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LyAnn M. Beatty

LyAnn M. Beatty

Jan 28, 2021

LyAnn M. Beatty, age 67, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2021 at Appleton Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

LyAnn was born in Neenah, WI to Robert F. Beatty and Mary R. Laus on July 14, 1953. She graduated from Menasha High School in 1971. After graduating, she began working for Banta Corporation until she started...

Mary Alice Geurts

Mary Alice Geurts

Jan 27, 2021

Mary Alice (Crotty) Geurts, age 98, graciously and peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on January 27, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.

Mary was born in Farmington, WI on June 9, 1922. Mary took pleasure in reading, crochet, and especially treasuring her family parties. She loved the outdoors and flowers during the summertime. Mary leaves behind her bird (sunshine) who...

Ann S Kracht

Ann S Kracht

Jan 26, 2021

“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1. Ann Sheryl (McLellan) Kracht, age 76, shed the constraints of her broken mind and body after a lengthy battle with dementia on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.  We celebrate for her, as she is finally free to enjoy an eternity with her Lord.

Ann was born to Clarence...

Kathleen Barfknecht

Kathleen Barfknecht

Jan 25, 2021

Kathleen Barfknecht, aged 72 of Menasha, passed away in the very early morning hours of Monday, January 25, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. She was born on May 16, 1948, at Madison General Hospital in Madison, daughter of the late Gerald and Mary (nee Boyd) Barfknecht. Kathy wanted to be a teacher from a very young age.  She...

Mabel M. Welhouse

Mabel M. Welhouse

Jan 24, 2021

Mabel M. (Tiesling) Welhouse, age 99, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2021. Born in Hollandtown, WI, daughter of the late Anton and Bardean (Van Linn) Tiesling, wife of the late Joseph G. Welhouse.

Mabel worked at the Lakeview Mill in Neenah and then as a defense factory worker in Kalamazoo, MI during WWII. Mabel and Joe loved square dancing,...

Theresa "Terry" Desormier

Theresa "Terry" Desormier

Jan 24, 2021

Neenah – January 24, 2021,  Theresa Lynn Desormier passed away, surrounded by her family,  after a several months fight with pancreatic cancer.  She was born on February 4, 1953 in Lansing, MI. and was soon adopted by her soon to be loving parents, Fred and Elaine Sayklly.  She attended the Catholic Schools in Escanaba, MI through her childhood and in...

Sheldon D. Niquette

Sheldon D. Niquette

Jan 23, 2021

Sheldon “Shel” David Niquette, 77, of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and teacher, died on January 23, 2021, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton from complications due to Covid-19.

Shel was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Dianne, for what would have been 55 years in just a few weeks. He was a nurturing father...

David Lyle "Dave" Zwicker

David Lyle "Dave" Zwicker

Jan 23, 2021

David Lyle Zwicker passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, with loved ones by his side and loyal dog Fritzy.  He was born May 4, 1928, in Appleton, Wisconsin.  The son of the late Dewey and Erna (Nickasch) Zwicker.  Dave graduated from Appleton Senior High School and served his country joining the United States Coast Guard.  On July 22, 1950, David...

Kenneth Edward Geiger

Kenneth Edward Geiger

Jan 22, 2021

Kenneth E. Geiger, age 73, died peacefully at home January 22, 2021 with his wife and family at his side. He was born November 18, 1947 in Appleton the son of the late Kenneth A. and Constance (Steidl) Geiger.  He was married on October 2, 1998 to his loving wife, Nancy.  Ken worked 43 years until his retirement at American...

Shirley Ann Gamsky

Shirley Ann Gamsky

Jan 21, 2021

Shirley Ann Gamsky (Fassbender) passed away on January 21, 2021 peacefully in her sleep at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Shirley was born April 1, 1928 to Walter and Bernice Fassbender in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was the oldest of seven children and helped to raise them when her father went off to war. After graduating from Seymour High School...

Eva F. Garton

Eva F. Garton

Jan 21, 2021

Eva (Jones) Garton passed away on January 21, 2021 at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna.  Eva was born in Kaukauna on June 5, 1925, to Jerry and Leona Jones.  She attended Trinity Lutheran School and was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kaukauna.

As a young woman, Eva worked at Scolding Locks in Appleton and Badger Tissue...

Xavier Alejandro Ibarra Stascak

Xavier Alejandro Ibarra Stascak

Jan 20, 2021

Xavier Alejandro Ibarra Stascak, age 13, of Menasha, passed away on January 20, 2021.

Xavier was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Pedro Ibarra Cortes and Lindy Joy Stascak on April 24, 2007.  He was a student at Maplewood Middle School in Menasha. Xavier was an excellent fisherman and loved to spend hours by the water. He loved sports and...

Joan Alice Strassman

Joan Alice Strassman

Jan 19, 2021

Joan Alice Strassman, age 86, passed away unexpectedly of COVID related heart failure on Tuesday January 19, 2021. Joan was born in Milwaukee, the daughter of Ralph and Sylvia (Forman) Erschen on April 26, 1934. She married Thomas Strassman on July 11, 1959. She loved to spend time with her family  and was an avid Packers fan. She also enjoyed...

Vonda Batley

Vonda Batley

Jan 19, 2021

Vonda Ann (Myse) Batley, 82, has graciously entered the gates of heaven, January 19th at 11:00 am at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born October 21st, 1938 to Gilbert & Marian Myse in Appleton, WI where she lived all her life.

She graduated from Appleton High School in 1956 and married her high school sweetheart Wayne Batley on...

Patricia  Ann (Krablean) Matthews

Patricia Ann (Krablean) Matthews

Jan 19, 2021

Patricia Matthews, 80, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, joining her husband Keith Matthews who entered heaven on December 31, 2020.

She was born on December 26, 1940, to Frederick and Violet (Filz) Krablean in Appleton, WI. Pat graduated from Menasha High School in 1959.

In 1960, she married Keith ‘Pete’ Matthews. They were married for 59 years and...

Jody Marie Koett

Jody Marie Koett

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...

Ila Jean "Dee" McSorley

Ila Jean "Dee" McSorley

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...

Victoria Winarski Bolz

Victoria Winarski Bolz

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...

Eunice Mae Verbrick

Eunice Mae Verbrick

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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Ruth Elaine Klinger

Ruth Elaine Klinger

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...

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