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Paul Arlin Nickasch

Paul Arlin Nickasch

Jun 11, 2021

Appleton – Paul A. Nickasch, 54, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah. He was born on November 8, 1966, the son of Dwain and Bette Jane (Blahnik) Nickasch. Paul enjoyed fishing with his father and going hunting. He especially loved laying in the hammock, and sleeping on the porch at the cottage on...

John Arthur Pagel

John Arthur Pagel

Jun 11, 2021

John A. Pagel, age 88, of Menasha, passed away on June 11, 2021. John was born in Neenah, Wisconsin to Louis and Irma (Schoenrock) Pagel on December 26, 1932. On August 25, 1951, John married the former Hazel Cleveland.

He served his country honorably as a member of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the American Legion Post...

Corinne Ellen Grishaber

Corinne Ellen Grishaber

Jun 11, 2021

Corinne Ellen Grishaber, 86, passed away at home in Combined Locks on Friday, June 11, 2021. She was born on November 2,1934 in Menasha, Wisconsin, the daughter of Kathryn and Harvey Knorr.  She met her high school sweetheart, Tom Grishaber, at St. Mary’s High School in Menasha, and they married on June 14,1955. Corinne and Tom founded Tom’s Drive-In together...

Joseph Roman "Joe" Ciske

Joseph Roman "Joe" Ciske

Jun 10, 2021

Joseph R. Ciske, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at his home. He was born on April 22, 1954, in Appleton, the son of Ralph and Elaine (Boushley) Ciske. Joseph was employed with the former American Can and RR Donnelly for many years. He was also a devoted crossing guard for Edison School, on the corner of...

Lloyd D. Ellefson

Lloyd D. Ellefson

Jun 9, 2021

After being granted one hundred years of time on this earth, our Lord called Lloyd to his heavenly home on June 9, 2021. Lloyd was born in New London on February 16, 1921, son of the late J. Edward and Myrtle (Law) Ellefson.

From 1942 until 1945, Lloyd served in the United States Army during World War II, reaching the...

David C. Engel

David C. Engel

Jun 9, 2021

David C. Engel, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes, on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the age of 62.  Dave was the oldest son born to Gerald and Lucille (Modl) Engel on December 24, 1958.

He attended St. Joseph Grade School and was a 1977 Xavier High School graduate.

Dave’s childhood years were spent swimming, fishing,...

Richard G. "Rich" Widmann

Richard G. "Rich" Widmann

Jun 9, 2021

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Richard (Rich) Widmann our loving father, husband, grandpa and friend on June 9, 2021.  Rich was born on May 6, 1952 in Milwaukee, WI to Kurt J. and Dorothy (Menke) Widmann.

Rich married the love of his life, Suzanne Russell, on November 20, 1971.  He was really looking forward to celebrating his...

Stanley Thompson

Stanley Thompson

Jun 9, 2021

Stanley Edward Stuart Thompson, age 84, passed away on June 9, 2021.

Stan was born Sept. 20, 1936 in Phelps, WI, son of the late Stanley Thompson Sr. and Erma Thompson.

He married his sweetheart Barbara (Gerard) Thompson on February 15, 1958. They were married for 63 years which he said was a very long time. He had a happy...

JoAnn M. Mueller

JoAnn M. Mueller

Jun 8, 2021

JoAnn Mueller, age 85 of Kaukauna, passed away at St. Paul Villa on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.  She was born in Kaukauna on May 29, 1936, daughter of the late Urban and Selma (Lau) Gerrits.   A graduate of the Kaukauna High School, JoAnn later married Lee Mueller; he preceded her in death in 1986.

She is survived by three children:...

Patricia J. Hausler

Patricia J. Hausler

Jun 7, 2021

Patricia J. Hausler died peacefully with her family at her side on June 7, 2021, at Cherry Meadows.  She was born May 23, 1936, in Milwaukee to the late Martin and Carola Beaumont.  She lived most of her life in the Appleton area, except for four elementary school years during WWII when her family moved to Glendale CA and about which...

Phyllis (Casper) Gauger

Phyllis (Casper) Gauger

Jun 7, 2021

“As she journeyed through life, she left footprints – of kindness and love, courage and compassion, joy and faith. Now that she is gone, the trail she left behind continues to comfort and inspire us.”

On the afternoon of June 7, 2021, Phyllis JoAnn Gauger passed away with “her girls” and her Heavenly Father by her side. She was 88...

Clement Joseph Rass Jr.

Clement Joseph Rass Jr.

Jun 5, 2021

Having lived a long and faith-filled life, Clem Rass fell gently into the arms of his Lord early Saturday morning, June 5.

He was born to the late Clem and Louise (Jeanquart) Rass 104 years ago in the Village of Luxemburg (WI), the oldest of 8 siblings. The Rass family “traveling gene” was a major influence throughout his entire life....

Sandra P. Wallenfang

Sandra P. Wallenfang

Jun 4, 2021

Sandra Paulyne Wallenfang, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, June 4, 2021.

The oldest child of the late Alfred and Josephine Getzlaff, she was born on July 4, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI.

 

Sandra graduated from Menasha High School and spent the early part of her career in the Secretarial field for various local businesses and then...

Jane Severo

Jane Severo

Jun 2, 2021

Jane Severo passed peacefully with her husband by her side.  Please join us for her services on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Wichmann Funeral Homes Tri-County Chapel (1592 Oneida St., Menasha) at 12:oo noon.

Ryan R. Schober

Ryan R. Schober

Jun 1, 2021

Ryan Schober, age 23 of Appleton, died at his home on June 1, 2021.  Ryan was born in Wichita, Kansas, on May 16, 1998, the son of Sandi Schober and John Schober.  Ryan was a graduate of Appleton North High School where he was a successful member of the high school bowling team.  As an Industrial Engineering student at University...

Honorable Gordon Myse

Honorable Gordon Myse

May 31, 2021

The honorable Judge Gordon Myse passed away May 31, 2021, in Venice, FL at the age of 85. Gordon was born in Kaukauna, WI on June 9, 1935, son of the late Orville and Elva “Pat” (Riley) Myse. He was a lifelong resident of Appleton until June’s failing health prompted their move to Florida. Throughout his life, Gordon served the...

Tanya Rae Kosbab

Tanya Rae Kosbab

May 31, 2021

Tanya Rae (Pagel) Kosbab passed away unexpectedly at her home in Oneida, WI on Monday, May 31, 2021. Tanya was born December 1, 1971, daughter of the late Henry and Sheila (McGuire) Pagel.

Tanya and Scott Kosbab were united in marriage on November 16, 1996. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Her greatest accomplishment was...

Virginia A.  "Ginger" Hammond

Virginia A. "Ginger" Hammond

May 30, 2021

Virginia ”Ginger” A. Hammond, age 91 of Appleton, WI went to live eternally with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born on July 25, 1929 in Ashland, Alabama. She was the daughter of Cecil and Lydia Jenkins.  After she graduated high school, Ginger went on to receive a degree in Business Administration. After graduating...

Juanita  L. Makaroff

Juanita L. Makaroff

May 30, 2021

Juanita L. Makaroff, age 87, of Appleton, passed away on May 30, 2021. She was born on May 9, 1934 in Ashland, WI, the daughter of Theodore and Alice (Ronning) Hartjes. Juanita had a passion for ballet, and was a student at the School of American Ballet in New York City. While in New York, she was united in marriage...

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