Obituaries

Wynona D. Billington

Wynona D. Billington

Dec 18, 2012

Wynona “Davene” Billington age 76, of Weyauwega, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Davene was born February 16, 1936, in Aiken, South Carolina, the daughter of Daniel and Sallie Mae Rogers. On September 15, 1956 she married Harold Billington in Greenville, South Carolina. He preceded her in death in May of 2012.

Davene is survived by three children: Berray...

Cory H. Mueller

Cory H. Mueller

Dec 18, 2012

Cory H. Mueller, age 25, of Hilbert, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at the Calumet Medical Center. He was born on December 18, 1987, in Appleton, WI, son of Roger and the late Joan Mueller. Cory attended Appleton West High School where he often played one on one basketball against Brian Butch, a future star player for...

David Lee Marcks

David Lee Marcks

Dec 17, 2012

David Lee Marcks, age 78, of Menasha, passed away at his residence on Monday, December 17, 2012. David was born on April 17, 1934, in Black Creek, to the late Elden and Dorothy (Sasman) Marcks. He was a graduate of Shiocton High School. David proudly served his county in the United States Army for four years during the Korean War....

Roger E Garton

Roger E Garton

Dec 16, 2012

Roger E. Garton

Roger E. Garton, age 81, of Kaukauna, passed away at St. Paul Home, on Sunday, December 16, 2012. Roger was born on July 24, 1931, in Eau Claire, to the late Dewey and Delores (Kingsland). He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Roger was employed at Thilmany Pulp and Paper...

Adrian R. Cruz

Adrian R. Cruz

Dec 15, 2012

Adrian R. Cruz, age 36, of Neenah, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2012. He was born on September 21, 1976, in California, the son of Robert and Marcella (Schubert) Cruz. Adrian is survived by his sister, Erika (Ato) McCullough of Bristol, and their children: Jada Cruz, Sierra Cruz, Tayshaun McCullough, Takera McCullough, and Kaleb McCullough. The memorial service for...

Jacqueline Jackie Stumpf

Jacqueline Jackie Stumpf

Dec 14, 2012

Jacqueline “Jackie” Stumpf, 63, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on December 14, 2012.

Jackie was born on September 25, 1949 to Richard and Jayne (Schuler) Austin. Jackie married Jim Stumpf in September of 2003. She was a loving and dedicated mother and will be greatly missed by her family. Jackie enjoyed her dogs, spending time on her...

Lester G. Harrell

Lester G. Harrell

Dec 13, 2012

Lester G. Harrell, age 83, of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012. He was born on April 12, 1929, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, the son of the late Clarence and Effie (Sechrist) Harrell. Lester lived in Forsyth County until entering the U.S. Army at the age of 18. He served four years as a medic during the...

Bernice Catherine Stead

Bernice Catherine Stead

Dec 12, 2012

Bernice Catherine Stead, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at her home. Bernice was born on August 21, 1918 in Leona, Wi, daughter of the late Mathew and Goldie Quella. She graduated from high school in Leona in 1924. Bernice married her first husband, Mathew Stuck in 1940. After Mathew's death, Bernice...

Gary L. Bucholtz Sr.

Gary L. Bucholtz Sr.

Dec 10, 2012

Gary Leroy Bucholtz, Sr. 63, Of Menasha passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012. He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on June 12th 1949 to Garnet and Dorothy (Felzer) Bucholtz. On December 28, 1973, Gary married Barbara Bay. He retired from USF Holland after 20 years of service. On the day of his departure he was found doing what he...

James R. Toonen

James R. Toonen

Dec 8, 2012

Jim Toonen, age 86, of Kaukauna, passed away at Cherry Meadows Hospice on Saturday, December 8, 2012, with his family at his side, following a short battle with cancer. Jim was born in Appleton on December 20, 1925, son of the late Raymond and Crescentia (Ciske) Toonen. He attended the Kaukauna High School where he played football and was a...

Dan C. Piper

Dan C. Piper

Dec 7, 2012

Dan C. Piper, age 65, passed away on the morning of December 7, 2012. He was born in Milwaukee on April 21, 1947 and was a graduate of Appleton High School's class of 1965. From there he enlisted in the United States Air Force and after thirty years of dedicated service, he retired as a highly decorated Major. While serving,...

Gary R. Wunderlich

Gary R. Wunderlich

Dec 5, 2012

Gary R. Wunderlich, age 72, of Greenville, passed away at his home on December 5, 2012. Gary was born on December 6, 1939, in Greenville, to the late Edwin and Irene (Heinel) Wunderlich. He was a 1958 graduate of Hortonville High School. Gary lived and worked on the family farm all of his life and also did custom farming. He...

Lt. Col. Edward G. De Roche

Lt. Col. Edward G. De Roche

Dec 4, 2012

Lt. Col. Edward G. De Roche (Ret.), age 94 of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. He was born on December 29, 1917 to the late Henry and Tekla De Roche in Two Rivers, WI. He later graduated from Washington High School in Manitowoc in 1936. Ed married the love of his life, Annella Flanagan, on June...

Gerald F. Lillge

Gerald F. Lillge

Dec 4, 2012

Jerry Lillge, age 93 of Appleton, went quietly into the welcoming arms of our Lord on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Jerry was born in Appleton on March 26, 1919, son of the late Louis and Wella (Griese) Lillge. He attended St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Appleton High School. Jerry served his country as a medic in...