Obituaries

Dec 6, 2017

Howard Lemke, Appleton, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. He was born on July 21, 1927, in the Town of Morrison, the son of Gilbert and Minnie Lemke. He was a graduate of East DePere High School, and received a BS degree from the University of WI in Madison in 1952. After graduation, he spent two...

Dec 6, 2017

Judy Gavinski, 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in Norwood, Massachusetts. Judy was born to Sylvester and Ester (Petterson) Gavinski.

She was a loving person whose passion was the education and development of children. She touched the lives of many children as a teacher for over 38 years. She was born in Neenah Wisconsin on April 7, 1940...

Dec 5, 2017

Sharon Kay (nee Moore) Jungenberg, age 73, passed away while surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. She was born in Neenah on November 12, 1944 to the late Edward and Lucille (Lipinski) Moore. Sharon attended McKinley Grade School and graduated from Neenah High School. She was a long-time member at Neenah Congregational United Church of Christ. Sharon...

Dec 5, 2017

Robert M. Ihlenfeldt, 78, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, from an aortic aneurysm and has battled with multiple myeloma for the last four years. Bob was born on April 29, 1939, in Kewaunee, to the late Millard and Louise (Levy) Ihlenfeldt. Robert was a 1957 graduate of Kewaunee High School. Bob served his country honorably in the U.S....

Dec 5, 2017

Died unexpectedly on December 5, 2017 surrounded by her family while listening to “Proud Mary” and Christmas carols. Willie was born on October 22, 1935 in Manitowoc to William and Hildegarde (nee Rueden) Grapentin. Willie was joined in marriage to Gerald Vanderloop on August 12, 1953. Willie loved flowers, golf, shopping, going out to eat, signing in, and having an...

Dec 4, 2017

Dec 4, 2017

Max Donald Incer Calero, age 45, passed away in Madison, WI on Monday, December 4, 2017.

A gathering and service for Max will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Wichmann Funeral Home (537 N Superior St., Appleton, WI) on Saturday, December 9, 2017.

Dec 4, 2017

Phyllis Ann (Knitt) Bethke, age 74 of Appleton passed away peacefully on Monday, December 4, 2017, at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton. Phyllis was born in Shawano on February 25, 1943, daughter of the late Henry and Erma (Kortbein) Knitt. She was baptized on February 26, 1943, confirmed on May 25, 1957, and graduated from Clintonville High School in 1961....

Dec 4, 2017

Dec 4, 2017

Richard Niesen, age 87 of Cottage Grove, WI, formerly of Kaukauna, passed away on Monday morning, December 4, 2017. Dick was born in Kaukauna on November 11, 1930, son of the late Robert and Pearl (Ehnerd) Niesen, and was a graduate of the Kaukauna High School, class of 1949. After attending St. Norbert College in DePere, Dick served his country...

Dec 3, 2017

Lisa Ann Farrow, age 35 of Appleton, passed away on December 3, 2017. Lisa was born on June 27, 1982. She grew up in Black Creek, Wisconsin and attended the Wisconsin School for the Deaf and graduated from Green Bay Southwest High School. Lisa worked several jobs in her career, including working at Walmart and at several day care centers...

Dec 3, 2017

Dec 3, 2017

Gregory J Fink (Finker) from Menasha, age 53, passed away Sunday December 3rd, 2017. He was born to Thomas and Barbara Fink in Menasha, WI April 12th, 1964. Greg graduated from Menasha High in 1982. Family members and friends knew Greg for his sparkling personality and being the life of the party. A perfect day for Greg was visiting friends...

Dec 2, 2017

Claude C. Thede, 78 years, passed away December 2, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in the presence of his loving family. He was born August 19, 1939 to his parents John and Pearl Thede in Three Lakes, Wisconsin. Claude attended Neenah High School before enlisting in the US Navy. He was proud of his time in the US Navy serving...

Dec 2, 2017

Barney Driessen, age 95, passed away at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Barney was born in the town of Woodville on September 2, 1922, son of the late Michael and Bertha (Ver Bockel) Driessen. He married Mary Van Roy on February 7, 1946.

Barney was a life-long member of St. Katharine Drexel (St. Francis) Parish...

Dec 2, 2017

Lisa Alberts-Pettit, age 57, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017. She was born on September 21, 1960 to the late Bruce and Joan (Doll) Alberts. Lisa went to college at the University of Texas at San Antonio as well as UW-Oshkosh, where she received her Bachelor’s degree of Arts-English. She worked for 17 years of her career at Guardian...

Dec 1, 2017

Rod De Ford, 79, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 1, 2017, with his wife by his side. He was born on June 19, 1938, in Tomah, the son of Darcy and Arlene (Williams) De Ford. Rodney entered the U.S. Army in 1954, and was married to Mary Lyn Meyer in 1956. He completed 3 tours...

Nov 30, 2017

Dean B. Curtis Sr., 77, of Menasha, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at ThedaCare Medical Center, Neenah. He was born on May 17, 1940, in Menasha, the son of Leon and Dolores (Jensen) Curtis. Dean graduated from Menasha High School, the Class of 1961. He would meet with his classmates every Tuesday. Dean’s life revolved around his...

Nov 30, 2017

Michelle D. (Vincent) Surin, age 65 of Appleton, was called to God’s side after a brief illness on Thursday, November 30 2017. Michelle was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 6, 1952, daughter of the late Edward and Harriet (Stefanski) Vincent. Michelle graduated from Shawano High School, class of 1971. While she attended school, she enjoyed playing in the marching...

Nov 30, 2017

Age 81, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 30, 2017. Art was born in Tigerton, Wisconsin on August 25, 1936 to Andrew and Edna (nee Kriegel) Peterson. He was a graduate of the Tigerton High School in 1955. After high school, Art served in the Unites States Air Force for four years. On May 27, 1967 Art was joined...