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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Alisha M. Thiel
May 11, 2023
On May 11, 2023, our dear Alisha Marie Thiel spread her new angel-butterfly wings and flew home to be with her Lord. She was 22. Alisha was born in Appleton on June 7, 2000, the daughter of Jason and Jamie (Bucholtz) Thiel.
Alisha had the most beautiful and alluring personality. As a thoughtful older sister, cousin, niece, friend, granddaughter, and...
Joan M. Hoerning
May 11, 2023
Joan Hoerning, age 92, passed peacefully on May 11, 2023, Joan was born in Appleton on August 13, 1930, daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Gerritts) Lang. On June 13, 1951 she married Reinald Hoerning; he preceded her in death in 2010.
Joan will be remembered for her talented skills in the craft world. She was a fantastic seamstress...
Kathleen "Buns" M. Maloney
May 11, 2023
Kathleen “Buns” M. Maloney passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023. Buns was born November 14, 1944, in Wausau, WI to Edward and Alice (Westberg) Koppa. She was the oldest of four children born to the couple and grew up in Wausau. Following High School, Kathy had three children Debbie, Karla and Guy. Kathy met Ed “Eddie” Maloney in Appleton at the...
Darrick John Rieder
May 10, 2023
Darrick Rieder passed away on May 10th, 2023. He loved his two daughters, Kylie (23), Emily (21), and his cat Foo (10). He would often find himself playing Fortnite and Minecraft with his kids for hours on end. He also had a passion for music and was brilliant at playing the drums. Darrick was a kind and generous person who...
Gerald "Jerry" J. Martzahl
May 10, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Joseph Martzahl, age 91 of Kaukauna, WI went to meet his Lord and Savior on May 10, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Kaukauna on September 13, 1931, son of William and Genevieve (VanDyke) Martzahl.
Jerry attended to Holy Cross grade school and then Bordini Vocational School. After which, he worked at Hopfensberger Meat Market...
Eugene F. Schelfhout
May 10, 2023
Gene “Maj” Schelfhout, age 95, of Kimberly, passed away with his daughters beside him on Wednesday May 10, 2023. Gene was born December 29, 1927, to the late Edmund and Anna (Bloch) Schelfhout. Gene proudly served his country in WWII as a United States Marine Sgt. from 1945 to 1946, and in the Korean War from 1950 to 1952.
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Donna Mae Smith
May 9, 2023
Donna M. Smith, 74, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. She was born on November 11, 1948, in Kaukauna, the daughter of Woodrow and Lula (Kahler) Wheelock. Donna was employed with Firefly and Bazil’s Bar for many years. She was united in marriage to Ronald Smith in 1967. Donna loved her cats, watching old movies, attending craft fairs and...
John J. Calnin
May 9, 2023
John J. Calnin, age 96, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023, at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton. John was born on March 20, 1927, to John and Rose (Sturm) Calnin. He grew up and attended Appleton Senior High School and at 17 enlisted in the US Navy. He served as a Seabee during WWII and following his time serving his country,...
Vivian Hazel Wojcik
May 7, 2023
Vivian Hazel Wojcik, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Vivian was born January 5, 1931, to Arthur and Margaret (Burton) Wilkinson. On February 27, 1954, she married Val “Curly” Wojcik. The couple started a family and raised their children in Menasha, next to the home her mother lived in. Viv was a proud member of the...
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