Mary Lou Mussa
Aug 10, 2024
Mary Lou Mussa (nee Klemm), 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 10, 2024. She was the beloved wife of her late husband Daniel Mussa in which they shared a blessed 42 years together, now reunited in heaven.
She was born and raised in Algona, Iowa where she trained to be a nurse before moving to Wisconsin. She worked...
Ronnie (Ron) E. Olsen
Aug 10, 2024
Ronnie (Ron) E. Olsen, 65, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 10th, 2024. He was born on December 6th 1958, in Gillett WI, the son of Eugene (Ole) Olsen and Jean (Freitag) Olsen. In 1961 the Olsen family moved to Appleton, were Ron resided in the Fox Valley all of his life.
Ron was a student of Appleton East...
Tom Murphy
Aug 9, 2024
Thomas J. Murphy, 59, peacefully entered into eternal life on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Tennessee with a daughter holding each of his hands and in the comforting presence of his faith. Tom passed away following complications from a serious motorcycle accident that occurred on April 26th, 2024. Tom had a deep love for motorcycling, which...
Norman M. Schley
Aug 8, 2024
Norman M. Schley, 81, passed away on August 8, 2024, in Neenah, WI. He was born in Stockbridge, WI, on June 13, 1943, to Albert and Lucy (Portmann) Schley.
Norman graduated from Stockbridge High School before proudly serving with honor and valor in the United States Marines. He went on to further his education at DeVry University and worked as a...
Ken "Rico" Sanders
Aug 8, 2024
Ken (Kenny) "Rico" Sanders, 85, of Kaukauna, passed away on the morning of August 8 with his family by his side, joining his many buddies and friends who have passed before him. He was born August 2, 1939, to the late Earl and Mary (Gertz) Sanders.
After graduation from Kaukauna High School in 1957, he enlisted in the United States Army...
Mary Faye Heinecke Poulson
Aug 7, 2024
Mary Faye Heinecke Poulson.
Loving Aunt, loyal friend, dedicated educator, compassionate mentor, beloved coach, pioneering athlete, and community activist. Mary Heinecke epitomized a difference-making life well lived. She was welcomed into heaven August 7, 2024 at the age of 94.
Born April 28, 1930 in Sheboygan, Wis., the daughter of Karl and Irene Heinecke, Mary graduated from Sheboygan Central High School. She...
Alice F. Huss
Aug 7, 2024
Alice Florence (Burns) Huss, 87, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Alice was born to Daniel and Florence (Campbell) Burns on August 20, 1936. Alice grew up in Askeaton and Kaukauna. She was the youngest in a family of six children. Her siblings nicknamed her “Babe”. At the age of six, Alice lost her mother...
Betty J. Mueller
Aug 7, 2024
Betty Jean Mueller (Fentz), age 77 of Appleton, WI, passed away after a brief illness on August 7, 2024. She was born to John and Florence (Hooyman) Fentz on July 16, 1947, in Appleton, WI. Betty married the love of her life, David “Dave” Mueller on July 27, 1968, and together, they raised 2 wonderful daughters. After graduating with a...
Donald W. Wolff
Aug 7, 2024
Don Wolff, age 94 of Appleton, passed away August 7, 2024, at his home. Don was born in Appleton on June 23, 1930, son of the late Helmuth and Lorinda (Knaack) Wolff. In 1951 Don entered the United States Army, and during his time in the service married Marlene Doxtater in 1952; Don was discharged in 1953.
Don was a man...
David J. Zelinski
Aug 6, 2024
David J Zelinski (Dave), 68, of Greenville, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday August 6, 2024. Dave was born on August 12, 1955, in Appleton, Wisconsin to James J. and Mary J. (Otto) Zelinski.
Dave graduated from Appleton West in 1974 and started working at Great Northern Corporation in 1978. He was a loyal employee...
Jennifer Ann Hill
Aug 5, 2024
Jennifer A. Hill, 48, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born on March 2, 1976, in Wausau, the daughter of Dennis Stanley and Peggy Ann (Lassow) Czechowicz. Jenny was outgoing and fun loving. She loved her children immensely and they were her everything. Jenny loved spending time with family, traveling up...
Marlene Ann Sterling
Aug 5, 2024
Marlene Ann Sterling (née Simonis) entered this world on April 28, 1955, as a spirited and compassionate soul who touched the lives of everyone she encountered. Known for her fierce loyalty, unwavering integrity, and strength of character, Marlene spent her 69 years devoted to family, friends, and the values that guided her life.
Born the middle child in a close-knit, modest...
Donna Jean Einum
Aug 5, 2024
Donna Jean Einum, 80, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away into everlasting peace on the morning of Monday, August 5th, having spent the previous day surrounded by loving family reminiscing about her life growing up on a dairy farm in southwest Wisconsin. Donna was born August 11, 1943 in Blue River, Wisconsin, to Lloyd and Marjory Georgeson.
Donna attended UW Platteville with...
Mark Brian Hagan
Aug 4, 2024
Mark Hagan, 71, passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth with his wife Mary by his side on August 4th, 2024. He was born on June 5, 1953, to Van and Kalma (Steiro) Hagan.
Mark and Mary spent a wonderful 21 years together. He was known Irish the Carpenter for his love of woodworking. He also loved to cook and have campfires....
Carol Jean Laux
Aug 4, 2024
On Sunday August 4th, Carol Jean Laux, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was given an invitation to the party of a lifetime. Though she was brokenhearted to leave behind her loved ones on earth, the opportunity to meet her savior and be reunited with her sisters and parents in the Kingdom of Heaven was more than she could resist. So...
Linda "Lin" Marie (Dorschner) Krablean
Aug 2, 2024
Lin Krablean, 73, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at ThedaCare Medical Center, Neenah. She was born on April 27, 1951, in Appleton, the daughter of Robert and Corrine (Martin) Dorschner. Lin was united in marriage to the love of her life, Frederick “Rick” Krablean on her favorite holiday, Valentines Day 1971 in Menasha. Lin was a devoted mother...
RoseAnn Virginia Bushman
Aug 2, 2024
RoseAnn Virginia Bushman, age 75, passed away peacefully at Peabody Manor, on August 2, 2024. She was born on July 6, 1949, to the late John A. and Bernice H. (Wolff) Bushman in Appleton. Rosie graduated from Appleton High School and soon after began her work career at Zwicker Knitting Mill, where she worked until it closed. While working at...
Paul Carl Beck
Aug 1, 2024
Paul C. Beck, 79, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was born on January 27, 1945, in Manawa, the son of George and Esther (Deckert) Beck. Paul was united in marriage to Janet Rodgers on June 8, 1985, at Smith Park, Menasha. Together they owned Beck’s Home Plate in Menasha for 25 years. Paul enjoyed fishing, woodworking, animals,...
Thomas Joseph Woods
Jul 31, 2024
Thomas J. Woods, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 31, 2024.He was born on Feb. 28, 1932 to the late Walter and Annette Woods and was a lifelong resident of Appleton. He married Janette Hardy on January 29, 1955 and they spent 58 wonderful years together.
Tom was an electrician by trade and his sense of humor...
Barbara Jean Thiel
Jul 30, 2024
Barbara Spoerl Thiel, 91, passed away on July 30, 2024 at Touchmark Senior Living. She was born in Appleton on February 3, 1933 to Mabel (Fox) and George Spoerl.
Barbara attended St. Joseph School, graduated from Appleton High School in 1951and attended Northwestern University. In high school Barb developed an interest in theatre which she pursued for a number of years...
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