Christopher John Francek
Mar 13, 2023
Christopher John Francek, 48, of Appleton Wisconsin, passed away on March 13th 2023, from natural causes. Christopher, commonly known as Chris, was born to John and Donna Francek on December 15th, 1974 in Wausau Wisconsin. After graduating from Appleton West High school in 1992, Chris went on to join the Marine Corps where he achieved the rank of E4 and served...
Frederick John Hrubecky
Mar 11, 2023
Fred Hrubecky, 85, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023, surrounded by his family at home in Neenah.
Fred was born at Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah to George and Magdalene Hrubecky, and was curious from the start. As a young child his first words came from his mother making sure he knew his address, since he was constantly...
Joyce Anne Fiannaca
Mar 6, 2023
Joyce Anne (Vander Loop/Vander Velden) Fiannaca died peacefully at Century Oaks Care Center on March 6, 2023. Joyce was born to Arnold and Cecilia (Van Heuklon) Vander Loop on October 10, 1943, in Appleton. She attended Kaukauna High School and graduated in 1962. She married Kenneth Vander Velden and the couple had two children Mark and Todd. Following Kenneth’s passing she...
Wendella Cook
Mar 2, 2023
Wendella "Wendy" Cook passed away at the age of 59 on 03/02/2023. Wendy was born in Hawaii on 03/18/1963. Wendy spent her early years living in Union Grove and attended schools there. In 1985 she enlisted in the United States Army and spent her enlistment in West Germany. While there, she met and married her husband in 1988. The ceremony...
Eleanor DeShaney
Feb 28, 2023
Eleanor = bright shining one
Louise = renowned warrior
Eleanor “Ellie” L. (Bagstad) DeShaney struggled with her birth name yet clearly embodied what her parents created. The family moved to Appleton, WI. Ellie graduated from Appleton High School in 1962. She worked at Prange’s and spent many years with various home construction and real estate businesses, which allowed her to...
Michael L. Vance
Feb 27, 2023
Michael L. Vance, age 76 of Kimberly, WI, devoted husband of Bev (Smith), died peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, WI, on February 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind sons Adam (Kelly) Vance and Todd (Jen) Hilscher; daughters Sydney (Jake) Ramey, Molly (Brian) Ottney, and Megan (Josh) Lahne; 12 grandchildren; sister Cheryl (Ron) King; and special...
Denver Robert Behm
Feb 26, 2023
Denver R. Behm, age 89, a month shy of his 90th birthday passed from this earthly life to eternal life on February 26th, 2023. He was with his wife and took his last breath peacefully holding her hand.
He was born on March 30, 1933, to the late Albert and Emily (Haldemann) in Neenah. Denver began elementary at Clayton Center,...
Allen J. Huber
Feb 25, 2023
Allen Jerome Huber; 60 of Antigo, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, February 25, 2023 in Appleton Hospital. Allen was born March 29, 1962, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Oscar and Lorraine (Lynn) Huber. Allen enjoyed watching wrestling, playing cards and spending time with his family. Allen is survived by one...
Paul Joseph Mazurek
Feb 24, 2023
The final curtain came down for Paul Joseph Mazurek who died peacefully at his home on Friday, February 24th, 2023.
Paul was born August 8th, 1947 to Frank and Lucille Mazurek. Paul married Colleen (Gieryn) Mazurek on June 19th, 1982.
Paul's life was his work. He prided himself on his commitment to his craft and his willingness to do whatever...
Richard "Dick" D. Calder
Feb 18, 2023
Richard “Dick” D. Calder of Appleton passed away at the age of 90 on February 18, 2023. He was born in 1932 to Thomas and Margaret (Schmidt) Calder in Menasha, WI.
Dick attended public school in Menasha. In his senior year, he was president of his class and received the Athlete of the Year Medal. He then attended Lawrence University and received...
Terry W. Bartman
Feb 12, 2023
Terry Bartman, 80, passed away Feb 12, 2023, at St. E's, Appleton. He was born in Appleton, Oct 20, 1942, to the late Fred and Lucille Bartman. Terry worked for Les Stump Ford, then was a caseworker for Winnebago County for 15 years until he retired. He earned his AS from UWFV and BS from UWO.
Terry is survived...
Mary Lou Kunkel
Feb 8, 2023
Mary (Sonnenberg) Kunkel, age 59, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at her home in Appleton, WI.
Mary Lou was born June 18, 1963 in Wisconsin Rapids to Virgil and Shirley (Olson) Sonnenberg.
Survivors include her children: Chantelle (Chris) Onstad, Appleton and Seth Kunkel, Denver, CO; siblings: John (Linda) Sonnenberg, Gary (Lisa) Sonnenberg, Wisconsin Rapids; Dianne (Dan) Reznichek, Reedsville;...
Richard George Mentzel
Feb 7, 2023
Richard George Mentzel, age 90, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, peacefully from cancer. He was born June 21, 1932, in Chicago, IL to Earl and Olga (Hutter) Mentzel. He grew up playing ball in the streets of Chicago, and was an avid Boy Scout – reaching Eagle Scout, and began a lifelong love of bowling at a young age...
Anthony "Tony" C. Klemme
Feb 6, 2023
We are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Anthony “Tony” Charles Klemme, 48, ofAppleton, Wisconsin, on February 6, 2023.
Tony was a dedicated and hard-working man. This is evident in his 29 years of service at Humana. Heworked in a variety of roles, most recently as Regional Underwriting Manager. Tony also proudly servedover 20 years in the Wisconsin Army...
Kevin J. Mueske
Feb 5, 2023
Kevin, age 56, passed away into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday evening February 5, 2023. Family and loved ones gathered together to provide comfort to Kevin and each other during his final days. Kevin was born on March 19, 1966 at Theda Clark Hospital Neenah, Wisconsin, to parents Elmer and Susan Mueske. In October...
Sharon M. Harkabus
Feb 2, 2023
Sharon M. Harkabus, 71, passed away peacefully on February 2nd at ThedaCare Hospital, Neenah, Wisconsin surrounded by her family. Sharon was born on November 9, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois to Edward Piecyk and Rosemary Gergits. She was a proud resident of Chicago and graduated from Kelly High School in 1969.
Sharon married Alan Harkabus on august 18, 1973, in Hickory...
Pamela Lee Ebert
Jan 27, 2023
Pamela Lee Ebert passed away at the age of 66 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and now rests in heaven.
Pam was born in Portage, WI on July 20th, 1956. She later moved to Madison, WI and married Roger Ebert in 1983 and they had two beautiful daughters. She is survived by her husband Roger Ebert...
Alexander Louis Schmitzer
Jan 24, 2023
Alexander L. Schmitzer, Jr. age 83, passed away on January 24, 2023. Alex was born on October 13, 1939 in Wisconsin to the late Alexander Sr. and Aurelia (Krautkramer) Schmitzer. He was a graduate of Neenah High School. After graduation he served honorably as a member of the U.S. Army. He was very patriotic and proud of his service. He...
Judy Beckman
Jan 24, 2023
Judy Jean Beckman passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center on January 24, 2023, in Appleton, Wisconsin at the age of 80.
Judy Jean Mitchell was born on July 18, 1942, in Parkersburg, NC to Ondus “Buddie” and Margaret “Ronie” (Johnson) Mitchell. She was raised a farm girl, who’s Daddy passed when she was...
Sue Bowton
Jan 19, 2023
I was born March 6th, 1926, in Rockford Illinois.
I attended Carleton College, Northfield, MN and earned my Bachelor Of Science Degree at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. While at Carleton, I took flying lessons and “soloed”.
In 1948 I joined the copy writing staff at WROK, the American Broadcasting Company Affiliate in Rockford. I also wrote dramatic programs, commercials and...
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