Obituaries

Nov 8, 2018

Louis Andrew Van Haaster, just two weeks old, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Erik and Brittany (Cayo) Van Haaster; three brothers and one sister; paternal grandparents: Tammy (Bob) Greely; maternal grandfather: John Cayo; great-grandparents: William (significant other, Mary VanLankvelt) Von Holt, Ann Cayo and Joseph Van Haaster.

He was preceded in death...

Nov 8, 2018

Germaine Buss, age 88, passed away at her home on November 8, 2018. She was born on June 7, 1930, in Clintonville, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Arnold and Leona (Binder) Rindt. Germaine married the love of her life, Leonard Buss on August 16, 1947. Germaine and Leonard owned of The Hillbilly Club in Marion, Wisconsin for 10 years. She...

Nov 7, 2018

Robert E. Westberg, 81, of Menasha, WI, formerly Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah, WI. He was born on January 8, 1937, in Rockford, the son of LaVerne and Bernice (Sweeney) Westberg. Bob was passionate about baseball; having played pitcher for over 25 years for a fast pitch softball league, and being...

Nov 7, 2018

Kristine J. Miller, 55, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah. She was born on August 13, 1963, in Neenah, the daughter of Frank and Marilyn (Schmit) Dombrowski. Kristine was an avid reader, loved playing cards, and spending time with her family and friends. She was passionate about animals; especially her cats and dog,...

Nov 6, 2018

Marian “Mannie” Rosalie Wangelin, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 while surrounded by her family. She was born in Stevens Point on January 28, 1933, the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Lee) Kiedrowski. Marian graduated from PJ Jacobs High School in 1950 and moved to Menasha where she met Leonard Wangelin. She and Leonard were...

Nov 6, 2018

JAMES “CHICO” MEYER

APPLETON – James R. “Chico” Meyer, 81, with his family at his side left this world on November 6, 2018 to be with his Savior. James was born on November 18, 1936 in Appleton to Robert and Edna Meyer.

In the seventh grade James received his nickname “Chico” named after his idol Chico Carrasquel, a Venezuelan professional...

Nov 6, 2018

In loving memory of our beloved mother, grandmother, and woman of God.

Georgia Evelyn Vaughn, age 98, of Appleton, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Georgia was born on February 28, 1920, to the late Frank and Maude (Doyle) Davis, in Hillview, Illinois. She married the late Russell Vaughn on November 11, 1944 in Festus, MO. He passed in 2002. Georgia...

Nov 5, 2018

Nov 4, 2018

Nancy Callaway,62, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Matthews Senior Living, Darboy. Nancy was born in Dane County, on February 15, 1956, to Edward and Shirley (Schuster) Spoerre. Her early life was spent living in rural Kieler. She met her husband Steve Callaway in 1974 while attending the University of Wisconsin - Platteville. They were married on July...

Nov 4, 2018

Patricia Ann Ward, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 4, 2018, with her family by her side.

Patricia is survived by her husband: Melvin; 5 children: Andy (Kathy) Ward, Cathy (Tim) Hietpas, Cindy (Ruben) Hensler, Betty (Mark Cypcar) Ward, and Diana (John) Gosz; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents...

Nov 4, 2018

Ambrose Simon, Capuchin friar and priest, died on November 4, 2018, at the age of 94. Ambrose was born in 1924 in St. Kilian Wisconsin, the son of Frank and Margaret Mary Simon. He was invested in the Capuchin habit in 1942, perpetually professed in 1946, and ordained a priest in 1950.

Ambrose served as a missioner in Central America...

Nov 3, 2018

Joyce Davis, age 80 of Appleton, passed away at Prairie Homes in Menasha on Saturday evening, November 3, 2018. Joyce was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on September 6, 1938, daughter of the late Henry and Florence (Thesenvitz) Dunsmore. On November 23, 1957, she married Marvin Davis in St. Paul, Minnesota, while he was serving in the United States Navy....

Nov 3, 2018

Passed away on November 3, 2018 at Cherry Meadows after a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 68. Paul was born on June 24, 1950 in St. Cloud MN to Peter and Marie (nee Wenker) Dirkes. Paul graduated from Osakis High School in 1968, and he was an avid football and baseball player. Paul started his career with...

Nov 2, 2018

Hilkka Kaustinen, age 95 of Appleton, passed peacefully on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Peabody Manor in Appleton. Hilkka was born in Finland on July 18, 1923, daughter of the late Pekka and Eva (Wahlman) Lavikainen. She was married to Ola Kaustinen who preceded her in death in 1968. For many years, Hilkka worked as a chemist and an electron...

Nov 2, 2018

Conger, Sandra Rose (Sanders), 81 years, passed away November 2, 2018 at The Heritage Hospice Residence in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born on December 24, 1936 to Edward and Josephine Sanders (Penzenstadler) in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She graduated from Oshkosh High School. Sandra was a Manager at Goodwill Industries.

Sandra was a kind and giving person. She was an...

Nov 1, 2018

JoAnne Sooley, age 76, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 while surrounded by her family. She was born on March 31, 1942, daughter of Reginald Morgan who passed, and raised by her mother Elaine and Edward Paske. She graduated from Waukegan Township High School in 1960. Later in life she moved to Menasha, WI, to be closer to her...

Oct 31, 2018

Mabel Louise Zeuske, age 94, of Menasha, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 31, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Mabel was born on October 12, 1924, daughter of the late Robert and Dena (Paulson) Fischer. She graduated from Bonduel High School in 1942. Shortly after graduation, she married the love of her life, Duane Zeuske, on June 21,...

Oct 29, 2018

Jean Marilyn Guinan, a beautiful and talented woman, died on October 29, 2018, a victim of Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in Minnesota, Jean lived with her present husband, Jim, in many states, Wisconsin, Arizona, Ohio, Georgia and Florida, and traveled with him extensively overseas during their long and happy marriage.

In addition to retiring from major retailing as a senior vice...

Oct 29, 2018

Age 36, of Butternut WI, died suddenly at his home on Monday October 29, 2018. He was born on May 7, 1982 in Green Bay, the son of Robert F. and Lynn Marie (VanRossum) Martin. Jason's early life was in Appleton until moving to Park Falls in his senior year of high school. He was a graduate of the Park...

Oct 28, 2018

Vern Wichman, age 84 of Freedom, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday morning, October 28, 2018, while residing at Brewster Village. Vern was born on the family farm on November 7, 1933, son of the late Raymond and Leona (Gehring) Wichman. Vern attended both St. Peter Lutheran Grade School and Freedom High School at which time he joined...