Obituaries

Jeanette Marie Olszewski

Jeanette Marie Olszewski

May 23, 2021

Jeanette Olszewski, 85, passed away on May 23, 2021. She shared a birthday with her husband Chester, who she is now reunited with in Heaven. Faith, family, and serving others were Jeanette’s priorities. She was selfless, loving, humble, and hardworking. Mom was a true matriarch, a rock of stability and a woman of great strength and character to those who...

Edward J. Steidl

Edward J. Steidl

May 22, 2021

Edward “Ed” Steidl, age 88 of Kaukauna, passed away at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah on Saturday, May 22 2021. Ed, a lifelong resident of Kaukauna, was born February 21, 1933 to the late Edward R. Steidl and Helena (Hopfensperger) Steidl. In June of 1958, he married Margaret Bunkleman at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Appleton. Ed served his...

Maureen D. Schleisner

Maureen D. Schleisner

May 22, 2021

Maureen D. Schleisner, age 88, of Appleton, passed away at her home on May 22, 2021. Maureen was born in Appleton to Martin and Helen (Cain) Donohue on April 25, 1933.  She worked as a family law mediator until she retired at the age of 80.

Maureen at 88 stayed youthful, vibrant, interested and interesting her entire life. No matter...

Elizabeth Ann Munch "Bette" Singler

Elizabeth Ann Munch "Bette" Singler

May 20, 2021

After a rewarding 97.5 years, Elizabeth “Bette” Ann Munch Singler was welcomed into everlasting life by our Lord on Thursday, May 20, 2021.

Bette was born on November 18,1923 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Henry and Anna (Glesener) Munch. She grew up in Kingsford, Michigan, where she helped her mother take care of her three younger brothers, whom she adored. She...

Bonnie M. Frank

Bonnie M. Frank

May 20, 2021

BONNIE M. FRANK Age 87, died on Thursday May 20, 2021, at Rennes Health Center in Appleton.  Bonnie was born on January 16, 1934, in Appleton to the late Cecil and Mable (Gosz) Tibbetts.  She married Theodore Frank on June 7, 1958, at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton.  Bonnie was employed at Wisconsin Electric Power Company; the Appleton School System;...

Joyce  E. Kranzusch

Joyce E. Kranzusch

May 17, 2021

Joyce E. Kranzusch

Age 91, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Meadow Wood Assisted Living in Seymour, WI. She fought a long battle with congestive heart disease. Joyce was born March 18, 1930 in Colby, WI to Hilda (Witte) and Raymond Kriplean. On February 10, 1951 she was united in marriage to John W. Kranzusch...

Diane Valerie Ponthan

Diane Valerie Ponthan

May 16, 2021

Diane passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 12th, 1949 in Oak Park, Illinois. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Appleton, Wisconsin where she lived until she left for college, ultimately graduating from UW Stevens Point in 1970 with a degree in Nursing. With a pioneering and courageous spirit,...

Denis L. "Jun Po Kando Zenji" Kelly

Denis L. "Jun Po Kando Zenji" Kelly

May 12, 2021

Denis L. Kelly, Jun Po Kando Zenji, age 79, of Appleton, passed away on May 12, 2021. He will be sadly missed by his wife Dr. Mary A. Connelly, as well as other relatives and friends.

 

“I am a man among men, dedicated to a life of meditative awareness. I am a man of Argentine tango, a man of...

Helen Spasoff Kratzer

Helen Spasoff Kratzer

May 11, 2021

Helen Spasoff Kratzer passed away May 11, 2021 at the age of 91, guided by the love and support of her family.

Helen was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 25, 1929 to Stoiko and Cveta Spasoff, one of six children of Macedonian immigrants.

Helen attended Lincoln High School in Milwaukee and then proudly graduated from the University of Wisconsin,...

Mary Lou Garvey

Mary Lou Garvey

May 11, 2021

The Lord chose to take me much earlier than I expected.

After a brief bout with cancer, I left peacefully on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

My name is Mary Lou (Ashauer) Garvey, born on January 28, 1949 to George and Mary (Kettenhoven) Ashauer, and have been a life long resident of Appleton, Wisconsin.

Besides being a full time mother and...

Juana U. Duran

Juana U. Duran

May 11, 2021

Juana Duran (Mami to her family), age 92, faithful and grateful servant of the Lord, was welcomed home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

Juana was born on June 16, 1928 in Chile to the late Honorindo and Celia (Valdebenito) Duran. She married Pedro Briones in 1955 and they would raise six children. Juana lived her life always giving to others....

Roger Kenneth Liesch

Roger Kenneth Liesch

May 9, 2021

Roger K. Liesch, 76, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at his home. He was born on May 23, 1944, in Mattoon, Wisconsin, the son of Herfert and Norma (Leiskau) Liesch. Roger had a passion for cars. He enjoyed watching car shows and fix it shows, attending car shows, buying cars, fixing cars for family and friends and working...

Calvin M. Lenox

Calvin M. Lenox

May 8, 2021

Calvin Lenox, 51, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on May 8th, 2021. Calvin was born in Racine, WI on Dec. 27, 1969, to Roy and Marylou (Lawver) Lenox. He grew up and attended school at Shiocton and as an adult moved to Appleton.

Calvin loved his family deeply and treasured time spent with them. He also enjoyed fishing and being...

Kerry  Ann Vissers

Kerry Ann Vissers

May 6, 2021

Kerry Ann Vissers, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Kerry was born on January 7, 1969 in Kaukuana, WI., Daughter of Betty(Jon)Pengelly, and Dennis Vissers. She graduated from freedom high school in 1988. She worked for Voith MFG for 18 years. Kerry was an amazing, beautiful person, inside and out. She was fun loving, sweet, caring,...

Dr. Mark W. Bichler

Dr. Mark W. Bichler

May 5, 2021

Dr. Mark W. Bichler, 65, a lifelong resident of Wisconsin, passed away on May 5, 2021, at the Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, WI, following ongoing health issues.

Born June 28, 1955 in Kaukauna WI, the son to Julian and Rene Bichler. Mark was a graduate of Kaukauna High School, the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire and the Palmer College of...

Frank J. Kersten

Frank J. Kersten

May 5, 2021

Frank James Kersten, age 33, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday May, 5th 2021. Frank was born April 23rd 1988 in Neenah Wisconsin, the first born of two twin boys, to Jennifer (MacArthur) and Curt Kersten. Frank enjoyed spending his free time in the gym, he liked to be with his friends and family, but most of all he loved to be...