Obituaries

Apr 7, 2020

Steven L. Tremmel, age 64, of Navarino, Wisconsin, passed away on April 7, 2020 of natural causes. Steve was born on February 14, 1956 in Neenah to Louis J Jr. and Betty Jean (Sawyer) Tremmel. In 1974 he graduated from Appleton East High School. On September 1, 1979 he married Vicky Otto at Zion Lutheran Church in Appleton. Although Steve...

Apr 7, 2020

Brad C. Sachs, 47, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. He was born on December 12, 1972, in Kaukauna, the son of Robert and Janice (Heinz) Sachs. Brad graduated from Kimberly High School, the Class of 1991. He was united in marriage to Amy Gierczak on June 17, 2011, at the Country...

Apr 6, 2020

Mary Lou Murphy, 87, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Prairie Homes Assisted Living. Mary was born on November 22, 1932 to the late Thomas and Thekla (Suess) Zelinski.  Mary grew up on First St. in Menasha and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School.  She attended St. Agnes in Fond du Lac where she made many lifelong friends while...

Apr 6, 2020

Charles, “Chuck”, Gostas met his “Honey Heart” Janice Gehring when he was 19 years old, she was 17, on a blind date arranged by Janice’s friend.  He was from Kimberly, she was from Menasha. He held her hand that night and took her breath away. Their lifelong love story had begun. After being drafted into the army, stationed in France,...

Apr 6, 2020

Delores C. (Wippich) Williams died on April 6, 2020. Delores was born November 4, 1929 in Menasha, WI. Youngest daughter of the late Frank and Serena (Kasmarek) Wippich. As a young woman Delores worked for Marathon Corp. as a key punch operator. She worked for Menasha High School as secretary, doing computer work for student report cards, schedules and reports...

Apr 6, 2020

Roy A. Olson Jr., 82, died on Monday, April 6, 2020. He was born on December 12, 1937, the only child of the late Roy A. Sr. and Linette (Pechura) Olson in Highland Park, IL.

Roy graduated from Highland Park High School in IL. He furthered his education at Bradley University where he earned his BS degree in Business Administration/Economics,...

Apr 4, 2020

Dean D. Bowden, 50, of Dale, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2020 at Apple Creek Place in Appleton following a long fight against Early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease.

He was born on Sept. 27, 1969, the son of Lee and Eunice (Wallerman) Bowden of Dale, Wisconsin.

Dean loved life, his family, his friends and his customers. He owned and operated...

Apr 4, 2020

Jerry (Gerald) Pozolinski was born on June 17, 1950 in Neenah, Wisconsin and spent the majority of his 69 years in the Fox Valley area, raising his loving family, serving the greater community and competitively playing cards with anyone who was willing. Jerry passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2020 and will be greatly missed by all who knew...

Apr 3, 2020

Rosemary Schmitz, age 91, passed away at Country Villa on Friday, April 03, 2020. Rosemary was born in Kaukauna on May 22, 1928, daughter of the late Otto and Anna (Kloehn) Wendland. She attended Kaukauna schools and in 1945 married William Schmitz. He preceded her in death in 1988. In addition to raising a family, she worked for Zwicker Knitting...

Apr 2, 2020

Phyllis Winkler Hass passed into the waiting arms of her Lord early on the morning of Thursday, April 2, 2020, with her family at her side. She was blessed with 92 years on this earth. She was born January 8, 1928, in Kansas City, Kansas, daughter of the late Richard and Amanda (Schoenick) Hinz. God was good to Phyllis her...

Apr 2, 2020

Sharon “Sheri” Marie Gloudemans, age 71, passed away on April 2, 2020 at her home, with her family by her side. Sheri was born on May 7, 1948 in Appleton, Wisconsin to William and Audrey (Priebe) Koepsel. She was a 1966 graduate of Appleton West High School. On July 24, 1971 she married Gary Gloudemans at Sacred Heart Catholic Church...

Apr 1, 2020

Jeffrey Karl Klingbeil, 56 of Menasha, Wisconsin went to his heavenly home on Wednesday,  April 1st, 2020, due to an undiagnosed heart condition.

Born February 29, 1964, he was the son of late Karl and Judith (Stevens) Klingbeil of Tigerton, Wisconsin.

Jeff was a skilled general and colorectal surgeon with Fox Valley Surgical Associates in Appleton, Wisconsin for 23 years....

Mar 31, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” Kokke, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 31, 2020.  She was born on February 7, 1927, daughter of the late Robert and Ann Winter in Greenock, Scotland.  She married the late Cornelius “Oscar” Kokke on December 20, 1946 in Scotland.

Betty graduated from Herds Business College in Greenock, then went to work...

Mar 30, 2020

Sharon H. Smith, 78 of Appleton , passed away at Care Partners of Appleton Monday, March 30, 2020. Sharon was born September 8, 1941 in Winona Minnesota, the daughter of Chester and Beth Chapiewski.  Sharon graduated from Assumption High School in 1959 and went on to earn a degree in education from UW Stevens Point in 1963.  Sharon was united...

Mar 30, 2020

Lorraine A. (Wilhelm) Theisen, 95, Appleton, was welcomed into the arms of our Lord, on Monday, March 30, 2020. She was born on June 17, 1924, to the late Joseph and Lilly (Petska) Wilhelm in Manitowoc.

Lorraine is survived by her daughter Marcia A. Riley and her children Melissa (Cuin) Morales and JR (Amanda) Riley, son Jeffery A. (Marcia C.)...

Mar 30, 2020

Anne M. Bednaroski, 60, passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, March 30, 2020. She was born on November 1, 1959, the daughter of Ronald and Bonnie (Ackman) Bednaroski. Anne was employed with Lakeside Packaging Plus for 38 years where she did a variety of collating, bagging, and counting jobs. When at home, she liked to help clean, organize, throw...

Mar 29, 2020

Don Martin, age 82 of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Don was born in Merrill, Wisconsin, on December 3, 1937, son of the late Lester and Bernice (Hemphill) Martin.

For many years, Don worked at Lawrence University in Appleton, and enjoyed cheering for the Chicago Bears as well as golfing.

He is survived...

Mar 28, 2020

Mar 28, 2020

Nancy Lois Dalum, 83, of Appleton, WI, passed away peacefully March 28, 2020. Her ashes will be interred in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Caroline WI at a later date.

Born in Caroline, WI to Adolph and Rufena Dalum, she graduated from Marion High School, Marion, WI. After graduation, she settled in Appleton.

In a life filled with much travel, early in...

Mar 28, 2020

On Saturday, March 28, 2020, Norman “Coach” Tebo peacefully passed away at  Cherry Meadows Hospice. Norm was born on the Fourth of July in New York City. He was lovingly raised by his maternal aunt and husband, Helen and Ervin Tebo in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. His enlistment in the US Navy ceased at the end of World War II, and Norm returned...