Obituaries

Dec 24, 2018

Janice A. Mercier, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24, 2018, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah, with her entire family by her side after a brief illness. She was born on April 11, 1943, in Green Bay, the daughter of Henry and Loretta (Danen) VanderLoop. Janice was an entrepreneur at heart, always endeavoring on a new business adventure....

Dec 24, 2018

Charles W. “Charlie” Albrecht, age 63, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018, after a sudden illness. Charlie was born on November 17, 1955, in Appleton to Charles and DonnaMae (Christen) Albrecht. Charlie was joined in marriage to Jo Ellen on September 3, 1977. Charlie started his career at Printron in Neenah, and worked there for 25 years. His dream...

Dec 24, 2018

Donald A. Erickson Sr., 75, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018.

Don was born on April 8, 1943 to Adolph and Cora (Peterson) Erickson. He was a veteran having served in the US Navy. On September 13, 1969 he was united in marriage to Romona Benes. Don retired from Froedert Malt after 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, camping, road...

Dec 22, 2018

Sharon Marie Fenlon passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2018.

Her entire life was shaped by a love of travel, and a love for the fine and decorative arts – literature, theater, opera, painting, sculpture, and textiles. She was loyal, compassionate, humble and patient, and she was a hard worker. She always celebrated other people’s successes. She...

Dec 22, 2018

Dec 22, 2018

J. Donald Geenen, age 86, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on December 22, 2018, at Cherry Meadows, following a courageous battle with multiple myeloma and Parkinson’s disease. Don was born on July 7, 1932, in Freedom, Wisconsin, son of the late John and Eleanor (McCabe) Geenen. He graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School in 1950....

Dec 21, 2018

Donald R. Whitton, age 78 of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away on December 21, 2018. Donald was born to the late Richard and Bertha (Gustafson) Whitton in Menominee, Michigan on November 5 . He attended Washington Grade School and graduated from Menominee High School in 1958. He was united in marriage to the late Joyce Johnson in 1967 and spent 26...

Dec 20, 2018

Passed away on December 20, 2018 at the age of 83. Shirley was born on October 1, 1935 to Henry and Myrtle (nee Vanderwegen) Sylvester in Gillett, WI. Shirley graduated from Gillett High School in 1953. After high school, Shirley moved to Appleton in 1969, and worked for Badger Metals for many years until her retirement. Shirley was joined in...

Dec 20, 2018

Arlene R. Braun, 88, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018.

Arlene was born on September 7, 1930 to George and Mary (Bosman) Destree. On September 20, 1950 she was united in marriage to Roger Braun. Arlene was a very accomplished seamstress and upholsterer. She worked at Elm Tree Bakery, Zwicker’s Knitting Mill, Barret’ Women’s Clothing, and Pierce Mfg, along...

Dec 19, 2018

Robert “Bob” G. Toonen, age 94, from Kaukauna, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Bob was born in Appleton to the late Raymond S. and Crescentia Toonen on January 25, 1924. He graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1942. Bob was married to Phyllis (Ganzel) Toonen in April 1953, spending 65 years...

Dec 18, 2018

The big guy is in heaven playing sheepshead, enjoying endless brats and kraut, and has definitely had a few with his ‘little buddy’-Dick Zanzig.

Paul was born December 2, 1943 to Maurice and Marion Barta in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was the third of six children. Mary Veitenhans, Jean Zanzig, Tom (Jane) Barta, Patty (Jim) Zeegers, and Bill (Sue) Barta share...

Dec 17, 2018

Robert “Bob” Knuppel, age 80 of Appleton, passed away on Monday morning, December 17, 2018 after fighting his second battle with cancer. Bob was born in Appleton on March 29, 1938, son of the late John and Gladys (White) Knuppel. He married his love, Beverly Wrobleski on January 6, 1973 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Appleton. He spent his...

Dec 17, 2018

Donald R. Worm passed away December 17, 2018 surrounded by his family.

Don was born July 2, 1937 to George and Dorothy Worm and grew up in Neenah. He loved going fishing with his brother Gordon. Don was married in 1960 to Mary (Steffens) and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Don was employed by The City...

Dec 16, 2018

John Xanos, “Papou”, age 89 of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, December 16, 2018 at Cherry Meadows Hospice.

John was born in Chicago on December 18, 1929, son of the late Pete and Dorothy Xanos. As a young man, he proudly served his country for twelve years, having been on active duty with the Navy, Army, and also...

Dec 16, 2018

Rita R. Page, 70, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018. Rita was born on June 21, 1948 to Arnold and Mabel (Drinkwine) Carpenter. She worked for the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce for 26 years and was an active member of the Appleton’s Octoberfest Committee. She loved her dog Lucy, ice cream, and lighthouses. She enjoyed watching true crime...

Dec 16, 2018

Willis (Bill) J. Anciaux, age 88, husband, father, grandfather and Korean War Veteran, died with family at his side after a lengthy illness on December 16, 2018 at Aspire Senior Living in Kimberly, Wisconsin. Bill was born on January 20, 1930 in Iowa City, Iowa, son of the late Leo and Mary Lolita (Duwa) Anciaux. His childhood days were spent...

Dec 16, 2018

Arden R. Stead, age 95, passed away peacefully at Oak Park Place on Sunday, December 16, 2018. He was born on his family’s farm in Omro on November 22, 1923, son of the late Claud and Elsie (Totz) Stead. He enlisted in the US Army and served in WWII, also fought in the Battle of the Bulge. After his honorable...

Dec 15, 2018

Patricia “Pat” A. Zeiner, 69, of Appleton, was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Pat died peacefully in her sleep at home after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born on September 10, 1949, in St. Nazianz to Raymond and Fay (Green) Miller. Pat grew up in Reedsville...

Dec 15, 2018

Mark Edward Skinkis, age 38, of Kaukauna, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Unity Hospice in De Pere surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mark was born on February 14, 1980 to Larry and Jane (Ciesielczyk) Skinkis at St. Mary’s Hospital, Green Bay. After graduating from Seymour High School in 1998, Mark went on...

Dec 14, 2018

Zofia Fudali, age 63, passed away peacefully after a long illness on December 14, 2018 with her family at her side. Zofia was born in Poland on June 12, 1955, daughter to the late Andrzej Mostowik and Stanislawa Pyrek. She met her former husband, Andrzej, after a chance meeting at the hotel her mom worked at while he was in...