All Obituaries

Nicholas John Milhaupt 64, Appleton, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 with his family at his side following a short illness. He was born in Green Bay on Sept. 23, 1953. Nick graduated from Appleton East High School in 1971, where he excelled in basketball. He attended Winona St. and UW Oshkosh and eventually took over his father and uncle’s bike shop, Milhaupt Bike Shop in Appleton. He was an avid reader and biker and taught spinning classes at the YMCA.  He also...

William James Geenen, Jr. age 85, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at his home on June 11, 2018, from complications due to cancer.  Bill was born in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin on February 13, 1933, to the late William James and Phoebe (Ciscel) Geenen Sr. with a family of sisters Doris (Graf) and Barbara (Smith) and brother David.  On September 4, 1957, he was united in marriage to Mary Helen Knorr in Menasha. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last year.  Bill...

Philip J. Hurst, age 65, passed away in his home on June 9, 2018, after a short Illness.  Beloved son of Elizabeth (Liethen) Hurst and the late Philip A. Hurst; loving father of Philip L. Hurst; cherished brother of Suzette Watring, Georgette Hensley, Peter (Lisa) Hurst, Claudette (Kim) Lozano, and Paul (Melissa) Hurst; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father Philip A. Hurst.  Phil attended Xavier High School and UW-Eau Claire,...

Joan Marcella Ratelle, age 81, formerly of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 8, 2018, at Agnesian Hospice of Hope in Fond du Lac after a courageous battle with cancer.  Joan was born in Appleton on July 1, 1936, to the late John and Vanda (Wenzlaff) Pehlke.  On January 29, 1966, she was united in marriage to David W. Ratelle.  The couple enjoyed 46 years together until David’s passing in 2012.  Joan loved spending time with her friend Marge,...

Robert Lynn Walter, age 76, Town of Vinland, (formerly of Appleton) passed away at home on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born November 10,1941 in Peoria, IL to the late Robert and Jeanette (Noble) Walter.  Bob graduated from Peoria High School in 1960 before entering military service.  Bob was introduced by his sister, Jan, to her close friend, Barbara Hamm and they were later wed on February 10, 1968. Bob made the insurance business his...

75, Madison, formerly of Appleton, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Cross Roads Nursing Home in Sun Prairie. He was born on April 17, 1943 to the late L.A. ‘Pete’ (Marguerite Heney) Medd. Tim was a kind and gentle man who will be missed by his family and all that knew him. Survivors include his step mother Rose Mary (Peerenboom) Medd, Appleton and his siblings: Candace Hadley (Tim) McGuire, AZ; Mary Medd, Appleton C.J. Medd, West Allis; Jean Medd Dennis, Chicago,...

Eleanor Hastings, 88, peacefully went to be with her Savior on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 16. John Seals Hastings, her husband of 63 years, and one of her grand-daughters, Brooklyn Hastings, a nursing student, were at her side. She was born on February 7, 1930 in Berwyn, IL, the daughter of John and Christine (Chlapecka) Marecek. She married on November 27, 1954 in Berwyn, IL and in 1958 she and John moved near Weyauwega, Wisconsin and became very involved at First Baptist Church of...

Joseph F. Vander Wielen, age 90, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna.  Joe was born in Appleton on July 29, 1927, to the late John and Cresentia (Klein) Vander Wielen.  Joe proudly served his country in the Army during World War II.  On September 17, 1955, he was united in marriage to Shirley Loewenhagen.  The couple enjoyed 33 years together until her passing in 1988.  Joe worked at Appleton Coated for 44...

It is with great sadness and heartbreak, that the family of La Vonne “Vonnie” Kolberg announces her unexpected passing on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the age of 74.  Vonnie was born in Appleton on September 30, 1943 to the late Frank “Butch” and Delores (Bouressa) Wittman.  She was proudly known as the “director of first impressions” for many years at Goodwill.  Vonnie will be forever remembered and deeply missed by her children,...

Elizabeth Ann “Betty Ann” Van Nuland of Appleton, aged 72, formerly of West Bend WI, passed into the loving arms of her savior on Sunday, May 13, 2018 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Appleton WI to Jacob and Verena (nee Berghuis) Van Nuland. She was preceded in death by her precious parents, beloved brother Richard Van Nuland, and special in laws Florence Van Nuland and Philip Salzman. Betty Ann graduated from Tigerton...