Jean Ann Marshall
Feb 8, 2023
Jean Ann Marshall, 88, of Appleton, passed away on February 8, 2023. She was born on January 11, 1935, in Michigan, to Beryl and Anna Fetherolf. She married James D. Marshall, who preceded her in death.
Jean is survived by her children, James (Karen) Marshall, Stephen (Michelle Darney) Marshall, Ellen Leann (Louis T. Kort) Marshall, and Patrick Marshall; grandchildren, Katrina...
Doris A. Weyers
Feb 7, 2023
Doris Ann (nee Heimerman) Kettner Weyers passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at her home in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Doris was born January 6, 1931, the tenth of thirteen children of the late Jacob and Margaret (“Gretchen” Winters) Heimerman at Johnsburg, WI. Two years later the family moved to Appleton, where Doris attended St. Therese Grade School and Appleton...
Joyce Evelyn Dearing
Feb 7, 2023
After a wonderful 86-year life, Joyce Dearing passed away at home in Appleton, WI. Joyce was born May 29, 1936, in Cheltenham, England, to Reginald and Dorothy (Truman) Roberts. Joyce married Jim Dearing of Louisville, KY in England on October 9, 1954, while he finished his term in the US. Air Force during the Korean War.
Joyce was an avid...
Cleo Ann Steffens-Weiland
Feb 6, 2023
Cleo Ann Steffens-Weiland, age 84, passed away on February 6, 2023. Cleo was born on March 15, 1938 to the late Joseph and Anna (Brown) Leithen. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and graduated from Appleton West High School in 1956. Cleo married Larry Steffens at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in November of 1957.
Cleo was a homemaker and...
James Lueneburg
Feb 5, 2023
James Lueneburg(Jim), 77, passed away peacefully from a fall on February 5th, surrounded by Linda, his wife of 51 years, his two children, Jason and Greg, and his daughter-in-law, Julie. He was born to Clem and Deloris, in Racine, on November 3rd, 1945. He graduated from Racine Horlick High School in 1963 and continued his education at South Dakota State...
Joan "Jo Ann" Beverly Kersten
Feb 5, 2023
Joan “Jo Ann” Beverly Kersten, age 87 of Appleton, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday February 5, 2023. Joan was born June 17, 1935, in Bloomer, WI the only daughter and child of John and Marjorie (Babbitt) Pritchard. Joan attended Bloomer High School, where she and her best friend Jean were cheerleaders and then graduating in 1953. In...
Margaret Anne (Heesakker) Schwaller
Feb 4, 2023
Margaret A. Schwaller, age 105, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2023. She was born on June 15, 1917, in Little Chute, the daughter of George and Annie (Van Schyndel) Heesakker. Margaret was united in marriage to Robert Noel Schwaller on July 21, 1945, and he preceded her in death on March 10, 1990.
Margaret attended UW-Milwaukee and was...
Fr. Kenneth Smits OFM Cap.
Feb 4, 2023
Brother Kenneth Smits, OFM Cap., died peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the age of 84 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. Br. Ken was born May 23, 1938, in De Pere, Wisconsin, the 2nd of seven children. At an early age, he developed a love of reading. He would carry this passion with him his...
Harold W. Merkl
Feb 4, 2023
Harold W. Merkl, age 100, a long time resident of Wrightstown since 1959, entered eternal life on February 4, 2023. He was born to Florian “Butch” and Mary (Thout) Merkl on July 21, 1922. In 1943, at age 21, Harold became a military policeman, stationed in the South Pacific in WWII until his honorable discharge in 1946. He participated in...
Carolyn Marquardt
Feb 3, 2023
Carolyn Sue Marquardt, age 82, passed away on February 3, 2023, at the Thedacare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Carolyn was born on June 16, 1940, in Chippewa Falls, WI, daughter of Roy and Mildred Neperud. She was wed to Doug Marquardt, and they settled in Beaver Dam raising two children together.
Carolyn was a talented artist with a...
Gerald F. Engel
Feb 3, 2023
Gerald F. Engel, age 97, gently reached for the welcoming embrace of his Lord and Savior on February 3, 2023, at home surrounded by his wife and children. He has been reunited with his son David in the sanctuary of Heaven.
Gerald was born on September 30, 1925, in Appleton to Frank and Cecilia (Amend) Engel. Growing up in Appleton...
Marie G. Meyerhofer
Feb 3, 2023
Marie Meyerhofer, age 97 of Appleton, passed away at her home on Friday evening, February 3, 2023. She was born November 1, 1925 to the late Jacob and Christine (Seggelink) Horn. She graduated 1943 from Kaukauna High School and on June 1, 1946 married the love of her life Robert Meyerhofer.
Marie dedicated her life to caring for her husband,...
Judith Anne Yohr
Feb 2, 2023
Judith ”Judy” Anne (Wunderlich) Yohr entered eternal life on February 2, 2023 at age 83. Judy was born in Hortonville, and grew up in the Town of Ellington, on the family farm, with her parents and three brothers. She graduated from Hortonville High School in 1957 and attended what was then, the Milwaukee Business School, in Milwaukee. She met John...
Sharon J. Zahn
Feb 2, 2023
Sharon Zahn 92, of Appleton, died peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospital supported by her children and family members on February 2nd, 2023. Sharon, the only child of Harry and Irene Dietz, was born July 5th, 1930. She jokingly referred to herself as “a leftover firecracker “. She attended St. Joseph's Elementary School, Appleton High School and graduated from Milwaukee State...
Lynn A. Maas
Feb 1, 2023
PLEASE NOTE: Updated Service date. Lynn A. Maas, age 83, passed away peacefully February 1, 2023. She was the only child of Gregory and Naomi (Hawley) Schindler. She attended grade and high school in Appleton and graduated from what is now Appleton West in 1958. In High School she met Glenn Sonnleitner. They were married in 1959 and the...
Richard J Weisgerber
Jan 31, 2023
Richard “Dick” Weisgerber of Appleton died unexpectedly January 31, 2023.
He was born August 11, 1946, to the late James and Madelyn (Noie) Weisgerber. He was a graduate of Xavier High School and attended U.W. Whitewater.
Dick's claim to fame was growing up next door to Rocky Bleier. Rocky said his greatest games were played on the Weisgerbers' lawn and...
Lois C. Umnus
Jan 31, 2023
Lois C. Unmus, age 93, left this earth to meet her Savior on January 31, 2023, surrounded by her family and their love. She was born July 18, 1929, to Norbert and Lenora (Schmidt) Beimborn in the town of Glenmore, Shirley, WI. Lois was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Shirley. Following high school, she moved to Milwaukee...
Kathryn Elliott
Jan 29, 2023
Kathryn “Kay” M. (Zahn) Elliott, age 85, was called to the loving arms of her Savior on January 29, 2023, after a battle with cancer.Kay was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI on March 23, 1937, to the late Walter and Estelle (Appel) Zahn of Bailey’s Harbor, WI. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church and attended grade school...
Dale D. Rice
Jan 28, 2023
REVISED SERVICE INFORMATION
Dale D. Rice, 86, of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Cherry Meadows Hospice Center surrounded by family, following a short bout with kidney and liver cancer. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 17, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Appleton, with Fr. Bill Swichtenberg presiding. Visitation...
Edward J. Broeren
Jan 28, 2023
Edward J “Ed” Broeren, 86, passed away on January 28th, surrounded by Jackie, his wife of 61 years, and his three children, Lisa, Ed, and Laura. He was born to Kathryn and William Broeren, the 7th of 11 children, in Askeaton, on August 8th, 1936. He attended the one-room schoolhouse there and graduated from Wrightstown High School. He worked at...
