Patricia L. Stefonik
Nov 1, 2023
Pat Stefonik, age 77 of Appleton, passed away rather unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Pat was born in Janesville on February 17, 1946, daughter of the late John and Avis (Lynn) Stephens. She attended high school in Rhinelander.
Later, as a teacher’s aide, she worked in Rhinelander, Eau Claire, Marshfield, and Wausau. ...
William C. Eggert
Nov 1, 2023
William Carl Eggert, age 84, died peacefully at Primrose Memory Care with his family at his side on November 1, 2023. Bill was born to parents Herbert and Clara (Hammen) Eggert. Following high school, he met the love of his life Karen Joubert, while he was working at Bohl and Maeser’s shoe store-she worked at restaurant next door-he was one of...
Karen J. Williams
Oct 30, 2023
Karen Jean Williams, age 72, died peacefully at ThedaCare Neenah following a brief illness. Karen was born on July 17, 1951, to John and Dorothy (Corey) Williams in Neenah and grew up in Menasha St Mary’s throughout her senior year. Following high school, she met David Driessen and the couple had two children. She went on to raise her children in...
Richard Mark Eslinger
Oct 29, 2023
Richard M. Eslinger, 64, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, from cancer. He was born on March 1, 1959, in Kaukauna, the son of James and Luella Eslinger. He attended school at Gerrits Junior High and Kimberly Senior High, graduating in 1977. Rick enjoyed holidays, camping, and hunting. Later, he joined the US Army, and was honorably discharged in...
Lillian J. Van Wychen
Oct 29, 2023
Lillian Johanna Van Wychen, age 100, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna. Lillian was born on November 14, 1922 in Kaukauna, daughter of the late John (Jack) and Rose (Green) Van Hoof. On June 4, 1946, she was united in marriage to Anthony “Tony” Van Wychen at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in...
Matthew Brian Hanson
Oct 28, 2023
Matthew Brian Hanson, 37, was a master strategist who loved RPGs and board games that allowed him to exercise his cleverness. He was a genius who read more books in a day than most do in a year. Reserved and of few words, only the most fortunate knew his wit and saw his smile. He loved animals and considered his...
Arlene A. Rollo
Oct 28, 2023
Arlene A. Rollo (Kapitz), age 101 of Greenville, WI joined her heavenly kingdom on October 28, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Joseph and Julia (Cherney) Kapitz on July 19, 1922 in Denmark, WI. Arlene met the love of her life, Eldon Rollo on a double date at Bay Beach Amusement Park and they danced the...
Dyann Abel
Oct 27, 2023
DYANN R. ABEL
McFarland--Dyann "Dede" Abel was born November 17, 1950 to Norbert and Ruth (Hogan) Roeland in Superior, Wisconsin. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, was called to heaven surrounded by her family on Friday October 27, 2023.
A nearly lifelong resident of Menasha/Fox Crossing, she graduated from Menasha High School with the class of 1969...
Bickley Ann Bauer-Saunders
Oct 27, 2023
Bickley A Bauer-Saunders, 72, passed away on Friday, October 27th, 2023, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness due to complications from brain cancer. She was born on February 11, 1951 in Denver, CO, the daughter of Billy and Marjorie (Blevins) Bauer. In 1973, Bickley graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in Psychology. While at Northwestern, she married...
Stephen K. Ford Sr.
Oct 27, 2023
Appleton - Stephen K. Ford Sr., age 72, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Little Chute Health Services. He was born on April 25, 1951, the son of Noel and Jean Ford.
Steve spent all of his life in the Appleton community. He worked as a manager for many years at Pierce Manufacturing. He loved watching auto races,...
Kenneth Edward Meidam
Oct 27, 2023
With words of love for his family who surrounded him, Kenneth Edward Meidam walked into Jesus’ welcoming arms on Friday, October 27, 2023.
Born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to George and Irene (Warning) Meidam on January 4, 1945, Ken was the first of six children in his family. No one could have loved his siblings more, and he took great...
Jack Richeson
Oct 27, 2023
Jack Richeson died peacefully on his birthday October 27, 2023, at the age of 91. Born October 27, 1932, in Chicago Illinois, son of Lily May and George Richeson, brother to Mary Louise, Betty, and Rosalie. While stationed in England during the Korean war, Jack met his wife Ruth Hinde (deceased) and married on March 21, 1955. Together they had...
Rodney M. Coenen
Oct 27, 2023
Rodney Marcus Coenen, April 15, 1929 – October 27, 2023, strove to live life as a rationalist. Rod was born in Madison WI, raised with five siblings in the Wingra Park neighborhood where lions roaring from the nearby zoo helped shape his dreams. Rod was a model of diligence, finding ways to be productive, helpful, and uncomplaining. Whether housekeeping, pursuing...
Darla Lynn Dey
Oct 26, 2023
Darla Lynn Dey: Farewell
Darla Lynn Dey
Darla Lynn Dey, a beacon of love and joy, was called home on October 26th, 2023, from her
cherished home in Neenah, Wisconsin. Having enriched our lives for years with her vibrant
spirit, Darla's life will be celebrated in a private gathering to be announced at a...
Keith Mell Buxton
Oct 26, 2023
Keith Mell Buxton, 95, passed into Heaven on October 26, 2023. Keith was born in Appleton on April 29, 1928 to the late Mell and Vera (Poole) Buxton.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Buxton, his first wife, Joan Kienitz Buxton, and his second wife, Carole Wang Buxton. He is survived by his children: Bret (Pam)...
Sandra Lee Stanchik
Oct 25, 2023
Sandra Lee Stanchik, 63, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2023. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was very devoted to her family and friends. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends at her camper. She was a very special person and had more people that cared about her than she realized. Sandra loved her...
John Eugene Zuelzke
Oct 25, 2023
Jack Zuelzke, 88, passed away on October 25, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 6, 1935, in Appleton, the son of John “Jack” Albert and Julia Veronica (McGinnis) Zuelzke. Jack graduated from Appleton High School in 1953, and then married his high school sweetheart, Carol Ann Zimmerman on April 27, 1957, in Appleton.
Jack graduated from Milton College...
Justin Michael Bork
Oct 23, 2023
Justin Michael Bork 35, of Hortonville, passed away on October 23, 2023. He was born on May 4, 1988, in Elgin, IL, the son of Brian Bork and Cynthia Dosey. Justin loved to learn. He scoured YouTube and other sources to learn about how things were made, science, history, and a variety of other topics. An avid reader, he devoured literature and...
Karen Lynn Wittman
Oct 23, 2023
Karen Wittman, 77, passed away peacefully at her home on October 23rd, 2023, surrounded by her family, after a brief, courageous battle with cancer.
Karen was born in Appleton on August 26th, 1946, to Clement and Charlotte (Trantow) Mannebach, and was the 5th of 8 children.
She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Wayne Wittman, on August...
Donald J. Weir
Oct 23, 2023
Don Weir, age 88, passed away on October 23, 2023, at The Residence in Oshkosh. He was born in Ontonagon, Michigan on May 24, 1935, son of the late Dan E. and Mabel (Scharf) Weir. Don was a 1954 graduate of Hibbing Minnesota High School where he lettered in football, hockey, baseball and track. He attended Hibbing Junior College for...
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