Obituaries

Jan 17, 2018

“My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?” John 14:2

After a swift delivery from pancreatic cancer, Marlene took her place in paradise that her Lord and Savior prepared for her. She remained faithful and excited to enjoy her eternal reward.

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Jan 17, 2018

Eugene “Gene” Behm, 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.

Gene was born on August 14, 1933 in Waupaca to Hilbert and Bernice (Dauhlman) Behm. On September 17, 1960 he was united in marriage to Carol Reimer. Gene played in a polka band since he was 18 most of the time with the Roger’s Jolly Dutchman. He worked for...

Jan 16, 2018

Teresa Catherine Kemps, age 91, passed away on January 16, 2018 at Brewster Village, Appleton, Wisconsin, surrounded by her family. Teresa was born on January 9, 1927 in Freedom, Wisconsin, to John and Ella (McCabe) Geenen. She was married to Ernest John Kemps on September 10, 1949. They had five children and resided together in Kimberly, Wisconsin until his death...

Jan 16, 2018

Irene Holz, age 97 of Appleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones and went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Irene was born in Greenville on August 17, 1920, daughter of the late Harry and Esther (Maves) Schroeder. She attended Wide Awake, a one-room school in Greenville, graduated from Appleton High School, and received a...

Jan 16, 2018

Marjorie “Marge” E. King passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Marge was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is now at peace in Jesus’s arms where she is reunited with her husband Bob, and other beloved family members. Marge was born on January 7, 1932 to Laura and Willard Smith in Appleton, Wisconsin. She graduated from Appleton...

Jan 15, 2018

Robert John LeRoux, age 76, passed away January 15, 2018 at his vacation home in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born February 13, 1941 to Norman and Viola LeRoux (Hett) in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The family moved to Menasha after his father passed away in 1953. Bob was a graduate of St. Mary High School, Class of 1959. He was a...

Jan 14, 2018

Opal Anderson, age 95, a longtime resident of Wichita, Kansas, passed away in Appleton, Wisconsin on January 14, 2018. Opal was born in Garfield County Oklahoma on March 2, 1922, daughter of the late Earl and Orpha (Mullen) Ransom. Opal received her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern Oklahoma State University, then moved to Wichita to work at Boeing during the war...

Jan 13, 2018

Yvette Milheiser, age 69, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, January 13, 2018, surrounded by family. She was born April 9, 1948, daughter to the late Earl and Lydia (Brjlenska) Wirtz. After spending the first four years of her life in Germany, the family moved to the Appleton area, where Yvette has since resided. She graduated from Appleton...

Jan 13, 2018

Lenore “Nori” (Vandehey) Stuyvenberg passed away peacefully on January 13, 2018, in her home with her family by her side. Nori was 94 years young. She was born November 6, 1923 in Freedom, Wisconsin to her parents, Peter and Mary Vandehey. She grew up in Kimberly, part of a large loving family with her nine brothers and sisters.

While in...

Jan 13, 2018

“Holy ‘Ol Christmas Trees” was a common shout out by John whenever anyone in the family had big news to tell. That type of news came often, as John and loving wife Nancy produced a wonderful family that now numbers 78 – including 8 children, 23 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and many spouses.

John passed away peacefully...

Jan 12, 2018

Jan 11, 2018

Karen D. Niemuth, age 79, of Menasha, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Karen was born to the late Clarence and Viola Landskron on July 6, 1938 in Menasha, WI. She was married to Lewis Niemuth until his passing in 2004. Karen enjoyed many hobbies including cross-stitch, quilting, cooking, puzzles and graphic design. Her creative...

Jan 11, 2018

Sandra Rose Paltzer, 67, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at home.

Sandy was born on October 29, 1950 to Kenneth Sr and Alvina (Bretthauer) Schnese in Appleton. On April 4, 1981 she was united in marriage to Alfred Paltzer. Sandy worked at Tuttle Press then in retail at Hebergers and Good’n Natural. She found her passion working at...

Jan 10, 2018

Timothy Allen Wunderlich, age 72, of Hortonville, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at his home, after a long fight and many complications to his health stemming from a fall and head injury in 2009. He was born in Appleton on May 28, 1945 to the late Waldo and Mildred (Ulrich) Wunderlich. Tim graduated Hortonville High School and proudly served in...

Jan 9, 2018

Ryder Christian Wilson, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Ryder is survived by his parents, Courtney Becher and Alex Wilson, siblings; John, Jace, Trace and Khloe, maternal grandparents; Angela (Russell) Lindsey, Christopher (Minna) Becher, paternal grandparents; Matt Wilson and Michelle Peters, many great grandparents, aunts and uncles; Cassandra Wilson, Nicole Hanshaw, Melodi Becher, Dylan Hanshaw,...

Jan 9, 2018

Nancy (Toppins) Shannon passed peacefully with loved ones at her side on January 9, 2018. Nancy was born to John and Bette Toppins in Appleton on April 26, 1956. She married her best friend, Bob Shannon, on August 12, 1978. Together they had two children, Megan Shannon Larson and Mike Shannon. They gave Bob and Nancy two grandchildren who she...

Jan 8, 2018

Passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2018 at the age of 61. Juan was born on July 19, 1956 to Domingo and Josefina Duarte in Mission, Texas. Juan was joined in marriage to Cheryl Weber on November 24, 1994. Juan was employed by Neenah Paper Inc. and recently retired after 39 years of service. Juan was a lover of the...

Jan 8, 2018

Andrew M. “Bud” De Leeuw Jr., 87 years, passed away January 8, 2018, at his home in Menasha, Wisconsin. He was born February 25, 1930 to his parents Andrew M. Sr. and Gertrude De Leeuw (Bush) in Kimberly, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Kimberly High School. “Bud” worked at Banta Corporation where he served as a pressman until he...

Jan 7, 2018

Walter H. Seehawer, age 73, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born February 19, 1944 to the late Elder and Geraldine (Ruwoldt) Seehawer. After graduating high school, he became an apprentice sheet metal worker. He then joined the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged after six years. After the military, he...

Jan 6, 2018

Barbara J. Champeau, age 84, of Appleton, passed away due to an unexpected and sudden illness on Saturday, January 6, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 22, 1933 to the late Henry and Irma (Palm) Staedt in Appleton. Barbara graduated from Appleton High School. Shortly after graduation she worked as a dental assistant for several years....