Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Dec 25, 2019

Jack H. Arter, 78, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at his home. He was born on December 13, 1941, in Milwaukee, the son of James and Lorraine (Toepfer) Arter. He grew up in Milwaukee, with his brother, Jim. He graduated from Washington High School in 1960 and attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, graduating with a BSEE Degree...

Dec 25, 2019

Cindy Jo (Holm) Gackenheimer, 48, passed away the afternoon of Christmas Day, December 25, 2019 at her home in the Village of Harrison, surrounded by her children, parents and husband. Cindy was diagnosed with an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer in February 2019.

She was born August 30, 1971 in New London, Wisconsin to Wirt and Carol (Krake) Holm. She...

Dec 23, 2019

Kathy E. Jahnke, 73, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 24, 1946, the daughter of Kenneth and Florence (Drews) Wienandt. Kathy was united in marriage to John Jahnke on March 31, 1969, in Appleton. She was employed with Franciscan Care Center in Appleton for 13 years in...

Dec 23, 2019

Dec 23, 2019

Judith A. Voecks, age 80 of Leesburg, Florida, and formerly of Appleton, died December 23, 2019. Judith was born February 9, 1939 in Appleton, daughter of the late Harry and Mildred Kositzke. On August 18, 1959, she married Gary A. Voecks at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Appleton.  He preceded her in death in November of 2007.  She and...

Dec 23, 2019

James Raymond Koehler, age 75, of Menasha, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2019, at his home. Jim was born on February 28, 1944, in Menasha, son of Raymond and Irene (Domkowski) Koehler. After graduating from Menasha High School, he accepted a job at the Menasha Utilities Steam Plant. Jim worked there for over 35 years retiring as superintendent in...

Dec 22, 2019

Richard Arlen Beirl, age 90, of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away on December 22, 2019.

Richard was born on September 13, 1929, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Alice Beirl, née Jacka. Richard married Vicki Marie Justice on January 13, 1951. He went to Northland College and graduated from Marquette Dental School seventh in his class in 1956. He...

Dec 21, 2019

Debra “Debbie” Spoehr, 66, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. She was born in Green Bay on January 14, 1953, to Wayne and Beverly (Peterson) Spoehr. She was joined by two brothers Philip and Alan Spoehr.

Debbie lived a long and courageous life and was cared for by many special people. We want to thank all of those who...

Dec 20, 2019

Bill Breyer, age 84, passed away at Brewster Village on Friday morning, December 20, 2019. Bill was born in Antigo, Wisconsin, on April 6, 1935, son of the late Alvin and Elfrieda (Westphal) Breyer. He was a graduate of Birnamwood High School, and on August 21, 1954, he married Carol J. Wolf.

He will be remembered by all for his...