Tad James Christophersen
Jun 10, 2024
Tad James Christophersen, 40, passed away on June 10, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born on October 29, 1983 to Peter and Ellen Christophersen.
After graduating from Appleton East High School, Tad pursued a career as a foreman at Americold Logistics. He was known for his strong work ethic and good sense of humor. Tad was an...
James Edward Ponto
Jun 10, 2024
James “Jim” Edward Ponto, Sr., age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on June 10, 2024, surrounded by his family and their love. Jim was born in Neenah, WI to Aaron E. and Adeline H. (Koerwitz) Ponto on May 17, 1933. After attending school in New London, he met and married Joan Mae Strong at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in...
Barbara Jean Roeland
Jun 9, 2024
Barbara Jean “Barb” Roeland, 64, entered eternal rest on June 9, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wis., surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was born on July 6, 1959, in Stevens Point, Wis. to Lawrence and Catherine Wierzba. She graduated from Menasha High School in 1977, where she played volleyball and was part of the drill team. After high school,...
Paul Lawrence De Bruin
Jun 9, 2024
Paul passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2024.
Paul attended St. Therese elementary school, was a graduate of Appleton High School, UW-Oshkosh and proudly served in the US Army. He was a loving husband to Marcie (Charrier) De Bruin for nearly 60 years. His daughters, Becky (Jeff) Thiel and Rachel (Randy) Pope, were blessed with his love and determination, and carry...
Joan E. Brouillard
Jun 8, 2024
Joan Elizabeth Brouillard (nee Krueger), age 88 of Appleton, WI was born to her eternal life on June 8, 2024. She was born to Edwin and Gerda (Leisering) Krueger on May 18, 1936 in Appleton, WI. She graduated from Appleton High School and took some additional training to become a CNA. She dedicated her entire career at St. Elizabeth Hospital...
Thomas Glen Vandehey
Jun 8, 2024
Thomas Glen Vandehey, 86, passed away on June 8, 2024 with his beloved wife Jean at his side. Tom was born in Kimberly on April 29, 1938 to Herman and Ethel (Verhagen) Vandehey.
After graduating from Kimberly High School, Tom began his work at Kimberly Mill navigating roles in the laboratory, delivery and warehousing before retiring as a production planner after...
Lois Thorson
Jun 7, 2024
Lois (Skarweski) Thorson passed away on June 7, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She will be remembered for her outgoing personality and fun hats. Born in Neenah, WI on December 18, 1951, she married Tim Thorson on July 19, 1974.
A graveside service is planned for Thursday, July 11th at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Winchester with Pastor...
Ian Patrick Rasmussen
Jun 7, 2024
Ian Rasmussen, 26, passed peacefully into his Savior’s arms on Friday, June 7, 2024 surrounded by his family in the same home in Appleton where he took his first breath on July 26, 1997 as part of a planned home delivery. Ian is the youngest son of Brian and Jill (Prange) Rasmussen. He graduated from Menasha High School in 2015,...
Loretta J. Bushman
Jun 6, 2024
Loretta Bushman, age 89 of Appleton, passed peacefully on June 6, 2024. She was born in Appleton on September 9, 1934, along with her twin sister, Lorraine. Their parents were the late Herman and Barbara (Gruentzel) Bushman.
Loretta is survived by several nieces and nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Herman (Janet) Bushman, Jr., Ione...
Noreen M. Thomas
Jun 6, 2024
Noreen M. Thomas (Romenesko) of Appleton, WI passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 just before her 70th birthday at Cherry Meadows. She was cared for the past 2 years by her husband of 27 years, Tommie Thomas in their home. Prior to being diagnosed with frontal lobe dementia in 2022, and in the end, liver cancer, Noreen had a...
Gerald "Jerry" Michael Lamb
Jun 6, 2024
Our husband, dad, and grandpa went home to be with Jesus on Thursday afternoon, June 6, 2024 following a recent lung cancer diagnosis. Mom and Dad laid down for their afternoon nap, and Dad woke up in heaven. Dad was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to the late Richard and Pearl (Yanke) Lamb. He served his country honorably as...
Andrea Ann Spears
Jun 6, 2024
Andrea Ann (Pyszora) Spears, age 75, passed away peacefully the evening of June 6, 2024, with her daughter at her side. Andrea was born in St Louis Missouri to parents Andrew and Genevieve (Hanas) Pyszora.
Throughout her life, Andrea was a “worker bee” and spent time serving others in the restaurant industry as well as driving bus for special needs children....
Frank C. Mueller
Jun 5, 2024
Frank Cornelius Mueller, 89, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Frank was born on October 13, 1934, in Sheboygan to the late Roy and Evelyn (Cornelius) Mueller.
Frank graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1952 and attended Lakeland College. He married the love of his life, Viva Jean Oppeneer on December 5, 1953. Frank was...
Lawrence Eugene Turkow
Jun 5, 2024
Lawrence E. Turkow, 92, Gresham, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, June 5, 2024, at a care facility in Shawano.
He was born June 3rd, 1932, to Wilbur and Viola Turkow in Appleton, WI.
Lawrence grew up in Appleton and graduated from Appleton West in 1950. Shortly after high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he was honorably discharged in 1960.
On May 21st, 1952, Lawrence married Joyce Marie Laux...
Joyce J. Verhasselt
Jun 5, 2024
JOYCE JEANNETTE (MARX) (THOMPSON) VERHASSELT (1927-2024)
Daughter of William and Minnette (Grosskopf) Marx. Sister of Larene Crowley (Erwin) Burand, Marlene (Marvin) Dobrunz, Nancy (James) Freybler. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
She was the loving wife of Milnor (“Tom”) Julian Thompson (1920-1993) for 45 years, married April 13, 1947. They are the parents of Jeanne (Richard) Newport, Daniel (Judith)...
Judith A. Hintz
Jun 4, 2024
Judith A. Hintz, 88, passed away on June 4, 2024.
Judie was born in Beloit, Wisconsin, on June 18, 1935, to Roy and Evelyn (Mason) Taber.
She moved to Appleton in 1960 and has remained a resident since that time. She worked as an executive secretary in Appleton until her retirement in 1995.
Judie is survived by her daughter Terri (Mark) Rubenstein of...
Minka C. Greely
Jun 4, 2024
Minka Denney Greely was born Minka Dreier on March 12, 1963 in New London, the daughter of Harold and Joann (Hidde) Dreier. She graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School with the class of 1981.
For many years she Minka was employed as a baker at Schaefer's Market in Crandon. Most recently she was a Customer Service Representative for Spectrum. Minka...
Kay Lynn Holbrook
Jun 4, 2024
Kay Lynn Holbrook, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 4, 2024.
She was born on October 28, 1956, the daughter of Francis and Ethel Vander Logt. She graduated from Mishicot High School in 1974. On April 15, 1978, Kay and Rex Holbrook were married in Appleton, Wisconsin and they spent 46 wonderful years together. Kay had...
Richard Thaddeus Nichols
Jun 4, 2024
Richard “Mad Dog” Thaddeus Nichols, age 77, passed away peacefully the evening of June 4, 2024. Mad Dog was born on February 5, 1947, to Lloyd and Lola (Huebner) Nichols in Neenah, WI. In 1966, he graduated from Menasha High School after which he wanted to serve his country in Vietnam-he was never allowed to do so due to having...
James C. Coffey
Jun 3, 2024
James “Jim” C. Coffey, age 84, passed away on June 3, 2024, at Ascension-St Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Jim was born in Appleton on December 14, 1939, to the late Kenneth and Mildred (Weyenberg) Coffey.
Jim worked at Neenah Foundry for 33 years as a general laborer.
He is survived by his partner of 24 years, Teri Nelson; his children: Cathy (Russell)...
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