Obituaries

Feb 9, 2018

Appleton – Richard Drewa, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2018, at ThedaCare Medical Center, Appleton. He was born on the family farm in Stevens Point, on May 22, 1934, the middle child of Harry and Elizabeth (Falkowski) Drewa. Richard was united in marriage to Jeanne Ann Bessett on September 22, 1956, and she preceded him in death...

Feb 9, 2018

Passed away on February 9, 2018 at the age of 87 in Neenah, Wisconsin. Roy was born on July 14, 1930 to Edwin and Louise Bartz in Appleton, WI. Roy attended Appleton High School and graduated in 1948. After high school, Roy enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for three years during the Korean Conflict as a tank commander...

Feb 8, 2018

Ramona A. Kelpinski, age 89, of Appleton, peacefully passed away on the evening of February 8, 2018, with her family by her side at Thedacare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.

Ramona very much enjoyed the over 10,500 games of scrabble she played with Lori, and solving word puzzles on the Wheel of Fortune. She also loved to buy things so...

Feb 8, 2018

Patti (nee Gill) Schroeder, age 69 of Neenah, passed away at her home on Thursday evening, February 8, 2018. Patti was born in Waupaca on April 2, 1948, daughter of the late James and Mabel (Pagel) Gill. A 1966 graduate of Neenah High School, Patti worked for American Can from 1969 until 1979; as a truck driver for Dairyland Transport...

Feb 8, 2018

Wilbur Leroy Lemke, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the age of 84. Wilbur was born in Appleton on June 15, 1933. Throughout his life, he enjoyed baseball and was an avid Milwaukee Brewers, Timber Rattlers, Appleton Foxes, and Appleton Papermakers fan. Wilbur also loved dogs, walking in the woods, and fishing on the Fox...

Feb 7, 2018

Julie Lee Olsen, 50, of Appleton, WI, after a long battle with esophageal cancer, passed away on February 7, 2018 with family by her side.

Julie was born at AMC in Appleton to Norman and Carol Olsen on July 21, 1967. She was an enthusiast of camping and traveling. Her favorite hobby, however, was her dog Rizzo.

Julie is preceded...

Feb 7, 2018

Catherine (Katie) DeLeeuw Hoppe VanBeek went home to meet Jesus on Wednesday, February 7th after 99 action packed years. She was born in Kimberly, Wisconsin on December 31, 1918 to Andrew and Gertude (Busch) DeLeeuw.

Katie lived a very full 99 years of life. Her quick wit, sense of humor and love of story telling made her a well loved...

Feb 6, 2018

Bernadette “Bernie” M. Wautlet (Scherer), 84 years, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton. Bernie was born January 4, 1934 the daughter of John and Agnes Scherer (Janty) in Sherwood, Wisconsin. She graduated from Hilbert High School, Class of 1951. Bernie worked at the Riverside Paper Mill and met the love of her life, Karl...

Feb 6, 2018

Feb 6, 2018

William C. Vanden Elzen, age 71, of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. He was born to the late William and Catherine (Wallace) Vanden Elzen on August 19, 1946 in Appleton.

William proudly served his country in the National Guard for six years. He married the love of his life, Linda Moe, on April 17, 1971 at St....

Feb 5, 2018

Joan C. Arthur, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Heartwood Homes Senior Living, Appleton, WI, with family by her side. She was born in Princeton, Ill. on December 28, 1920, daughter of the late Christopher and Jane (Ross) Quinn. Joan graduated from DePue, Ill. high school in 1938 and from Iowa State University, Ames IA., in...

Feb 5, 2018

Appleton – Mayford R. Geske, 87, died Monday, February 5, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. He was born on May 3, 1930, in Waupaca County, the son of Rudolph and Minnie (Schmidt-Handrich) Geske. He graduated from Waupaca High School, the Class of 1947. May married Bona Deane “Bonnie” Olson on September 15, 1951, in Manawa. She preceded him in...

Feb 4, 2018

Merri Krutz, age 44 of Menasha, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 4, 2018. Merri was born in Neenah on January 3, 1974, daughter of the late Robert Krutz and Violet “Toni” Miller who survives.

Merri is also survived by her three sons: Nick Krutz and his fiancée Katie; Anthony Krutz; and Skyler Krutz; there are also three granddaughters: Alea,...

Feb 3, 2018

Brandon Kyle Webb, age 29, of Neenah, passed away with his family by his side on February 3, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Funeral services for Brandon will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2018, at CHRIST THE ROCK COMMUNITY CHURCH, W6254 Highway 10-114, Menasha. A visitation will be held at church from 11:00 a.m. until the...

Feb 2, 2018

Marjorie E “Marge” Recker, age 79, passed away after a lingering illness on Friday, February 2, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Marge was born on October 4, 1938, in Neenah, the daughter of late Donald and Beatrice (Foth) Campbell. She graduated from Menasha High School with the class of 1957. On April 19, 1958 she married the...

Feb 2, 2018

Jay A. Seubert, 57, was born to eternal life on Friday, February 2, 2018 peacefully in his sleep with pride and dignity, after a three year long battle with cancer.

Jay was born on May 22, 1960 to Harold and Phyllis (Wadzinski) Seubert in Appleton. On June 25, 1983 he was united in marriage to Christine Heule. Jay worked at...

Feb 1, 2018

Lois Sonnenberg, age 85, was called to the waiting arms of Jesus on Thursday evening, February 1, 2018. Lois was born in Appleton on October 28, 1932, daughter of the late Ewald and Elinore (Olm) Greve. She married Alvin Sonnenberg at Mount Olive Lutheran Church on June 9, 1956; the couple was blessed by the births of two children and...

Jan 31, 2018

Nellie G. Ver Voort (Lamers), 89, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2018. She was born on May 12, 1928 to the late Arnold and Nellie Lamers. Eleven children were in the family and she was the youngest daughter. As the story goes she was the spoiled child and as she recalled “Grandpa's favorite”. She had a wonderful childhood and...

Jan 31, 2018

Jan 30, 2018