Robert Andrus
Aug 24, 2024
Robert Andrus, 81, died on August 24, 2024 at the Wisconsin Veterans home at King outside of Waupaca, WI. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 22, 1942 to Edward and Anna (Zaluski) Andrus. His high school and early college years were spent at St. Francis Seminary. He was drafted into the US Army and served in Vietnam. When...
Christine Maria Ulman
Aug 24, 2024
Christine Maria Ulman, 87, of Spring, TX, sadly departed from us on August 24, 2024, due to complications stemming from an aortic dissection she suffered a month earlier.
She was born in Nijmegen, The Netherlands on October 24, 1936, and immigrated to the USA, relocating to Appleton, with her parents and sisters in 1948.
She graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School,...
"Lee" Crouch
Aug 24, 2024
In loving memory of Hobert "Lee" Crouch, who at the age of 90, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2024, at Theda Care Medical Center, Neenah, WI. Born on February 13, 1934, in White Lake, WI, Lee rendered 30 years of honorable service to the National Guard, retiring with the esteemed rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His dedication to his country...
Jeannie Marie Zimmer
Aug 23, 2024
Jeannie M. Zimmer, 67, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, August 23, 2024. She was born on April 23, 1957, in Neenah, the daughter of Gerald and Evelyn (Hansen) Rausch. Jeannie lived in Tomahawk from 1990 to 2011 and moved back to be closer to her family. She enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, four wheeling, traveling, and playing Bingo. She...
Torvi Sharon-Alice Cotton
Aug 22, 2024
Torvi Sharon-Alice Cotton, Daughter of Luke & Ashley Cotton, born on Monday August 19, 2024 at 3:06pm sadly passed away on August 22, 2024 at 5:07am in the arms of her parents. Torvi was born by emergency C-section and was immediately rushed to the NICU due to complications during labor. She was placed on life support and fought with all...
Nancy M. Buchanan
Aug 22, 2024
Nancy M. Buchanan (Merizon), age 90 of Appleton, WI passed away on August 22, 2024. She was born to Isaac and Della (Kempf) Merizon on June 23, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland.Nancy was a woman with a full heart that she was willing to share with everyone. She spent a lot of her free time volunteering for organizations and charities, such...
Delano "Del" Worden
Aug 22, 2024
Delano "Del" Worden, aged 88, passed away on August 22, 2024, in Menasha, WI. Del was born on May 16, 1936, in Appleton, WI.
Del graduated from Appleton West and soon after joined the Air Force, where he worked as an airplane mechanic. Following his military service, he met his wife, Lois, and began a career as an artist and graphic...
Virginia Wein
Aug 22, 2024
Virginia H. "Ginny" Wein, 94, died on August 22, 2024. She was born in Sheboygan, WI on May 7, 1930, daughter of Frank and Laura (Uhrig) Heibel.
Ginny was an avid nature lover and shared that passion with her grandsons. In her later years, when her mobility was limited, she found joy in weekend country drives, each journey filled with the...
Wendell Gabriel Hanke
Aug 21, 2024
Wendell Hanke, 83, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Brewster Village. He was born on December 13, 1940, Stockbridge, Wisconsin, the son of Raymond and Bertha (Ritzke) Hanke. Wendell enjoyed listening to country music, especially Johnny Cash and Porter Wagner. He loved reading and reciting poetry. Wendell will be remembered for his resilience and strength; and his fondness...
Ellen Ruth Hinz
Aug 21, 2024
Oh, how to begin an earthly writing about the humble life of the faith filled servant Ellen Hinz. I will begin with her own words - Heaven is my Home - she went there to God’s opened, comforting arms on Wednesday, August 21st. Even in the moments of the valley, there were notable glimpses of this ever, steadfast held truth....
Ellen Wolfrath
Aug 21, 2024
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” Ps. 28:7.
Ellen, a child of God, was called home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the age of 86. She was born in Columbus, Wisconsin, on July 2, 1938, the daughter...
David Joseph Wordell
Aug 21, 2024
David Joseph Wordell, aged 84, was received into the loving arms of his Savior on August 21, 2024. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, David was born to Alfred and Ruth (Hillmann) Wordell of Hilbert on October 1, 1939, in Appleton. He was baptized in the name of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit on June 20, 1940, at...
Joyce R. Feld
Aug 19, 2024
Joyce R. Feld, age 97, of Appleton passed away on August 19, 2024, at her home at Appleton Retirement Community. Born in Sheboygan to the late John and Clara (Bosshardt) Manthey on November 17, 1926. Joyce graduated from North High School in 1945. Joyce married Robin R. Feld at Zion Reformed Church in Sheboygan on October 11, 1947.
She received her...
Marion H. E. Gruenstern
Aug 18, 2024
Marion Helen Eileen Gruenstern (Baerenwald), age 99 of Appleton, WI joined her heavenly kingdom on August 18, 2024. She was born to the late Arthur and Clara (Herzberg) Baerenwald on January 18, 1925 (or January 12, depending on who you asked). Marion met Reinhold Gruenstern when she was 20 and they were married soon after. After some time as a...
Richard H. Sonnenberg
Aug 17, 2024
Born: January 22, 1931
Left this life to be with Jesus: August 17, 2024
Richard H. Sonnenberg was born in Bertha, Minnesota, to Fred and Martha Sonnenberg. He grew up in Valley City, North Dakota. After graduating in 1952 from the WELS college of ministry, Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minnesota, he lived in Appleton, Wisconsin, for 61 years. He moved...
Barbara Ann Leimer
Aug 16, 2024
Barbara Ann (Birling) Leimer, age 83, passed away suddenly on August 16, 2024, at her home. Barbara was born on May 14th, 1941, to George and Eva (Dietz) Birling.
Barbara graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Menasha in 1959. She went on to work as a bookkeeper at American Can Corporation for several years. On September 28, 1963, she married...
Bonnie Lynn Tortelli
Aug 16, 2024
Bonnie Lynn Tortelli, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, at the age of 86.
Born in Iron Mountain, MI on July 19, 1938, to Clayton and Audrey Larson, Bonnie will be remembered for her warm smile, kind heart, unconditional love and support. She dedicated her life to her family, working for H&R...
Jay Malcolm Van Geffen
Aug 15, 2024
Jay Malcom Van Geffen, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024. Jay was born on January 29, 1960, to the late Donald and Jane (Malcolm) Van Geffen of Kimberly. He graduated from Kimberly High School in 1978. Jay worked for Kimberly Clark Corporation for many years before he began his career as a sales manager for Standard Electric Supply Company....
Anthony J. Utschig, Esq.
Aug 14, 2024
Anthony (Tony) J. Utschig age 73 of Appleton, WI passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024, at his home in Mesa, AZ. Anthony was diagnosed with severe stage 4 metastatic cancer back in December, 2022. Anthony was born on November 22, 1950, in Appleton, the son of the late Glenn and Delores Utschig. He attended and graduated from Xavier High...
Douglas Scott Vandenberg
Aug 14, 2024
Douglas Scott Vandenberg, age 46, went into the loving, comforting arms of Jesus who relaxed his anxious heart on Wed, August 14th, 2024. Doug was born on Nov 20th, 1977, to Alvin and Beverly (Jaeger) Vandenberg. He resided in Appleton all his life and graduated from Appleton East High School. He worked for many years at Valley Packaging.
He was a...
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