in Menasha.Phyllis married the love of her life, Richard Huelsbeck...

Marlene B. Gensler

Marlene B. Gensler

Feb 28, 2024

Marlene Gensler passed away on February 28, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1935, daughter of the late Edward and Beatrice (Trettin) Sasnowski. Marlene married Raymond Gensler on August 30, 1952. She was licensed as a real estate broker and was very active in the VFW Auxiliary at the Arthur Gensler VFW #664 in Clintonville. Marlene and Raymond enjoyed...

Leonard V. Lee

Leonard V. Lee

Feb 28, 2024

Leonard Vergil Lee, of Appleton, WI and formerly of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024. He was born on February 25, 1939, to the late Leonard and Anna (Mika) Lee. 

He went to St. John Grade School, Menasha, and attended Novitiate at the Franciscan Order of Friars, Pulaski, WI. Leonard served as a Brother of the Franciscan Order traveling...

Duane R. Foth

Duane R. Foth

Feb 28, 2024

Duane Ronald Foth, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on February 28, 2024.  Duane was born on June 30, 1938 to Alfred and Laura (Malueg) Foth in Sheboygan, WI.  

The family moved to Appleton, and Duane graduated from Appleton High in 1957.  After graduation, “Duke” joined the Marines and upon returning home, he met the love of his life...

Betty Roberts

Betty Roberts

Feb 28, 2024

The world lost a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother on February 28, 2024. Betty, 70, of Appleton, Wisconsin, battled cancer, but that never stopped her from living her life to its fullest. Betty died surrounded by her husband, Ron and her daughter, Sara. Betty was born in Kaukauna, WI on September 14, 1953. She claimed to have learned everything she...

JoAnn Lynne Syring

JoAnn Lynne Syring

Feb 28, 2024

JoAnn Lynne Syring, age 76, entered the gates of Heaven peacefully on February 28, 2024, with her family by her side.  JoAnn was the only child of Samuel and Ann Nau, and was born in Appleton, WI. In 1967, JoAnn received a fortuitous birthday card in the mail from a “secret admirer.” Thomas Syring’s mom shared the same birthday as...

Dale Maxam

Dale Maxam

Feb 27, 2024

Dale Maxam, 79, passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2024, with his loving partner, Mary, at his side.

Dale grew up in Freedom, going to school in a one room school house. He graduated from Freedom High School, at which point he entered the workforce at Appleton Papers, retiring in 2002.  "McGyver" as he was lovingly called, could fix...

James J. Tews

James J. Tews

Feb 25, 2024

James J. Tews, born on July 27, 1939, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024.

James is survived by his wife Sandra; three daughters, Barbara, Debora, and Linda (Andy); 6 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda; son-in-law Tim; and his parents.

He enjoyed working with his hands, volunteering his time, and...

Mary Louise Pennington

Mary Louise Pennington

Feb 25, 2024

Mary Louise Pennington age 61 of Appleton, Wisconsin peacefully let go of life Sunday, February 25th 2024, surrounded by loving family. 

Mary was born July 29th, 1962 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Earl and Shirley (Serwe) Pennington of Campbellsport, Wisconsin. 

Mary was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Shirley Pennington, brothers Michael of Florida and Scott of Campbellsport, Wisconsin;...

Robert W. Wirth

Robert W. Wirth

Feb 25, 2024

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted friend, Robert “Bob” Wirth entered eternal life on Feb. 25, 2024, at the age of 91.

He was born Oct 2, 1932, to Robert and Beatrice (Marcks) Wirth.  Bob lived a majority of his childhood in Shiocton and then the family moved to Hortonville where they had a family farm.  He was active...

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