Current Obituaries

Maureen “Corky” Elizabeth Sokel, age 90 of Menasha entered into heaven on Saturday, June 25, 2022.  Maureen was born on August 15, 1931 to the late Harry and Mary (nee Mackin) Schommer.  Maureen was united in marriage to the love of her life, Richard Sokel Sr. Maureen enjoyed reading, knitting, playing cards, playing bingo, crossword puzzles, and walking. She especially enjoyed her chocolate milk.  But most of all, she loved spending time with her entire...

Tyson J. Kettner, age 17, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 25, 2022 in Menasha. He was born in Appleton on December 17, 2004 to Shane Frenche and Aimee Kettner. Tyson was a second degree black belt and also enjoyed snowboarding, gaming with his cousin Chase, camping, fishing, four wheeling and loved helping his family. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. He is survived by his grandma Karen (grandpa Richard Moderson) Bruehl, grandpa William T. (Sue Greene)...

Cole Devine Knitter, age 24, beloved son and brother in Christ went to be with Jesus and entered heaven on Friday, June 24, 2022.  Cole was born on October 12, 1997 to Keith and Debbie (Devine) Knitter.  Cole loved computers, gaming with his brother and friend Rip, keeping up with the news, reading, listening to music, family games, guns and airsoft.  He loved Jesus and loved spending time with his family and his dog Daisy. He is survived by his parents, brother Trevor,...

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away in her sleep early on Friday June 24, 2022 after a long, courageous battle with cancer and COPD with her husband and her faith by her side, just as she wanted.   She fought hard; she had many milestones she wanted to see before the cancer took her.  She met all but one.  She had wanted to go back to her job at Wal-Mart.  She was able to see her favorite holidays, the birth of two new granddaughters, a...

Kenneth N. Guilbault, age 67 of Appleton, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. As the 5 planets aligned, he followed the path to heaven. Ken was born June 16, 1955, in Buffalo, NY, the son of the late Norman and Gloria (Jacobs) Guilbault. He graduated from Stevens Point Area Senior High in 1974. Upon graduation, he went to work for Worzalla Publishing from 1974 to 1991 as a Lead Journeyman Bookbinder. As an amateur inventor, he designed and built an attachment for one of the machines at...

James Whittle Sasser, age 67, passed away on Tuesday June 21, 2022 at home. The son of Jim and Ann (Whittle) Sasser. James was a long time preacher of nearly 30 years at the Appleton Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Irma (Krumrei) Sasser: his six kids Whitney, Ambria, Jared, Tradley, Aidan and Amelia. He is preceded in death by his oldest son Jameson. Funeral services for James will be held on Sunday, July 3rd at Valley Funeral Home; 2211 N Richmond St....

Susan “Sue” Mitchell of Appleton passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 20 at age 61. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 2, 1960, to the late Jules and Edith (Johnson) Miske. She was an active volunteer with St. Pius X Catholic Church where she was a member for many years. Sue enjoyed gardening, interior decorating, cooking and entertaining. She loved animals, especially cats and will be missed by her three fur babies, Tuna, Buddy and Mitty. Survivors include...

Theodore Francis Fellner, age 79 of Appleton/Neenah, passed away peacefully June 20, 2022, with his family beside him after a battle with cancer.  He was a brilliant man who lived 28,868 days born June 9, 1943 to the late Mary (Ritzman) Fellner and John Fellner.  He grew up in Antigo, WI where he met the love of his life, Karen E. (Nitecki) Fellner.  They settled in the Fox Valley living a vibrant life and would’ve been married 60 years this July. Ted enjoyed...

Robert M. Olson, age 61 of Appleton, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born in Neenah on January 3, 1961 to the late Robert F. and Patricia (Valley) Olson. On October 11, 1997 he married Martina Wickham. Bob worked for Yellow Cab as a cab driver for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed his X-box and gaming. He loved animals, especially his dog, Cosmo. Survivors include his wife, Martina, daughters; Leah, Ashley, Patricia and Amanda, six grandchildren and...

Kimberly Bode, age 61 of Westfield, Marquette County, passed away in Appleton after complications related to her long term illness. She was born on March 22, 1961 in Cook County, Illinois to the late Ben J. and Karen (Lambert) Feddeler. When Kim turned 18, she joined the United States Army. She loved the adventure, being a Military Intelligence Analyst, stationed in Germany and Texas; where she met and married Karl Bode. Shortly thereafter, they had their son, Khristopher. Khristopher was...