Obituary Listing

Aug 19, 2017

James E. “Jimmy” Kohanski, age 77, passed away peacefully at Oakridge Garden Rehabilitation and Memory Center, after fighting though a series of health problems. He was born on June 13th, 1940, in Neenah, son of the late Edward and Stella (Pozdol) Kohanski. Jim, who could sometimes be quiet and reserved, yet enjoyed being social and being funny without even knowing...

Aug 17, 2017

Patricia “Pat” Langman, died Thursday August 17, 2017, after a brief battle with cancer. Pat was born on July 12, 1931 to the sounds of a choir singing in the church next door. Her parents, the late Ann Eleanore (Scherck) and Walter Tyson Hill named her for a popular singer of the day. Despite those auspicious beginnings she claimed no...

Aug 14, 2017

Gerald “Jerry” Robert Taylor, age 63, of Gillett, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton after a battle with heart disease. He was surrounded by family and passed peacefully. Jerry was a family man and an avid Packer Fan. He is survived by his wife, Linda; his daughter, April; and two sons, Jason...

Aug 12, 2017

Benjamin Daniel Karner, 41 of Kimberly passed peacefully on August 12th, 2017 due to a brain aneurysm. Ben was born to Marcie(LaDuke) and Norb Karner on April 22,1976. Ben graduated from Kimberly High School in 1995, and started his career in farming at the early age of fourteen, working on farms milking cows then working on farm equipment. He currently...

Jul 18, 2017

Daddy: A Tribute to Our Father Danlee E. Timm, 79, died of complications following a short illness on July 18, 2017. He passed peacefully in the presence of loving family at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Danlee grew up and devotedly supported and raised his family in the Oshkosh/Ripon area. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Jane, stepmother...

Jul 14, 2017

Jun 11, 2017

Richard H. Bruce, 76, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Theda Clark in Neenah. Richard was born on March 15, 1941 to Herman and Grace (Ashley) Bruce in New London. On November 5, 1962 he was united in marriage to Barbara Koehler and they spent 47 years together until she passed in February 2010. Richard was a veteran...

Jun 10, 2017

Shortly after celebrating his 54th birthday on June 7, Brian left his world suddenly on June 10, 2017. He leaves behind his mother: Joanne Nollenberg; the love of his life: Wendy Anderson; five sisters: Kay Mierzwinski, Roberta Gasper, Melissa (Matt) Cashman, Jennifer Clark, and Heather Clark Mook; three brothers: Charlie (Sandi) Madson, Cash (Mary) Clark, and James Clark; as well...

May 21, 2017

Douglas L. Mathison, Age 80, of Neenah, passed away on May 21, 2017, with his daughter by his side, holding his hand. Doug was born on June 8, 1936, in Neenah, to the late Merrill and Rose (Haefs) Mathison. He was the youngest of four siblings and was a 1954 graduate of Neenah High School. On November 2, 1973, he...

May 20, 2017

Travis Joseph Wilkum died unexpectedly at his home in Oconto, Wisconsin, late Friday evening, May 19, 2017. Those that had the privilege of knowing Travis understand how deeply he will be missed. Travis had an unquenchable thirst for life – from the most menial task to his first Brewers game – he squeezed out the absolute most from anything put...

May 17, 2017

Douglas Dale Leith, 74 years, died May 17, 2017 peacefully in his sleep of congestive heart failure at Heritage Woods Thedacare Hospice, Appleton, Wisconsin. He was born August 17, 1942 to his parents Roy and Satira “Pansy” (Washow) Leith in Appleton, Wisconsin. Douglas “Dale” was a graduate of Appleton West High School, Class of 1960. He owned Dale’s Tap on...

May 17, 2017

Ella (nee Welch) Eiden passed away peacefully and at prayer with her daughter by her side on May 17, 2017, at the age of 95. Ella is remembered as a devoted and loving wife; a strong and inspiring mother; a nurturing and giving grandmother; and a peace-loving and gracious great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Martin...

May 7, 2017

Nancy Virginia Palmer (nee Lotzer), age 80, of Menasha passed away peacefully on May 7, 2017 at her home. She was born May 5, 1937, the daughter of Frances (Cepelik) Lotzer and Clarence Lotzer Sr. Nancy graduated from St. Mary’s High School and married Vernon Palmer on June 23, 1956. She worked at Theda Clark Hospital for 23 years. Her...

Apr 28, 2017

Nick Piscitello, age 62, passed away at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee on Friday April 28, 2017 after heroically battling a heart condition for 12 years. Since being diagnosed with the condition he continued to live his life to the fullest fighting it like a TRUE WARRIOR! He is survived in life by his brother Peter, sister Connie, nephews James and...

Apr 6, 2017

Patricia McFarland, age 88 of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Grand Horizons in Appleton. Patti was born in Appleton on April 17, 1928 to the late Clarence and Leonora (Ehricke) McFarland, and was a 1946 graduate of Appleton High School. Patti worked at Prange-Way in Appleton for many years and used part of her income to...

Apr 4, 2017

Thomas L. Geibel, 88, passed away at his home on April 4th. He was born on February 20, 1929, the son of Hugh F. and Martha L. (Steenbock) Geibel. He grew up in Menasha, and was a graduate of MHS in 1947, and served in the USMC. Tom returned to Menasha to be close to his relatives and raise his...

Mar 19, 2017

Aida Fiorentina Porter (Gabborin), age 77, of Neenah, formerly of Ripon, passed away on March 19, 2017. Aida was born on July 7, 1939, in Romeno, Italy, daughter of the late Ciro Guido and Elda Guiseppina Luigia (Graiff) Gabborin. She graduated college in Treviso, Italy, in 1957. Shortly thereafter, she began working as an interpreter and clerk at the United...

Mar 6, 2017

Paul R. Geske passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2017, at his home. Paul was born April 27, 1948. Paul graduated from Appleton West High School and attended Lawrence University. He taught education in Debuque, Iowa for many years. He retired in Appleton. He enjoyed bowling, listening to music and playing bridge with friends. Paul is survived by his brothers...

Mar 4, 2017

Timothy J. Eiting, age 74, died peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Tim was born on August 5, 1942, to the late Edward and Charlotte (Wagner) Eiting. Tim served in the Army after graduating from Kaukauna High School, class of 1960. Among his jobs Tim worked at Brillion Iron Works, Green Bay Reformatory, Mau Realty and ran Club 57 (now...

Feb 26, 2017

Mike "Axel" Akstulewicz left this world on February 26, 2017, to join his beloved wife "Freddie", whom he missed dearly, in eternal peace and happiness. Mike was born on March 30, 1955 in Neenah, Wisconsin and married Marie "Freddie"Sokel on October 21, 1974. He went to Banta Corporation in 1973, where he worked as a millwright until his retirement in...