Current Obituaries

Kay Marie Schwebs age 90, of Appleton passed away peacefully the morning of October 21, 2021. Kay was born on November 24th, 1930 and grew up in Hortonville. Kay met Carl Schwebs in high school and they were married shortly after. They enjoyed 70 happy years together. She ran her own salon, Kay’s beauty salon for awhile on college Avenue. Kay loved animals especially cats and growing flowers. In her younger years she enjoyed creating some really beautiful needlepoint’s that...

Michael Don Benzshawel age 64, of Appleton, passed away at home unexpectedly of natural causes on October 20, 2021. Mike was born February 11, 1957 in Manitowoc to Donald and Joyce Benzshawel. Mike enjoyed bowling with Tanya, his wife, and going out on the mopeds together. Mike loved to play the drums and never missed an opportunity to enjoy some karaoke. Mike is survived by his children Becky (Tyler) Suess and Matt (Tiffany) Benzshawel, five grandchildren, sisters, Conni (Rem) Brandt and...

Theodore Ulman, Ted, “Bear”, age 67 of Greenville, WI passed away on October 19, 2021. He was born August 5, 1954 in Appleton to Ervin and Virginia Ulman. Ted enjoyed stock car racing and golf on Mondays. He gladly worked at Miller Electric for 48 years and enjoyed time spent at the cabin up North. He was a man who lived life how he wanted to – to the fullest. Bear is survived by his mother Virginia, siblings, Tom Ulman, Rose (Tom) Schroeder, Allen Ulman, and Mary (Jeff)...

Edward, age 70, passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, October 18, 2021 and finally found peace, while sitting in his recliner at home, with his wife Judy and his dog Daisy at his side. Edward was born June 12 1951 in Kenosha, WI to Loretta and Virlin Millizer. He later moved to Appleton at age 16 and joined the army at age 18, serving 2 years until his honorable discharge, to return home to care for his mother. After returning he met and married Judy Hill on November 21, 1986. Ed...

Annemarie Stelzer of Cecil, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, October 18th, 2021. She was 87 years old at the time of her death. Annemarie was born on November 25th, 1933 in Germany to the late Franz and Ella Stasiak. In 1953, she immigrated to the United States with her family and met her husband, George Stelzer in Rothschild, Wisconsin. They were married in 1954 and had 5 loving children. Annemarie enjoyed traveling the world, skiing, gardening, and making wedding cakes and dresses....

Arlene Van Handel, 92 of Oshkosh, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021. She was born on May 18, 1929 in Kaukauna and was the daughter of the late Louis and Josephine (Neugebauer) Vosters. Arlene is survived by one daughter; Christine Dorzweiler, three sons; Daniel (Shelby) Van Handel, Thomas (Jennifer) Van Handel, Kevin (Jill) Van Handel,  grandchildren; Jennifer, Sarah, Ian, Adam, Kelly, Alex, Jake and is further survived by numerous great grandchildren.   Preceding...

Shirley Lee Gillespie passed away on October 16, 2021 at the age of 87. Born January 29, 1934 in Lincoln, Nebraska, Shirley graduated from The University of Nebraska with a degree in elementary education and dedicated herself to the first graders of the Appleton Public school system. In her free time, Shirley was an avid bridge player and shopper and enjoyed her time out golfing and travelling to Door County with her husband, Jack. Shirley is survived by her husband, Jack and her brother,...

Michael James Baker of Appleton, age 76, passed away on October 10, 2021. He was born on October 9th, 1945 in Milwaukee WI. Michael was a loving husband, father and grandpa. He enjoyed Wisconsin Sports, Brewers, Packer and Badgers. Michael also enjoyed NASCAR and bowling. Some of his favorite times were traveling to Florida or Cancun.  He was also very fond of slot machines. Michael is survived by his wife of 28 years, Mary, a daughter Jennifer Schaefer and son Bengi (Diana) Baker. He...

Beverly Rusch, age 83, was brought to heaven on angel’s wings on October 10th, 2021, to be reunited with her Lord, her loving husband Richard, her parents, and her brothers. Beverly married her best friend, Richard Rusch, and they shared 48 years of togetherness and love. In that time, they raised 3 wonderful sons who gave them 6 beautiful grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother is what made her life complete. Their home was...

John Joseph Meissner passed away Oct 7, 2021.  John was born July 9, 1960 in Gray's Lake, IL to Cary and Elaine Meissner. In 1978, he moved to northern WI bringing with him his love of the Bears.  He initially worked at Frigo Cheese in Lena as an award making cheesemaker.  While there he met the love of his life, Renee.  Together they had 2 amazing children, Joshua (Jodi) Meissner of Cameron, WI and Kimberly (Joseph) Horsch. John adored his 5 beautiful grandsons,...