Obituaries

Mar 5, 2020

Mar 5, 2020

Kevin Flynn, born January 17, 1967, passed away on March 5, 2020 from a lingering illness.  Kevin  graduated from Xavier High School, then from Oshkosh College.  He worked for a pharmaceutical company as a rep.  Kevin loved fishing and painting as a hobby.

Thank you to Gary and Eileen who were always there for him with their love and care,...

Mar 4, 2020

Gordon “Gordy” C. Meier, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was born in Menasha, son of the late Carl and Jennie (Cheslock) Meier. Gordon proudly served his country in the US Army until his honorable discharge in 1944. He married Katherine Wade on April 11, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri. The two moved to Menasha shortly...

Mar 4, 2020

On March 4th, 2020 Elaine School passed away peacefully from cancer complications into the arms of her loving Savior and was reunited with her late husband Bob. Elaine was born in Greenleaf, WI on December 29, 1932 to the late Joe & Rose (Meulemans) Brittnacher. A graduate of Wrightstown High School class of 1950, as a young woman Elaine worked...

Mar 4, 2020

James Schwantes, age 58, crossed over peacefully on March 4, 2020 with his wife by his side. Jim fought a long and arduous battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a bone marrow transplant, and ultimately graft-versus-host disease. He was born August 29, 1961 to the late Catherine (Kluczykowski) and Peter Schwantes.

 Jim leaves behind his best friend and wife of 25...

Mar 3, 2020

Wilma Jean Van Rossum, 68, passed away on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 after a hard fought 7 year battle with breast cancer. Wilma was born March 31st, 1951, to Donald and Julia (Vosters) Stegeman. Wilma was preceded in death by her father, Donald, and her beloved husbands, Ernest Cram and Marvin Van Rossum.

Wilma was a woman of style! She...

Mar 3, 2020

Stella Szozda, age 91, was born into Life on May 1st, 1928. Stella was born into Eternal Life on March 3rd, 2020.

Survived by her children Eddie Szozda of Las Vegas, NV, Romy (Cindy) Szozda of Florida, John Szozda of Las Vegas, NV, Dan Szozda of Menasha, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sisters Helen (the late Nick) Czckalsi and...

Mar 2, 2020

Dianne Dorothy Ratzburg, age 91, of Hortonville, passed away on March 2, 2020 at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home at King. Dianne was born on September 9, 1928 in Hortonville, Wisconsin to Franklin and Marie (Rousseau) Hunt. She was a graduate of Hortonville High School, Class of 1946.

On April 30, 1950 she married William F. “Bill” Ratzburg, Jr. and he...

Mar 1, 2020

THE MEMORIAL FOR MARY HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Mary E. Richards, 81, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Prairie Homes, Menasha, with her family by her side. She was born on August 31, 1938, in Appleton, the daughter of Evan and Lorraine (Nettekoven) Baldwin. Mary was united in marriage to Duane “Buck” Richards, on May 25, 1968, at St....

Mar 1, 2020

Alvin T. “Al” Vandenberg, age 78, went to heaven, suddenly on Sunday, March 1,2020. Al was born on December 27th, 1941 to the late Harry and Mary (West) Vandenberg. He was married to his high school sweetheart and the love of his life Beverly J. Jaeger on May 2nd, 1964 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Appleton.

Al attended Sacred...

Mar 1, 2020

Thomas “Moe” Allan Missling, age 64 of Appleton, earned his biggest trophy on March 1, 2020, when he entered Eternal Life after a short, 5 week battle with cancer. Tom was born on June 16, 1955, son of the late Wayne and Patricia (Liebsch) Missling. He enjoyed life on the road as a semi-truck driver with JMW Transfer and most...

Mar 1, 2020

Gidget Menting, age 49, died on March 1, 2020, at The Gardens Long Term Care Facility in Appleton.  Her family and friends were at her side.  After nine long years of struggle, Gidget died peacefully and painlessly from complications caused by a brain tumor and the surgery to remove it.  Her loving family cared for her in her home until...

Feb 28, 2020

Feb 28, 2020

Lawrence Arnold Faulks, age 76, was born on April 6th, 1943 to the late Arnold and Nina (Frihart) Faulks. He passed away on Friday, February 28 at Cherry Meadows hospice unit in Appleton. Larry is survived by his wife of 38 years, Elaine M. Faulks (Kottke); One sister, Kathleen (Pete) Albritton; two step children, Ray (Monica) Kottke, and Marcia (John)...

Feb 28, 2020

Kenneth L. Amick, 75, a kind and gentle soul, will be remembered for his love of family. He passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 surrounded by his wife and children.

He graduated from Sioux City Central High School, served four years in the Navy, then earned a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University. He was a successful businessman and...

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...