Obituaries

Mar 21, 2016

Diana J. Crowe, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 21, 2016. Diana was born on June 23, 1948, in Madison, daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Post. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1966, going on to earn her bachelors degree in sociology from UW Oshkosh. In 1970, she married Michael Crowe.

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Mar 20, 2016

James Edwin “Jim” Willey, 55, of Appleton, passed away Sunday, March 20th peacefully at home. He was born February 16, 1961 in Jefferson, IA son of Dick and Vera Willey. He was raised in Jamaica, IA and graduated from YJB High School in 1979. Jim went on to enlist in the Air Force on February 22, 1980; serving his country...

Mar 20, 2016

Jason E. Buxell, age 47, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2016, in Milwaukee. He was born on May 18, 1968, in Golden Valley, MN, to Jane (Liddicoat) Buxell and the late Jack Buxell. Jason graduated from Breck School in Golden Valley (MN) in 1986 and then graduated from the University of Puget Sound (WA) with a Bachelors...

Mar 20, 2016

Louise Engelhardt, age 92, of Kimberly, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Kimberly Assisted Living. She was born on August 24, 1923 to the late Sebastian and Anna (Hack) Schneider in Hungary.

While living in Chicago Louise was employed with Venus, where she was a seamstress. She was also employed at Margie's Bridal in Niles, Illinois. She enjoyed reading,...

Mar 19, 2016

Kelly Jo Newton was born to life on February 2, 1980 to Peter D. Newton and Avis L. (nee Krueger) Rucks. Kelly Jo graduated from Menasha High School and began working as a material handler at Lakeside Packaging Plus which she enjoyed for many years. She was proud of her independence and ability to care for herself. She enjoyed word...

Mar 18, 2016

Richard L. Joachim “Rocko”, age 74, of Neenah passed away during a peaceful slumber while at home and surrounded by family on Friday, March 18, 2016, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Green Bay, WI on October 6, 1941, son of the late Arthur and Irene (Drossart) Joachim. Richard married Sharon Ellefson on November 26, 1963...

Mar 18, 2016

Willard Keil, age 94, of Kaukauna, entered eternal life on March 18, 2016 at ThedaCare Hospice Residence with his family by his side. He was born April 10, 1921 in Kaukauna. Willard was a World War II veteran, serving in Patton's Third Army. He appreciated being part of the Old Glory Honor Flight in 2011. He also was a fifty-five...

Mar 17, 2016

Frances Margaret Lukashewich, 76 years old of Appleton, Wisconsin, has passed away peacefully at Cherry Meadows Hospice Appleton on March 17, 2016, after a yearlong battle with cancer.

Frances was born in Oxford, England in 1940. At the age of 18 she came by boat to America. She called Milwaukee home as she worked as a secretary at Marquette University....

Mar 17, 2016

Bristol Grace Wearing, infant daughter of John and Rikki Wearing, lost her week-long battle on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Children's Hospital of the Fox Valley. From her premature birth (23w6d) on March 10, 2016, it was evident that Bristol was truly a fighter, making her parents and her twin brother Bryant stronger throughout this earthly trial. She is now...

Mar 17, 2016

Mar 16, 2016

Carolyn Manley, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at ThedaClark hospital in Neenah surrounded by family. Carolyn was born on January 16, 1933 to the late Harold and Josephine (Reinders) Gullickson. She graduated from Neenah High School in 1951. In 1959, she married Thomas Manley, who preceded her in death in 2014. They raised three children...

Mar 16, 2016

Dorothy Ann Cumber, age 73, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Dorothy was born on June 1, 1942, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Bernard and Ruth (Perrelt) Vandenbusch. She was blessed to find love three times; marrying Larry Demuth, William Bullock and Charles Cumber.

Dorothy greatly enjoyed her work at Lake Land Industries where...

Mar 16, 2016

Mar 14, 2016

Ilene Sprister Deltgen Techlin, age 91 of Appleton, was called into the arms of her Lord on March 14, 2015, at The Bridges of Appleton. Ilene was born in Appleton on October 13, 1923 to Paul and Sarah (Niss) Sprister. She graduated from Appleton High School, and on May 10, 1947 married Harold “Hod” Deltgen at St. Paul Lutheran Church...

Mar 14, 2016

Mar 14, 2016

Mar 14, 2016

Grace M. Finch, age 73, of Appleton, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, March 14, 2016, surrounded by her family. Grace born on July 17, 1942, in Auburndale, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Muriel (Kaminski) Hamus. She was an avid Elvis fan and enjoyed embroidery, card playing, dining out, road trips with friends, and spending time with...

Mar 13, 2016

Eleanor Magdeline Penning Franzen, age 101, died March 13, 2016. Eleanor was born February 19, 1915 to the late Alfred and Mary Ludwig Penning and was the eldest of five children. On November 24, 1937 she was united in marriage to Ernest N. Franzen at St Mary's church in Chilton. She was a member of St Mary's Church, Stockbridge and...

Mar 13, 2016

Ralph Meulemans, 86, of the town of Kaukauna passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 13th, 2016. He was born on November 21, 1929 in Wrightstown. The son of the late Frank and Margaret (Brittnacher) Meulemans. On November 19, 1949, he married Mary Alice DeBruin at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna. Ralph was a life time member of...

Mar 12, 2016