Robert C. Marcinek
Oct 25, 2017
Robert C. Marcinek, 88, of Appleton, Wisconsin went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 25th, 2017. He was born on July 17th, 1929 in Kingsford, Michigan to the late Carl and Anna Marcinek. He graduated from Kingsford High School in 1947, and served in the Military Police during the Korean conflict with the 174th MP...
Peter La Valle
Oct 23, 2017
Peter August La Valle, age 74 of Menasha, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 after a short battle with an aggressive brain tumor. Pete was born on November 24, 1942 in Neenah to the late Louis and Dora (Burr) La Valle. He graduated from Menasha High School in 1961 where he lettered in football, track and basketball and was...
Bret Schoepke
Oct 23, 2017
Bret D. Schoepke, age 30, passed away peacefully at a Milwaukee hospital on Monday, October 23, 2017. He is survived by his loving parents, Jeff and Diane; son, Cullen; sister, Amber (Kevin) Randolph; nephew, Nate; Cullen’s mother, Amanda Mitchell; aunts and uncles: Kathy Vaught, Cindy (Greg) Griesbach; godparents: Sally (Pat) Morth, Deb (Tim) Konitzer, Bruce Siebers, Brian Siebers, Larry (Chris)...
Cleo N. Smith
Oct 23, 2017
Cleo (Calder, Hawley) Smith, age 88, passed away peacefully in her Appleton apartment on Monday afternoon, October 23, 2017. Cleo was born on Durkee Street in Appleton on June 13, 1929, daughter of the late Guy and Lydia (Muenster) Berzill. She was a 1948 graduate of the Appleton High School, and married Harold Calder, Sr. Not long after, Terry, Randy...
Eleanor M. LaMaide
Oct 22, 2017
Eleanor M. LaMaide, 79 years, passed away October 22, 2017 at Kimberly Assisted Living. She was born October 31, in Menomonie, Michigan to her parents Hubert and Loretta LaMaide (Bleck). Ellie loved the Packers, Polka music and especially Winnie the Pooh. She would socialize at adult day care and loved sitting outside.
Ellie will be missed by her siblings, June,...
Gerald "Jerry" Winters
Oct 22, 2017
Gerald Louis “Jerry” Winters, 90 of Menasha, passed away on October 22, 2017. Jerry was born on April 8, 1927 in Appleton, the son of the late Peter and Lillian (Roberts) Winters. He graduated from St. Therese Grade School, class of 1941. He liked to play baseball and was the right fielder. Next, he went to Roosevelt Jr. High School...
Roberta E. "Birdie" Waldoch
Oct 21, 2017
Passed away on October 21, 2017 at the age of 80. Birdie was born on September 30, 1937 to Adolph and Emma (nee Rom) Nelson in Neenah, Wisconsin. Birdie graduated from St. Mary’s High School and was a member of St. John the Baptist for many years afterwards. Birdie was joined in marriage to Chester “Chet” Waldoch on May 3,...
Marguerite J. "Marge" Laehn
Oct 21, 2017
Marguerite J. “Marge” Laehn, age 93, of Appleton, passed away at Oakridge Gardens, Menasha, on Saturday, October 21, 2017. Marge was born on January 6, 1924, in Appleton, to the late William and Ottilie (Wirth) Koepke. She married Walter “Wally” Laehn on June 8, 1946, in Appleton; he preceded her in death on January 13, 1998. Marge was a loving...
Thomas H Kopitske
Oct 20, 2017
Passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on October 20, 2017 at the age of 65. Tom was born in Neenah on December 27, 1951 to Frederick and Elizabeth Kopitske. He was a lifelong resident of Menasha and graduated from Menasha High in 1970. Tom met Patricia “Pat” Wurtzel and they were joined in marriage on June 6, 1981. Tom was...
John A. Hameister
Oct 19, 2017
John A. Hameister, age 75, of Combined Locks, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was born on January 9, 1942 to the late Arthur Sr. and Mary (VanderZanden) Hameister in Appleton. In 1964 John married the love of his life, Judy Butelewski.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.
John was first and foremost,...
Donna June Farrell
Oct 19, 2017
Donna June Farrell, age 79, of Appleton, passed away with her family by her side at the St. Elizabeth Hospital on October 19, 2017. Donna was born on March 4, 1938, daughter of the late Leslie and Katheleen (Lowery) Rugg. She graduated from Wabeno High School and shortly after married Joseph Farrell in December of 1956. They would share 59...
David Kollath
Oct 17, 2017
David Michael Kollath, 66, passed away on Tuesday, October 17 at home.
Dave was born on May 27, 1951 to Ervin and Mathilda (Boeder) Kollath in Green Bay. He was a veteran having served in the US Army in Germany. Dave attended Concordia University in Illinois and graduated from NWTC in Green Bay. He worked at the Menasha Corp for...
Kent Alan Stroess
Oct 16, 2017
Kent Alan Stroess, 59, Little Chute, died at home due to complications from multiple illnesses Monday, October 16, 2017. Kent was born June 25, 1958, at St. Elizabeth in Appleton, son of the late Linden and Berwyn (Litzkow) Stroess. Kent graduated from Appleton East High School in 1976 and enlisted in the US Army. After serving his country overseas, Kent...
Larry M. Van Zeeland
Oct 16, 2017
Age 57 of Appleton, Wisconsin. Born to Life on June 1, 1960 in Appleton, Wisconsin to Melvin and Doris (nee Haskins) Van Zeeland. Born to Eternal Life on October 16, 2017 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Larry was a graduate of Kaukauna High School in 1978. Larry was honorably discharged from the US Army after his service. He was later employed at...
Gerald Harry "Jerry" Bayer
Oct 16, 2017
Gerald H. Bayer, 87, Neenah, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017with his family by his side. He was born on June 4, 1930, in Appleton, the son of Gregory and Emma (Bauer) Bayer. Jerry honorably served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of American Legion Post #38, Appleton. Gerald was united in marriage to...
