Obituaries

Feb 27, 2020

Joanne C. Ganzyk, 81, of Menasha, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020. She was born on December 16, 1938 in Kaukauna, to the late Edward and Viola (Smith) Janssen.

On November 14, 1964 Joanne was united in marriage to Gary Ganzyk and they resided in Menasha the majority of their marriage and retirement years. For most of her adult...

Feb 27, 2020

Gary G. Paulsen, 74, died on Thursday, February 27, 2020. He was born on October 4, 1945, to the late Walter and Florence (Staley) Paulsen in Menominee, MI. Gary graduated from Menasha High School in 1963 and later in life earned a degree from UW Fox Valley. He enlisted in the Unites States Navy in 1963 and deployed to the...

Feb 27, 2020

Joyce R. Frederickson, 80, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at St. Paul Home. Joyce was born on July 31, 1939 to John and Dorothy (Wirth) Donnermeyer. She was united in marriage to Darvin Frederickson on October 22, 1966. Joyce worked at Kaukauna Community Hospital as an LPN. The things she loved the most were her family, especially her...

Feb 27, 2020

Frederick V. McCrory, 83, died on Thursday, February 27, 2020. He was born on November 30, 1936, to the late George and Veronica (Muttart) McCrory, in Appleton. Fred attended Appleton High School. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1952 was deployed to the Korean and Vietnam conflict. He retired as a E7 (Gunnery Sgt) with an honorable...

Feb 26, 2020

Vern H. Kempen, 81, Appleton, died on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. He was born on January 18, 1939, to the late Raymond and Mary (Romenesko) Kempen. Vern graduated from Mt. Calvary Seminary and was a longtime member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was united in marriage to Joan Baumann on June 7, 1961, in Black Creek at St. Mary...

Feb 25, 2020

On Tuesday, February 25, 2020 David Woodward Pender passed away at the age of 54 while surrounded by many of his very close friends. He was born on July 7, 1965 in Wilmington, Delaware.

He held a lifelong fascination with all things electrical and mechanical beginning at age 5 when be began dragging junk home to study. His educational career...

Feb 25, 2020

On February 25, 2020, William Sense was called home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This was after a very peaceful night spent with his family and pastor in his own bed at home.

Bill was born on August 6, 1938, in Marquette, Michigan, to Mildred (Guerin) and William Sense. Bill and his family moved from Marquette to Appleton...

Feb 25, 2020

Passed away into Eternal Life on February 25, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center from complications of pneumonia. Betty was born in Appleton, Wisconsin to Ben and Ida (Hubert) Shimek on November 19, 1927. Betty attended Appleton High School, graduating in 1945. On June 26, 1947 she married Wilmer (Wimp) Schultz at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Appleton. In the...

Feb 25, 2020

Gerda was born in Brooklyn, New York to Rikard and Marthine Kristiansen, and was baptized and confirmed in the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Free Church (later known as 59th Street Lutheran Brethren Church). Gerda graduated from Fort Hamilton High School, Brooklyn, New York in 1950 and later attended Lutheran Brethren Bible College, Fergus Falls, Minnesota. On May 9, 1953 Gerda was...

Feb 23, 2020

Rita Joan DeBruin (Verstegen), 95, of Kimberly completed her earthly journey and entered into her eternal home on February 23, 2020.

Rita was born on February 12, 1925 to Ruben and Patrinella “Nellie” Verstegen in Little Chute, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of St. John’s High School in Little Chute. She married Urban DeBruin on August 27, 1946. They were...

Feb 22, 2020

 

Howard E. Pleuss, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, age 98, answered the calling of Our Lord Jesus Christ, on February 22, 2020.  Howard was born on January 25, 1922, in Manitowoc, son of the late Carl and Lillian (Rahmlow) Pleuss.   Some of Howard’s early years were spent on the family dairy farm in Manitowoc County before attending and...

Feb 22, 2020

Ruth M. Stevens, age 95, of Appleton and formerly of Manitowoc, Whitefish Bay and Greendale died on February 22, 2020. Ruth was born July 25, 1924, in Milwaukee to Romulus and Olive (Hartmann) Hahn.

During World War II, she was one of the women who served their country by entering the workplace on the home front in formerly all-male occupations....

Feb 22, 2020

Lois Sommer, age 90 of Appleton, passed away at Apple Creek Place on Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was born in Fremont on February 8, 1930, daughter of the late John and Elsie (Kapitzke) Vogt. Lois was a graduate of Appleton High School and on June 2, 1951, she married Gordon Sommer at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Appleton. Together,...

Feb 22, 2020

Thomas William Langlais

Tom was born April 9, 1946 in Appleton, Wi. He died unexpectedly February 22, 2020, at age 73 in his home in Appleton. He grew up in Menasha graduating from Menasha High School in 1965. He attended the Milwaukee Area Technical College. He then joined the Navy serving on the aircraft carrier, USS Hancock, in the Gulf...

Feb 21, 2020

Judith A. Bruggink, 89, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020, at the Heritage, in Appleton. She was born on April 25, 1930, in Sheboygan, the daughter of Reuben H. and Olive M. (Bloemers) Onnink. Judith was united in marriage to Owen “Bud” Bruggink on February 21, 1951, and he preceded her in death on July 3, 1999. In her...

Feb 21, 2020

Sarah Janet Edmonds, age 58, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, February 21, 2020.

 

Sarah was born on January 15, 1962 in Des Plaines, Illinois to the late Millard Jr. “Ed” and Helen (Duffy) Edmonds. She grew up in Neenah, Wisconsin and attended Neenah High School. After graduating from high school, Sarah fulfilled her dream of...

Feb 21, 2020

Phyllis J. (Chady) Trunk (nee Schwall), age 95, passed away on February 21, 2020. Phyllis was born on November 17, 1924 in Shiocton, Wisconsin to Louis J. and Myrtle (Ardell) Schwall. She was a 1942 graduate of Shiocton High School. She was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Appleton. She was a longtime employee of A.T....

Feb 21, 2020

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4.

 

David J. Voss was called home to live with his Lord in heaven on Friday, February 21, 2020, with his family by his side. Dave lived his life as an act of worship, and he encouraged those around him to do the same through his roles...

Feb 21, 2020

Feb 17, 2020

Betty, child of God, celebrated her ‘Home going’ on February, 17th, 2020 at age 90.

She was involved in several organizations during her early years in Appleton. However, considered her participation in Bible studies and Hospice to be the most fulfilling.  Betty enjoyed exercising for health, taking long walks allowing for equally long talks with her Lord. Swimming and biking...