Obituaries

Gerald “Jerry” Waller, age 63, of Neenah passed away peacefully December 23, 2012. Jerry had Cerebral Palsy and lived life to the fullest. He worked at many places including Goodwill Industries. He was a frequent camper at Camp Waubeek in Wisconsin Dells. He liked country music, often attended Country USA and loved going to Disney World. He had an engaging...

Joseph “Joe” Martin Riedel, Jr. resided in his home for 65 years and passed away there on December 13, 2021 at the age of 90.

Joe was one of nine children born to the late Joseph and Christine (Von Feldt) back in the year 1931 in Kimberly, WI.  He attended Kimberly High School.  Shortly after, he joined the Air Force....

Richard (Dickie) Edward (he would always say the “E” stood for “Elegant”) La Rock passed away peacefully on January 18,  2020 at the age of 82. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN in early October. It was at this time that he was placed in the care of his son and daughter in law...

After a long and tiring battle with kidney disease, David “Abomb”  “Big Dave” Adamovich passed away in his sleep at home. Just how he had wanted. He had been talking to his loving wife, Holly throughout the night.  He was feeling happy and strong one last time and went back to sleep. His first peaceful sleep in a very, very...

Charles A. Kaufman, was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 1, 2018.

Chuck was born on March 30, 1928 to Joseph and Lorraine (Dunsirn) Kaufman. On February 9, 1957 Chuck was united in marriage to Lorraine Wolosek at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Appleton. He was a veteran having served in the US Army in Korea. Chuck worked...

Donald L. Vorpahl, age 87 peacefully passed away on January 11th, 2021 with family at his side. Donald was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Harvey and Alice Vorpahl. He studied music from a young age and earned a bachelor’s degree in music from Lawrence University. Following graduation, he studied journalism in Madison, where he met the love of his...

Charles (“Chuck”) Hartzheim, City of Menasha (formerly of the Town of Caledonia, Waupaca County), husband, father, grandfather and Attorney at Law, passed away on March 27, 2021, age 79 years.

After graduating from St. Norbert University in DePere, WI, Chuck received his law degree at Marquette University Law School and went on to practice law for 50 years. First with...

Carol (Popp) Kahler, age 80, passed away on January 8, 2018. She was born in Brillion on June 8, 1937, daughter of the late Emil and Edna (Labitzke) Popp. Carol was baptized on June 27, 1937 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion. The family relocated to Neenah in 1941 where Carol attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School and was confirmed on...

Ronald Morris Wolf and Mary Louise Wolf passed away unexpectedly in a house fire on September 24, 2020.

Ron was born on April 2, 1943. He retired from the Neenah Paper Mill where he thoroughly enjoyed being a supervisor. Ron spent his time caring and nurturing for others, watching NASCAR, and spending time with his family and dogs.

Mary was born...

Renesmee Ivette Perez-Mac Donald received her wings on Sunday morning, February 22, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She will be greatly missed by her loving parents; Veronica Mac Donald and Junny Perez: her maternal grandparents; Mike and Nicole Mac Donald: her paternal grandmother; Ivette Perez: and her great grandparents: Kathy and Gary Marien, Denise Kubisiak. Renesmess will not be forgotten...

Clarice Margaret Islinger, age 92, of Appleton, Wisconsin died on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Ascension St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Appleton.

Clarice, one of 10 children, was born on October 23, 1929 to the late John and Geraldine Gerrits. She married the late Frank Islinger on August 10, 1950 and they celebrated 55 years together. Upon marrying Frank, Clarice moved into...

Frances J. Zak, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. She was born in Appleton in 1939, daughter of the late Emil and Mildred Glass. Frances loved going on casino trips to Las Vegas and enjoying coffee with her friends.

She is survived by her three daughters: Debbie (Keith) Otte of Appleton, Suszanne Guckenberger of Appleton, and...

Sue Jorgensen, age 56, passed away in Denver, CO, on April 14, 2020. Sue grew up on the south side of Appleton and moved to Denver, CO at the age of 17 with her sister Barb and Father.  She worked in sheet metal and then in maintenance.  Sue had a great sense of humor and every conversation included a lot...