Obituaries

Apr 7, 2015

Barbara Ann Cotter, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Appleton Medical Center with her family by her side. On January 27, 1949, Barbara Ann was born in Sturgeon Bay to the late Leon and Ruth (Jury) Schallie Sr. She graduated from Neenah High School and enlisted in the U.S. Marines serving during Viet Nam. Barb was...

Apr 7, 2015

Apr 6, 2015

Elaine Margaret Schaefer, age 97, of Appleton, passed away on April 6, 2015. Elaine was born to the late George and Kate (Van Vorst) Schaefer on December 28, 1917 on the family farm which was settled in 1854.

Elaine is survived by many cousins. She is preceded in death by both of her parents.

Funeral mass for Elaine will be...

Apr 6, 2015

Phil Bixby died at his home on Monday evening April 6, 2015 from complications from ongoing health issues. Phil was born in Appleton on November 30, 1942, son of the late Philip Taylor Bixby and Rosemary (Pekarske) Bixby Heideman who lives in Neenah. On August 5, 1961, he married Judith Selig at St. Therese Catholic Church; Judy survives. “The Butcher”...

Apr 6, 2015

Apr 6, 2015

Ann Slezak, a dear woman and a friend to all, passed away at the Appleton Medical Center on Monday, April 6, 2015. Ann was born in Appleton on June 16, 1943, daughter of the late Lloyd and Dolores (Bauer) Jack. While a student at Appleton High School, Ann met a handsome young man, one Jim Slezak, and the couple graduated...

Apr 5, 2015

Apr 5, 2015

Michael Scott Thoune, 58, of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Manor Care Health Services in Appleton, Wisconsin after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael was born on August 26, 1956 in Menominee, Michigan to the late Glen and Therese (Kline) Thoune. On February 18, 2002 Mike married Mee Su Tan in Malaysia.

Mike was blessed...

Apr 4, 2015

Apr 2, 2015

Apr 2, 2015

Apr 2, 2015

Robert Bauer, 76, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Bob was born on February 18, 1939 to Norbert and Rose (Kohl) Bauer. On January 14, 1967 he was united in marriage to Sharon Folske and they spent 48 wonderful years together. Bob was a veteran having served in the National Guard and was called up...

Apr 2, 2015

Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Appleton. Final arrangements will be announced here as soon as they are available.

Mar 31, 2015

Mar 31, 2015

Mary Kay Kees, of Neenah, age 76, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Appleton Medical Center after a brief courageous fight with cancer. She was born in Neenah on January 15, 1939 to the late Fabian and Genevieve (Eisenhart) Schwalen. She graduated from St. Mary High School in Menasha in 1957 and was united in marriage to Martin...

Mar 31, 2015

Mar 30, 2015

Joseph “Louie” Lewandowski, age 79, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Appleton Medical Center. Louie was born to Joseph and Freda (Krablean) on September 30, 1935. He married Joan Vander Bloomen on July 27, 1957. She survives.

Louie graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1954 and then served two years in the Army. He then attended UW Madison...

Mar 30, 2015

Donna Mae Beckner, age 84, formerly of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Monday, March 30, 2015, at the Emerald Valley Assisted Living in Appleton. Donna was born on April 20, 1930, daughter of the late Floyd and Gertrude (Gensch) Sutton. In 1946, she graduated from Beaver Dam High School before going on to...

Mar 30, 2015

Melvin Liebergen, 71, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Appleton Medical Center. Melvin was born on August 28, 1943 to Omer and Dora (Hietpas) Liebergen. On October 23, 1976 he was united in marriage to Carol Aerts at Holy Cross Catholic Church. He worked at Brillion Iron Works for over 42 years until his retirement. Melvin enjoyed fishing,...

Mar 29, 2015