Obituaries

Jeffrey P. Wicinske

Jeffrey P. Wicinske

May 25, 2023

Jeffrey P. Wicinske, 68, of Appleton, passed away on May 25, 2023.

He was born in Appleton on July 21, 1954, to John and Lorraine Wicinske. He graduated from Appleton East high school, and then went on to join the Air Force. Jeffrey’s military service brought him to the Philippines and he spent most of his time stationed in Texas....

Richard Edward Linzmeier, Sr

Richard Edward Linzmeier, Sr

May 25, 2023

Richard “Dick” Edward Linzmeier, Sr, age 83, passed away peacefully at Cherry Meadows Hospice on May 25, 2023.  He was surrounded by his family and his loved ones.  Richard was born July 13, 1939, to Charles and Margaret (Simonar) Linzmeier; proudly wearing number “11 “on his farming jersey. He grew up on the family farm and that was where he honed his...

Grace Elaine Rohde

Grace Elaine Rohde

May 24, 2023

Grace Elaine (Peeters) Rohde, age 84, passed away May 24, 2023, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton.  Grace was born on April 23, 1939, in Winona, MN to Chester and Amanda (Roth) Peeters. She grew up in the Fox Valley with her 7 siblings (including her twin sister).  She graduated from Menasha High School in 1957.     While working at American Can in...

Carol Ann Kruger

Carol Ann Kruger

May 23, 2023

Carol Kruger, 78, passed away gracefully on May 23rd 2023 in Menasha, WI. She was born on September 16th 1944 in Chester, PA, the daughter of Edgar and Carolyn (Weinlein) Bullen. Carol married the love of her life, Marc on December 17th 1962. They spent a little over 60 years together in a devotion most could only dream of. Their...

Karen M. Howard

Karen M. Howard

May 23, 2023

Karen M. Howard passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the age of 78.

Karen’s lifelong passion was to be a teacher and a guide to students throughout the Kimberly area. Karen graduated from Appleton High School in 1963 and obtained a degree from the Outagamie County Teachers College in 1965 and her Bachelor of Science for Lower...

Robert Arthur Lohry

Robert Arthur Lohry

May 22, 2023

Robert Arthur Lohry (called Bob, or Rob, by his many friends) died peacefully on May 22, 2023 at the age of 97. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Carey, and his second wife, Jeanette Guyette.

 

Robert was born on September 29, 1925, in Mackford, Wisconsin to William and Laura (Riemer) Lohry, and had 5 siblings....

"Mickey" Bell

"Mickey" Bell

May 21, 2023

Gerard “Mickey” Bell, age 82 of Greenville, passed away on May 21, 2023. Mickey was born in Marshfield on September 10, 1940, son of the late Melvin and Aneita Bell. On August 31, 1963, Mickey married the love of his life, Ginny. They resided in Marshfield for four years before making their home in Appleton. They spent 57 years together and...

Patricia "Pat" R. (Judy) Kosiorek

Patricia "Pat" R. (Judy) Kosiorek

May 21, 2023

Patricia “Pat” R. (Judy) Kosiorek, age 84, Appleton, went home to be with her loving Lord on May 21, 2023.

Pat was born on February 13, 1939. After graduating from Appleton West high school, she earned her Business Degree from Prospect Business School in Milwaukee. She was employed as a secretary with the AASD at Roosevelt Middle School where she...

Joan Catherine Jungwirth

Joan Catherine Jungwirth

May 19, 2023

Joan C. Jungwirth, 88, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. She was born on July 5, 1934, in Griffith, IN, the daughter of William and Veronica (Austgen) Grimmer. Joan enjoyed both international and domestic travel and completing crossword puzzles. She was an active member of the American Ex P.O.W. as a Chapter Commander, and a Red Hat Society member...

Ron C. Keberlein

Ron C. Keberlein

May 18, 2023

Ronald “Ron” Clarence Keberlein, age 79 of Menasha, WI joined God’s heavenly kingdom on May 18, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family.  He was born to Clarence and Margaret (Polacowski) Keberlein on October 3, 1943 in Appleton, WI. 

Ron, as the second oldest of a large family, started working a paper route to support his family as early as 10...

Owen Lee Sonsthagen

Owen Lee Sonsthagen

May 18, 2023

 

Kimberly – Owen Lee Sonsthagen, age 93, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023. Owen was born on January 18, 1930, in Sheboygan, WI to Walter and Verna (Stentz) Sonsthagen.

Owen enlisted in the Army in 1948 and served with the United States Constabulary during the Cold War in occupied Germany and during the Korean War. He was very...

Yvonne Mae Bergan

Yvonne Mae Bergan

May 18, 2023

  Yvonne Mae Bergan, 93, passed away gently surrounded by her son, daughter-in-law and loving caregivers on May 18, 2023, at the Aspire Assisted Living.  Yvonne was born on April 30, 1930, in Waupaca, daughter of Ivar and Alice (Nygaard) Ekquist.  She grew up in Scandinavia, WI, and married Robert Bergan on February 7, 1959.  Yvonne worked several jobs throughout...

Gordon Theodore Lukasavage

Gordon Theodore Lukasavage

May 16, 2023

Gordon T. Lukasavage, 75, of Menasha, passed away on May 16, 2023. Gordon was born in Wisconsin on July 25, 1947, to Casmier and Leona Lukasavage.

35 years ago, Gordy married the love of his life, Linda.

Gordon served in the National Guard for several years and then worked at Albany International for over 40 years as a machinist...

John E. Meixl

John E. Meixl

May 15, 2023

John Meixl, age 79 of Kimberly, passed away at his home on Monday afternoon, May 15, 2023.  John was born in Oshkosh on March 21, 1944, son of the late Earl and Jean (Washburn) Meixl.  On January 14, 1967, he married Pat DeShaney who survives.

John loved the cottage at Lakewood, especially fishing on Maiden and Wheeler Lakes. He liked...

Shirley Romayne Bowser King

Shirley Romayne Bowser King

May 15, 2023

Shirley Romayne Bowser King passed away May 15, 2023, at age 90.  Born to parents Isaac and Minnie Ribblet Bowser on June 18, 1932, in Johnstown, Pa.  She graduated Johnstown High School, Johnstown, PA in June 1951, and married Robert King on July 7, 1952, at which time the couple moved to Columbus, Ohio. Shirley worked for 30 years at the Pentagon in...

James Edward Wells

James Edward Wells

May 14, 2023

James Edward Wells succumbed to esophageal cancer on May 14, 2023.  He was born in Indianpolis, IN on September 22, 1949, to Walter and Viginia (Collins) Wells.  Jim was proud of completing his degree at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. He was a computer geek before computers were cool-this passion lead him to Computer Science as a career.  Jim was an avid learner whose...

Cory Adam Warhurst

Cory Adam Warhurst

May 13, 2023

Cory Adam “Nacho” Warhurst, age 39, of Appleton, passed away on May 13, 2023 at home after a lifelong battle with Spina Bifida. Cory was born on October 16, 1983. His parents are Ron Warhurst and Laura Leedom. He was a 2002 graduate of Appleton North High School. He was employed with his family business, A-Action Steamway as well as...

Vanessa Caroline Kutzleb

Vanessa Caroline Kutzleb

May 12, 2023

Vanessa Caroline Kutzleb, age 38, was tragically taken from this world on Friday, May 12, 2023. Vanessa was a light in the world, and her candle is extinguished too soon. She was born on September 12, 1984 in Portsmouth, Virginia at Portsmouth Naval Hospital. Vanessa was a big sister to Jordann whom she loved dearly and was excited they finally lived closer to one another after many years apart....

Johannes "John" Rutten

Johannes "John" Rutten

May 12, 2023

 

Johannes (John) G. Rutten, 86, of Appleton, passed away quietly at his home surrounded by the love of his family.  John was born on September 14, 1936, in Nijmegen, The Netherlands (Holland), son of Theodore and Hendrika (Gerrits) Rutten.  John married Barbara Brandt at St. Thomas More on May 11, 1979, recently celebrating 44 years of marriage. 

 

John came...

Gerald Norbert Trettin

Gerald Norbert Trettin

May 12, 2023

Gerald N. Trettin, 93, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Aspire Senior Living, Kimberly. He was born on November 29, 1929, in Kaukauna to the late Otto and Minnie (Sasnowski) Trettin. Gerald graduated from Kaukauna High School, the Class of 1947, and was employed with his father at Day and Nite Auto Station in Kaukauna for many years...