Obituaries

Gerald J. Artz

Gerald J. Artz

Jul 14, 2023

 

Gerald J. Artz, age 77 of Appleton, died July 14, 2023.  He was born October 16, 1945, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, son of the late Ervin and LaVerna (Schroeder) Artz of Kaukauna.  He was a graduate of the Kaukauna High School and also served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  In...

Donald Adolph Castonia

Donald Adolph Castonia

Jul 13, 2023

Donald A Castonia, age 87, died Thursday July 13, 2023.  He was born December 24, 1935, in the Town of Pound, Marinette County to Adolph and Clara (LeMere) Castonia.

He graduated from Coleman High School and earned both undergraduate and post graduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 

He married Mary Wankey in 1973.  She brought to the marriage her...

Harlan Hallett

Harlan Hallett

Jul 12, 2023

Harlan J. Hallett, age 79, of Menasha, WI passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2023.

Harlan was born in Escanaba, MI to Donald and Gladys (French) Hallett on October 9, 1943.  He was raised and worked hard on the farm from the age of 4 until he graduated from Lena High School in 1962.

He spent a year...

Jim Surman

Jim Surman

Jul 9, 2023

James “Jim” Surman, age 71, passed away quietly with his family by his side on July 9, 2023, after a sudden brief illness.  Jim was born in Green Bay on May 19, 1952, son of Veraine “Chick” (Skaletski) and the late LaVern “Toad” Surman.  He graduated from Seymour High School in 1970 and started work at  Menasha Corporation.  Jim married...

Scott A. Steinfeldt

Scott A. Steinfeldt

Jul 9, 2023

 

Scott A. Steinfeldt, age 64, of Ashwaubenon, passed away on July 9, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. Scott was born on March 16, 1959 in Antigo, Wisconsin to Russel and Evelyn (Mach) Steinfeldt. He was a graduate of Appleton East High School, Class of 1977. After graduation he was employed with Rich’s Bakery for several years....

Ryan James McNamara

Ryan James McNamara

Jul 8, 2023

Ryan James McNamara, 45, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on July 8th, 2023. He was born April 26th, 1978 in Appleton, WI to Thomas and Sherri (Johnson) McNamara. He graduated in (1996) from the first graduating class of Appleton North High School and then University of Wisconsin – Whitewater in (2000) with a degree in Business Administration.

Ryan was...

Julie Nemitz

Julie Nemitz

Jul 8, 2023

Julie Diane Nemitz (nee Krause) was born on December 26th, 1954 in Appleton, WI to Donald and Ramona Krause (nee Hamer).  She departed this life on Saturday, July 8th, 2023 at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Appleton, WI due to health complications.

Julie attended and graduated from St. Francis Xavier Catholic High School in 1973 and chose to join the Navy after...

Nancy L. Coonen

Nancy L. Coonen

Jul 7, 2023

Nancy Lucille (Johnson) Coonen, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7th, 2023. Nancy was born on September 15, 1933 to Jerome and Irene (Braatz) Johnson of Menasha, WI. Nancy attended Menasha High School and worked for one year at Hewitt transmission before meeting and marrying David Coonen in 1953. Nancy and her husband David first lived on 3rd...

Steven B. Lee

Steven B. Lee

Jul 7, 2023

 

Our beloved, Steven Bruce Lee, age 34, died Friday, July 7, 2023 in Appleton, after a two-year struggle with cancer.  His loved ones were at his side.  Steven was born October 3, 1988, in Appleton, the only son born to Bruce and Sandra (Sontag) Lee.

He was a 2007 graduate of Kimberly High School and served in the United...

Martha Jane Ward

Martha Jane Ward

Jul 7, 2023

Martha "Marty" Jane Zell Ward, age 83, died on July 7, 2023. She was born March 14, 1940, in Connersville, IN and was the third daughter of Russell and Norma (Hibbs) Zell. When Martha was 2 years old, the family moved to Kentland, in northern Indiana and lived there for many years. On July 3, 1965, Martha married Richard Ward...

Lynn J. Timmins

Lynn J. Timmins

Jul 6, 2023

Lynn J. Timmins, 67, passed away after unexpected medical complications following heart surgery on July 6, 2023.

She was born on September 11, 1955, to Thomas and Eunice Timmins. She graduated from Appleton West high school in 1974. After high school, she enlisted and served in the Marine Corps. Lynn worked for the U.S. Postal Service and was the first...

John L. Nussbaum

John L. Nussbaum

Jul 6, 2023

 

John L Nussbaum, 81, passed away on July 6, 2023, peacefully in his own bed with his daughter Amy and wife Sandy snuggled by his side.   John suffered for years with pulmonary fibrosis along with some heart issues.  He was born April 15, 1942, in Appleton to Lucille and Leonard Nussbaum.  He married his high school sweetheart, Sandy Hoersch...

Grace Mary (Ristow) Wege

Grace Mary (Ristow) Wege

Jul 5, 2023

Our beautiful mother Grace, 94, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2023, at The Gardens of Fountain Way, Menasha. She was born April 28, 1929 in Appleton, WI to Gustav Ristow and Hattie (Kleuskens) Ristow. Grace attended St. Mary’s grade school and graduated from Appleton High School, class of 1947. She married her husband of over 30 years Richard K....

Troy J. Skalmusky

Troy J. Skalmusky

Jul 4, 2023

Troy Jon Skalmusky, age 52 of Kaukauna, WI passed away on July 4, 2023.  He was born to Robert and Dorothy (Luniak) Skalmusky on May 24, 1971 in Kaukauna, WI.  Troy graduated from Kaukauna High School with the class of ’89 and went on to receive his trade school degree from Fox Valley Technical College. 

Troy lived life to the...

Beverly Ann Burke

Beverly Ann Burke

Jul 3, 2023

Appleton – Our beautiful mother Beverly Burke, 92, passed away gracefully on July 3, 2023 in Appleton where she was born and raised. Beverly fell in love and married her high school sweetheart, James Burke who preceded her in death, together they raised 3 children. She was lucky enough to find love again with Gerald Pilhofer, who also preceded her...

Paul P. Killian

Paul P. Killian

Jul 3, 2023

Paul Peter Killian, 93, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023 at St Paul Elder Care with his family by his side. He was born on March 26, 1930 to Henry E. and Susan R. (Schmitz) Killian in Kaukauna. After graduation from Kaukauna High School in 1948, he enlisted in the Navy Reserves. Paul was united in marriage to Jeanne...

Bruce S. Sim

Bruce S. Sim

Jul 3, 2023

 

Bruce S. Sim, age 76, of Neenah, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on July 3, 2023. Bruce was born on March 26, 1947 in Elmhurst, Illinois to George Sim, III and Rose (Zuhse) Sim. He was a graduate of Appleton High School, Class of 1965. After graduation he served his country as a member of the U.S....

Alice M. Godin

Alice M. Godin

Jul 2, 2023

Alice Mae Godin (Sell), 91, passed peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospital on July 2, 2023, after a life well lived. Alice was born at home in Wittenberg, WI to Frank and Gertrude (Brounacker) Sell.   Alice was a tomboy who spent her childhood outside riding bikes and playing jacks, marbles, baseball and football. In 1950 Alice graduated from Wittenberg High...

Elizabeth "Liz" M. Meinholz

Elizabeth "Liz" M. Meinholz

Jul 2, 2023

Elizabeth Mary (Liz) Meinholz-Vinton, Oshkosh passed away on July 2, 2023 at age 69.   Born on July 11, 1953, Liz was the only child of Veronica and Joseph Meinholz of Eau Claire, WI.  Having graduated from Regis High School in 1971, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration and Library Science degree from the UW-EC in 1975.

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Glenn Alan Rogers

Glenn Alan Rogers

Jul 2, 2023

Glenn Alan Rogers, age 70, passed away at his home on Sunday July 2, 2023.

Glen was born March 26, 1953 and following graduation from Neenah High School, enlisted in the Army.

Glen was a collector and loved to spend time at auctions. He enjoyed his collection toys, and had a sizable collection of toy trucks and campers. He...