Obituaries

Jul 17, 2014

George J. Michalkiewicz, age 72, of Menasha, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014, at Fox River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on June 30, 1942, in Appleton, the son of the late John and Mary (Grishaber) Michalkiewicz. George's employment began at James River, formerly American Can and he retired from Jefferson Smurfit-Stone in Pacific, Missouri. He coached...

Jul 16, 2014

Jul 14, 2014

Gertrude A. Zawacki, age 98, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2014, at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center in Menasha. On March 17, 1916, Gertrude Agnes was born to the late John and Mary (Schultz) Skornia in Owensville, Missouri. In the rural farming community of Mill Creek, Wisconsin, Gertie married Chester Zawacki in 1943.

Gertie had retired from Jersild Knitting Mills...

Jul 13, 2014

Jul 13, 2014

Jul 12, 2014

Richard Leonard, age 78, passed away at his home in Appleton on Saturday, July 12, 2014. Richard was born in England on June 19, 1936, son of the late Leslie and Enid Leonard. He grew up in Chesterfield during World War II, and as a young boy loved trains and airplanes. The family moved to Hazel Grove, Stockport, where Richard...

Jul 11, 2014

May M. Van Dyke, age 51, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, July 11, 2014. May was born on August 12, 1962, and she lived in the Fox Valley for most of her life. She loved everyone dearly and was very close with her family. May loved fishing, spending time outdoors, and playing with her dog. She was...

Jul 11, 2014

Jul 9, 2014

Nancy L. Albers, age 76, passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness. She was born on August 6, 1937, to the late Fred and Lorraine (Larson) Hammel, and she lived in Kimberly. Nancy graduated from Neenah High School in 1955, and she went on to work at Kimberly Dental for many years. On September 16, 1961, Nancy married...

Jul 8, 2014

Jul 8, 2014

Evelyn Vanden Boogaard, 93, passed away on July 7, 2014 at Appleton Medical Center.

She was born on August 23, 1920 in Appleton to Herbert and Laura (Lange) Laux. On April 14, 1945, she married Paul Vanden Boogaard at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Appleton. She worked at Kimberly Clark and was a volunteer at St. Elizabeth Hospital for over...

Jul 8, 2014

Dr. Harold Theodore “Ted” Gross

100 years on this earth is a milestone for anyone. This man accomplished just that with grace, dignity and an abundance of generosity and service towards his family and his community. Dr. Harold Theodore “Ted” Gross died on July 8, 2014, at Peabody Manor at the remarkable age of 100.

His life began in Logansport,...

Jul 5, 2014

Barbara Vignali, age 82 of Menasha, passed away at her home early on the morning of Saturday, July 5, 2014. Barb was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin on January 27, 1932, daughter of the late Harley and Vivian (Cushman) Squires. She attended schools in Baraboo, and as a young woman was employed as a telephone operator and later as a nursing...

Jul 5, 2014

Joyce Ann Lecker, age 80, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 5, 2014. Joyce was born on May 16, 1934, in St. Point, to the late Ralph and Eunice (Rose) Staples. She married Fredrick Lecker on November 3, 1951, in Appleton; they enjoyed 52 years of married life until he preceded her in...

Jul 5, 2014

Age 84, died peacefully on July 5, 2014, at North Memorial Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was born July 13, 1929, in New London, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Mark and Barbara (Schaller) Madden. Marjorie was a graduate of St. Mary's School of Nursing in Wausau, and had worked as a registered nurse for Dr. James E. Gmeiner in Appleton,...

Jul 4, 2014

Jul 2, 2014

Jun 29, 2014

Robert W. Preimesberger, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Robert was born on January 6, 1931, to the late Edward and Christina Preimesberger, and he resided in Appleton. Robert married Marian Murphy on November 14, 1953, and they spent 59 wonderful years together raising five children. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army after...

Jun 28, 2014

Jun 28, 2014

William “Bill” Walker, age 67, of Manawa, passed away at home on Saturday following a brief illness. Bill was born on September 17, 1946, son of Gordon and the late Mae (Boettcher) Walker. He graduated from Appleton West High School in 1964, and shortly after proudly joined the United States Army earning the rank of First Lieutenant. On July, 28,...