Obituaries

Jun 15, 2020

Joan  “Joanie” (Baumann) Kempen, 80, Appleton, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020. She was born on June 4, 1940, to the late Victor and Hildegard (Moser) Baumann, in Appleton. Joanie met her future husband at the Scolding Locks Company. She was united in marriage to Vernon Kempen on June 7, 1961, in Black Creek at St. Mary Catholic Church. Joan...

Jun 15, 2020

John L. Kersten, 91, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Oakridge Gardens, Menasha. He was born on October 11, 1928, in Menasha, the son of John and Dorathea (Kemps) Kersten. John was united in marriage to Marilyn Lowe on August 7, 1948, in Menasha. John retired from the Street Department of the City of Menasha. He was an...

Jun 15, 2020

Yvonne Emilie Van Elzen, age 85, of Darboy, passed away June 15th, 2020.

She was born in Basel, Switzerland to Maria and Louis Walter on July 17th, 1934. Yvonne grew up in St. Louis, France. In 1953 she worked as a Governess in London for a year. Returning home via ship on the English Channel, she met Tom Van Elzen....

Jun 14, 2020

On June 14, 2020, at 85 years of age, Merlin “Spike” Hein passed away peacefully after a short battle with Cancer.  Merlin was born on March 28th, 1935 in Appleton, WI to Martin and Helen (Tennie) Hein.  He was part of a large family of German heritage, the youngest of 9 children.

He married Anna Marie Verkuilen in 1960.  One...

Jun 13, 2020

Linda Lee Kobs, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2020, at Oakridge Gardens. She was born on November 13, 1949, to Elmer and Marcella Kobs in Kimberly, Wisconsin. Linda graduated from Kimberly High School and was employed at Paper Valley Hotel for 17 years. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Little Chute. Linda enjoyed...

Jun 12, 2020

Age 78, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2020 at her home in Appleton, WI after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friends on her final days.

Carol (Duchow) Wenzel was born on December 26, 1941 to Rueben & Vera (Stahel) Duchow of Potter, WI. She was joined in marriage to Donald J Wenzel...

Jun 12, 2020

Michal L. Michiels, 23, of Milwaukee, passed away unexpectedly in a work-related accident on Friday, June 12, 2020. Michal, daughter of Greg and Carrie (Haen) Michiels was born on February 20, 1997. She grew up in Appleton and was a graduate of the Appleton West High School in 2015 and the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2019 with a Bachelor...

Jun 10, 2020

 

Thomas Henry Wolinski, 69, died unexpectedly June 10, 2020 due to complications of the

COVID-19 virus. Tom was born April 13, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan to Dorothy and Henry

Wolinski, the second of three children. Tom attended Lee M. Thurston High School,

graduating on June 11, 1970. He immediately joined the Air Force serving for four years at

Williams...

Jun 9, 2020

On June 9, 2020, Donna Mueller, age 67 of Appleton, passed away at her home, surrounded by those she loved. She died after a faith-filled battle with cancer. Donna was born in Appleton on May 12, 1953, daughter of the late Norman and Marjorie (Hinz) Schleitwiler.   She attended Appleton West High School and graduated in 1971. On August 6, 1982...

Jun 9, 2020

Joelene Ann (Brantmeier) Luniak of Menasha, Wis., age 75, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. She was born on April 17, 1945 to the late Herbert and Ardyce (Luedeke) Brantmeier. Joelene grew up on the family farm where she developed her strong work ethic and no-nonsense attitude. She graduated as a top...

Jun 9, 2020

One of the Greatest Generation is no longer with us. Oscar Charles Boldt passed away the morning of June 9, 2020 at the age of 96 with his son and wife at his side. He was born Easter Sunday, April 20,1924.

With dedication, entrepreneurship and consummate business ethics, Oscar C. Boldt spent more than half a century transforming the family...

Jun 8, 2020

Constance Navoichick, died peacefully June 8, 2020 at St. Elizabeth hospital. She was born in Niles, Michigan on November 22, 1941. She was married to her late husband Walter on October 8, 1960. Connie had a lifelong gift of leaving people feeling encouraged after they talked with her, and was most recognized by her infectious laugh. She enjoyed spending time...

Jun 8, 2020

Jun 7, 2020

Janet K. Welch, 74, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Cherry Meadows Hospice. She was born on March 10, 1946, in Manawa, the daughter of Paul and Velda (Ferg) Quimby. Janet was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Welch on April 16, 1966, at the Cedar Springs Country Club, Manawa, and he preceded her in death on July...

Jun 7, 2020

Anna Lynn Martin, age 13, earned her wings on June 7, 2020 at St. Vincent Children’s Hospital. Anna was born on July 7, 2006 at Theda Clark Hospital. She was an 8th grader at Xavier Middle School and was looking forward to starting at Xavier High School where Anna would be graduating with her friends in Class 2024.

Anna’s teachers,...

Jun 7, 2020

Jim Brown, age 85 of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, June 7, 2020.  Jim was born in Green Bay on November 2, 1934, son of the late George and Irene (Reschke) Brown, and was baptized on Christmas Day of 1934 at St. John Lutheran in Wrightstown.  On May 15, 1949, he was confirmed, also at St. John.  Jim...

Jun 7, 2020

Elaine (Buhl) Vollmer, age 88 of Appleton, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Century Oaks.  She was born on July 13, 1931, in Chilton, daughter of the late Anton and Magdalena (Boll) Buhl.  She graduated from Chilton High School in 1948 and went to work for Atty Carl Hofmeister. After marriage and moving to Appleton, she worked in...

Jun 6, 2020

On June 6, 2020, Jackie passed away surrounded by family at her daughter’s home.  As part of a large and loving Italian family, Jackie was born on July 11, 1931 in Shorewood, WI to Roger and Anne (DeBrozzo) Puccinelli.  She graduated from Milwaukee Downer College (now part of Lawrence University) with a degree in merchandising and textiles.         She married Charles...

Jun 6, 2020

Jonathon Eichsteadt, age 56, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, June 6, 2020.

Jon was born March 17, 1964 in Appleton, Wisconsin to Donald and Susan Eichsteadt.  The family resided in Little Chute and later moved to Darboy where Jon spent his childhood.  He graduated Kimberly High School in 1982. 

Jon began his life long career...

Jun 6, 2020

Shirley Berg, age 92, passed away at the home of her granddaughter, Lisa Portillo, with her family at her side on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Shirley was born August 3, 1927, daughter of Irma and Murray Krenz. On April 12, 1947, she married James R. Berg.   They enjoyed fifty-seven years of marriage together.

Shirley worked at a number of jobs,...