All Obituaries

Pamela J. Schabo, 63, of Kaukauna peacefully passed away at her home on Friday, July 10, 2020. Pam was born on April 24, 1957 in Birmingham, Alabama. On September 10, 1977 Pam married the love of her life and soulmate Bill Schabo and together they raised their two children Shane and Sarah in Kaukauna, WI. Over the years Pam worked at Sabee’s in Appleton, for Dave Wright at the Perennial Garden then at Simon’s Cheese. Her family members have many delicious memories of her...

Dr. E. Robert “Bob” Taake, aged 87, died recently of natural causes.  He was born in Edwardsville, Illinois on August 29, 1932.  In 1967, he married Ethel “Dolly” Taake in Beaver Dam WI, where they resided until moving to Appleton WI with their family in 1973.  Bob graduated as a medical doctor from the University of WI School of Medicine in Madison in 1957.  He served as a Family Medical Practitioner in Beaver Dam until 1973.  While living...

Charles J. (Chuck) Bolduan Chuck Bolduan, 63, started his new adventure, passing away at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton on Wednesday afternoon, July 8, 2020. He left us with a smile on his face, with his wife Barbara and other family members by his side. Chuck was born on January 11, 1957 to James and Norma (Draeger) Bolduan in Appleton. He grew up in Combined Locks, where he graduated from Kimberly High School in 1975. He had recently re-connected with many friends from his...

Richard “Rick" LaPean, Hortonville, age 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Rick was born in Neenah on December 7, 1955, son of the late Clifford LaPean and Betty (Miller) LaPean Hudson of Menasha.  Rick was an avid car enthusiast and talented auto body man.  He enjoyed playing bass guitar as a member of the Faith Community United Methodist Church’s Praise Team.  Rick is survived by his wife, Carole “Georgie” Bennett...

Stephen Gilbert Wheeler, 58, of Appleton WI, passed away at home on July 3, 2020. He was born in Geneva, IL on February 25, 1962 to the late Clyde and Raeburn Wheeler (Halminak). He worked at LSC Communications for fifteen years as a forklift driver. He is survived by his girlfriend of eleven years, Denise Johnson (Appleton WI); his children Laura Rosenblum (California), Jennifer Taylor (Oklahoma), and Jesse Wheeler (Illinois); his brothers Jeff Wheeler (North Carolina) and Greg Wheeler...

    Anne M. Becker, age 85, died on May 5, 2020.  She was born on March 31, 1935 to Leo and Gertrude Miller, in Appleton, Wi.  Anne lived all her life in Appleton.  She was married on June 26, 1953 to August F. Becker, Jr.  They were happily married for 61 years, until his death in 2014. She is survived by her (7) children: Catherine (Jack) Hayes of Kalama, Wa.; Laura (Mike) Huhn of Front Royal, Va.; Carol Smith of Appleton, Wi.; David (Linda) Becker of...

Joseph “Joe” Rathsack, Sr. age 56 of Neenah passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on June 22nd 2020. He was born in Appleton on May 11th, 1964 the son of Quintin “Bud” and Kathleen “Kitty” Rathsack. Joe graduated from Xavier high school in 1982, and then started his career in construction as an operating engineer.   Joe was the type of guy who had a huge heart and would do anything for anyone. He was very proud of his children and...

Richard “Dick” E. Schelfhout, age 76, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at his home with family by his side. Dick was born on October 25, 1943 in Appleton, son of the late Edmund and Hilda (Hafeman) Schelfhout.  Dick worked at Miller Masonry for 40+ years. Then, together with his wife Sandy, son Scott and daughter-in-law Tara, and his nephew Brad DeCleene, started their own business known as Schelfhout & DeCleene Masonry Inc. Dick married Sandy Van Rossum on May...

Randy L. Malueg, 63, of Appleton passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on May 24, 1957 in Tigerton.  The son of Jackie (Long) VanHeeswyk, who took wonderful care of him until the end.  Randy worked at Midtec Paper Mill in Kimberly and was a custodian at various places in his later years.  Randy cherished the time he spent with his son Matt.  He especially loved working on his grandparent’s farm when he was...

Thomas "Tom" Mayer, age 83, passed away on June 17 at Brewster Village, Appleton, following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Tom was born on April 23, 1937, in Bedford, OH, to Frank and Kathryn (Visker) Mayer. Following high school, he earned an Associate in Science degree from the University of the State of New York. Always a patriot, Tom joined the U.S. Naval Reserve at Great Lakes, IL. After his service with the Navy, Tom went on to join the U.S. Air Force,...