Bette J. Crane
Jan 6, 2020
Bette Crane passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 96 on Monday, January 6. She was born on March 10, 1923 to the late Patrick and Lucy (Bourassa) Keapock. In 1941 she graduated from Menasha High School. She married Doug Crane in 1949 and they remained together until his death in 2016.
Bette loved to sing, dance,...
Norma Mabel Smith
Jan 5, 2020
Norma M. Smith, 94, died early Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Brewster Village with her sister by her side. She was born on September 6, 1925, in Waupun, the daughter of Archie and Mabel (Worden) Smith. Norma was an avid reader who enjoyed traveling with her sister Beverly and completing crossword puzzles. Norma was employed with Zwicker Knitting Mills for...
David Vyse
Jan 3, 2020
David Lee Vyse, age 74, died peacefully at home on January 3rd, 2020 after a long battle with heart disease.
David was born on August 5th, 1945 in Appleton, WI to Frank E. Vyse and Margaret O. (Shaw) Vyse. He had a long career as an Electrician. He worked for the City of Appleton (WI) and retired from Luvata (formerly...
Hazel "Wundrow" Norman
Jan 3, 2020
Hazel H. (Wundrow) Norman, 98, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday January 3rd, 2020 at Rennes Health & Rehab Center.
Hazel was born February 22, 1921 in the Town of Buchanan, Outagamie County, State of Wisconsin, the 3rd daughter of the late August and Mary (Gergs) Wundrow. She was baptized and confirmed at Mt. Olive Lutheran...
James A. Harrmann
Jan 2, 2020
James passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 83 years of age. He was born on June 4, 1936 to Sylvester & Delores (Ford) Harrmann in Manitowoc. He married his high school sweetheart Jane (Huelsbeck) on October 15, 1955. Together they had 5 children; Timothy (Belinda), Linda (Richard) Anderson, Robert (Linda), Thomas (Polly) and Richard (Marla). Grandchildren; Matt Harrmann, Jamie...
Marcus "Mac" McQuillan
Jan 2, 2020
Marcus “Mac” J. McQuillan, age 63, passed with Grace and Peace from stroke complications while surrounded by family on January 2, 2020.
He was born in Neenah and raised in Menasha, the son of John (Ellen) McQuillan and Arlene (deceased) (Sam) Jackson.
He is survived by his High school Sweetheart, Laura (Ciske) McQuillan; three children: Marcus McQuillan, Michelle (Ryan) Miskovic...
Dianne A. Murrow
Jan 2, 2020
Dianne A. Murrow, age 67, passed away into Jesus’ hands on January 2, 2020 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, with her husband at her side while residing at Cherry Meadows. Dianne was born in Oelwein, Iowa, the daughter of Max and Arlene Rueber on August 26, 1952. She graduated from Maynard High School in 1970. Dianne was united...
Geraldine E. Albrecht
Jan 1, 2020
Geraldine “Gerry” Albrecht, 80, Appleton, passed away on January 1, 2020. She was born on March 18, 1939, to the late Edward and Helen (Siedel) Altman in Laona. Gerry married the love of her life Lloyd “Bud” Albrecht on August 2, 1958, together they celebrated 58 years. They enjoyed their cabin in Newald where they spent time outdoors snowmobiling, four-wheeling...
Kathleen A. Zemblowski
Dec 31, 2019
Kathleen J. Zemblowski, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at her residence surrounded by family.
She was born on November 24, 1923 in Appleton to the late Fred and Kathryn (Wagner) Meyer. Following her graduation from Appleton West High School, she was united in marriage to Cyprian ‘Bud’ Zemblowski at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Appleton, on August...
Frederick Sonnenschein
Dec 31, 2019
Frederick Sonnenschein, 63, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2019.
Fred was born on February 16, 1956 to William and Jeanette (Earnst) Sonnenschein in Bethesda, Maryland. On October 6, 1990 he was united in marriage to Jane Balgie, the love of his life.
Fred is survived by his wife Jane, step children; Jennifer (Chris) Lucas, Jill (Barry Croy) Balgie, Mike...
John "Jack" Ponto
Dec 30, 2019
John “Jack” A. Ponto, age 68, passed away peacefully and quickly at his home as a result of a heart attack on Monday, December 30, 2019. He was born on August 27, 1951 and raised in Menasha where he attended St. John Catholic grade school and graduated from Menasha High School in 1970. He worked at Automotive Supply Company in...
Steven Robert Millar
Dec 30, 2019
Appleton – Steven R. Millar, 37, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019. He was born on November 6, 1982, in Weston, Ontario, Canada, the son of William and Ingrid (Gajkowski) Millar. Steven was united in marriage to Emily Hoard on June 20, 2009, in Milwaukee. He graduated from Xavier High School, Appleton, the Class of 2000. He was most...
Donna Mae Klatt
Dec 30, 2019
Donna Mae (Scheibe) Klatt, 78, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019. She was born on December 17, 1941, to the late Victor and Erma (Sievert) Scheibe in Appleton. Donna was united in marriage to James Klatt on February 11, 1967, at Faith Lutheran Church in Appleton. She was employed at J.J. Keller as an Office Clerk for the transportation...
Leon C. Lauer
Dec 29, 2019
Leon C. Lauer, age 91, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019, 21 years to the day after his wife of 47 years, Elizabeth Lauer, passed away. Leon was born on September 16, 1928, son of the late John and Magdalen (Kettner) Lauer. On April 21, 1951, he was united in marriage at St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha to...
James C. "Jim" Stigney
Dec 29, 2019
James Calvin Stigney, age 75, of Appleton, passed away on December 29, 2019 at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. James was born on April 24, 1944 at St. Joseph Hospital in Superior, Wisconsin to Archie Louis and Lydia Stigney. James was raised in Minong, Wisconsin. After his graduation he attended the Appleton School of Business, receiving his Associate of Arts...
Maria R. Martinez
Dec 29, 2019
Maria R. Martinez, age 72, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born March 18, 1947, the daughter of Dionicio and Concepcion (Rodriguez) Reyna. Maria was united in marriage to Simon C. Martinez on April 15, 1967 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Maria loved to listen to music, dancing and her annual camping trip at Iola,...
John Thomas Wilhelm Sr.
Dec 28, 2019
John Thomas Wilhelm Sr., age 65, of Appleton, WI passed away peacefully on December 28, 2019 with his family by his side. John was born on June 9, 1954 to Charles John Sr. and Elizabeth Jean Wilhelm in Philadelphia. PA. John attended Jones Middle School in Philadelphia until his family relocated to Tucson, AZ. In Tucson, John attended Sunnyside High...
Mary Alice Thompson
Dec 27, 2019
Mary Thompson, age 84 of Menasha, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2019, with her family by her side. Mary was born on September 20, 1935, the daughter of Arthur and Florence Coel. Her family was the light of her life.
She is survived by a son: Bruce (Ruth) Thompson; three grandchildren: Randy (Nicole) Thompson, Gary (Erica) Thompson, and Janet...
Jeremy J. Thiel
Dec 27, 2019
Jeremy James Thiel 42, of Appleton Wisconsin, died unexpectedly on December 27, 2019. Jeremy was born September 29, 1977 to Charles Thiel and Linda Ver Kuilen in Appleton. Jeremy spent his childhood in Appleton and graduated from Appleton North High School in 1996.
Those left to cherish the memory of Jeremy include his wife: Rachael Thiel; two daughters: Trina and...
Charles Richard Schmidt
Dec 25, 2019
Charles Richard Schmidt, 68, Appleton, died on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Arrangements are pending. For more information please call the Wichmann Funeral Home at 920-739-1231.
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