All Obituaries

passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 10, 2018. Dan was born in Brookfield, WI of late Carol (Crosby) Burns and Frederick W Burns Jr on April 2, 1958. He grew up loving the Northwoods and all of its beauty. In his youth he enjoyed hunting on the family's land near Crivitz, driving ATVs on the trails, and spending his nights by the light of the bonfire. A machinist by trade, he has worked at several machine shops in the valley over a long career. He will be remembered for his love...

Raymond John Schreiter Jr. 91, Appleton, passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 at Renaissance Assisted Living in Appleton. He was born on June 16, 1927 to the late Raymond Sr. and Ethel (Bentz) Schreiter. Ray was a faithful husband and devoted father. He graduated from St. Joseph grade school and attended St. Mary’s High School. He enlisted in the Army before his junior year and served his country honorably and proudly during WW II. When discharged he worked for the Fox River Paper Co. He...

JoAnn Meltz Wales Leddy passed from her earthly life into eternal light on Sunday, December 9, 2018.  On September 25, 1936, JoAnn was born to Orville and Marie Meltz of Appleton, second to her twin sister Judy.  She attended St. Therese Catholic School and Appleton Senior High School graduating with the class of 1954.  In 1955, she married George Wales, a truly fine gentleman, and together they raised five children.  George and JoAnn owned and operated “Little...

David W. Last, age 57, of Appleton, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Brewster Village after a courageous battle with cancer.  Dave was born in Appleton on December 6, 1961, to the late Norman and Marcene (Kropidiowski) Last.  He graduated at Appleton East High School with the class of 1980.  Dave worked for many years with Long Trucking.  He was a very quiet man but had his own unique way of getting his point across.  His heaven on earth was his place in...

Reginald “Reggie” Petznick, age 85, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born to the late Russell and Dorothy (Smith) Petznick.  He married Jean Soquet on July 2, 1960.  Reggie enjoyed doing puzzles, camping with his family, playing sheepshead and bowling. Reg is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jean; children: Lois (Paul) Welhouse and Steve (Joan) Petznick; grandson Zach (Nikki) Welhouse; step grandchildren: David...

Gladys Christopher, age 65, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born to Charles and LaVonne (McFaul) Wenzel on January 1, 1953.  She enjoyed riding motorcycles, crocheting and cooking for other people.  Gladys most of all, loved spending time with her family and friends.  Gladys is survived by her parents: Charles and LaVonne; daughters: Vicki (Scott) LaFountain, Tracy Christopher, and Lisa Christopher; her grandchildren:...

Josephus W. De Bont 86, Greenville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at ManorCare Nursing Home. He was born on November 28, 1932 in Eindhoven, Netherlands to the late Hendrick and Henricka (Verhulst) De Bont. Joe married Johanna Donkers on Aug. 29, 1957. They decided to move to the U.S. in 1962 with their two boys. With $65 in their pockets and the hope of a better life for their family, they settled in Greenville, WI and Joe began working as a painter and wallpaper hanger. He was a...

Jerome “Jerry” A. Reinke, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Jerry was born to the late George and Antoinette (Coenen) Reinke on January 14, 1944.  He was enlisted in the Army where he served his country in Korea; Jerry was very proud of being a veteran. Jerry loved camping, especially with his family at Flanagan’s Pearl Lake.  He loved spending time with his lifelong friends whether it be a phone call or visiting at...

After enjoying a full life, Joan M. Streck, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at her home on December 3, 2018, at age 88, following a year-long battle with cholangiocarcinoma.  Joanie was born in West Allis on May 22, 1930, to Henry V. and Leone (Guerin) Rammer.  On October 4, 1950, she was united in marriage to Donald Streck.  The couple enjoyed 45 years together until Don’s passing in 1994.  Joanie taught ballet, tap and jazz through the Appleton Recreation...

Robert ‘Bob’ Murphy 86, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2018. Bob was born on March 1, 1932 to the late Robert and Mary Murphy. He married Betty Ann Dagneau on December 29, 1953. They raised their 3 sons in Appleton and eventually settled in Greenville, WI. Bob served his country during the Korean War. Upon returning in 1956 he began his career with Murphy Concrete and Construction (MCC) where he and his siblings worked together to build a successful construction company...