Obituaries

Leola Eastman

Leola Eastman

Feb 14, 2013

Leola Eastman, age 85, of Appleton, passed away at Brewster Village on Thursday, February 14, 2013. Leola was born on July 4, 1927, in Appleton, to the late John and Loretta (Mollett) Bauhs. She was well-known as a cook at Babe Van Camps Supper Club, was a Jail Matron for Outagamie County for many years and was also a former...

Robert J. White

Robert J. White

Feb 12, 2013

Robert J. White, age 79, of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Bob was born on May 27, 1933, in New London to the late John and Henrietta (Buskirk) White. He was a 1951 graduate of New London High School. Following his graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army for two years. Bob married Teresa Loughrin...

Dolores M. "Jo" Burton

Dolores M. "Jo" Burton

Feb 12, 2013

Dolores M. “Jo” Burton, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin. She was born on September 9, 1927 in the town of Freedom, daughter of the late Frances “Frank” and Delia (Geurts) Jager. Jo grew up on the family farm and graduated from Wrightstown High School in 1947. She enjoyed...

Mary (Strobl) Siebers Rank

Mary (Strobl) Siebers Rank

Feb 12, 2013

Mary Catherine Rank, age 77, of New London, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 after a long illness. Mary loved her family; being with her family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren meant the world to her.

She is survived by her husband: Ronald Rank, Appleton; four sons: Bruce Siebers, Menasha; Brian (Diana) Siebers, New York City, New York;...

Henry Kalz

Henry Kalz

Feb 11, 2013

Hank Kalz, age 93, passed away at a local nursing center on Monday morning, February 11, 2013. Hank was born in Langlade County, Wisconsin, on April 25, 1919. He was the son of the late Josef and Katherine Schaefer. In 1945, he married the former Jeanette Kielbasa in Appleton; she preceded him in death in 1976. For over forty years,...

Sophia Raven Lonzo

Sophia Raven Lonzo

Feb 10, 2013

Sophia Raven Lonzo

Sophia Raven Lonzo, 15 days, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday February 10, 2013, in Appleton. She was lovingly welcomed into the world by the Lonzo and Euclide families on January 25, 2013. In the short time she had with us she gave us much joy, love and comfort. Her mother, Rachel Lonzo, experienced a new found love...

Norman Andrews

Norman Andrews

Feb 10, 2013

Norman W. Andrews

Norman W. Andrews, 84, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2013 after a brief battle with cancer at Oakridge Gardens. Norm was born on May 13, 1928 to Kleber and Mata (Schlump) Andrews. He served in the US Army from September of 1950 until November of 1952 and served in Korea where he received a bronze star...

Donna J. Jansen

Donna J. Jansen

Feb 8, 2013

Donna J. Jansen Donna Jean Maahs Jansen, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 8, 2013, with her loving family by her side. She was born on July 4, 1932, in Appleton, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Helen (Sonnleitner) Maahs. She was united in marriage on December 28, 1955, to Kenneth Jansen at Sacred Heart Catholic Church...

Hildegarde Leick

Hildegarde Leick

Feb 7, 2013

Hildegarde Leick, age 93, of Kaukauna, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at American Grand Assisted Living. She was born on June 15, 1919, in Appleton, the daughter of the late Otto and Barbara (Liesch) Klemmer. On May 27, 1937, Hildegarde married Eldor Leick at St. Mary Catholic Church in Kaukauna; they had 69 wonderful years together. She was...

Frances A. Menzel

Frances A. Menzel

Feb 5, 2013

Frances A. Menzel, age 100, passed away at Brewster Village, on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Frances was born on December 1, 1912, in Winona, Minnesota, to the late Stephen and Veronica Kierlin. She married Frank Menzel on May 16, 1936, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church in Winona. Frank and Frances lived most of their lives in Winona, Minnesota, until...

Tracy L. Amo

Tracy L. Amo

Feb 4, 2013

Tracy L. Amo, age 50 of Appleton, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 20, 1962, to Jim and Marge Blair in Salina, Kansas. On August 22, 1986, Tracy married the love of her life, Jim Amo, and spent 26 wonderful years together. Tracy was a proud graduate of...

Edward C. Steve

Edward C. Steve

Feb 3, 2013

Edward Steve, age 63, passed away on Sunday morning, February 3, 2013 at the Appleton Medical Center. Ed was born in upper Michigan on October 29, 1949, son of the late Jack and Marge (DeLarye) Steve. He left high school mid-way through, and joined the United States Marine Corps. Ed proudly served in Vietnam, and was stationed in other places...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ebbens

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ebbens

Feb 2, 2013

Jacqueline “Jackie” Ebbens, age 83, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Prairie Home in Menasha after a long, hard fought battle with dementia. Jackie was the oldest of twelve children. She was born on May 4, 1929, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to the late John and Vivian (Vanpae) Galeazzi. On June 7, 1947, she married...

James R. Bronoel

James R. Bronoel

Jan 31, 2013

A memorial service for Jim will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 15, 2013. Friends are invited to gather at the funeral home after 12:30 PM on Friday.

Donald R. "Gundi" Plass

Donald R. "Gundi" Plass

Jan 31, 2013

Donald R. “Gundi” Plass, age 78, of Neenah, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Theda Clark Medical Center. Gundi was born on July 4, 1934, in Neopit, to the late James and Clarabelle (Tousey) Plass. He was a well-known area businessman. Gundi proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He was the...

Ila Mae Jansen

Ila Mae Jansen

Jan 30, 2013

Ila Mae Jansen, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Prairie Home Assisted Living with her family by her side. Ila Mae was born on January 5, 1933 to the late Manley and Erna (Lange) Burt in Appleton. She was married to the late Sylvester Jansen on June 17, 1950, and they had six children. Ila Mae then...

Eugene T. Gene Schultz

Eugene T. Gene Schultz

Jan 29, 2013

Eugene T. Schultz “Gene” age 83 died at Appleton Medical Center on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Theodore and Mary (Hein) Schultz in Beaver Dam. He married Luella Van Eperen on June 24, 1953, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Kimberly. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in...