Obituaries

Robert L "Bob" Linders

Robert L "Bob" Linders

Jan 31, 2020

Robert Lee Linders, Sr. of Menasha, passed away on January 31, 2020. Bob was born on May 14, 1953 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Roger and Elaine (Beaupre) Linders. In 1980 he married Carol Gleason and he is survived by her. He was a former employee at Spring Green in Appleton. Bob was a very soft hearted man who was...

Dr. Lifongo John Vetinde

Dr. Lifongo John Vetinde

Jan 30, 2020

John Lifongo Vetinde, a dedicated Lawrence University professor who through his work on and off campus looked to make the world around him a more informed and compassionate place, died Thursday, Jan. 30, following surgery. He was 64.

He is survived by his wife, Eposi Esoka Lifongo, two daughters, Agnès (Charles) Boland and Naomi Nyeme, a brother, Ike, two sisters,...

Ethel L. Gregg

Ethel L. Gregg

Jan 30, 2020

Ethel Leonore Meyer was born on April 3, 1928 to Clarence and Gertrude Meyer in Chicago, Illinois.  Church was always a central part of her life and heart, beginning as a little girl riding the EL in Chicago with her sister Meryle and mom to attend Lakeview Church every Sunday.  Ethel began playing the piano at an early age and...

Kathleen Ann "Kathy" Tuchscherer

Kathleen Ann "Kathy" Tuchscherer

Jan 29, 2020

Fremont – Kathy Tuchscherer, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at Willow Lane Assisted Living, Appleton. She was born on December 15, 1943, in Appleton, the daughter of Leonard and Rose (Fischer) Tock. Kathy attended and graduated from Madison Area Technical College, with an Associate’s Degree in Business. She was united in marriage to Gregory Tuchscherer on...

Marilyn E. Grant

Marilyn E. Grant

Jan 29, 2020

Marilyn Estelle Grant, age 88, of Appleton, WI passed away peacefully on January 29, 2020 at St. Joseph Residence, New London, WI.

Marilyn was born on September 17, 1931 in Appleton to the late John A. Schneider and Lucille A. (Driessen) Dorn.

After high school she moved to Tucson, Arizona, but returned to Appleton after 12 years. Marilyn held various...

Irvin L. Pomeroy

Irvin L. Pomeroy

Jan 28, 2020

Irvin Louis Pomeroy, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. He was born in Kaukauna, son of the late Samuel and Irene (Cotter) Pomeroy. Irvin graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1956 and enlisted in the US Army immediately after. Irvin proudly served his country for three years until his honorable discharge in 1959. On November 28, 1959,...

Patsy S. Evans

Patsy S. Evans

Jan 28, 2020

Patsy S. (LaCook) Evans, 82, Appleton, WI, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. She was born in Ada Valley, AR, on August 30, 1937, to the late Lloye and Velma (Wallace) LaCook. Patsy made Appleton, WI, her home for the last 3 years.

Patsy is survived by her daughters Jeania (Kyle) Townsend and Nancy Evans, 3 grandchildren and 5...

Ethel May Buss

Ethel May Buss

Jan 27, 2020

 

Ethel May Buss (Managan), age 90 years, passed away January 27, 2020 in the company of her family after a brief illness. She was born on May 4, 1929 to her parents Maurice and Mabel Managan in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was the eighth born of a family including ten children. She was preceded in death by her parents, three...

Kaitlyn Anne "Katie" Seeke

Kaitlyn Anne "Katie" Seeke

Jan 27, 2020

Kaitlyn Anne (Katie) Seeke, 26, was released from her earthly limitations on Monday, January 27, 2020 and is now dancing with the Angels.

Katie was born on February 26, 1993 to Greg and Lori (Johnson) Seeke. She was a shining light that touched many lives. She loved the wind in her face and the sound of laughter. Katie’s smiles were...

Patricia "Pat" Day

Patricia "Pat" Day

Jan 25, 2020

Patricia Day, age 81, of Appleton, joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven on January 25, 2020. Patricia Haase was born on September 17, 1938 in Neenah, WI to Lillian (Freyschlage) and Willis Roy Haase. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw, Michigan in 1956. She returned to Wisconsin in the late 50’s and started working at Wisconsin...

Mr. John R. Machia

Mr. John R. Machia

Jan 24, 2020

John was born in Waukegan Illinois in 1933, the first of four children in his family.  He had responsibility for his family at an early age.  He worked to take care of and provide for his family while he was still only a boy himself. He served very briefly in the Army National Guard and was discharged when they discovered...

James R. Reichel

James R. Reichel

Jan 24, 2020

Former Kaukauna resident James Reichel, age 80, passed away on January 24, 2020. He was born in Kaukauna on January 30, 1939. When he was only four years old, his parents built a home on Beaulieu Hill in Kaukauna, where he lived his entire life – until January of 2019. He made many warm memories in that home. His parents...

Gladys Prosser

Gladys Prosser

Jan 23, 2020

Gladys Prosser, 90, passed away peacefully January 23, 2020 at Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead.

 

Gladys was born January 14, 1930 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin to Harry and Lillian (Timm) Merbach. She graduated from Kaukauna Highschool in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Gladys married David Prosser June 19, 1954 at St. John’s Church in Woodville, Wisconsin. Gladys followed her husband in his jobs and...

Lois J.   Neuser

Lois J. Neuser

Jan 23, 2020

Lois J. Neuser, age 86, passed away at home on Thursday, January 23, 2020, surrounded by family.  She was born on September 8, 1933, in Kimberly, daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen (Martineau) Hagens.  After graduation from Kimberly High School, Lois worked at Kimberly Clark in the accounting office. She was married to Charles M. Neuser on August 31,...

Patricia Joan (Milske) "Patti" Dow

Patricia Joan (Milske) "Patti" Dow

Jan 22, 2020

Patti Dow, 60, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, due to an accident at her work. She was born on March 3, 1959, in Manitowoc, the daughter of James and Joan (Patrie) Milske. Patti was employed with Deluxe Plastics Inc., Clintonville. Patti will be remembered most as music and animal lover, with a big heart and generous spirit. Her...

Jack W Greunke

Jack W Greunke

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...

Rick Thomas Buss

Rick Thomas Buss

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...

Mrs. Sylvia M. Huth

Mrs. Sylvia M. Huth

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...

Charlotte Rae Smith

Charlotte Rae Smith

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...