Travis Wilkum
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...
Douglas Dale Leith
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...
Ella Eiden
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...
Nancy Palmer
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...
Nick J. Piscitello
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...
Patricia McFarland
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...
Thomas L. Geibel
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...
Aida Fiorentina Porter
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...
Paul R. Geske
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...
Timothy J. Eiting
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...
Mike "Axel" Akstulewicz
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...
Margaret Senecal
Feb 9, 2017
Margaret Senecal, age 81 of Darboy, was delivered to God on February 9, 2017, with her children at her side. Margaret was born in Milwaukee on January 10, 1936, daughter of the late William and Josephine (Seidl) Bressler. Margaret was a loving mother and grandmother, and we all will miss her smile, laugh, and sass! She had a knowledge of...
Pam Yowell
Feb 7, 2017
Pam (Mattison) Yowell, age 54 of Appleton, passed away on February 7, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She died after a long illness and was surrounded by family and friends. Pam was born September 30, 1962 to the late Earl and Ann (Wilson) Mattison, and attended school in Kaukauna. Pam loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time with friends and...
Esther Kolb Walling
Feb 1, 2017
Esther Kolb Walling, age 76, passed away in her home with her family at her side February 1, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. Esther was born April 7, 1940 in Rushford Township, Wisconsin to the late Frank and Lavon (Buchanan) Kolb. Esther was an active member of the community. She passionately represented the members of the community as...
Carol G. Morrow
Jan 23, 2017
Carol G. (Welfel) Morrow, 80, of Kimberly Wisconsin, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017. Carol was born September 14, 1936 in Racine, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harold and Vivian (Larkin) Welfel. Carol is survived by her sons: Maurice (Pamela) Ralston and Bruce Morrow; a son-in-law: Paul Martin; her granddaughters: Ashley (Mike) Constant and Aarica (Zack) Ralston; a grandson: Justin Ralston;...
Wendy G. Rzentkowski
Dec 22, 2016
Wendy G. (Reetz) Rzentkowski, age 61, of Menasha, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Wendy was born on April 17, 1955 in Neenah to Carl and Lois Reetz. She was married to Donald Rzentkowski on May 4, 2002. Wendy was a loving wife, mother, friend, daughter, sister and friend. She loved to go...
Wayne Colbert
Dec 22, 2016
Wayne Colbert, age 53, passed away on December 22, 2016 at The Atrium in Appleton. He was born on July 27, 1963 in California to William Colbert and Judith Roelle. He grew up, graduated from high school, and went to college in California. In 1998, he married Dawn Guenterberg. Together they enjoyed traveling, especially to tropical areas in the winter....
Peggy Lockery
Dec 9, 2016
Peggy Lockery, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2016, at Alten Haus Assisted Living facility in Neenah, Wisconsin.Peggy was born in Wittenberg, Wisconsin to Raymond and Katherine Bibinger on March 12, 1926. Peggy grew up in many Wisconsin towns until finally settling in Neenah. She graduated from Neenah High School in 1945. While in high school she began...
Barbara E. Fink
Dec 2, 2016
Barbara E. Fink, age 79, of Neenah, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016, at Manor Care in Appleton. Barbara was born on July 28, 1937, in Neenah, to the late Martin and Carmen (Grady) Christopher. She married Thomas Fink on July 4, 1959, in Frankfurt, Germany. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a former president...
Geraldine (Geri) Nolden
Dec 2, 2016
Geraldine (Geri) Nolden passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 2nd,, 2016 at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna, WI. She joined her loving husband of over 50 years, Leon, who passed away on Sept. 7th 2011. Geri was born in St. Cloud, MN, daughter of the late Ted and Geraldine Paycheck (Pietrzak). Geri was a lifelong photographer who started her professional...
