Laurie M. Pankow
Oct 19, 2022
On October 19, 2022 Laurie Mae Pankow (DeCleene), a wonderful wife and amazing mother of three, passed away at 68 years old. She died from complications due to Alzheimer’s while at St. Paul’s Elder Home in Kaukauna, WI.
Laurie grew up in East De Pere, WI, born to Al (deceased) and Joann DeCleene (deceased), the oldest of five children: Sandy...
Claudine Green
Oct 18, 2022
Claudine A. Green, 77, passed away on October 18, 2022, in Appleton, WI. She was born in Hounslow, England (a suburb of London), to Benjamin Province and Alberta Ethel Mary Province (Beckingham) on November 27, 1944. Her father was an American soldier stationed in England during the War, where he met her mother who was an airplane spotter. Claudine traveled...
Jean A. Massonet
Oct 18, 2022
Jean A. Massonet, age 75, passed away surrounded by her loving family in her home on October 18, 2022. She was born on July 8, 1947, in Little Chute, daughter of the late Sylvester and Matilda (Schippers) Janssen. On October 11, 1969, she married the love of her life Bill Massonet at St. John’s Catholic Church in Little Chute. They were...
Lois M. Van Bommel
Oct 17, 2022
Lois Marion Van Bommel (Ackman), age 98 of Neenah, WI joined the kingdom of her Lord on October 17, 2022. She was born to Orville and Theresa (Ertle) Ackman in Appleton, WI on October 5, 1924. She graduated from Appleton West High School with the class of ’42. Lois married the love of her life, Joseph Van Bommel in May...
Laura Wilfer
Oct 16, 2022
Laura Wilfer, age 90, passed away on October 16, 2022. She was born on March 30, 1932, and married Russell Wilfer on September 1, 1951.
Laura is survived by her husband of 71 years, Russ; 5 children: Dennis (Lezlie), Christine, Rosanne, Paul (the late Betsy), and Mark (Linda); 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Memorial service will...
Virginia Anna Becher
Oct 16, 2022
Virginia Anna Becher, 91, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 due to complications from a massive stroke. She was born at home on Dec. 11, 1930 in Little Chute to the late Ralph and Josephine (Evers) Lowell.
Virginia graduated from Appleton Senior High School in 1948 where she received the Marx Award for outstanding girl athlete.
She was united...
Bernadette "Bernie" T. Fisher
Oct 15, 2022
Bernadette “Bernie” T. (Lamensky) Fisher, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2022, with her family near her. She was born on February 25, 1928, to the late Peter Sr and Elizabeth (Dresang) Lamensky. Bernadette graduated from St Joseph Grade School in 1943 and Appleton High School in 1946. Following school, she worked for many years at St Joseph...
Linda C. Schillaci
Oct 15, 2022
Linda Carol Schillaci nee (Zigas) passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the age of 72.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 21, 1950, to the late John and Lottie Zigas. She was one of seven children. In 1969, she earned her diploma from Tilden Tech High School. She married Bob Schillaci on...
CyAnn M. Martin
Oct 14, 2022
CyAnn Marie Martin (nee Grant) age 79 of Neenah, passed away on October 14, 2022, at Theda Clark Hospital, after a brief battle with Congestive Heart Failure. CyAnn was born March 24, 1943, in the Town of Iola, daughter of D. Robert Grant and A. Gertrude Grant.
CyAnn attended grade school in Fox Point, Wisconsin and graduated from Nicolet High...
Barbara A. Yandre
Oct 14, 2022
Heaven gained a beautiful, Jesus-forgiven soul the evening of Friday, October 14th. Barbara A. Yandre passed away at Theda Care Appleton with her family by her side. Barb was born April 13, 1939, in Appleton, Wisconsin, daughter of Frank and Helen Krieglstein. Barb graduated from Appleton High School in 1957 and worked as an operator for the telephone company until she married Lloyd...
Marilyn T. Mielke
Oct 13, 2022
Marilyn Mielke passed away peacefully on October 13, 2022, at 92 years of age at St. Paul Elder Services, Kaukauna, WI having lived a full and meaningful life.
She was born on September 7, 1930, in Appleton, WI, the eldest of four children to Jerome and Marie (Heideman) Sorensen. Siblings Jacquelyn (Harry) Kimball, Evelyn (Lowell) Tornow, a niece and nephew...
Kathleen A. Comins
Oct 13, 2022
Kathleen A. Comins, age 82 of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, October 13th, at St. Elizabeth hospital surrounded by family. She was born on February 14th, 1940, to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Bender) Ebert in Reedsville. She graduated from Brillion High School in 1958. During her freshman year, she met and began dating her future husband, Jerry. After high...
Eugene "Gene" H. Losselyong
Oct 13, 2022
Eugene “Gene” Losselyong, age 87 of Menasha passed away peacefully on October 13, 2022. Gene, as he was affectionately known to all, was born on October 21, 1934, to Nicholas and Theresa Losselyong. Gene’s mom passed away when he was just 9 years old, and he was 14 when his dad died; and the young siblings were raised by Aunt Margaret....
Tammy Lynn Greely
Oct 12, 2022
Tammy Lynn Greely, age 55, of Kimberly, passed away at her home on October 12, 2022, surrounded by the love of her husband and family. Tammy was born on March 9, 1967, in New London, daughter of William and Karen (Wheeler) Von Holt. She was a proud graduate from Appleton East High School, later earning her cosmetology license from Gill-Tech...
Theodore N. Pack
Oct 12, 2022
Theodore Pack, 83, passed away on October 12, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He was born on April 4, 1939, to Clem and Mary Pack. Ted was “the world’s greatest” shuttle driver for 15 years. He lived life to the fullest and enjoyed it. He had a great sense of humor and was always telling jokes. He...
Michael J. Hogan
Oct 12, 2022
Mike Hogan, age 71 of Kaukauna, died unexpectedly at his home on October 12, 2022. Mike spent most of his years as a police officer in Milwaukee and Watertown.
In retirement he worked in security at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. His passing leaves a void in the life of his wife Joan, as well as many family...
Phillip John Benoit
Oct 11, 2022
We lost a loving, dear husband, father, and grandfather Phillip Benoit to Lewy Body Dementia on October 11, 2022. He was born on May 6, 1942, in Saint Joseph, Michigan the son of John and Helen (Alevizos) Benoit. He graduated from Benton Harbor High School in Michigan, where he met his wife Elizabeth Preston in choir. They were married on...
Kenneth A. Konetzke
Oct 10, 2022
Kenneth A. Konetzke, 82, passed away on October 10, 2022, after a long struggle with dementia. He was born on February 2, 1940, son of Bernard and Mary Konetzke. Ken served in the Army from 1965 to 1967. He then returned to resume working at Banta for 39 years.
Ken was an excellent bowler, enjoyed playing golf, and was a...
James F Young
Oct 9, 2022
James Floyd Young was born July 16, 1951 in Milwaukee to Almeda and Floyd Young. Jim was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on October 8, 2022.
Jim relocated to Appleton in 1984, where he raised his daughters. Jim loved music, spending most of his life collecting vinyl. He enjoyed spending time with family, supporting his grandchildren in all...
Jeanette C. Tobler
Oct 8, 2022
Jeanette Caroline Tobler (Reed) was born December 25, 1919 in Glenview, Illinois and passed away October 8, 2022 at 102 years old. She was the daughter of Ira and Myrtle (Fritsch) Reed. Jeanette was raised on a farm near Huntley, Illinois. Following her education, she was united in marriage to John Tobler Jr, the son of Swiss immigrants, on January...
