Obituaries

Jan 18, 2021

Jody M. Koett, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 18, 2021, with her husband Bud by her side. She was born on April 24, 1959, in Appleton, the daughter of Dale and Georgia (Volz) Watters. Jody was united in marriage to Robert “Bud” Koett on Sep. 18th 1993. Jody worked at Binding Edge for 10 years and will be...

Jan 17, 2021

Kaukauna – Ila Jean “Dee” McSorley, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was born on March 30, 1929, in Altoona. United in marriage to Raymond McSorley April 24, 1948.

Dee is survived by 3 children: Kevin (Cheryl) McSorley, Jill Hanson, and Pamela McSorley; 2 daughters-in-law: Mary McSorley and Lori McSorley; 10 grandchildren: Nicole (Steve) Leitermann, Ryan...

Jan 17, 2021

Victoria “Vicki” Winarski Bolz, age 69 of Menasha, Wisconsin passed away on January 17, 2021, after years of battling with Alzheimer’s.  She was born March 1, 1951 in Menasha and was a graduate of St. Mary High School’s class of 1969.  She received a B.S. in Education from UW-Oshkosh and he taught 3rd grade at St. Edward’s in Mackville, Wisconsin...

Jan 15, 2021

Eunice M. Verbrick, age 104, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at her home in Appleton.  A lifelong resident of the city, she was born on September 9, 1916 to the late Frank and Bertha (Synder) Reck.  Eunice was united in marriage to George D. Verbrick on December 28, 1940. He preceded her in death on September 2, 1990.

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Jan 15, 2021

Ruth Elaine Klinger, age 89 of Appleton, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021.  She was born July 1, 1931 to the late Ida and Jacob Bekkala.  She married Gene Klinger on April 9, 1955.  Gene passed away on October 2, 2020.  They were married 65 years.

Ruth retired from the Winnebago Mental Health Institute where she was a Registered...

Jan 14, 2021

Darrel Johnson died on Thursday, January 14, 2021, after a long encounter with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie of 53 years. They were married on July 10, 1958, in Indianapolis. He was also preceded in death by his brother Bill Bittner and his parents Walter and Mae Johnson of Oshkosh. He is survived by many, including...

Jan 14, 2021

Penelope E. “Penny” Sabee, age 55, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021 with family members at her side in Appleton, Wisconsin. Penny was born on December 14, 1965 to Michael and Marian (Wildhagen) Sabee. She was a 1984 graduate of Neenah High School. After graduation she attended Carroll College in Waukesha Wisconsin and earned her...

Jan 13, 2021

Thomas G Pawlowski “Polack” age 76, passed away on Wednesday, January 13th. He was born on January 11, 1945 in Neenah, WI, son of Henry and Ethel (Weiss) Pawlowski. Tom graduated from Menasha High School in 1963. On December 12, 1973 he married Nancy Birling when he realized the third time was a charm. He retired from Banta Co. after...

Jan 13, 2021

Gretchen Heinritz died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Jan 13, 2021.  She was born Dec 14 1928 to Lorna and Erwin Esche in Manawa WI.  She and her brother Floyd treasured growing up in an area with plentiful woods and water to enjoy.  This gave her a lifelong appreciation for the simple pleasure of the outdoors.

She...

Jan 13, 2021

Rita Wruck age 68, passed away on Wednesday, January 13th. She was born on November 11, 1952 in WI, Daughter of Harold and Verna Meyer. On January 7, 1992 she married Charles Wruck.

She is survived by her husband, Charles, of 39 years, her children, Christina and Charles, and her five wonderful grandchildren who were her pride and joy, Dante,...

Jan 13, 2021

Duane V. Prentice, age 93 of Appleton passed away peacefully on January 13, 2021 at St Elizabeth’s hospital. Duane was born on July 29, 1927 to Vinal and Stella (Fischer) Prentice. He spent his childhood and teen years in Fremont, WI. In 1945 Duane graduated from Weyauwega High school.

After graduation he enlisted in the Navy and was a World...

Jan 12, 2021

Sara Jean Smith nee Brinkman, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021, after a long, valiant battle with cancer. Sara has finally made it home. She will feel no more pain, have no more struggles, and no longer have to battle the body that betrayed her. She fought cancer again and again, never asking God, “Why me?” Instead, she faced each...

Jan 12, 2021

On January 12, 2021, Jeannie Ann (Kielgas) Williamson, devoted wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 71.

Jeannie was born on October 4, 1949 in Appleton, WI to Alex and Sylvia (Burmeister) Kielgas. She was the youngest of twelve, having four older sisters and seven brothers.

In April of 1971, she married the love of her life, David Wendell Williamson. They were...

Jan 11, 2021

John Feller, age 73, died peacefully on January 11, 2021, at Aspire Senior Living in Kimberly.  For fourteen years, he battled illness, and was a warrior through it all. John was born in Appleton on January  7, 1948, son of Harold and Elvira (Conradt ) Feller, John was and a lifelong resident of Kaukauna.  He graduated from Kaukauna high school...

Jan 11, 2021

Toni N. Jeffery “Noni”, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021. She was born on June 10, 1941, in Neenah, to the late Richard and Vallis Nelson. Toni married Gerald M Jeffery from Menasha in 1960 and together they raised 2 children.  She enjoyed reading, HGTV, counted cross stitch and spent many years at the cottage on...

Jan 9, 2021

Joe “Corby” Corbett, 70, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. He was born on October 25, 1950, in Milwaukee, the son of Robert and Marge (Murphy).

Joe is survived by his wife: Cec, children, Jessie (Tim) Kleinke, Melissa (Aaron) Pontow, Joshua (Jamie) Corbett, Nicole (Troy) Schaeffer, April (Mike) Kromm, 12 very special grandchildren, and...

Jan 9, 2021

Paul Frank Siehr, age 75, of Appleton, passed away on January 9, 2021. Paul was born on April 20, 1945 to the late Walter and Ruth (Hackstock) Siehr. Paul was the most giving and unselfish person you could know. He did everything for his family and would help anyone who asked. Paul was an avid sports memorabilia and antiques collector....

Jan 8, 2021

Molly Margaret McGinnis, 45, passed away while giving birth to her sixth child doing what she loved doing most, being a mom. Born in Appleton, Wisconsin, May 22, 1975 to Bill and Peg McGinnis, Molly was a daughter, sister, mother, aunt, counselor, partner, and friend.

 

A 1993 graduate of Appleton West H.S., Molly earned her Bachelor of Science degree...

Jan 8, 2021

Thomas “Tom” Fredrick Ashauer left Earth to join God and the angels in Heaven on January 8, 2021, while his family and loved ones were by his side. 

Tom was born on June 1, 1942 to Lucille (Laux) and Anton Ashauer in Appleton, WI. He was a graduate of Kaukauna High School Class of 1960. On September 14, 1966, he...

Jan 8, 2021