Current Obituaries

Marian E. Athens Aged 98, died March 16, 2019, at her home in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born on August 2, 1920, daughter of the late Harry and Hazel (Brown) Eberle. On December 23, 1944, she married William W. Athens. She received her B.S. in Music Education from Illinois State University and first taught in rural, one-room schools near Lincoln, Illinois. After moving to Wisconsin, she taught Music and Speech at the Outagamie County Normal School in Kaukauna and Elementary Vocal Music...

James Albert Armitage, 91, of Appleton, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Naverino, WI on June 3, 1927, son of the late Ervin and Ethel (Scarbough) Armitage. James married the love of his life, Helen Schiesser on September 27, 1952, at St. John’s Church, Seymour, WI. James worked at several companies during his life including; Miller Electric, Scolding Locks, Hortonville Canning, and Lawrence University as a security officer and...

Elvira H. “Vera” Lucas, 91, of Appleton, passed away on Thursday March 14, 2019. She was born on May 20, 1927 to the late Louis and Hazel (Trautch) Bunders in Wauzeka, Wi. Vera married Lawrence Lucas in November of 1948 and they were married for 30 years. She then married John Davis and has been married almost 30 years. She enjoyed working many years for various Chiropractors throughout the Fox Valley.  Some of the things she enjoyed were golfing, dancing, and crocheting...

John Robert Linder, 52, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.  He was born August 3, 1966 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  John is the son of John and Carol (Erdmann) Linder. John grew up in the Wausau – Schofield area.  He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and he referred to himself as their #1 fan.  John loved all animals, especially his dog, Cricket. John is survived by his two daughters: Britney Linder, Green Bay; Brianna...

Maurice Monroe “Maury” Dresang, age 90, passed away surrounded by the love of his family and his wonderful hospice caregivers on Monday March 11, 2019 at Cherry Meadows in Appleton. He was born on August 4, 1928, in Appleton WI, the son of Bernard and Irene (Rickert) Dresang. He graduated from Appleton High School in 1946.  Maury was a true entrepreneur and enjoyed working at various jobs starting with Jahnke’s Filling Station when he was in high school. After...

David Dean Wilson, age 60 of Neenah, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center in Neenah.  He was born on June 29, 1958 in Illinois. David is survived by his 4 four sons: Eric Monfort, Ryan (Brandy) Wilson, Travis (Abby) Wilson and Tyler Wilson; and his significant other, Noreen Cody. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Jane M. Anderson, 71, of Appleton, passed away on March 7, 2019. She was born on November 21, 1947 to the late Frank and Mary (Bakalarski) Zdradzinski in Milwaukee, WI. Jane enjoyed volunteering at the dog rescue and fostering dogs. She loved to be outdoors, and loved to travel with her husband and grand-daughter. Jane is survived by her husband, Swain, 1 daughter; Ellen (Kevin) Kaelin, grand-daughter; Mackenzie, 2 sisters; Suzanne (Ted) Klug, Connie Zdradzinski and many nieces and...

Margaret Helen Bauer     Margaret Helen Bauer, 90, of Appleton Wisconsin, died peacefully Wednesday March 6, 2019 in Appleton.  She was born on November 21, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois.  The daughter of John and Stella (Mickelson) Armstrong.  Her early life and schooling was in Chicago Illinois.  On August 27, 1949 she married Dean Bauer.  Margaret was very active in the church and enjoyed cooking at family gatherings, fishing, gardening, and spending time...

Aladdin was born to mother MaiDer Vue on November 17th 2018 in Neenah. Maider gave birth to him while only being 25 weeks pregnant. Aladdin was born 14 ounces and 10 inches long. We thank all the wonderful Nurses and Doctors of the Neenah Childrens Hospital NICU Unit and the Milwaukee Childrens Hospital NICU Unit for taking such great care of Aladdin from the time of his birth until the time of his passing. He was a sassy and strong little baby boy who fought through so many battles that...

Corrine (Banta) Pitsch   Appleton – Corrine (Banta) Pitsch, 95, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at Gardenview Nursing Home with her loving husband, Norman, and family by her side.   Daughter of Hector and Mayme Banta, Corrine was born on September 23, 1923 in Green Bay, WI. She graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1942. On September 23, 1947, Corrine married Norman G. Pitsch and began their lifelong journey together. Corrine and Norman resided, and raised...