Obituaries

Nov 18, 2016

Lois E. Pozolinski, age 89 of Menasha, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, November 18, 2016. She was born December 22, 1926 in Waupaca, Wisconsin daughter of Arlington and Mabel (Nelson) Stearns. She graduated from Waupaca High School in 1944 and then moved to Appleton and started work at Marathon Paper Mill in Menasha. Lois met her husband Joe in...

Nov 17, 2016

Ruth Ann Mudrak, 74, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Ruth was born on January 21, 1942 to Russell and Dorothy (Hanley) Johnson in Marinette. On January 23, 1965 she was united in marriage to Dean Mudrak. Ruth was a French teacher in the Appleton School District until her retirement. She spent most...

Nov 16, 2016

Nov 16, 2016

Barbara Pauline (Heinemann) Pankratz, 96, of Appleton, passed away November 16, 2016 at Brewster Village. She was born in Appleton, March 4, 1920, daughter of Moritz and Margaret (Fischer) Heinemann. Barbara was a graduate of St. Mary's Catholic High School, Menasha. On Nov. 8, 1941, she was united in marriage to Leo Pankratz at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Appleton....

Nov 14, 2016

Nov 14, 2016

Annabelle F. Stroud, 95 years, fell asleep in the Lord on November 14, 2016 at her residence in Hilbert, Wisconsin surrounded by her loved ones. She was born July 30, 1921 to her loving parents Hubert H. and Lydia E. (Meyer) Dorman in Harrison Township, Wisconsin. She attended Roosevelt Junior High School for 7th grade, Wilson Junior High School for...

Nov 14, 2016

Constance “Connie” J. Klein 64 passed away peacefully on November 14, 2016 at her home in Appleton, Wisconsin surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late John and Jeanne (Fahrbach) Klein on August 2, 1952 in Neenah, Wisconsin.

Connie was a fan of music and art. She had a unique gift of interior design. Traveling was a...

Nov 14, 2016

Karen M. Killian (Ver Bust), age 58, of Darboy, passed away Monday evening November 14th, surrounded with love by her family. Karen battled cancer courageously for five and a half years. She was born on November 19, 1957 in Appleton to Bernie and Janet (Newhouse) Ver Bust. Karen married the love of her life, David Killian on October 9th, 1982...

Nov 13, 2016

Ann F. Palushik, age 58, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2016, surrounded by her family at The Bridges of Appleton. Ann was born on October 16, 1958 to Neil and Eileen (Courtney) Biersteker in Kaukauna Wisconsin. She was a 1977 graduate of Kaukauna High School. She served her country as a member of the US Army. She was an...

Nov 13, 2016

William P. Van Wychen, age 89, of Kaukauna, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016. He was born on December 14, 1926 in the town of Kaukauna to the late Henry and Anna (Stiljes) Van Wychen. William proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy; shortly after World War II. After his discharge for the Navy, William married the love...

Nov 13, 2016

Our dear Bob walked through the Gates of Heaven and into the arms of Jesus, Our Lord, on November 13, 2016, after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Bob was born on September 27, 1931, in Matoon, to the late Frank and Katherine (Fischer) Schattl. He was the youngest of nine children.

Bob proudly served his country in...

Nov 13, 2016

Sandra K. Eckes passed away on November 13, 2016. Sandy was born November 28, 1947 in Appleton. She was a graduate of Appleton West High School and the University of Wisconsin-Stout where she majored in early childhood education. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband: Gary Eckes; her father: Gordon Schuh; and her brother: Gord Schuh Jr. (Carol). She...

Nov 11, 2016

The world lost a shining star, Sky Elwood Trader, 28, of Neenah, passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 11. He was born on March 17, 1988 in Salisbury Maryland, the son of Lori Peotter and Don Trader. Sky grew up in Ripon and Appleton.

Sky was compassionate, hilarious and kind-hearted. He was truly one of a kind.

Sky was extremely...

Nov 10, 2016

Peter “Jim” Ready Jr., 82 passed away on November 10, 2016 at Regional Medical Center in Appleton. He was born to the late Peter and Irene (Mitchell) on January 27, 1934. He served proudly in the United States Army as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. He spent 47 years as a teamster employed by Foremost and Morning Glory...

Nov 9, 2016

Allen G. Wichman, 77 years, passed away November 9, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center of Appleton, Wisconsin He was born March 31, 1939 in Appleton to his loving parents Gottlieb Edward and Ruth Rosella (Cotter) Wichmann. After his junior year at Appleton West High School, Allen joined the US Army and was stationed in...

Nov 9, 2016

Germaine Kempen, 88, was called home to tend God's garden on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at St. Paul Home.

Germaine was born on October 21, 1928 to John and Naomi (Hopfensperger) Van Treeck on the family farm. She was united in marriage to Russell on April 14, 1951 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, and they worked on the Kempen family...

Nov 9, 2016

Mildred (Mitchler) Francek, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Matthews Senior Living in Neenah with family by her side. Mildred was born on August 23, 1924 to the late John and Olga (Jesse) Mitchler. In 1947 she married the late Al Small and they were together until his passing in 1967. In 1973 she married...

Nov 8, 2016

Howard Kieffer, age 88, of Kaukauna, WI and formerly of Marinette, WI, entered Eternal Life on November 8, 2016, at St. Paul Villa, Kaukauna. Howard is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Betty Jean (nee Malliet); sons Jim, Perry and Dave Kieffer; sisters Betty Nigl, Delores Wheaton, and Judy LaRue; and brother Austin Wheaton. Proud grandfather of Sonia...

Nov 8, 2016

Nov 7, 2016