James J. Van Asten
Oct 18, 2021
James (Jim) John Van Asten, age 85, unexpectedly passed away on October 18, 2021.
Jim was born July 25, 1936, to the late John H. and Martha (Coonen) Van Asten. He graduated from St. John High School in Little Chute in 1954. He married Bernice Blazek on May 12, 1962. Together they had five children, 11 grandchildren and a great...
Jana L. Krull
Oct 17, 2021
Jana L. Krull (Black Creek, WI), age 40, left for her eternal home on Sunday, October 17, 2021, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Appleton, WI on September 3, 1981, to John and Connie Krull.
Jana’s purpose and greatest joy in life were her four children: Aaliyah, Ashton, Avanti & Armani. She was deeply proud...
Cynthia M. "Cindy" Kleinschmidt
Oct 16, 2021
Cynthia “Cindy” Mae (nee. Piehl) Kleinschmidt, born June 6, 1958 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin to Norman and Carol Piehl, was called home to her heavenly father on October 16, 2021 peacefully at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Appleton at the age of 63.
Cindy grew up in Kaukauna until her late teens before moving with her parents to Rothschild and graduating from...
William G. "Bill" Schmitz
Oct 14, 2021
William “Bill” Schmitz, age 83, passed away at home on October 14, 2021, surrounded by his family following a long hard battle with Parkinsons. Bill was born on September 30, 1938, in Kaukauna to George and Martha Schmitz. He graduated from Kaukauna High School and married Helen Phalin at St. Therese Catholic Church. They spent 61 devoted years together raising...
Donna Marie Rechner
Oct 14, 2021
Donna Marie Rechner, age 66, of Appleton, passed away on October 14, 2021 in Shawano after a brief illness. Donna was born on September 23, 1955 in Waupaca to Roy and Deloris (Burns) Doede. After graduating high school, she attended a local technical college. On December 8, 1982 she was united in marriage to Richard Rechner and they enjoyed over...
Kathryn T. Murphy
Oct 14, 2021
Kathryn Theresa Murphy, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Island Shores in Neenah. She was born in Menasha on February 18, daughter of the late William and Adeline (Weinfurter) Hackstock. Katie was united in marriage to Lee Murphy on August 25, 1962.
Upon graduation from St Mary Central High School...
Adell Ann Bernal
Oct 14, 2021
Adell Ann Bernal, 90, passed away on October 14, 2021. She was born to James “Max” and Grace Bos on September 22, 1931, in Spooner, WI.
Adell was a very loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was a homemaker and spent her days raising her children. When they were older, she started working at Manderfield’s Bakery until her retirement,...
Ruth Lynn Stingle
Oct 13, 2021
Ruth L. Stingle, 60, passed away after a brief hospitalization with pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. She was born on June 15, 1961, in Rhinelander, the daughter of James and Rose (Waalkens) Johnson. Ruth enjoyed reading, sewing, embroidery, and collecting dragonflies, Santa Claus’, and painted rocks. Her favorite holiday was Christmas, as...
Denise H. Champeau
Oct 13, 2021
Denise Hazel Champeau, 50, of Neenah, Wisconsin passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 13, 2021 after living through the various stages of COPD. Her final days were rich with love, memories, tears, and moments of laughter. Denise was a proud member of the Potawatomi Tribe.
Denise was born in Pacoima, California. She studied Business Marketing at...
Monica Rae Minzlaff
Oct 12, 2021
“Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.” (Rev.2:10)
Daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend. Giver of hugs and kisses. Monica let her love for her Savior show every single day, and touched many lives with her endless energy and passion to share that love. She enjoyed time spent...
Barbara A. Meyer
Oct 12, 2021
Barbara A. Meyer, age 71, passed away on Tuesday October 12, 2021, surrounded by her family, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Barb was born on December 9, 1949, in Appleton to the late Sylvan and Lucille Massonet. She graduated from Appleton West high school in 1968. She was united in marriage to Harold (Harry) Meyer on June...
Eileen M. Zacharkiw
Oct 12, 2021
Eileen M. Zacharkiw, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 12th, 2021, at her home. She was born May 25th, 1933. Daughter of Albert and Sophia Skell.
Eileen was united in marriage to William Zacharkiw.
Eileen is survived by her husband, five children and four grandchildren. Eileen is preceded in death by her sisters...
Maurine Ann Mauthe
Oct 12, 2021
Maurine Ann Mauthe (Van Weele), 95, passed away on October 12, 2021. She was born to Marinus and Marie Van Weele on January 19, 1926, in Grand Haven, Michigan. Maurine married Sylvester “Mouse” Mauthe on September 3, 1949, at St. Joseph’s in Appleton. They shared 62 loving years together until his passing in 2012.
Maurine was a devoted wife, mother,...
Amy J. Busch
Oct 10, 2021
Amy Busch, was born August 29, 1965 and passed away on October 10, 2021. Amy was the daughter of Tom and Jenny Busch from Appleton. She had resided at Central Wisconsin Center in Madison since March 4, 1971. At an early age Amy suffered a devastating illness requiring complete assistance for all personal health care. She also suffered physical and...
Harvey G. Samson
Oct 9, 2021
Harvey G. Samson, 74, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at home after a nearly 3-year battle with bladder cancer. He was born July 14, 1947, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Oscar and Pearl (Waitsman) Samson. After graduating from John Marshall High School in Milwaukee, he attended the Wisconsin State University Stevens Point for 2 years, transferring to...
Francis Patrick "Fran" Shea
Oct 9, 2021
On October 9, 2021, the world lost a very kind and gentle man. Francis “Fran” Patrick Shea, age 94, passed away peacefully at Oak Park Place in Menasha surrounded by his loving family.
Fran was born in 1927 to Cornelius and Edna Shea in St. Nazianz, WI. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1945, finishing early to enlist in...
Charles Scott "Chuck" Rynearson
Oct 9, 2021
Charles “Chuck” Scott Rynearson went to be with the Lord Jesus Saturday, October 9, 2021. He passed away from cardiac arrest due to complications from an autoimmune disorder. Chuck was a devoted servant of God, a faithful husband, and loving father.
Chuck was born in and spent his entire life in Wisconsin. He attended UW—Eau Claire before studying pharmacy at...
Maxine Ann St. Cyr
Oct 8, 2021
Maxine Ann (Skibba) St. Cyr, 74, passed away on October 8, 2021 at St Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. She was born July 25, 1947 in Wisconsin Rapids to Clifford and Alice (Mancl) Skibba. Maxine attended Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School and after graduation acquired her cosmetology license.
Throughout her career Maxine was a dedicated employee at Appleton Valley School Supply...
Robert J. "Bob" Ulrich
Oct 8, 2021
Robert (Bob) J. Ulrich passed away on Friday 10/8/21. He was born to the late Kenneth & Johanna (Stienen) Ulrich on 11/29/34. He joined the Marine Corps on 12/10/52 and served in the Korean War until 12/9/56. He married Louise Szdzik on 5/21/57. He was a long-time employee of Riverside Paper and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He spent most of...
Dennis Schmitz
Oct 8, 2021
Dennis traveled through life with an exuberant energy always celebrating as if every day was the grandest party. Beginning with his 3 brothers Randy, Kurt, and Eric Schmitz- he would often reflect on his childhood in Appleton with each adventurous tale more daring and exciting than the next. He would often talk about his parents – the late Robert and...
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