Richard Jokela
Mar 8, 2024
Richard Jokela, 88, of Appleton passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, with loved ones by his side.
Richard was born on April 28, 1935, in Tripoli, Wisconsin to Eino and Florence Jokela. Richard served his country in the US Army from 1953-1955. On August 30, 1958, he married his best friend, Mary Ann Peterson. They made their home in Appleton,...
Walter S. Rugland
Mar 8, 2024
Appleton – Walter S. Rugland, 86, passed away on Friday March 8, 2024, with family by his side. He lived a life of calling – a calling to serve God, family and community. With his optimism, creative thinking, and persistence, Walt could find a path through any forest.
Walt was born in Orange, N.J., and moved to Appleton at age 6....
Mary Ellen Neitzke
Mar 7, 2024
Mary Ellen Neitzke (Bartman), age 77, passed away after a brief and sudden illness on March 7, 2024. Mary was born on August 15, 1946, to the late Fred and Lucille (Koehnke) Bartman in Appleton, Wisconsin. After graduating from Appleton High School in 1964, she met and married her husband, Gordon on August 4, 1967. They lived in Georgia while he was...
Anna Marie Halaychik
Mar 7, 2024
Anna Marie Halaychik passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024. Anna was born in Green Bay, WI, on May 21, 1948, the first child of Elmer M and Marie Halaychik. She is preceded in death by her parents, and survived by her brother Tom Halaychik, and three nieces, Lisha McConnell, Beth (Brent) Kirchner and Joya (Eric) Kunick, and three grand...
Donald D. Miller
Mar 7, 2024
Donald “Don” Daniel Miller, age 97 of Greenville, WI, formerly of Milwaukee, WI joined his heavenly kingdom on March 7, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born to Conrad and Alice (Krueger) Miller on January 28, 1927 in Topeka, Kansas. Don graduated from Milwaukee (Boys’) Tech High School in ’44 and joined the fight for his nation and...
Judith E. Brightman
Mar 6, 2024
Judith Ellen Brightman, lovingly known as Judy, departed this world on March 6, 2024, after a short and brave journey with progressive frontotemporal dementia. Born in 1952 to Charles Lux and Dorothy Hearden, Judy's indomitable spirit and zest for life touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
In an era when societal norms sought to define...
Robert "Bob" Muck
Mar 5, 2024
Robert J. Muck Appleton, WI – Robert “Bob” Muck passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 5, 2024. Born June 16, 1933, in Angelica, Wi, the son of Frederick and Elda (Bartels) Muck. Bob graduated from the UW Madison in 1956 with masters’ degrees in agronomy and economics. He worked for the Department of Agriculture in Washington DC, which is where...
Rebecca Aurelia Fair
Mar 5, 2024
Rebecca A.Fair, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah. She was born on February 20, 1949, in Fort Wayne, IN the daughter of Maurice and Bonnie (Heintzelman) Fair. Rebecca was employed with Mills Fleet Farm from 2006 to 2014. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, baking, shopping, and sunbathing. She will be remembered most...
Catherine Ann Hawley
Mar 5, 2024
Catherine "Cathy" Ann Hawley, age 55, died peacefully in her sleep on March 5, 2024. She was born on August 19, 1968, and was lovingly absorbed (along with her brother and sister) into her parents Leonard and Adeline (Konrath) Shilobrit's home. Cathy grew up and graduated from Neenah High School in 1986. Just out of high school, Cathy met the...
Dr. Monroe E. Trout
Mar 4, 2024
Dr. Monroe Eugene Trout, Sr, age 92, died peacefully at his home in Appleton, WI on March 4, 2024, with his wife Sandra and son Monroe Jr. by his side. Monroe Sr. was born in Harrisburg, PA on April 5, 1931, one of fourteen children born to the late David M. Trout and Florence M. (Kashner) Trout.
Monroe graduated from William...
David James Mullen
Mar 4, 2024
David James Mullen, 56, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
David was born on March 10, 1967, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Eldred “Gus” and Patricia “Pat” (Siebert) Mullen.
Dave attended catholic school in Appleton at St. Mary and graduated from Xavier High School in 1985. While in school he participated in basketball and baseball.
David was a gentle, caring person, and was an avid collector of sports memorabilia. Dave also...
Kyong Cha "Peppi" Walton
Mar 3, 2024
Kyong Cha “Peppi” Walton of Combined Locks passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, with her family by her side. Peppi was born May 30, 1940, in Seoul, South Korea, and came to the United States in 1967, leaving behind siblings who visited her here in America and looked forward to their visits to Korea.
Peppi is survived by her husband: Kenneth...
Linda Ann Calmes
Mar 2, 2024
Linda Ann Calmes, age 63, died peacefully on March 2, 2024. Linda was born on October 25, 1960, in Appleton, WI, to Frank and Helen (Woods)Calmes. She grew up in a home filled with the love of her parents and her many siblings. She was a miracle baby who survived and lived as long as she did, due to the...
Russell "Russ" A. Nieland
Mar 2, 2024
Russell “Russ” Allen Nieland, age 65 of Little Chute, WI passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born to Delmar and Adeline (Schmitz) Nieland on August 26, 1958 in Appleton, WI. Russ graduated from Appleton West High School with the class of ’76 and went on to earn his Journeyman title from...
Barbara J. Estabrook
Mar 2, 2024
Barbara Jean Estabrook, age 83, was born November 19, 1940, in Ironwood, MI to Thomas and Ann (DePretto) Smolich. She grew up in Mercer, WI with her little sister Judi by her side. She attended St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood and graduated in 1958. Soon after school, she married and began a family. In 1975, Barb began a successful...
Mary Margaret Wydeven
Mar 1, 2024
Mary Margaret Wydeven, 66, passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2024 of COPD. She was born on November 5, 1957, daughter of Walter and Inez Stark. She graduated from Kimberly high school. Mary and Ted Wydeven were married on October 25, 1975. Mary worked at Kmart and then AT&T until she retired.
Mary was very artistic and talented, from...
Barbara Seabelle Anderson
Mar 1, 2024
Barbara Seabelle Anderson, age 89, died peacefully on March 1, 2024, at ThedaCare Neenah. Barb was born in Duluth, MN on November 19, 1934, to Kenneth and Signora “Babe” (Erickson) Eames.
Following high school, Barb married a man named Ole (shocking that he was from Minnesota!) and the two were married for only 6 months before his passing. She went on...
Lucille M. Resch
Feb 29, 2024
Lucille M. Resch, 98, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024. She was born on May 15, 1925, daughter of Albert and Anna Thiele. She married William Resch on June 10, 1950. They raised 7 children together and had a happy and loving marriage until his passing.
Lucille was an active member of St. Mary Menasha for over 70 years. She...
William "Bill" Paalman
Feb 29, 2024
William (Bill) Carl Paalman, age 78, went to his heavenly home on February 29th, 2024, with his loving wife Carol and daughter Heidi at his side. He passed away at Aspire Senior Living in Oshkosh after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was welcomed into eternal life with open arms by his daughter Stephanie Marie (Paalman) Pearson, son-in-law Craig Andrew...
Robert J. Opsahl
Feb 29, 2024
Bob Opsahl, age 79, of Wabeno and formerly of Menasha, passed away on February 29, 2024. Bob was born in the state of Washington on June 3, 1944, son of the late Clarence and Elsie (Depner) Opsahl. He retired from Kimberly Clark Corporation in order to enjoy life in the Northwoods.
Survivors include two children: Jackie (Bryon) Arndt and Clayton Opsahl;...
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