Obituaries

Jul 25, 2021

“I have come that you may have life to the full.” John 10:10

Lucille M. Kempen (Kemps), 93, opened her eyes to heaven on July 25, 2021.  Born in Kimberly, WI to Theodore (Ted) and Min (Hietpas) Kemps on February 23,1928, she graduated from Kimberly HIgh School in 1946, and began her employment at Kimberly-Clark as an accounting clerk.

She...

Jul 24, 2021

Elaine R. Parker, 82, Kimberly, died on July 24, 2021. She was born on September 4, 1938, to the late Lawrence and Arlene (Bryngelson) Sievert in Appleton. Elaine was united in marriage to Donald Parker in Iowa. She worked at Appleton Mills and retired after over 20 years of service. Elaine enjoyed solving crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles on her...

Jul 23, 2021

Edmund (Eddie) Theodore Cops, from Tampa Florida, (originally from Oshkosh/Appleton/Holland), age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 23, 2021. He was born to the late Edmund and Theodora (Geitman) Cops on March 26, 1929. He was one of eleven children. Eddie was born in Nijmegen, Holland, and moved to America at the age of 19. He owned a neighborhood...

Jul 23, 2021

Dawn Bartel (Mueller), age 81, of Menasha, passed away on July 23rd, 2021. Dawn was born in Neenah, WI to Raymond and Viola Mueller on January 3rd, 1940. She graduated from Neenah High School. She married Byron Bartel on May 12th, 1979, in Appleton, WI. She retired from Theda Clark Regional Medical Center, working there for 20+ years. She was...

Jul 22, 2021

Ronald “Z Daddy” Zawacki, 70, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on July 22, 2021 following an unexpected, undiagnosed illness. He was born in Chicago on September 27, 1950 and was the son of the late Chester and Gertrude (Skornia) Zawacki.

Ron graduated from Menasha High School in 1968. After high school, he played in a number of bands and fixed...

Jul 22, 2021

Gerald Anthony Losselyong, age 77, of Appleton, our friend, family, and loved one passed away July 22, 2021. Jerry struggled with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy with Parkinson like syndrome. He passed away with his loving wife Elaena by his side. Gerald was born August 7, 1943 to Nicholas & Theresa (Hartzheim) Losselyong. He married Elaena Mae Sharon DeLap on February 14,...

Jul 20, 2021

Sherry L. Loderbauer, age 47, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by those she loved.  She was born on August 18, 1973 at Kaukauna Community Hospital in Kaukauna, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Donna (Propson) Loderbauer.

Sherry was very strong-willed and independent, which truly assisted in her tenacious battle with cancer these past six...

Jul 20, 2021

Jul 20, 2021

Susan A. Strassman, age 67, of Oshkosh, passed away on July 20, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born on July 22, 1953 in Neenah Wisconsin to Edward and Emma (Langeberg) Hayes. She was a 1971 graduate of Neenah High School. On March 2, 1985 she married David Strassman Peace Lutheran Church in Neenah. She was employed...

Jul 20, 2021

Lester W. Hartzheim, age 91, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday evening, July 20, 2021, with his family by his side. He was born on February 23, 1930 to the late Peter and Mary Hartzheim in Darboy. Lester was stationed in Germany as a Military Policeman with the U.S. Army. He was united in marriage to Virginia Green in...

Jul 19, 2021

Paul Michael Stemen, age 36, of Sherwood, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly at home on July 19, 2021. He was born in Santa Barbara, California to Pegge Stark and Paul Stemen on July 30, 1984. He attended school in Carpenteria, California where he excelled at baseball. Years later, he settled in Wisconsin where he met his wife, Mary. They were married...

Jul 19, 2021

Kenneth A. Ostorero, 69, Neenah, died on Monday, July 19, 2021. He was born on September 15, 1951, in Appleton to the late Paul and Irene Ostorero. Ken was united in marriage to Marie on August 27, 1976, at St. Mary Catholic Church. He was employed at GNC for 30 plus years before his retirement in 2010. Ken was a...

Jul 19, 2021

Heaven must have needed another ray of sunshine and decided to call Heather back home.  After a 2 ½ year battle with cancer our Lord and Savior ended her suffering on the early morning of July 19th, 2021.  Through all of the chemo treatments and surgeries, Heather never lost her smile and courageously fought for every day.  She truly was...

Jul 18, 2021

Jul 16, 2021

Donald F. Arthur, 93, Menasha, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. He was born on July 4, 1928, in Fond du Lac the son of the late Fred and Marcella (Diedrich) Arthur. Don served in the U.S. Army from December of 1950 until his honorable discharge in December of 1952. He worked for the Kimberly Clark Corporation for many...

Jul 16, 2021

Paul R. Young from Appleton, WI, age 84, passed away in peace after a short illness on July 16, 2021.

He was born to the late Adelbert and Gertrude (Bibelhausen) Young on March 15, 1937 in Oconomowoc, WI.

Paul attended St. Mary Grade School in Menasha, WI and St. Nazianz Seminary in Valders, WI. In business, Paul had worked at...

Jul 16, 2021

Jul 16, 2021

Janet Marlene Arganbright – a daughter of our great and loving God and Father, was born September 18, 1938, and passed away on July 16, 2021.  She now lives in eternal life with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Janet is survived by her loving husband Dean, three children: Paula (Mike), Claudine (Gordon), and Keith (Amanda), six grandchildren: (Micah, Samuel,...

Jul 15, 2021

Jacqueline M. Dirkman, 85, of Menasha, passed away on July 15, 2021 in Hardwood, MI.  She was born on June 23, 1936 in Menominee, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond and Mary (Maufort) Gratto.   In October 1959, Jacqueline married Richard Dirkman at St. Williams Church in Menominee, MI.   In her free time, she enjoyed going to the cabin up north, reading,...

Jul 14, 2021

James J. Shinkle unexpectedly passed away on July 14,2021, with Debbie his wife of 37 years, daughter Bobbie and son Kyle along with his wife Michelle, by his side. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Larry Lee Shinkle Sr and his brother Larry L.Shinkle Jr and many other extended family members.

Jim leaves behind Debbie, Bobbie, Kyle (Michelle) Shinkle,...