Obituaries

Dec 6, 2013

Leon David Birkholz passed away with his family by his side on December 6, 2013 at Appleton Medical Center. He was born on February 23, 1947 in Appleton to Vernon and Doris (Bartlein) Birkholz, the oldest of thirteen children. Lee married Paula M. Thiel on May 15, 1970 in Sherwood, Wisconsin. They spent 43 years together in Appleton raising three...

Dec 6, 2013

Dec 5, 2013

Marilyn Derks, age 70, of Appleton, entered into eternal life after, a courageous battle with cancer, at 9:26 AM, on December 5, 2013 at her home, with family by her side. Marilyn was born on January 10, 1943 to the late Alton “Tony” and Ruth (nee Schmidt) Miller in Milwaukee. She was united in marriage with James Derks on November...

Dec 5, 2013

Dorothy Schroeder, age 83, passed away at Appleton Medical Center on Wednesday evening, December 4, 2013, following an illness. Dorothy was born in Appleton on April 22, 1930, daughter of the late George and Beatrice (Archambeau) Schumacher. On August 29, 1953, she married Earl Schroeder, Sr. The couple spent fifty-five wonderful years together until Earl's death in 2008. They were...

Dec 4, 2013

David J. Rausch, age 74, of Seymour, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. He was born on June 5, 1939, to the late Edward Sr. and Fern Rausch, and grew up in Kaukauna. Dave worked for Badger Northland for many years before retiring. On November 26, 1994, he married Rosalie Hahn, and they spent...

Dec 4, 2013

Karen Marie Wagner fell asleep in death on December 4, 2013. She was born in Bonduel in 1939, and grew up on her family farm until moving to Appleton in 1958. In 1959, she married the love of her life, Vincent Wagner, and was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Karen always enjoyed taking special trips with Vincent to visit...

Dec 3, 2013

Dec 2, 2013

Betty Jane M. Schommer, age 84, passed away at Oakridge Gardens, Menasha, on Monday, December 2, 2013. Betty was born on May 19, 1929, in Neenah, to the late William and Sadie (Simons) Scherer. She married Norman J. Schommer on June 14, 1947, in Menasha; he preceded her in death on December 20, 2002. Betty was a teller at the...

Dec 2, 2013

Adele M. Weber, age 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Adele was born on October 17, 1916, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Safford and Nannie (Sriner) Olson. She was a graduate of South High School in Columbus in 1938 after which she was quickly promoted to Executive Secretary at the State...

Nov 30, 2013

Nov 30, 2013

Nov 29, 2013

William R. Lantta, of Appleton, age 84, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, November 29, 2013 at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton. He was born on August 20, 1929 in Bessemer, Michigan, son of the late William and Tynne (Mickelson) Lantta.

He graduated from Bessemer High School in 1947. On January 20, 1951 he married...

Nov 29, 2013

Nov 29, 2013

Richard P. Rasmussen, 82, went to his heavenly home November 29, 2013. Many knew him by Dick, Raz, Mr. Crescent and even Abe (A-bee). He was born June 17, 1931 to the late Paul and Doris (Peg Durkee) Rasmussen. When a child he had streptococcus infection so he spent the first grade in bed. While being a bat boy for...

Nov 29, 2013

Nov 28, 2013

Nov 27, 2013

Nov 27, 2013

Pagel, Patricia (Patti) E.Patti E. Pagel, 65, died suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, due to complications of cancer and other medical conditions.

Patti was born on Nov. 18, 1948, in Neenah, WI, to the late Robert and Lucille Pagel (Hickey). Growing up in Wisconsin she attended St. John's Grade School, St. Mary's High School and Alverno College prior to...

Nov 27, 2013

Nov 26, 2013