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Wilma Jean Van Rossum
Mar 3, 2020
Wilma Jean Van Rossum, 68, passed away on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 after a hard fought 7 year battle with breast cancer. Wilma was born March 31st, 1951, to Donald and Julia (Vosters) Stegeman. Wilma was preceded in death by her father, Donald, and her beloved husbands, Ernest Cram and Marvin Van Rossum.
Wilma was a woman of style! She...
Stella Szozda
Mar 3, 2020
Stella Szozda, age 91, was born into Life on May 1st, 1928. Stella was born into Eternal Life on March 3rd, 2020.
Survived by her children Eddie Szozda of Las Vegas, NV, Romy (Cindy) Szozda of Florida, John Szozda of Las Vegas, NV, Dan Szozda of Menasha, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sisters Helen (the late Nick) Czckalsi and...
Dianne Dorothy Ratzburg
Mar 2, 2020
Dianne Dorothy Ratzburg, age 91, of Hortonville, passed away on March 2, 2020 at the Wisconsin Veteran’s Home at King. Dianne was born on September 9, 1928 in Hortonville, Wisconsin to Franklin and Marie (Rousseau) Hunt. She was a graduate of Hortonville High School, Class of 1946.
On April 30, 1950 she married William F. “Bill” Ratzburg, Jr. and he...
Mary Ellen Richards
Mar 1, 2020
THE MEMORIAL FOR MARY HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Mary E. Richards, 81, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Prairie Homes, Menasha, with her family by her side. She was born on August 31, 1938, in Appleton, the daughter of Evan and Lorraine (Nettekoven) Baldwin. Mary was united in marriage to Duane “Buck” Richards, on May 25, 1968, at St....
Alvin Thomas "Al" Vandenberg
Mar 1, 2020
Alvin T. “Al” Vandenberg, age 78, went to heaven, suddenly on Sunday, March 1,2020. Al was born on December 27th, 1941 to the late Harry and Mary (West) Vandenberg. He was married to his high school sweetheart and the love of his life Beverly J. Jaeger on May 2nd, 1964 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Appleton.
Al attended Sacred...
Thomas "Moe" Missling
Mar 1, 2020
Thomas “Moe” Allan Missling, age 64 of Appleton, earned his biggest trophy on March 1, 2020, when he entered Eternal Life after a short, 5 week battle with cancer. Tom was born on June 16, 1955, son of the late Wayne and Patricia (Liebsch) Missling. He enjoyed life on the road as a semi-truck driver with JMW Transfer and most...
Gidget Menting
Mar 1, 2020
Gidget Menting, age 49, died on March 1, 2020, at The Gardens Long Term Care Facility in Appleton. Her family and friends were at her side. After nine long years of struggle, Gidget died peacefully and painlessly from complications caused by a brain tumor and the surgery to remove it. Her loving family cared for her in her home until...
Lawrence Faulks
Feb 28, 2020
Lawrence Arnold Faulks, age 76, was born on April 6th, 1943 to the late Arnold and Nina (Frihart) Faulks. He passed away on Friday, February 28 at Cherry Meadows hospice unit in Appleton. Larry is survived by his wife of 38 years, Elaine M. Faulks (Kottke); One sister, Kathleen (Pete) Albritton; two step children, Ray (Monica) Kottke, and Marcia (John)...
Kenneth Amick
Feb 28, 2020
Kenneth L. Amick, 75, a kind and gentle soul, will be remembered for his love of family. He passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 surrounded by his wife and children.
He graduated from Sioux City Central High School, served four years in the Navy, then earned a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University. He was a successful businessman and...
Joanne C. Ganzyk
Feb 27, 2020
Joanne C. Ganzyk, 81, of Menasha, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020. She was born on December 16, 1938 in Kaukauna, to the late Edward and Viola (Smith) Janssen.
On November 14, 1964 Joanne was united in marriage to Gary Ganzyk and they resided in Menasha the majority of their marriage and retirement years. For most of her adult...
Gary Gene Paulsen
Feb 27, 2020
Gary G. Paulsen, 74, died on Thursday, February 27, 2020. He was born on October 4, 1945, to the late Walter and Florence (Staley) Paulsen in Menominee, MI. Gary graduated from Menasha High School in 1963 and later in life earned a degree from UW Fox Valley. He enlisted in the Unites States Navy in 1963 and deployed to the...
Joyce Frederickson
Feb 27, 2020
Joyce R. Frederickson, 80, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at St. Paul Home. Joyce was born on July 31, 1939 to John and Dorothy (Wirth) Donnermeyer. She was united in marriage to Darvin Frederickson on October 22, 1966. Joyce worked at Kaukauna Community Hospital as an LPN. The things she loved the most were her family, especially her...
Frederick V McCrory
Feb 27, 2020
Frederick V. McCrory, 83, died on Thursday, February 27, 2020. He was born on November 30, 1936, to the late George and Veronica (Muttart) McCrory, in Appleton. Fred attended Appleton High School. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1952 was deployed to the Korean and Vietnam conflict. He retired as a E7 (Gunnery Sgt) with an honorable...
Vern H. Kempen
Feb 26, 2020
Vern H. Kempen, 81, Appleton, died on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. He was born on January 18, 1939, to the late Raymond and Mary (Romenesko) Kempen. Vern graduated from Mt. Calvary Seminary and was a longtime member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He was united in marriage to Joan Baumann on June 7, 1961, in Black Creek at St. Mary...
David Pender
Feb 25, 2020
On Tuesday, February 25, 2020 David Woodward Pender passed away at the age of 54 while surrounded by many of his very close friends. He was born on July 7, 1965 in Wilmington, Delaware.
He held a lifelong fascination with all things electrical and mechanical beginning at age 5 when be began dragging junk home to study. His educational career...
William C. Sense
Feb 25, 2020
On February 25, 2020, William Sense was called home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This was after a very peaceful night spent with his family and pastor in his own bed at home.
Bill was born on August 6, 1938, in Marquette, Michigan, to Mildred (Guerin) and William Sense. Bill and his family moved from Marquette to Appleton...
Betty J. Schultz
Feb 25, 2020
Passed away into Eternal Life on February 25, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center from complications of pneumonia. Betty was born in Appleton, Wisconsin to Ben and Ida (Hubert) Shimek on November 19, 1927. Betty attended Appleton High School, graduating in 1945. On June 26, 1947 she married Wilmer (Wimp) Schultz at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Appleton. In the...
Gerda Hagen
Feb 25, 2020
Gerda was born in Brooklyn, New York to Rikard and Marthine Kristiansen, and was baptized and confirmed in the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Free Church (later known as 59th Street Lutheran Brethren Church). Gerda graduated from Fort Hamilton High School, Brooklyn, New York in 1950 and later attended Lutheran Brethren Bible College, Fergus Falls, Minnesota. On May 9, 1953 Gerda was...
Rita DeBruin
Feb 23, 2020
Rita Joan DeBruin (Verstegen), 95, of Kimberly completed her earthly journey and entered into her eternal home on February 23, 2020.
Rita was born on February 12, 1925 to Ruben and Patrinella “Nellie” Verstegen in Little Chute, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of St. John’s High School in Little Chute. She married Urban DeBruin on August 27, 1946. They were...
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