Current Obituaries

Althea A. Bartz Zurilla, age 99, died in her sleep on May 18, 2019.  Althea was born in Appleton to the late Henry and Adeline (Schabow) Bartz on August 12, 1919. Althea worked 30 years at the Fox River Mills, first in Appleton, WI, and then in Osage, Iowa.  She was active in the Osage First United Methodist Church, Wa-tan-ye, and the Rebeckahs.  She liked to volunteer, crochet, cook, send cards, and color.  Althea returned to Appleton in 2011, where she first lived at...

Jeff Neumeier, 57, Appleton WI, passed away unexpectedly in his home on May 6.  He was born in Shawano, WI on November 1, 1961, to the late Harold and Beatrice Neumeier of Gresham, WI. Jeff was a resident at N Park Dr Ln, Appleton, WI for over 22 years.  Jeff also worked for Northern Management, the apartment complex where he lived. He was employed as light maintenance, cleaning & landscaping. He also worked part time for P & D Grooving of Appleton, WI.  Where he...

Fredrick (Rick) William Anderson, 67, died on Monday, May 6, 2019 after a battle with Pancreatic Cancer. The family would like to thank the wonderful hospice workers who helped us on this journey. We know that he is now taking care of our brother, Steven E. Anderson who passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019. A private memorial service is to be held at a later date in Madison, WI.

Glenn R. Schmidt, 85, of Appleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday May 5, 2019. He was born on February 5, 1934 to the late Edward and Marie (Dieck) Schmidt in Marion, WI. Glenn married Myra L. Kuehl on June 9, 1957 at St. Martins Lutheran Church in Clintonville, WI. They were married for 56 years. They very much enjoyed their Town of Clayton home that they had built and lived in together. Glenn was employed by the city of Appleton for 37 years working in the...

Lucille L. Marquardt, age 90, of Appleton, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019. Lucy was born on November 4, 1928, in Larsen, Wisconsin, to the late Lorna (Schroeder) and Henry Sommer. She married Clifford Marquardt on September 30, 1950, at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Fremont. Lucy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was employed at Aid Associations for Lutherans (Thrivent) for over 30 years, retiring on December 31, 1987. Lucy was an avid walker, loved tending to...

Michael “Spike” Wayne Krause, 69, died unexpectedly on Friday May 3, 2019. He was born in Appleton on August 23, 1949, son of the late Wayne “Buzz” and Laura (Ruby) Krause. Mike married Patricia Vanden Elsen on October 25, 1969. They celebrated 43 years together before her death on November 20, 2012.   Mike served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton as their HVAC technician for over 23 years. Mike...

Judith Kathleen Olson-Degner went to the loving arms of her Savior on May 3,2019. Born May 24,1954 raised in Glenwood, MN. Judi was lucky enough to be a stay-at-home mom from 1972-1999 and was able to raise four awesome human beings. In 1999, Judi graduated from nursing school with an ADN and went to work for mostly Affinity for the next 20 years. Judi’s passion was for people that were suffering from dementia and was a specialist in that field. She always approached her patients...

Gerald Ernest Geise Sr; 89, left us to be with the love of his life, his wife Mary on Friday May 3, 2019, at Wyndemere Memory Care, Green Bay. He was born on June 11, 1929 in the Town of Wescott in Shawano County, son of the late Ernest Geise and Bernice (Schroeder) Skalitzky. Gerald married Mary Richards on August 7, 1948 in Shawano. They celebrated 69 years together before her death on October 3, 2017. After Mary’s passing, Gerald was moved into Wyndemere Memory Care so his two...

Lorene Bertha Loberg, 90, died Tuesday April 30, 2019 at The Bridges of Appleton. She was born December 26, 1928 in Mattoon, WI; daughter of the late John and Anna (Krueger) Loberg.   Lorene worked at A.A.L. (Thrivent Financial) for 41 years. She started at A.A.L. right out of high school in 1946, retiring in May 1987. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Appleton. Lorene volunteered her time and many talents at church as a Sunday school teacher and helping in many other church...

Doris Elaine Spiegelberg Roth, 93, died Monday April 29, 2019. She was born November 5, 1925, in Dale, WI; daughter of the late Arnold and Laura (Beckman) Spiegelberg. Doris graduated from Little Wolf High School, Manawa in 1944. She married Samuel H. Roth Jr. on May 30, 1947 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Neenah.   Doris grew up on a dairy farm and later worked with Sam on their farms until 1965, when they moved to Menasha. As a young woman, Doris worked at resorts in Rhinelander and...