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;...
Phyllis J. Huelsbeck
Feb 28, 2024
Phyllis (Flanagan) Huelsbeck, age 96 of Appleton, passed away on February 28, 2024 at her residence. Phyllis was born in Appleton, WI on January 7, 1928 to the late Susana (Diedrick) and Raymond Flanagan.Phyllis graduated from St. Mary’s Menasha High School and worked in the Personnel Division at Marathon Corp. in Menasha.Phyllis married the love of her life, Richard Huelsbeck...
Marlene B. Gensler
Feb 28, 2024
Marlene Gensler passed away on February 28, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1935, daughter of the late Edward and Beatrice (Trettin) Sasnowski. Marlene married Raymond Gensler on August 30, 1952. She was licensed as a real estate broker and was very active in the VFW Auxiliary at the Arthur Gensler VFW #664 in Clintonville. Marlene and Raymond enjoyed...
Leonard V. Lee
Feb 28, 2024
Leonard Vergil Lee, of Appleton, WI and formerly of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024. He was born on February 25, 1939, to the late Leonard and Anna (Mika) Lee.
He went to St. John Grade School, Menasha, and attended Novitiate at the Franciscan Order of Friars, Pulaski, WI. Leonard served as a Brother of the Franciscan Order traveling...
Duane R. Foth
Feb 28, 2024
Duane Ronald Foth, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on February 28, 2024. Duane was born on June 30, 1938 to Alfred and Laura (Malueg) Foth in Sheboygan, WI.
The family moved to Appleton, and Duane graduated from Appleton High in 1957. After graduation, “Duke” joined the Marines and upon returning home, he met the love of his life...
Betty Roberts
Feb 28, 2024
The world lost a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother on February 28, 2024. Betty, 70, of Appleton, Wisconsin, battled cancer, but that never stopped her from living her life to its fullest. Betty died surrounded by her husband, Ron and her daughter, Sara. Betty was born in Kaukauna, WI on September 14, 1953. She claimed to have learned everything she...
JoAnn Lynne Syring
Feb 28, 2024
JoAnn Lynne Syring, age 76, entered the gates of Heaven peacefully on February 28, 2024, with her family by her side. JoAnn was the only child of Samuel and Ann Nau, and was born in Appleton, WI. In 1967, JoAnn received a fortuitous birthday card in the mail from a “secret admirer.” Thomas Syring’s mom shared the same birthday as...
Dale Maxam
Feb 27, 2024
Dale Maxam, 79, passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2024, with his loving partner, Mary, at his side.
Dale grew up in Freedom, going to school in a one room school house. He graduated from Freedom High School, at which point he entered the workforce at Appleton Papers, retiring in 2002. "McGyver" as he was lovingly called, could fix...
James J. Tews
Feb 25, 2024
James J. Tews, born on July 27, 1939, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024.
James is survived by his wife Sandra; three daughters, Barbara, Debora, and Linda (Andy); 6 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Brenda; son-in-law Tim; and his parents.
He enjoyed working with his hands, volunteering his time, and...
Mary Louise Pennington
Feb 25, 2024
Mary Louise Pennington age 61 of Appleton, Wisconsin peacefully let go of life Sunday, February 25th 2024, surrounded by loving family.
Mary was born July 29th, 1962 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Earl and Shirley (Serwe) Pennington of Campbellsport, Wisconsin.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Shirley Pennington, brothers Michael of Florida and Scott of Campbellsport, Wisconsin;...
Robert W. Wirth
Feb 25, 2024
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted friend, Robert “Bob” Wirth entered eternal life on Feb. 25, 2024, at the age of 91.
He was born Oct 2, 1932, to Robert and Beatrice (Marcks) Wirth. Bob lived a majority of his childhood in Shiocton and then the family moved to Hortonville where they had a family farm. He was active...
Ellen J. Helms
Feb 24, 2024
Ellen "Ellie" Jo Helms unexpectedly passed away at her home late last week from natural causes. Ellie was born on May 15, 1952 to Edward and Clarice (Kobs) Van Cuyk in Appleton, Wisconsin. She graduated from Kimberly High School and resided in many places including Kittery, Maine; Shawano, Wisconsin; and finally in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Ellie worked in the restaurant industry...
Albert Francis Muthig Jr.
Feb 24, 2024
Albert F. Muthig Jr., age 59, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on November 12, 1964, in Biloxi, Mississippi, the son of Albert Sr. and Carolyn (Ladnier) Muthig. He fought a long 6-year battle with colon cancer and gave it everything he had right to the very end....
Peter Andrew Holt
Feb 23, 2024
Peter Andrew Holt, 44, loving father of Eva and devoted husband of Nichole, tragically died in a highway accident on February 23, 2024.
Peter was born on March 2, 1979, in Janesville, WI. After graduating from J.A. Craig High School, he attended UW-Stevens Point, where he earned academic honors and a B.A. in Education/Social Sciences. Peter created a warm, welcoming group...
Paul Tilman
Feb 22, 2024
Paul Author Tilman, age 80, passed away on February 22 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Paul was born on June 28, 1943, in London, England, son of Albert and Queenie Tilman. Paul met his soon to be wife, Pat Boxall, while they both worked at Marfae in Leigh-on-sea. The two wed in Essex, England, on March 29,...
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