Dianne Lappen
Nov 4, 2017
Dianne Lynn Lappen, 52, passed peacefully in her Neenah home on November 4th, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. Dianne was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend. She had a free spirit with a passion for life that could not be contained. She will be remembered for her humor, generosity, kindness, compassion, and love of animals. She was a...
Judith A. Collins
Nov 1, 2017
Judy Collins, age 73 of Kimberly, passed away peacefully at her home on November 1, 2017. Judy was born on July 29, 1944, daughter of the late William and Gertrude (Sobiesczyk) Patrick. Judy will be remembered by all as a generous and kind soul, always willing to give of herself to others. In addition to her own children, she also...
Thomas Strauss
Oct 29, 2017
A man of great character and faith left this earth for his Heavenly home on October 29, 2017. Thomas Gary Strauss was born 71 years ago on September 8, 1946 in Shawano, WI, the son of Franklin and Eleanor Beversdorf Strauss. Raised on a dairy farm north of Shawano led to a life-long love and respect for nature. He graduated...
Darlene E. Combs
Oct 24, 2017
Darlene Elizabeth Combs, aged 72, died peacefully with her family by her side on October 24, 2017, at ThedaCare Hospital in Appleton, WI after a courageous battle with cancer. Darlene was born February 18, 1945 in New London, WI to the late Robert and Ruth Kimball. Darlene will join her parents, and two brothers, Roger Kimball and Gerald VanBerkel, in...
John Morrow
Oct 21, 2017
John Melville Morrow, age 84, of Sherwood, WI, passed away October 21, 2017. He was born April 27, 1933 in Port Huron MI, son of John and Dorothy (Frack) Morrow. John graduated from Ann Arbor High School. John attended Staunton Military Academy before attending the University of Michigan. John was a talented multi-sport athlete, excelling at football and basketball, playing...
Dennis R. Velie
Oct 19, 2017
Dennis Roland Velie, 67, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at ThedaCare Medical Center, Appleton with his loving wife at his side. Dennis was born August 9, 1950 to Irving and Lorraine (Funk) Velie in Fond du Lac, WI. He graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac, WI. Dennis was united in marriage to Jeanne Mortinger on...
James Walter Reetz
Oct 17, 2017
James Walter Reetz (Jim), 80, of Menasha, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Cherry Meadows. Jim was born February 15, 1937 to Carl and Ruth (Purdy) Reetz. Jim graduated from Appleton West High School in 1955. He joined the United States Army in 1956 until 1959 as a paramedic, spending his time in Germany. Jim was the owner...
Kathleen Mary Vander Bloomen
Oct 10, 2017
Kathleen Vander Bloomen, 93 years, was called to heaven on October 10, 2017, where she was met by family members that have preceded her in death. She was born on November 8, 1923 to the late Bernard and Viola (Kennicker) Schueller. On October 25, 1947, she married Norbert Vander Bloomen at Holy Ghost Church in Dubuque, Iowa. After her marriage,...
Colleen McMahon Albani
Oct 10, 2017
Colleen McMahon Albani passed away October 8, 2017 at her home in Little Chute, Wisconsin. She was fifty-six years old, born in Neenah, Wisconsin to Rita and Robert McMahon on August 18, 1961. She graduated from St. Mary’s high school in Menasha, WI in 1979 and graduated from University of Wisconsin La Crosse with a degree in English literature. The...
Gail Morrow
Oct 9, 2017
Gail Lundstrom Morrow, age 84, of Sherwood, WI, passed away October 9, 2017. She was born August 1, 1933 in Manistique, MI, daughter of Elmer T. and Lucille (Campbell) Lundstrom Gail was a Dance and fitness instructor, massage therapist, equestrian, breeder of Rhodesian Ridgebacks, volunteer, athlete, gardener. She was also an enthusiastic and dedicated lifelong learner and teacher. Gail was a...
Darrel "Butch" Alix
Oct 3, 2017
Darrel “Butch” Alix, age 74, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Darrel was the youngest son of the late Arvid "Gene" and Irma (Hakes) Alix. On April 2, 1965, he married the love of his life, Sandra Baer, and together they raised five children. Darrel enjoyed spending time with his family and friends; playing...
Christine M. Wachowiak
Sep 30, 2017
Christine Wachowiak, age 76 of Appleton, passed away at her home on September 30, 2017. She was born in New York State on September 10, 1941. Christine was lovingly known as “Grams”, and could light up any room with her beautiful smile and quirky sense of humor. She loved to knit, watch her great-grandchildren play, and especially enjoyed watching John...
Dennis Schreiter
Sep 27, 2017
Dennis William Schreiter passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the age of 55. Dennis was born February 14, 1962 in Kaukauna and graduated from Kimberly High School. He served in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed fishing and visiting with close friends. Dennis is survived by his brother David (Nadine) Schreiter, sister Jennifer Cousineau, nieces Amber and Lydia, and...
Gayla Jean Ross
Sep 24, 2017
Ms. Gayla Jean (Taylor) Ross, 57, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 24, 2017, after a five-year battle with Stage Four cancer. The fourth of five children, she was born on May 4, 1960 in Petoskey, MI to the late Herbert L. and Donna Jean (Diot) Taylor. She graduated from Gwinn High School and started a family. Gayla then attended Fox...
Judi M. Doe
Sep 18, 2017
It is with great sadness that family and friends announce the passing of Judi Martha Doe, age 70, of Little Chute Wisconsin on Monday, September 18, 2017 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Judi had a long battle with leukemia/AML. She was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania on November 20, 1946, daughter of Harold and Martha (DeWolfe) Rosengrant. Judy worked...
Delbra D. Edgar
Sep 16, 2017
Delbra Dawn Edgar, LPN and care giver, died unexpectedly on September 16, 2017, at the age of 41 in her home in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Delbra is survived (immediate family) by her parents James Edgar Sr. and Doreen Edgar; her sisters, Rebecca Bass and Holly Shaver; her niece, Jasmine Shaver and nephew Jared Shaver; and her beloved dog, Aronson aka...
Patrick John Vande Vyver
Sep 12, 2017
Patrick John Vande Vyver, 61, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Mathews Senior Living after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Kimberly on April 20, 1956, to Amede and Helen (Kettenhofen) Vande Vyver. Patrick was the life of the party, known for his great sense of humor. He worked at the Kimberly paper mill and...
Chester A. Jensen
Sep 11, 2017
Chester A. Jensen, 75 years, of Neenah, Wisconsin, died suddenly of a heart attack on September 11th at Theda Care Regional Medical Center- Appleton. He was born on December 11, 1941 to Chester T. and Pauline (Schmitt) Jensen in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Marshfield High School and University of Wisconsin – Stout. While attending Stout, he met...
Audrey Mae Danielson
Sep 10, 2017
Audrey Langvad Danielson, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh. Audrey was born in Superior, Wisconsin on March 11, 1927, the daughter of Andrew Langvad and Nora Johnson Langvad. As an only child, Audrey was delighted to be surrounded by her numerous Johnson cousins, many of whom she stayed close...
