Obituaries
Marianne Marie Thornton
Jan 2, 2017
Marianne Marie Thornton, of Winneconne, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 2, 2017. Marianne was born on September 28, 1952, in Menasha and lived most of her life in the Fox Valley. She is now home with her Savior. Marianne had many passions in life. She was a passionate animal lover and her pets meant the world to her....
Orville Grever
Jan 1, 2017
Orville Grever, age 86, of Omro, died Sunday, January 1, 2017, at Evergreen Manor in Oshkosh. He was born January 8, 1930, in Lake Zurich, Illinois to the late George and Martha (Hapke) Grever. Orville was a 1947 graduate of Ela Township High School. He married Marion (Jirsa) on February 12, 1957, and she preceded him in death on...
Karen J. Christianson
Dec 31, 2016
Karen J. Christianson, age 73, of Winchester died Saturday, December 31, 2016, at Westbrooke Manor in Oshkosh. She was born on April 1, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, an April Fools baby with vibrant red hair, to the late Joseph and Anne (Paulich) Cademartori. In 1964 Karen, also known as "Charlie" in college, earned her B.A. from the University of...
Lila M. Overton
Dec 23, 2016
Lila M. Overton, age 86, of Oshkosh died Friday, December 23, 2016, at home. She was born August 7, 1930, in Racine to the late G.J. and Muriel (Burmeister) Steffenson. On June 7, 1952, she married William Overton at the Algoma Blvd. United Methodist Church in Oshkosh. Lila graduated as an R.N. from the Mercy School of Nursing, and...
Guyland Eugene Van Asten
Dec 22, 2016
Guyland Eugene Van Asten passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016, at home with his family at his side. He was born April 23, 1938. Guyland graduated from Winneconne High School with High Honors in Art. Guyland married his high school sweetheart Jackie (Thiex). They would have celebrated 59 married years on May 17, 2017. Guyland wore many hats in...
Gary G. Gardner
Dec 20, 2016
Gary G. Gardner, age 70, of Winneconne, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. He was born July 8, 1946, in Milwaukee to the late William and Olive (Starke) Gardner. Gary was a graduate of Milwaukee Area Technical College. On April 22, 1972, he married Gail Hebert in Milwaukee. For many years he worked in automotive sales...
Regina "Jean" C. Buech
Dec 7, 2016
Regina "Jean" C. Buech, age 103, passed away on December 7, 2016, at Omro Care Center. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 15, 1913, to Victoria and Marijan Dygowski. On January 18, 1934, Jean married Robert F. Buech and he preceded her in death in August of 1998. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church,...
Gayle (Vander Velden) Hammen
Nov 30, 2016
Gayle (Vander Velden) Hammen, age 76 of Kimberly transitioned peacefully on November 30, 2016, in the presence of her family. Gayle was born on October 13, 1940, the daughter of Elmer and Bonnie (Morris) Vander Velden. On November 17, 1960, Gayle married Allen "Newk" Hammen, a childhood sweetheart and a love relationship that spanned 66 years. Gayle is survived...
Richard "Dick" J. Romenesko
Nov 30, 2016
Richard "Dick" J. Romenesko, age 73, of Schofield, died Wednesday, November 30, 2016, peacefully with his family by his side. As of late, Dick had been residing with his daughter in Omro. He was born April 17, 1943, to the late Joseph "Joe" and Elvera "Sis" Romenesko. For many years Dick was employed in the sheet metal trades. He...
Neal E. Walter
Nov 30, 2016
Neal E. Walter, age 94, of Larsen died Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at home. He was born September 23, 1922, to the late Edward and Clara (Tuttle) Walter. Neal worked the Walter family farm where he lived his entire lifetime. He enjoyed deer hunting, plowing, and had been involved in 4-H. Neal is survived by two sisters, Jeanette Maronn,...
Phyllis J. (Hansen) Zeinert
Nov 29, 2016
Phyllis J. (Hansen) Zeinert passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at the age of 79, surrounded by her family, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Phyllis was born February 19, 1937, in Fond du Lac to the late Harry and Genevieve (McCullen) Hansen. Phyllis explored many careers during her life from telephone operator to long time housekeeper at...
Peter Frederick Mueller
Nov 26, 2016
My husband, our father, is with his mom and Jesus in heaven. Peter Frederick Mueller was born July 11, 1955, in Libby, Montana, son of James and Shirley (Overman) Mueller. He married Laureen Zillges in 1979 in Oshkosh. Pete is survived by his wife, Laureen; three sons, Benjamin (Jaime) Mueller, Jonathan (Sara) Mueller, and Mark (Sierra) Mueller; and by...
Melvin Gust
Nov 24, 2016
Melvin Gust, age 67, of Winneconne, died Thursday, November 24, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born October 24, 1949, in Milwaukee to the late Robert and Marie (Daun) Gust. On June 24, 1983, Melvin married Joyce (Stoelzel) Fitzner. With his best friend of 60 years and business partner Pat Crawley, Melvin owned ASA Freight Systems...
Marlyn J. Abraham
Nov 24, 2016
Marlyn J. Abraham, age 76, of Butte des Morts, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 24, 2016. She was born November 26, 1939, in Omro to the late William and Ruby (Harper) Wiesner. Marlyn was a graduate of Omro High School and earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from UW-Oshkosh. For 35 years she was an educator for the Oshkosh School...
Marvel Rose (Wenzel) Mason
Nov 24, 2016
Marvel Rose (Wenzel) Mason, 87, of Winneconne, WI, passed away on November 24, 2016. Marvel was born in Waubeka, WI on November 9, 1929, to Herbert and Melinda Wenzel. She is survived by her daughters, Leslie, of Winneconne; Ellen (Howard) Schneider, of Winneconne; and Kathryn (Charles) Western, of Mequon; four grandchildren, Jeanne (Boris) Strepacki, Michael (Tara) Schneider, Nicholas (Christina)...
Michelle Anne Fahley
Nov 22, 2016
Michelle Anne Fahley, 50, Topeka, Kansas, beloved wife of Mark H. Fahley, formerly of Winneconne, Wisconsin, passed away November 22, 2016. She was born January 22, 1966, in Covina, California, the daughter of John and Lillian E. (Burroughs) Hagen. Michelle was a member of the Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, of Topeka. Michelle married Mark H. Fahley...
Rita Mae Cappert
Nov 21, 2016
Her beautiful loving arms embraced so many spreading her love, wisdom and her thoughtful kind words to anyone who needed them. Rita Mae Cappert, 85, Oshkosh, WI passed away November 21, 2016, with her family by her side. She was born October 14, 1931, in Green Bay, WI. Rita married Delor Raymond in 1950 in Oshkosh and they had...
Kenneth Eugene Zeinert
Nov 13, 2016
Kenneth Eugene Zeinert, 83 of Menasha was delivered to his heavenly home on Sunday November 13, 2016. He was born February 1, 1933, to Bruno and Mary (Luebke) Zeinert. Ken was baptized and confirmed at Mears Lutheran Church in the town of Vinland. He attended Mears School and graduated from Neenah High in 1950. Ken worked at various jobs...
Marvin Arden Tellock
Nov 9, 2016
Marvin Arden Tellock, age 88, of Oshkosh died Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born August 13, 1928, in Oshkosh to the late Edward and Marie (Maack) Tellock. Marvin served his country in Korea. He was a very devout and proud veteran of the United States Army and cherished his medallion he had...
Russell "Russ" F. Tritt, Jr.
Nov 4, 2016
Russell "Russ" F. Tritt, Jr. was called home to the Lord unexpectedly on November 4, 2016. He was born January 6, 1940, in Waukegan, Illinois to Russell F. Sr. and June (Stafford) Tritt. Russell was the eldest of eight children. He worked the family farm throughout his childhood up until graduating from Omro High School in 1959. Immediately following...
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