Obituaries

Sep 27, 2021

Margaret M. Reed, 93, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah. She was born on July 3, 1928, in Little Chute, the middle of 7 children to Nicholas and Antoinette (Franken) DeBruin. Margaret was united in marriage to Francis Edward Reed on June 30, 1949, and they were married for 60 years until he...

Sep 27, 2021

Cheryl Sullivan, 65, of Kaukauna, passed away at Cherry Meadow Care Center on Monday, September 27, 2021, surrounded by family.

Born May 10, 1956, Cheryl attended Holy Cross Elementary School, Kaukauna High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater in 1978. Cheryl began her business career at Allis-Chalmers in Appleton and most recently was working at Essity’s...

Sep 27, 2021

Age 77, of Neenah, passed from his earthly home into the arms of his Savior on September 27, 2021. William was born on April 26, 1944, to Charles and Dorothy (Eggert) Kilishek in Menasha, WI. William was joined in marriage to Jeanne Arseneau on August 13, 1966. William proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps in the...

Sep 27, 2021

John N. Rosz, 78, passed away on September 27, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer.  John was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 11, 1943 to Geneva (Layoff) and John Rosz.

John was proud of his lengthy career at Hayes Manufacturing.  He worked diligently to make the business successful and truly appreciated all the relationships that were developed through...

Sep 27, 2021

Elaine Peotter, formerly of Kaukauna, passed away at a Green Bay Hospital on Monday, September 27, 2021.  Elaine was born in Kaukauna on May 12, 1938, daughter of the late Cornelius and Anna (Wimberger) Kersten.

Elaine was caring, kind, and generous woman who was loved by all.  She enjoyed spending time in the kitchen baking, preparing Sunday family dinners, and...

Sep 26, 2021

Christine A. “Chris” Schabow, age 68 of Appleton, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2021, with her family by her side, from complications from heart surgery. Chris was born November 4, 1952, daughter of Joseph and Elaine (Gosz) Zeegers. She married Leon Schabow on April 14, 1973, and shared 48 years together.

Chris graduated from Appleton East in 1971 and...

Sep 26, 2021

On September 26th, 2021, Janice ‘Mom’ Lee Winslow, was called home to be a guardian angel after a tragic four-wheeling accident. She was just 56 years old.

Mom’s deepest meaning of life and joy comes back to her four sons and five grandchildren. There wasn’t a day that passed by you wouldn’t hear, “You don’t understand, I just love being...

Sep 26, 2021

Sep 26, 2021

Bonnie Lou (Koenck) Gunderson, 68, of Neenah, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 26, 2021, after experiencing complications from a brain aneurysm that occurred five years ago. Her final days were rich with love, memories, tears, and moments of laughter.

The late Floyd and Adeline Koenck were blessed with the birth of their daughter,...

Sep 26, 2021

Amber R. Siren, age 38, of Neenah, passed away on September 26th, 2021, at Theda Care Medical Center in Neenah, WI.  Amber was born in Milwaukee, WI to Jesse and Ann Ceballos on February 3rd, 1983.  She went to school in Ontonagon, MI.  She married Leo Siren on December 12th, 2008 in Wausau, WI.

Amber is survived by her children,...

Sep 24, 2021

“Mutter”, “Mama”, “Mère” echoes from the mountains and Earth will never be the same” Virginia Kroll

Our Mother, our world, passed away on the morning of Friday, September 24, 2021 after battling Parkinson’s Disease. She devoted her life to her loving husband, children, grandchildren and making sure everyone she knew felt loved. Our glue. She was so good at showing...

Sep 24, 2021

Luis Vargas, age 86, passed away on September 24, 2021 surrounded by his family.

There was a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday September 27, 2021 at 12:00pm at St. Therese Catholic Parish of Appleton with Fr. Ryan Starks officiating. Burial is at St. Joseph Cemetery of Appleton.

Sep 24, 2021

Donald Woelz, age 87 of Appleton, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Friday, September 24, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Kaukauna on April 16, 1934, the son of the late William and late Ruby Woelz, and married Donna Wichman on June 9, 1956.

Don graduated from Kaukauna...

Sep 23, 2021

Richard W. “Dick” Cashman, age 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and children, on September 23, 2021 at Frontida Assisted Living in Kimberly, Wisconsin, ending a courageous battle with complications of dementia.

Richard was preceded in death by his oldest son, Steven Cashman, and four grandsons, Brian Ingalls and Joseph Safranski, and infant twins Richard and Alexander Verstegen....

Sep 23, 2021

Michael T. “Mike” Pappas, age 68, of Appleton, WI was born to Eternal Life on September 23, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born to Life in Chicago, Illinois to James and Mary (McGovern) Pappas on February 23, 1953.  He attended school in Chicago and graduated from Brother Rice High School in 1971.   Through fate...

Sep 22, 2021

Ralph Schrank was called home to our Lord Jesus on September 22, 2021. He was 77 years old. Ralph was a lover of the written word; an extremely creative man. He had a gift for seeing things and what things could be where others couldn’t. He had an incredible sense of humor right up to the time of his passing....

Sep 22, 2021

Sep 22, 2021

John Wiley, Jr., 79, Appleton, passed away and joined his heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.  John was born in Spokane, Washington on July 21, 1942 to Averill J. Wiley, Sr. and Maud W. (Wimbish) Wiley.  As a newborn infant he traveled with his mother by train from Spokane to Appleton, where his father had accepted a position at the Institute...

Sep 21, 2021

Sep 21, 2021

Mahoney, Donna M., Menasha, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 21.

Donna was born October 30, 1928, the daughter of William and Susan (Hauser) Griesbach. She graduated from St. Mary High School in Menasha, where she was Valedictorian of her class. She was a key punch operator at Marathon Corporation until she married Donald R. Mahoney on October 3,...