All Obituaries

Steven Charles Schommer, age 66, of Green Bay, formerly of Appleton; loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away Saturday June 22, 2019.  He was born July 7, 1952, in Green Bay to Marcella (Helein) and John Schommer. All that knew Steve, loved Steve. His smile would light up a room. Steve had quick wit with an amazing sense of humor which has been passed on to his children and grandchildren. Steve was an avid Wisconsin sports fan who loved hunting and fishing. He...

Donald James Massonette, age 88, died peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Prairie Home Assisted Living.  Don fought a long battle with dementia, heart issues, and a number of strokes.  Don was a 1948 graduate of St. Mary Central High School in Menasha.  Following graduation, he and 12 of his classmates enlisted in the United States Air Force.  Don served as a draftsman/surveyor in the Northern Atlantic during the Korean Conflict.  After his four-year...

75, Appleton, passed away peacefully Friday, June 21, 2019 with her loving husband at her side following a battle with cancer. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on Oct. 28, 1943 to the late Jerome and Rosalie (Balistreri) LaVora. Joanna married Timothy Lemke on her birthday in 1983 and shared 35 years together. Joanna will be remembered as a loving housewife who cared deeply for her family. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and camping with her husband. She will be greatly missed by her...

Alan Wayne Eastman, 80, Larson, passed away Friday, June 21st, 2019 at Thedacare Regional Medical Center-Appleton as a result of complications from kidney disease.  Alan was born March 6, 1939, in La Crosse, the son of Almond and Marie (Hall) Eastman.  On January 22, 1966 Alan married Judith G Anderson who continued to be the absolute love of his life up until the time of his death. Alan and Judy moved out east where he was a manager for Westinghouse and a small grocery store...

John W. Hakkert, age 83, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior on June 21, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Kimberly on January 26, 1936 to the late Leonard and Gertrude (Schook) Hakkert.  John married MaryAnn T. Van Rossum on June 12, 1965.  Together they shared 54 years of marriage.  They were always there for each other and always had a strong faith and belief in God:  God will always be there for them. John was a loving husband, father,...

Carl Thomson, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2019 of Alzheimer’s at St. Paul’s Elder Services in Kaukauna.  He was born to Alfred and Ruth (Klausen) on October 27, 1938, the 7th of 8 siblings.   He graduated in 1956 from Appleton High School, and on Oct. 1, 1960 married the love of his life, Mary Pat Thyssen.  Carl served with the 32nd Div. of the National Guard, at Fort Lewis, Washington during the Berlin Crisis.   Carl was the proud...

Mark Allen Jorgenson, age 57, of Appleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.  He was born to Charles and Bernice (Jorgenson) Jorgenson on February 17, 1962 in Oconomowoc.  He married Susanne Dechant on August 23, 1986.  Mark worked in the printing industry since the age of 14 until he was no longer able to. Mark enjoyed Motorcycling across the USA with his wife Susanne and numerous friends.  He loved going hunting, fishing, and...

On June 11th, 2019 Leo M. Hoppe passed away peacefully with his family by his side.  His wife was holding his hand as he took his last breath. Leo fought a long fight to recover from injuries after being struck by a car January 2, 2018.  After multiple surgeries from broken bones, he was fighting back, and learning to walk again. However, when doctors found stomach cancer in April, Leo lost his final battle.   He was born August 1st, 1937 in Steven’s Point to Antone...

Martha Love passed away peacefully at the age of 72 in her home Tuesday, June 11th. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Richard Love. They were high school sweethearts from Huntington Beach California. She is also survived by her three kids Rick, Mary, and Marcus and seven grandchildren. Martha's professions spanned being a hospital chaplain, an assistant coroner, and an insurance agent. She was an avid quilter and artist. You could always find her in her art studio making...

Albert Anderson, age 65, of Ripon, passed away at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Neenah, on Monday, June 10, 2019.  He was born on June 15, 1953 to the late Herman and Mabel (Swinton) Anderson.  Albert enlisted in the Army in 1972 and was stationed in Germany.  He worked for many years at the Oshkosh Post Office. Albert enjoyed hanging out at Pastimes in Ripon where he would enjoy the company of his friends while they played cribbage.  He enjoyed watching...