Obituaries

Apr 23, 2013

David Kaphingst, 55, of Freedom passed away unexpectedly in California on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. He was born on December 20, 1957 to Edward and Marion (Albert) Kaphingst. On November 10, 1979 he married Karen (Schuh) Kaphingst. He and Karen were blessed with many years together and three beautiful daughters, Nikki, Erin, and Amy, whom he loved dearly. His children...

Apr 22, 2013

David “Doug” Talady, age 62, of Grand Chute, passed away at his home following a courageous battle with liver disease, on Monday, April 22, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Doug was born on October 3, 1950, in New London, to the late George and Lucille (McGinty) Talady. He married Linda Affeldt on February 23, 1974; she preceded him in...

Apr 22, 2013

Apr 21, 2013

Peter B. Padavana, age 84, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 21, 2013. He was born on May 8, 1928, to the late Anthony and Nancy Paduano in Brooklyn, New York. Pete graduated from Mineola High School in Long Island, New York and furthered his education at The Davenport Institute in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He enlisted in...

Apr 20, 2013

Apr 20, 2013

Dr. Gregory J. Russo D.D.S.

Dr. Gregory John Russo, D.D.S. age 68, of Appleton passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at home surrounded by his family after he fought a hard battle with cancer and its complications.

Greg was born in Madison, Wisconsin on June 6, 1944. He graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1962 and continued on...

Apr 19, 2013

Apr 17, 2013

Anne Zoelk, 86, of Neenah, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.

Anne was born on June 2, 1926 to John and Helene Jensen in Canada. She was united in marriage to Daniel Zoelk in1953. She was a nurse and worked at Kimberly Clark in the research department for many years until her retirement. Anne liked to travel and read...

Apr 16, 2013

Gerald Mueller, age 86, of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Fox River Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on June 11, 1926, in Appleton, the son of the late Ernest and Mae (Wenzlaff) Mueller. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII. On February 5, 1949, he married Betty Henning in Dubuque, Iowa....

Apr 15, 2013

George Rozmarynoski, age 93, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton following a brief illness. George was born in Pine Grove, Wisconsin, on July 18, 1919, son of the late Albert and Stella Rozmarynoski. On April 27, 1946, he married Mary Conroy in Pine Grove; she preceded him in death in 2008. For many...

Apr 15, 2013

Apr 15, 2013

Grace Wege, 80, of Appleton, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2013 at Theda Clark Medical Center. Grace was born on January 2, 1933 to Walter and Erna (Buchholz) Miller in Norwood, Wisconsin. On May 25, 1957 she was united in marriage to Roger Wege. Grace was a member of Faith Lutheran Church since 1959. She was a very active...

Apr 15, 2013

Apr 14, 2013

Apr 14, 2013

Apr 14, 2013

Betty Johnson, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, April 14, 2013. Betty was born in Ironwood, Michigan on February 3, 1924, daughter of the late Edward and Myrtl (Nettleblad) Carlson. She attended L.L. Wright High School there, and married Jack Johnson on February 23, 1943. He preceded her in death in 1997. Betty was a longtime...

Apr 13, 2013

Joe Donovan, age 45, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, April 13, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Milwaukee on October 12, 1967, son of Joseph and Sherry (Sabee) Donovan. Joe attended Appleton West High School and was a graduate of the Milwaukee School of Engineering. His entire career was spent working in...

Apr 13, 2013

Apr 12, 2013

Irene A. Wnek (nee Pers), age 91,entered heaven peacefully on April 12, 2013. Beloved wife for 44 years of the late Henry; dearest mother of Jacqueline (the late Robert) Keenan, Patrick (Susan) Wnek and Marianne Wnek; proud grandmother of Michael (Nicole) Wnek, John (Julie) Wnek, the late infants Henry Wnek, Sean Keenan; and the late Rob and Eric Keenan; cherished...

Apr 11, 2013

Steve Erdmann, age 60, died late Wednesday night, April 10, 2013 as a result of an auto accident. Steve was born in Oak Park, Illinois on March 16, 1953, son of the late Glenn and Lorraine (Verheecke) Erdmann and attended schools in Illinois. He married the former Cathy Joosten; Cathy preceded him in death in 1992. Steve was currently employed...