Obituaries

Jan 22, 2020

Jack W. Greunke, age 79, of Appleton, passed away on January 22, 2020 at Brewster Village in Appleton. Jack was born on May 15, 1940 in Appleton to Emery and Dorothy (Schaefer) Greunke. He was a graduate of Appleton High School, Class of 1958. He was employed as an Estimator. He was a longtime employee of Suburban Electric until he...

Jan 20, 2020

Rick T. Buss, age 67, of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at Mercy Medical in Oshkosh surrounded by family. He was born in Champaign Illinois, on June 30, 1952 the son of George and Marilyn (Potter) Buss.

Rick graduated from Gwinn High School and attended Northern Michigan University in the ROTC Program. He graduated in 1974 with of BS Degree...

Jan 20, 2020

Passed away unexpectedly at home at the age of 83. Sylvia was born August 8, 1936, in Appleton, to Wilbur and Bertha (nee Gurnee) Froehlich. Sylvia was a lifelong resident of Appleton and member of First Congregational UCC. Sylvia and her husband Elton were married for 43 years. Together they purchased land and built a cottage on Anderson Lake as...

Jan 19, 2020

Charlotte Rae Smith, age 69 of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, January 19, 2020. She was born in Milwaukee on November 21, 1950, daughter of Richard Dreyer and Ethel (Jentz) Dreyer. Charlotte Rae married her best friend and the love of her life, Rick Smith, on July 12, 1987.

Charlotte’s greatest joy in life was her family and...

Jan 18, 2020

Jerry P. Wichman, age 84, passed away of a short illness on January 18, 2020, at home. He was born April 25, 1935, in Freedom to Albert and Margery (Garvey) Wichman. Jerome worked for Foremost for 39 1/2 years. Jerome married Margaret John on August 11, 1956. Jerome was a Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Steelers & Green Bay Packers fan. He...

Jan 18, 2020

Russell J. Gerritts, age 84 fought the good fight, while his family surrounded him with love and continuous support. His spirit was willing, but his body was tired. He had to take leave of those he loved so completely and dearly. He stole away quietly in the early morning of January 18th, 2020 to be with his Lord, and to...

Jan 17, 2020

Heaven gained an angel on Friday night, January 17th, 2020. Dale Ellen Claypool was one of the kindest and most caring people in the world, beautiful both inside and out. She prided herself in her relationships with family, friends and those in need. Being selfless in nature she made whatever sacrifices she could to ensure her loved ones were provided...

Jan 17, 2020

Jane L. (Roehr) Hughes, 82, of Appleton passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. She was born on February 6, 1937, to the late Walter and Esther (Bash) Roehr, in Appleton. Jane spent her summers on Jungle Lake near Crandon with her family at their cottage in the woods. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts, in 1959, at the...

Jan 17, 2020

Frank Manley “Bud” Charlesworth III

Frank “Bud” Charlesworth, age 89, of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on January 17, 2020. He was born on September 3, 1930 in Appleton to the late Frank Manley Charlesworth II and Dorothy Estelle (Van de Plasche) Charlesworth of Kaukauna, Wisconsin.

He attended Outagamie County Rural Normal School, and then Park School, and graduated from...

Jan 16, 2020

Christopher Allen McConnell, age 51, of Appleton, passed away at his residence after an extended illness, on January 16, 2020.

Chris was born in Green Bay, WI on June 6, 1968 to Thomas McConnell and Florence McConnell. After graduating from Oshkosh North High School in 1987, Chris went on to a life-long career in hospitality. Chris met his life partner,...

Jan 16, 2020

Don Roever, 84, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Brewster Village in Appleton due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease.  He was a kind man with an upbeat attitude and wonderful sense of humor.

Don was born on September 25, 1935, in Milwaukee, to Harvey and Elizabeth (Wizauer) Roever. He was the oldest of four children.

Don is survived...

Jan 16, 2020

Jan 15, 2020

Gerhard J. Kaniess, age 90 of Appleton, was called to the loving arms of his Lord on Wednesday morning, January 15, 2020. Jerry was born on Mother’s Day, May 12 of 1929, in the Lutheran parsonage in Kewaskum, Wisconsin. His parents were the late Rev. Gerhard and Ruth (Orloff) Kaniess. He was baptized and confirmed by his father at St....

Jan 15, 2020

Donald James Warner, 76 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

Don was born June 28, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan. He is the son of Charles and Alice (Gehrcke) Warner.

On December 9, 1961 he married his high school sweetheart, Sandy (Korf) Warner in Saginaw, Michigan.

Don and Sandy relocated their family to Kaukauna, WI in...

Jan 15, 2020

Phyllis Francis Seifert (née Hanson), 98, of Appleton, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Renaissance Assisted Living Center in Appleton.

Phyllis was born in Hortonville, WI on August 19, 1921 to parents Wally and Ceil Hanson. The oldest of six siblings, she soon learned the responsibilities of cooking and baking and helping on...

Jan 15, 2020

JoeAnne Platukis, age 68, a long-time resident of the Fond du Lac area, was promoted to glory on  January 15th, 2020 at Alten Haus in Neenah, Wisconsin.

She was born in on April 30, 1951 in Rockford, Illinois to Joseph and Betty (nee Holmes) Platukis.

In June of 1976  JoeAnne was ordained as a minister for the Salvation army.  In...

Jan 15, 2020

John U. Ashenbrenner, age 75, of Menasha, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Cherry Meadows Hospice Residence in Appleton after he lost his courageous battle to cancer. He was born on August 4, 1944 in Neenah, the son of Urban and Verla (Wagner) Ashenbrenner. John was a 1963 graduate of Menasha High School. He proudly served in the United...

Jan 12, 2020

Carl Beck, 101 passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2020 at his childhood home. Carl was born on October 10, 1918 at the family farm in Harrison to Carl and Elizabeth (Schrieber) Beck.  He was united in marriage to Leona Radtke and she preceded him in death.  Later he married Viola Perry and she also preceded him in death.  He...

Jan 11, 2020

Bonny S. Hoeft, age 73, was called home to our Lord on January 11, 2020. 

Born October 6, 1946, graduate of Berlin High School, Bonny was the beloved soul mate and wife of Donald Hoeft, of Sherwood, for sixteen wonderful years.

Bonny is survived by two sisters; Mary [Barnes] Otto and Kim Cory, two brothers; Aaron (Linda) and Keith...

Jan 10, 2020

Donn died at home on Friday, January 10, 2020, after a short, intense battle with pancreatic cancer, with his family at his side in his final days. He was at peace with his diagnosis because of his unshakable faith in Jesus. His loved ones can hold tight to knowing that we will not be separated forever, but will see him...