All Obituaries

Robert James Barker, age 84, born September 16, 1936, passed way February 14, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI after a brief illness.  Robert was survived by his wife Barbara Ann (Bohne) Barker, son Christopher Barker, and daughters Karen (Barker) Jungwirth and Susan (Barker) Schulz, his sister Carol (Barker) Anderson, one grandson Logan Demcak, and two granddaughters, Lili Van Den Heuvel and Ella Van Den Heuvel. Robert was born in Menominee, Mi where he met his wife...

Jeffrey W. Meyer of Appleton passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 12th, 2021. He was 67 years old. Jeff was born on March 29th, 1953 in Neenah, Wisconsin to the late Joan Meyer. After graduating from Neenah High School in 1971 he enlisted in the United States Army where he began his medical training. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1978 and his Master of Science in Nursing in 1988, both at UW-Oshkosh. Jeff started his career at Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah, first...

Donald L. Wenninger, age 83, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2021 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, following a short illness.  Don was born on August 24, 1937 to the late Joseph and Adeline (Loewenhagen) Wenninger.  On May 17, 1958, Don was united in marriage to Carol Springstroh at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Freedom.  The couple enjoyed 49 years together until Carols passing in 2007.  He worked at Consolidated Papers for many...

Patrick Lewis McCormick 77, of Appleton, WI, passed away on February 7, 2021 after a short battle with Metastatic Urothelial Cancer. Pat was born on April 22, 1943 to Lewis and Helen McCormick of Kaukauna, WI. After graduating from Kaukauna High School in 1961, he went on to serve in the United States Air Force for four years. Upon returning home, Pat was employed as a Security Officer at Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah where he met his former wife of 28 years, Donna McCormick (Bartelt)....

Joyce Ione Neuman: Child of God, Wife, Mother, Grandma, Educator and Beautiful Woman, age 97, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Courtyards of Oshkosh.  She was born November 16, 1923 in Wittenberg, WI to the late Alfred and Julie (Gregerson) Thorson. At Wittenberg High School, she served as president of her senior class and graduated with honors.  In 1944, Joyce graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and...

Daniel “Dan” Lee Carnot, age 56, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2021 in Kaukauna.  He was born in Kaukauna on June 19, 1964 to John and Mary (Becker) Carnot.  Dan enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing and trapping.  He was an accomplished mason and loved to do carpentry projects and work with his hands.  Dan is survived by his mother Mary Carnot; his son Ryley Carnot; his brothers Dave (Lisa) Carnot and Mike (Jennifer) Carnot; his sister...

Douglas M. Eastman, age 78 passed away on January 28, 2021 at St. Elizabeth hospital. He was born on April 3, 1942 in Appleton to Edward and Esther Eastman. Douglas graduated from: Fox Valley Lutheran High School, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and Milwaukee Area Technical College.  In addition, he completed continuing education programs at the Milwaukee School of Engineering and Marquette University. He worked in the material management field at the Square D Company, Harley-Davidson...

LaVonne M. Hanke, age 95, of Appleton, went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ on January 26, 2021.  She was a sister, aunt, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother at the time of her passing.  LaVonne was born to Otto and Hilda (Buser) Draeger on Friday the 13th of July, 1925.  She was baptized on August 9, 1925.  She was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg on June 19, 1938.  She married Earl Hanke on July 11, 1948 at St. Paul Lutheran,...

Mary A. Utecht, age 84, of the Town of Grand Chute, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Mary was born in Racine on July 21, 1936, to the late Leonard and Mary (Gallo) Antinucci.  In 1989, she was united in marriage to Wayne Utecht.  The couple enjoyed 27 years together until Wayne’s passing in 2016.  Mary worked at JI Case for many years until her retirement in April of 1992.  She is survived by two sons:  David...

Ronald L. Hopfensperger, age 81, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.  Ron was born in Appleton on October 31, 1939, to the late Roland and Angeline (Hartzheim) Hopfensperger.  On September 19, 1964, he was united in marriage to Marlene Rohloff at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Appleton.  The couple has enjoyed 56 years together.  Ron owned and operated Hopfensperger Construction for many years, retiring in 1994.   Following...