Obituaries

John Peter Yohr

John Peter Yohr

Nov 26, 2023

John was brought into his earthly life on June 21, 1939, and called home to eternal rest on November 26, 2023, at the age of 84.

He worked on the family farm with his parents through his teen years. When Henry and Laura retired from the farm, they moved into Hortonville right across from the toy factory. John worked at...

Richard L. Zimmer

Richard L. Zimmer

Nov 25, 2023

Richard L. Zimmer passed away on November 25, 2023, in the Memory Care at Oak Park Place, Menasha, WI. He was born on January 21, 1933, in Springfield, IL, the son of Loren and Mildred Zimmer. He graduated from Lanphier High School, Spfld, IL in 1945.  He served in the army from 1953 to 1954.  On Sept. 15, 1956, he...

Susan S. Richmond

Susan S. Richmond

Nov 24, 2023

Susan Sophia Richmond, age 84, passed away peacefully Friday morning, November 24, 2023, at Dimensions Living in Appleton, surrounded by family.   Susan (aka Susanka as known to Dimensions Living staff) was born June 11, 1939, in Rhinelander, WI, to the late Nils Paul and Celia (Wojcik) Holmgren.  She moved to Sturgeon Bay, WI during the war, then to Eagle River,...

Jane Dwyre Garton

Jane Dwyre Garton

Nov 24, 2023

Jane Dwyre Garton was a journalist, mentor, activist, servant, visionary, feminist, and beloved member of the Fox Cities community whose legacies will impact generations to come, particularly those of women and girls.  She never sought the limelight, but rather to prepare others for their opportunities to shine. 

Born Jane Ellen Dwyre on Aug. 26, 1946, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, she was...

Henry "Bud" Griesbach Jr.

Henry "Bud" Griesbach Jr.

Nov 23, 2023

Henry “Bud” Louis Griesbach, Jr, age 94 of Appleton, WI passed away on November 23, 2023.  He was born to Henry and Bertha (Thon) Griesbach on November 3, 1929, in Chicago, IL.  Bud graduated from Lane Technical School with the class of ’47, then attended the University of Iowa on a swimming scholarship. After graduation he enlisted with the US...

Allan R. Hill

Allan R. Hill

Nov 22, 2023

Allan Ray Hill, an Oneida Nation member, aged 76, passed away suddenly on November 22, 2023 after a short battle with prostate cancer. He was born on July 28, 1947 to Violet Hill in Taycheedah, WI. He grew up in Shiocton, WI as a foster child of Myron and Martha Ames and was baptized on June 19, 1959 in Chute...

David Nyback

David Nyback

Nov 21, 2023

David Allen Nyback, age 67 of Menasha, passed away November 21, 2023, after being diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy five years ago. David graduated from Menasha High School in 1975, and worked for over 35 years at Essity in Neenah, retiring in 2018. He married Garth Zimmermann in 2015.

David enjoyed playing slots and keno at casinos from Las Vegas...

Robert Julius Vandehy

Robert Julius Vandehy

Nov 21, 2023

 

Robert (Bob) Julius Vandehy, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away at the age of 89 on November 21, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born on June 11, 1934, in Kimberly, Wisconsin, to his parents Julius and Ester Vandehy. Bob was drafted into the Navy in 1957 and served his country with honor...

John Louis Green

John Louis Green

Nov 21, 2023

John L. Green, 80, of Appleton passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. 

He was born on March 12, 1943 in Fennimore, Wisconsin, the son of John and Vesta (Schwab) Green. 

John was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1966.  John spent most of his professional career at Aid Association for Lutherans (Thrivent)...

Maurie Alan Jury

Maurie Alan Jury

Nov 19, 2023

 

Maurie Alan Jury, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

Maurie will be remembered as a great conversationalist, a clever storyteller, and a gentle man who enjoyed doing things for others. He was generous, thoughtful, and kind. He was known and appreciated for his fun sense of humor.

Maurie was a lifelong resident of Appleton and...

Adam Edward Charles

Adam Edward Charles

Nov 19, 2023

On November 19th, 2023, Adam Edward Charles died unexpectedly in Baraboo, WI. He was 31 years old. Adam was born on August 31st, 1992, at Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green Bay, WI. He attended Appleton North High School and transitioned to home schooling at near end of his high school education. He joined the work force right out of high school starting at Valley Packaging...

Jean Ann Mauthe

Jean Ann Mauthe

Nov 19, 2023

I have left this earth after living a life of many, many blessings. Thank you Lord!   My main blessing was all the people in my life, especially my wonderful, very loving, big-hearted, generous, patient, faith-filled, and tender husband, and my very loving, compassionate, and thoughtful children, their spouses, and our grandchildren. I loved you with all my heart every...

Gerald D Wyngaard

Gerald D Wyngaard

Nov 17, 2023

Gerald David Wyngaard, age 85, of Kimberly, passed away on November 17, 2023 in Appleton. Gerry was born on September 19, 1938 in Kaukauna to Albert J and Elsie (Paschen) Wyngaard. He served his country honorably as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. After his discharge he continued to serve in the National Guard and was a member of...

Paul Wilke. Jr

Paul Wilke. Jr

Nov 17, 2023

Paul Wilke, Jr, age 91, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023. He has been lovingly reunited with his wife, Janet (Jester) who preceded him in death in 2000. Paul was born in Camden, New Jersey, on September 25, 1932, to Paul and Elizabeth (Donaldson) Wilke, Sr. He grew up on the family farm in New Berlin, WI with his four siblings.   ...

Paul Robert Rudloff

Paul Robert Rudloff

Nov 15, 2023

Paul R Rudloff, age 69, of Appleton passed away at Country Villa on Wednesday November 15, 2023.

Paul was born on September 12, 1954 in Appleton, the son of the late Harold and Eunice (Buss) Rudloff.

Paul had a love for theater, starting in high school at Appleton West where he performed in "Dracula" also in the unforgettable...

Stephen Erich Bumpus

Stephen Erich Bumpus

Nov 15, 2023

Stephen Erich Bumpus Sr., born on January 16, 1957, bid farewell to the world on November 15, 2023. His passing left a void in the lives of all who knew and loved him. Stephen was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a cherished friend. Stephen's patriotic spirit led him to serve in the United States Navy for 11 honorable...

Patricia L. Beitz

Patricia L. Beitz

Nov 15, 2023

 Patricia Lee Beitz, 79, passed away peacefully, at her Appleton Wisconsin home, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday November 15, 2023.  

Patricia “Patti” was born on April 28, 1944, in Cambridge Maryland, daughter of late William Wesley Crandell and Mary Edna Fountain Crandell. On January 14, 1978, she married Melvin Frank Beitz Jr. in Baltimore and were married forty-five...

Richard G. Swick

Richard G. Swick

Nov 15, 2023

 

Richard Gary Swick “Dick”, age 84, passed away peacefully at home November 15, 2023, surrounded by his wife and family. Dick was born in Kimberly on September 17, 1939, to Glen and Anna (Willis) Swick. He married the love of his life, Marjorie (Fiers) Swick “Margie”, on October 25, 1958. They were fortunate to have celebrated their 65th anniversary...

Joan C. Beach

Joan C. Beach

Nov 14, 2023

Joan C. Beach, age 95, was called to her heavenly home on November 14, 2023. Born January 26, 1928, to Catherine (VanderLoop) and Peter VerBockel, Joan was third oldest in a family of eleven children.

Joan married Thomas E. Beach on August 26, 1946, and enjoyed over forty years together until his death on February 21, 1988. Together they had...

Manorama Sharma

Manorama Sharma

Nov 13, 2023

 

Manorama Sharma, age 84, of Menasha, Wisconsin, passed away on November 13, 2023. She was born on July 26, 1939, in Firozabad, U.P., India. She was among the first people from India to arrive in the Fox Valley in 1970 and was a founding member of the Fox Valley Puja Group.

Manorama was a wonderful friend to many, generous,...