Obituaries

Oct 13, 2020

Bob was born to William M. Hallada and Florence C. (Doersch) Hallada on February 13, 1936.  He died peacefully on October 13, 2020 in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Bob graduated or received degrees from Holy Rosary Grade School, New Holstein High School, University of Wisconsin – Whitewater and Purdue University.  He attended other institutions to update his knowledge and maintain his teaching...

Oct 12, 2020

Our beautiful mother, Margaret Vivian Reinke, age 88, passed peacefully into God’s loving hands on October 12, 2020, of non-Covid causes with her three children at her side. Margaret was born on May 29, 1932, in Bear Creek to Leonard and Helen (Reitzner) Schertz. She graduated from Clintonville High School. Her working career consisted of many years at Treasure Island...

Oct 12, 2020

Charlotte peacefully passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 in Appleton, Wisconsin with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. Following a stroke, Charlotte and her husband Bob had moved to Appleton last spring to be near family.

Daughter of Harry and Grace Dressel, Charlotte grew up in Evanston, Illinois and attended Niles Township High School. She went to college at...

Oct 12, 2020

William Michel “Bill” Van Eeckhout, age 78 of Fox Crossing, died unexpectedly on October 12, 2020, at his home.

 

Bill was born on March 11, 1942 in Honolulu, Hawaii, to his now deceased parents, Maurice and Helen (Anderson) Van Eeckhout. Bill’s parents, who moved to Hawaii in 1936, witnessed the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. In 1946,...

Oct 11, 2020

Richard F. “Dick” Voelzke, Jr.

October 29, 1948 – October 11, 2020

Richard “Dick” Voelzke, age 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2020.

The son of the late Richard and Caroline “Charlotte” (Schatz) Voelzke, Dick was born in Oshkosh, WI on October 29, 1948.

On August 30, 1969 (two weeks after returning from Vietnam), Dick married the love...

Oct 11, 2020

Kendil McLaren Shreve, age 85, of Appleton, died on the 11th of October 2020 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Kendil was born on March 19, 1935, in Dumont, Iowa, to the late Myrle R. Shreve and Lila D. (McLaren) Shreve. Following his graduation from Teachers College High School in Cedar Falls, Iowa, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from...

Oct 10, 2020

Our very special mother Beverly A. Reed peacefully entered her heavenly home on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Prairie Home Assisted Living, Menasha, WI.  Beverly was born on November 3, 1926, in Spooner, WI to the late Clarence and Ethel (Stahl) Falk.  She was united in marriage to James “Shady” Reed on February 3, 1949, at St. Hyacinth’s Catholic Church...

Oct 10, 2020

Gerald L. Fischer, age 79 of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 after a brief illness. Jerry was born on July 20, 1941 to the late Frank and Anna Fischer. Jerry was the youngest of nine children. He attended and graduated from Appleton High School in 1960. Jerry served his country in the Army National Guard. On October...

Oct 10, 2020

Luella Wittmann, age 94 of Menasha went to her heavenly home on October 10, 2020. Daughter of the late Clarence and Lillian (Simons) Larson. She grew up on a farm near Navarino. Moved to Neenah in her high school years. She worked at the dime store, Kimberly Clark, and the A & P Grocery store where she met her loving...

Oct 9, 2020

Jacqueline “Jackie” J Brown

At the age of 64, Jackie was dealt two major health battles, at the same time, that would trample the spirits of the best of us.  That is what Jackie was – the best of all of us.  She fought hard, with a smile and continued with her love of laughter, all the way to her...

Oct 8, 2020

Robert “Bob” Hickinbotham, age 96, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8th. Bob was born on April 1st, 1924 to the late Arnold and Sara (Reitzner) Hickinbotham in Appleton WI. Bob served in World War II as a Tec 5 Radio Operator in the 635th AAA Battalion of the Army from April 1943 – November 1945. He saw European ground combat and...

Oct 7, 2020

 

Michael James Poole of Larsen, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at the age of 53. A cherished son, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend, Michael made the most of life by following his dreams.

Born February 18, 1967 in Wild Rose, WI, Michael (better known as Mike) was the son of James and Clarella Poole (later...

Oct 6, 2020

Evelyn Catherine (McCann) Kohl, 82 of Appleton passed away on October 6, 2020.

Evie was born on September 22, 1938 to Thomas and Evelyn (Hoffman) McCann.

Evie enjoyed taking care of her two cats Gracey and Weezie, reading, working around her yard, feeding the birds, going up north to their cottage at Boulder Lake and decorating her home for each...

Oct 6, 2020

Elaine Carol England, 83, loving wife, mother and grandmother of Appleton Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday October 6, 2020.   She was born March 5, 1937 to the late Gerald F Batzler and the late Evelyn Snyder.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Douglas F England. She is further survived by her daughter Traycee England ( John Van...

Oct 5, 2020

Beverly Joyce Hinske, age 91, went peacefully to her Heavenly father on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Prairie Homes Assisted Living. Beverly was born on January 8, 1929, to the late Harvey and Josephine Meton. Beverly grew up in Oshkosh, WI., On September 25, 1948, she married the love of her life, George Hinske. They spent 53 special years together....

Oct 5, 2020

Ronald A. Tummett, age 82 passed away on Monday, Oct.5, at his home with his daughters by his side. Ron was born on Jan.18, 1938 to Carl & Leona Tummett. He was a lifelong resident of Menasha. Ron was united in marriage to Judith Knoedler on Sept. 12, 1959. They had 37 years together before she preceded him in death...

Oct 5, 2020

Joanne T. Hrubes, age 88, passed away on October 5, 2020 at Care Partners in Hortonville, WI.

Joanne was born on August 5, 1932 to the late Paul and Irene Ostorero in Milwaukee, WI.  Joanne graduated from Manawa High School in 1950.  She was united in marriage to the late Robert A. Hrubes Sr. in Manawa on September 6, 1952...

Oct 4, 2020

Oct 2, 2020

Eugene (Gene) A. Klinger, age 90, of Appleton, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020.  He was born May 23, 1930 to the late Albert and Martha Klinger.  He married Ruth (Bekkala) on April 9, 1955.  Gene retired from Kimberly Clark and enjoyed over 25 years in Florida.

 

Gene is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth; Son...

Oct 1, 2020

Ruth A. (Kuehne) Kaniess was born to eternal life on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the age of 91 years. She was born in Seymour, Wisconsin on September 18, 1929, daughter of the late Paul and Jennie (Thiel) Kuehne. Ruth was baptized and confirmed at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Seymour, and graduated from Seymour High School with the class...