Current Obituaries

Mary Ann Gorges age 63, passed away on Friday May 22, 2020 at her home in Menasha.  She was born on October 9, 1956 in New London, the daughter of Leonard and Irene (Dailey) Polley.  Her early life and schooling were in Hortonville and later became a bartender. In her free time she enjoyed playing bingo, traveling up north, and spending time with her family and friends.   She is survived by: (2) Children: Heather (Tim Wunderlich) Terry of Appleton, Dan (Renae) Gorges of...

Dewey Roy Schmidt, 90, of Black Creek, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020. He was born on December 22, 1929 to the late Lester and Emma (Rotter) Schmidt.  After graduating from Shiocton High School, Dewey served as a Sergeant in the Army during the Korean Conflict. After returning from his service to our country he won another battle against polio. Dewey worked for Riverside Florist for many years and was a milk sample tester for the Outagamie Dairy Herd Improvement Association. In...

On Sunday, May 17, 2020, Evelyn R. Edwards passed away at home at the age of 89 surrounded by the love of her children and grandchildren. Evelyn was born July 21, 1930. After three years of uncertainty in various foster homes, Evelyn was adopted by Fred and Marie Wonser, and raised in Unity, Wisconsin. When Evelyn was nine, Fred unexpectedly passed away, leaving no support for his family. Evelyn and her mother moved several times trying to find financial stability during the Great...

Dorothy Mae (Schwister) Koehler, age 82, died on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on March 22, 1938, the daughter of the late Leonard and Loraine (McHugh) Schwister.  She married Urban L. Koehler on June 17, 1961.  He preceded her in death on June 29, 2009.   A caring person, she spent time serving others in retail employment at Woolworths, Kmart, Copps and Sears.  She used her talents as a volunteer in her...

William “Bill” Gerend died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 14th, 2020 at the age of 65 years old. Bill was born Friday, June 25th, 1954 in Appleton, WI to parents Margaret “Marge” and Herbert Gerend. He married his wife Ann Lindloff in 1976. He received a degree in Computer Programming from Fox Valley Technical College in 1977. Bill was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed spending his time fishing and enjoying nature at his cabin near High Falls Flowage in Stephenson, WI....

James Edward Carrell, age 74, died early Wednesday May 13, 2020, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton. Committal Service will be officiated by Fr. Walter Stumpf with placement at the mausoleum at 1:30pm on Friday May 15, 2020 at Appleton Highland Memorial Park. Jim was born on May 22, 1945 in Chippewa Falls to the late Lawrence and Audrey (Monpas) Carrell. He married Cynthia (Domke) Carrell on May 21, 1966 in Mauston. Cynthia died on February 28, 2018, after 51 beautiful years of...

Mary Ellen Spielbauer, 94, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on March 21, 1926 in Menasha, WI to the late John and Ida (Goeser) Cheslock. Mary graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School in 1944. She then worked briefly at Kimberly Clark. She married Edgar Spielbauer on October 21, 1950 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha. He preceded her in death in 2007. Mary enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. Mary is survived...

Inez A. Tews, 2 months short of 103, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Gardens of Fountain Way in Menasha.  She was born in Forest Junction on July 11, 1917 to Grace and Julius Spletter.  She attended Appleton Public Elementary and Senior High Schools.  On October 20, 1934 she married Harry Tews and moved to Menasha. Inez lived by the motto “It’s better to wear out than rust out”, so she kept herself busy with her flower and...

Judith (Judy) Ann Butcher (Rice), 63, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020.  Judy was born March 6, 1957 in St. Francis, WI to William James Rice and Wilhelmina Frances (Weinstock) Rice.  She graduated from Whitnall High School in Greenfield, WI and Central Bible College in Springfield, MO. She married Johnathan Butcher on February 3, 1989. She enjoyed walks, listening to music and spending time with family and friends. Judy is survived by her husband, Johnathan; son Benjamin;...

Kellie Sue Kappell, 60, of Appleton, passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Theda Care of Appleton after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born on April 14, 1960 to the late Roland and Mary (Luedtke) Brouillard in Appleton, WI. Kellie married Randy Kappell on September 24, 1977. They raised two children together and later divorced. Kellie enjoyed cooking, shopping, listening to the blues and rock and roll but most of all she loved spending time with her...