Obituaries

Ronald Clement Wroblewski

Ronald Clement Wroblewski

Sep 2, 2023

Ronald C. Wroblewski, of Appleton, passed away at the age of 73, on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at St. Paul’s in Kaukauna. Ron was born July 3, 1950, in Menasha, the son of the late Clement and Anne (Bucan) Wroblewski.

He graduated from Menasha High School, served in the United States Air Force at Andrews AFB and retired from Neenah...

Carl M. Schumacher

Carl M. Schumacher

Sep 1, 2023

 

Carl Schumacher, age 86 of Kimberly, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, September 1, 2023.  Carl was born January 3, 1937 in Combined Locks, son of the late John and Harriet (Kemps) Schumacher.  He attended and graduated from Kimberly High School in 1956.  On June 14, 1958 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kaukauna, he married the former Joan...

JoAnn (Dorothy) Schroeder

JoAnn (Dorothy) Schroeder

Aug 29, 2023

Dorothy “JoAnn” Schroeder, 92, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on August 29, 2023.

JoAnn was born in Dodgeville, WI on May 13, 1931 to Ernest and Juanita (Peterson) Nelson. She attended school in Dodgeville and was an active member of the Dodgeville Lutheran Church in Iowa County, WI. It was at this Church in 1951 that she married Robert D....

Patricia Ann Smith

Patricia Ann Smith

Aug 29, 2023

Patricia Ann Smith, age 82, of Appleton, WI, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

Patricia was born on May 17, 1941, in South Bend, IN. She was the only child of Clem and Honorata (Kolesiak) Rudynski and attended St. Joseph High School in South Bend, IN. She married Arthur Smith of Greenwood, IN on October 2, 1971. She worked as...

Samantha Skye Neiss

Samantha Skye Neiss

Aug 29, 2023

Samantha Skye Neiss, 11, of Neenah, WI, went to live with Jesus on Tuesday August 29th, 2023, after fighting liver cancer (Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma) for 1,041 days. She fought so bravely and courageously until her very last breath. We prayed so hard for a miracle, it wasn't the miracle we wanted, but it was the miracle God knew she needed....

David E. Krueger

David E. Krueger

Aug 29, 2023

 

David Edward Krueger, age 87, left us to be with our Lord Tuesday, August 29 2023. Dave was born in Marion, WI to Charles A.H. and Helena (Kuschel) Krueger. He was baptized July 12 1936, confirmed April 2 1950. He graduated from Clintonville High School in 1954. He then went on to serve in the United States Navy (1954-1957)...

Robert Lawrence Natrop Jr.

Robert Lawrence Natrop Jr.

Aug 27, 2023

The world lost a great man on Sunday, August 27, 2023, when Robert L Natrop (Bob) passed into the great beyond at the age of 66. Bob was a lover of all things natural. His knowledge of all of God’s creatures was unparalleled. He was an incredible uncle, sharing his enthusiasm for fishing and his love of animals with his...

James Martin Guinan

James Martin Guinan

Aug 26, 2023

James Guinan passed away peacefully on August  26 in Appleton Wisconsin at the age of 91, after living a very full life.  He was a loving father, brother and son who is survived by four of his children, four step children and two sisters, Trudy and Irene. His wife Jean, as well as the ex-wives Beatrice and Elizabeth all predeceased...

Lois Prosser

Lois Prosser

Aug 24, 2023

 

Lois Norma Prosser 92, passed away on Thursday August 24, 2023 as a resident of Prairie Home Assisted Living in Menasha. Wi.  Lois was born in Menasha on June 14, 1931.  Her family were long standing members on The Congregational United Church of Christ in Neenah where she was baptized and remained an active member until she died. 

She was predeceased...

Edward A. Spangler

Edward A. Spangler

Aug 24, 2023

Edward Angus Spangler, age 37 died unexpectedly on August 24, 2023. Ed was born on October 30, 1985, to Clayton Parrott and Kimberly Spangler, in Grand Haven, MI.  He spent his early childhood in Grand Haven and then moved to the Fox Valley at the age of 6.     As an adult, Ed spent time drawing.  He was a self-taught artist who...

Kenneth Lynn Bradley

Kenneth Lynn Bradley

Aug 24, 2023

On August 24, 2023, the love of my life went to his heavenly home, reuniting with his parents, sister and brother. 

He was born to Edgar and Isabelle Bradley on June 11, 1948, in Oshkosh, WI.  

Ken was a kind, gentle and honest man. He will be remembered as a wonderful grandfather, father and to me the best husband...

James William Jorgenson

James William Jorgenson

Aug 23, 2023

James William Jorgenson, 81 died August 23, 2023, at Theda Clark Neenah, WI with his family by his side.

Jim was born at home in Menasha, Wisconsin on December 14, 1941, to William and Ione Jorgenson.

He graduated from Appleton Sr. High School in 1960, and then was drafted into the Army, and spent 8 years accumulating friends and memories...

Rosalee Dean Upp

Rosalee Dean Upp

Aug 23, 2023

 

Our dear beloved mom, Rosalee Upp, left us Wednesday, August 23, with a sound mind at the ripe age of 98! Her favorite sayings as of late were, “getting old is not for sissies” and “it’s a great life if you don’t weaken.”

Rosalee lived a rich life which was measured by her relationships. Family was the center of...

Jeffrey Adam Liethen

Jeffrey Adam Liethen

Aug 23, 2023

 

Jeffrey Adam Liethen, age 61 of Appleton, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Jeff was born in Appleton on July 28, 1962 to the late Peter and Karen Liethen. He graduated from Appleton East High School, Class of 1980 and went on to work at W.S. Packaging for over 35 years. He married the love of his life,...

James M. Resch

James M. Resch

Aug 22, 2023

  James, ‘Jim’, Resch, a Marine Corps veteran and resident of Butte Des Morts, Wisconsin, passed away August 22, 2023, at the age of 60, after an admirable fight with brain cancer.

Jim was born October 15, 1962, in Green Bay, the youngest son of Richard and Janice (Briggs) Resch, and the third youngest of their eight children. After high...

Dorothy M. Sullivan

Dorothy M. Sullivan

Aug 22, 2023

Dorothy Marie Sullivan, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the Courtyard Living Facility in Oshkosh.  Dorothy was born in Appleton, WI on September 29, 1929 to the late Mary and Frank Groh and was the youngest of nine siblings.  She grew up in Appleton, was a graduate of Appleton West High School and later from Prospect Hall...

Charles William Chastain III, MD

Charles William Chastain III, MD

Aug 21, 2023

Charles William Chastain III, M.D., entered into eternal rest on August 21, 2023, at Primrose Memory Care in Appleton, WI at the age of 92. Affectionately known as ‘Bill’, ‘Doc’, or his two personal favorites, ‘Dad’ and ‘Papa’, he was born on October 17, 1930, in Plattsburg, MO to Charles William II (Billy) and Faith (Payne) Chastain. Bill was preceded...

Gary M. Bowman

Gary M. Bowman

Aug 21, 2023

Gary M. Bowman, age 79, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 peacefully and surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born on July 16, 1944, to the late Clayton and Emma (Hlavacek) Bowman in Park Falls, WI. He grew up in Wisconsin Rapids, where he met Judith Brown. They were married on May 22, 1965. Gary worked at and...

Jonnie Boots (Dorn) Schumaker

Jonnie Boots (Dorn) Schumaker

Aug 20, 2023

Jonnie B. (Dorn) Schumaker, 86, went to peace with her Lord and Savior, on Sunday, August 20, 2023, after a long road of health obstacles. She was born on November 2, 1936, in South Boston, MA, the daughter of Henry and Eugenia O’Bre. Jonnie married Ken Dorn, a sailor stationed in Boston, MA, and then moved to Ken’s home state...

Jane A. Wrobel

Jane A. Wrobel

Aug 20, 2023

 

Jane Annabelle Wrobel, 75, of Appleton, WI died at home after a short battle with lung cancer on Sunday, August 20, 2023. She was born July 22, 1948 in LaCrosse, WI, daughter of the late Stanley and Bernice (Ellingson) Mattison and became a child of God through baptism on March 17, 1955. Jane married Allan Wrobel on August 14,...