Obituaries

Oct 28, 2019

Phil Weiner passed away peacefully in his sleep, at home, on Monday, October 28, 2019. He had celebrated his 84th birthday five days earlier. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on October 23, 1935 and his family moved to Appleton, WI when he was four years old. Phil graduated from Appleton High School in 1954 and from the University of...

Oct 28, 2019

Ron Dunlap, age 72 of Appleton, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 following a brief illness. Ron was born in Chicago on December 2, 1946, son of the late Curtis and Azalea (Wade) Dunlap. He attended Farragut Academy, went on to play for the University of Illinois for one year. In 1967, Ronald was initiated into the Theda Chapter...

Oct 27, 2019

Amy Louise Cole, of Appleton, passed away at home on October 27, 2019 at the age of 62.

Amy was born in Appleton on May 28, 1957, the second of three children born to Maynard & Mary Anne (Peters) Kunschke. After graduating from Appleton East High School in 1975, she worked most of her adult life in retail and hospitality....

Oct 27, 2019

Shirley Lea Fischer (Fischer), age 81, passed away peacefully October 27, 2019 at Cherry Meadows. Shirley was born in Clintonville, Wisconsin on December 19, 1937 to Carl and Gertrude (Splittgerber). Shirley grew up in Clintonville, attended St. Martin’s Lutheran School, and graduated from Clintonville High School in 1955. Shirley moved to Milwaukee where she worked at Schlitz Brewing Company.

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Oct 25, 2019

Isabella Rosa Fuerte, earned her wings after a courageous 62-day battle on October 25, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Isabella was born on August 24, 2019, daughter of Cipriano and Abbey Fuerte. She was a sassy girl, always sticking her tongue out with alert, bright eyes. She was happiest when snuggled next to her twin sister, Eliyanni. Isabella enjoyed smiles...

Oct 25, 2019

Dean R Needham 94 of Appleton Wisconsin died Friday Oct 25, 2019.

He was born March 8, 1925 in Rock county, the son Martha (Oldenberg) and Howard Needham. Dean was a 1942 graduate of Beloit Memorial High School. He married Estelle C Needham on May 21 1949. They shared 70 Years of blessed marriage. Dean farmed in Clinton Township and...

Oct 25, 2019

Oct 24, 2019

Ramon John Altobelli, 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Menasha, Wisconsin, due to natural causes, on October 24, 2019. Ramon was born on April 14, 1962 in Escanaba, Michigan to John and Rena Altobelli and he is survived by his two children Dominic and Anthony Altobelli.

Ramon grew up in Escanaba, Michigan and loved to play sports with...

Oct 24, 2019

Oct 23, 2019

Frederick J. Russler, 76, of Appleton passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on October 23, 2019, at home after nearly a year long battle with cancer.

He was a devoted husband of 54 years to his wife Virginia (Johnson) Russler; a loving father to Kirsten (Ian) Russler Noble and Andrew (Camille) Russler; a beloved grandfather to Alexander and...

Oct 22, 2019

Charles “Chuck” Desten, 76, Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer for 5 years. He was born on January 26, 1943, to the late Lloyd and Mary Jane (Engmann) Desten. He attended St. Therese grade school and graduated from Appleton West High School. After completing high school, Chuck joined the National Guard and...

Oct 22, 2019

James Lawrence ‘Jim’ Patterson, age 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Brewster Village in Appleton, WI, on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.

He was born in New York City on February 16, 1929. He spent 13 years in the Naval Reserve. On March 4, 1951, he married the love of his life, Patricia Tracey. Jim and Pat raised three...

Oct 22, 2019

Mary Louise Lundquist passed away peacefully on October 22nd, at home with her loving husband at her side.

Mary Lou was born to Joseph (Bud) and Dorothy (Dahl) Huber on December 4th, 1941, in Ashland, Wisconsin.

She was her father’s daughter. She traveled with him to many area baseball and basketball games. In her school years she played backyard/pickup football...

Oct 22, 2019

Harvey “Bud” Beyer, age 94, passed away after a brief illness on October 22, 2019 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Appleton. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, and will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Harvey was born July 2, 1925, near Shiocton, son of the late William and Mary (Kegel) Beyer. He was a graduate...

Oct 22, 2019

Ann M. Fritz, 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.

Ann was born on July 27, 1940 to Walter and Phyllis (Hoppe) Taylor in Green Bay. She enjoyed making her children’s clothes, wedding dresses and she dressed dolls for charity. Ann was an excellent cook and baker. She crocheted and was an avid knitter. Ann enjoyed watching baseball and...

Oct 21, 2019

Ryan John Sabee, age 40, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at his home on October 21, 2019, after a brief illness. Ryan was born on October 11, 1979, son of Craig and Pamela (Sprague) Sabee. He attended Appleton West High school and later Lawrence University. Ryan played the trumpet in the Lawrence Wind Ensemble and enjoyed playing classical and jazz...

Oct 20, 2019

Mary Erbland Wilson, age 94, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Pre- deceased by husbands, Robert M. Erbland and Robert Wilson; brother, Charles Carroll; brother, John Francis; sister, Margaret Dreas; grand-son, Daniel Tegtmeier; son-in-law, James Carpenter. Survived by eight children; many grand-children; many great grand- children; and many nieces and nephews.

Born in Rochester, NY to John and Deliah...

Oct 20, 2019

William John 'Bill' Matey, age 88, was called to heaven and into the loving embrace of his dear wife, Mary Lee, on October 20, 2019.

Bill was born March 4, 1931 in Central City, PA to the late John and Francis (Adamets) Matey. In 1951 he enlisted in the Air Force and served his country during the Korean War, being...