Obituaries

Oct 16, 2019

Leigh August Wachel, 76, of Menasha passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. He was born on October 21, 1942 and adopted by the late August and Olive (Kenney) Wachel. Leigh was raised in Kaukauna and was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and The People of Praise. He retired from Quality Control at the Kimberly Mill after working...

Oct 16, 2019

Patricia A. Calnin Baum, age 85 passed away on October 16, 2019, at Living Tree Estates in Greenville.

She was born October 6, 1934 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Fischer) Heinemann. She was a graduate of Appleton West High School in 1952. She married Frank Calnin Jr. on June 19, 1953 and shared 36 years of...

Oct 15, 2019

Mary Cecilia (Oettinger) Walsh, age 92, joined her beloved husband Ralph “Mickey” Walsh in heaven on October 15, 2019, surrounded by her loving children.

Mary was born in Crandon, Wisconsin on March 23, 1927. She was the first born to Arthur and Cecilia (Long) Oettinger. Her father was subsequently transferred by the railroad to Kaukauna, where the family resided on...

Oct 15, 2019

Rachel A. Promer, 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. She was born on March 2, 1940, in Mosinee, the daughter of James and Elva (Halla) Emmerich. Rachel graduated from Mosinee High School and attended cosmetology school in Wausau. She was united in marriage to Donald Promer on June 19, 1965, in Kaukauna. Rachel will always be remembered for...

Oct 15, 2019

Carole Rose Schmidt Pleuss, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, age 98, answered the calling of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, on October 15, 2019. Carole was born on April 18, 1921, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Walter “Pete” and Clara Schmidt. Carole graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc in 1939. Carole was employed as a secretary for the U.S....

Oct 14, 2019

James R. “Jim” Kohl, 87, of Appleton was called to his eternal rest with his daughters and brother at his side on October 14, 2019. Jim was born on September 2, 1932 in Appleton, the son of the late Theron and Alice (Selig) Kohl. He graduated from Appleton Senior High School in 1950. On April 27, 1953, he married Beverly...

Oct 14, 2019

Steven Joseph Giesen, age 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on October 14, 2019, at Cherry Meadows. Steve was born on December 2, 1956 in New London, son of the late Lawrence and Lucille (Guyette) Giesen. He had many jobs over the years, but especially enjoyed his landscaping...

Oct 14, 2019

Timothy James Knight, age 60, of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away on October 14, 2019 at his residence with his wife, Darla, at his side reading to him from one of his favorite books.

Tim was born on December 30, 1958 in Appleton to the late Edward and Rosella (Kilsdonk) Knight. After graduating from Xavier High School in 1977, Tim went...

Oct 14, 2019

John R. Fulkerson, age 94 of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2019 at his home at Touchmark surrounded by his family. John was born on June 21, 1925 in Rochester, Minnesota to the late John and Mae Fulkerson. He graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester, Minnesota in 1942 and entered the Army where he...

Oct 13, 2019

Harley R. Stoffregen, 90, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019. A memorial service for Harley will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at the Wichmann Funeral Home, TRI-COUNTY CHAPEL, 1592 Oneida St., Menasha, WI 54952. Friends and family may visit at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until the time of service.

Oct 13, 2019

John (Mike) Mac Lean, age 90, of Appleton, passed away on October 13, 2019. John was born on November 21, 1928, in East Liverpool, Ohio. After high school, John spent two years studying at Kent State College in Steudenville, Ohio. After the death of his father, Raymond L. Mac Lean, he and his mother, Margaret J. Mac Lean moved to...

Oct 13, 2019

Guy K. Bodde, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 13, 2019. He was born on July 10, 1966, in Appleton, the son of John and Susan (Richmond) Bodde. Guy was united in marriage to Lisa Hennig on October 22, 2005, at Monarch Gardens, Appleton. He was employed with Simpson’s Auto in Black Creek. Guy was passionate about racing, especially...

Oct 13, 2019

Audry passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Brewster Village in Appleton, WI after a long-term illness.

Audry was born April 5, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her parents were Theodore Van Roosenbeek and Norma Van Roosenbeek (nee Pein). She married Donald Recker on September 12th, 1953. They were married for 52 years.

Audry worked for the Appleton Police Department,...

Oct 12, 2019

Gary Ross Thompson, 83, moved on to be with his Savior and Lord on October 12, 2019.

Gary is survived by his wife of 64 years Kay Ann Thompson; his children Timothy Mark Thompson (Tiffany Lee Thompson) and Tamara Kay Breuninger. He had 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

God, family and servanthood characterized his life. He spent many years...

Oct 11, 2019

Ruth Clara (Kalwitz) Carew, age 85, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Century Oaks Assisted Living, Appleton.

Ruth was born on March 6, 1934 in New London, WI to the late Charles and Ida (Spreeman) Kalwitz. She was united in marriage to Daniel Carew on May 21, 1955 at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, New...

Oct 9, 2019

Harold “Bud” Edwards Cooley, 89, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on October 9, 2019, at Peabody Manor in Appleton, Wis. Bud was born February 18, 1930, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to the late Harold Edwards and Martha Virginia (Motyka) Cooley, Sr.

He later studied at Allegheny College located in Meadville, Pa. from 1948-1952, where he met his future wife,...

Oct 7, 2019

Oct 7, 2019

Charles Robert “Chuck” Kranzusch, age 65 of Egg Harbor, passed away on Monday, October 7th, 2019.

Chuck was born November 21, 1953 in Menomonee Falls, the only son of H. William “Bill” and Jeanette (Petersen) Kranzusch. As a youth, he participated in Scouting, ultimately earning the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended St. Norbert College in DePere, WI, majoring in...

Oct 6, 2019

Oct 6, 2019

Luanne Marie Nelson, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2019, at the Prairie Home Assisted Living. Luanne was born on December 13, 1934 in Appleton, daughter of the late James and Frances (Bartman) Hoolihan. After graduating from Kimberly High School and completing several years of college, Luanne entered the work force. She held many jobs; selling advertising, clerical...