Obituaries

Feb 7, 2021

Robert L. “Bob” Boughton, went to his heavenly home Sunday February 7, 2021, after a brief illness. He was born on November 23, 1937, the son of the late Lu Roy and Viola (Vohsberg) Boughton. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Gretchen (Krueger). The two of them met while they were working as dance instructors...

Feb 6, 2021

Shirley passed away unexpectedly at her home after losing a hard-fought battle with cancer on Saturday, February 6th, 2021.  She was born in Oshkosh, WI on June 16th, 1957, the daughter of Robert and Crystal (Abraham) Gehrke and graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1975.  She spent her life caring for children, both her own and others’ as a...

Feb 6, 2021

Carol J. Dalke, age 90, of Appleton passed away on February 6, 2021. Carol was born on December 19, 1930 in Appleton to Ernest and Elsie (Staple) Huth. She married Ronald Dalke at St. Paul Lutheran in Appleton on November 12, 1955 and he preceded her in death on April 22, 2013. Carol loved children and provided in home day...

Feb 5, 2021

Richard Lee Klassen, age 74 of Menasha, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2021, after his long battle with Alzheimer’s.  He was born to Fabian and Ardeth (Henn) Klassen on May 8, 1946 in Appleton and lived most of his life in the Neenah and Menasha area.

Dick retired from Menasha Corporation after forty years of service.  He married Pam...

Feb 5, 2021

Patricia (Pat) Mary Welhouse Vandehey, age 74, passed away on Friday, February 5th, 2021, at Theda Care Medical Hospital Neenah, due to complications from COVID-19. She was born on November 9, 1946, daughter of the late Earl and Valeria (Pawelkiewicz) Welhouse. Pat was married to Mark D. Vandehey for 52 years before her passing.

Pat had a variety of jobs in...

Feb 5, 2021

June C. VanDera, 86, passed away peacefully in the arms of her Lord, on Friday, February 5, 2021, with her family by her side. She was born on March 10, 1934, to the late Robert and Alvina (Norenberg) Nowak. In her early years, June worked at Tuttle Press on Lawe St., Appleton. She married Robert J. VanDera, on May 28,...

Feb 4, 2021

Betty Mae Bast, age 89, passed away on February 4, 2021 surrounded by the caring and compassionate staff of St. Paul Elder Services, Kaukauna.

She was born May 26, 1931, to the late John and Martha (Coonen) Van Asten. She graduated from St. John High School in Little Chute in 1949. She met the love of her life, LeRoy J....

Feb 4, 2021

Feb 4, 2021

Arlene Lena Wendt, age 99, passed away into the loving arms of her Savior on February 4, 2021.

Arlene was born in the Town of Freedom on May 5, 1921 to William and Ella Schroeder.   Arlene married Harold Wendt on April 25, 1942.  They had 48 years of marriage before Harold’s passing in 1990.  Harold and Arlene farmed in the...

Feb 3, 2021

Tom Grace, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather died peacefully on February 3, 2021.  Tom was born on October 3, 1938 in Beaver Dam, WI, the son of Roland and Sophie Grace.

Tom graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in chemical engineering.  He earned his PhD at the University of Minnesota.  Tom married Loretta Potvin on...

Feb 3, 2021

Donna Mae Allen went peacefully into the Lord’s arms Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 at the age of 92.

Born in Milwaukee on April 22nd, 1928 to Wilhelmina (nee Bauer) and John Stam, Donna grew up with her parents and three siblings in the city, and graduated from Rufus King High School in 1946.

In 1944, while still in high school,...

Feb 1, 2021

Mary J. Nelson, age 73, of Appleton, passed away on February 1, 2021 with her husband of 52 years by her side.  She was born Mary J. Fuchsteiner on June 11, 1947 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Sylvester J. Fuchsteiner and Ruth M. Fuchsteiner (Pitz).  She graduated from Aquinas Catholic High School in 1965, and from St. Francis School of...

Feb 1, 2021

Hazel Dorothea Parkinson, 98, of Appleton, passed away at Carolina Assisted Living on February 1, 2021. She was born in New Rome, Wisconsin on January 3, 1923, the daughter of the late William & Vinnie (Schenk) Burhite. She attended Grade School and High School in Wisconsin Rapids, graduating in 1940. She attended the former Wood County Normal School and graduated...

Feb 1, 2021

Gregory W. Martin, 60, a wonderful loving husband, father and grandfather passed away February 1, 2021 at UW Madison Hospital with his wife and two daughters by his side.

Greg was born on May 18, 1960 in Wisconsin Rapids to Joseph & Elaine (Yoss) Martin. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1978 and went on to earn his Associate’s...

Feb 1, 2021

Donald F. Harry, age 62, passed away February 1, 2020 at his home in Appleton.  Donald was born in Hancock, Michigan, on March 13, 1958, to his parents Richard and Margaret (Corbeil) Harry.

He grew up in Hurontown, Michigan, and enjoyed small game hunting, drawing, playing his guitar, working on his cars, and gardening.  He loved animals and will be...

Feb 1, 2021

Julie Hammen, 76, was granted permission to join her mother Catherine Stevens, her sister Shirley “Peach” Stafford, her three brothers Timothy Besaw, Jerry Hammen and Richard “Dickie” Hammen Jr., her sister-in-law Sharon Euclide, her three brothers-in-law Lyle Euclide, Charles “Chuck” Stevens, Harlan Stevens and her beloved granddaughter Kasie Willard in Heaven on Monday, February 1, 2021.

Julie was given this...

Jan 31, 2021

Kenneth Walbrun, age 75, of Menasha, passed away on January 31, 2021. Ken was born on October 16, 1945 to Sylvester and Lydia (Kunke) Walbrun. After he finished school, he started his career at King Plumbing in Appleton, and finished his career at August Winter Mechanical Contractors, retiring after 45 years. He was a proud member of the Plumbers and...

Jan 31, 2021

Kathy Vallafskey, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, died unexpectedly on January 31, 2021, with her loving husband Ronald “Toby” at her side.

Kathy is survived by her husband Ronald “Toby” Vallafskey; two children: Tracy (Scottie) Davis and Troy (partner William Harrison) Vallafskey.  Her grandchildren are Annalecia Vallafskey, Rylee Davis, Asja Vallafskey, and Avery Vallafskey.  She is also survived by a...

Jan 31, 2021

Wayne Wilbur Batley, 83, entered the kingdom of heaven with his family by his side on January 31st, 2021, 10:30 pm at Thedacare Regional Hospital, Appleton Wisconsin. He was born July 31st, 1937 to Warren & Anita Batley, Appleton, WI.

He graduated from Appleton High School in 1955 and married his high school sweetheart Vonda Myse on June 17th, 1961....

Jan 30, 2021

Appleton – JoAnn M. Kennedy, 77, passed away peacefully, with her sister at her side at Brewster Village, on Saturday, January 30, 2021, after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 17, 1943, in New Orleans, LA, the daughter of William and Viola (Bruscher) Kennedy. The family moved to Brillion, for a short time, before settling in Appleton, where...