All Obituaries

Dorothy "Anne" (Grieg) Kuhnel, 80, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Dimensions Living in the memory care unit following a period of declining health.  Loving wife of the late Robert F. Kuhnel. Dear mother of Paulene (Ken) Shukoski, Kathlene Kuhnel, Michael (Denise) Kuhnel and Christine (Steven) Betley.  Preceded in death by her son, James R. Kuhnel. Visitation Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 11 to 12 Noon at Kessler Funeral Home (304 S. Commercial Street, Neenah, WI...

Patricia L. Beckerson, 83, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021.  Pat was born on March 19, 1938 to Alfred and Thelma (LaFond) Reetz in Neenah.  On September 19, 1975 she was united in marriage to Gerald Beckerson.  Prior to her retirement she worked for Twin City Savings and Loan for 28 years.  She was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church where she was involved in the church and funeral choirs.  Pat enjoyed volunteering at Theda Clark and was a member of the...

John Robert Bestler, Jr., 90, Neenah, passed away in the evening hours of Sunday, April 18, 2021 following a period of declining health. He was surrounded by family. John was born in Appleton, WI on June 7, 1930, a son of the late John, Sr. and Muriel (Jessmer) Bestler.  He attended local schools and was a lifetime resident of the area. John married Ruth (Giesbers) and together they raised two children. He was a proud Marine having served honorably during the Korean Conflict from...

    Terry Tesch passed away peacefully Sunday, April 11th at the age of 71 while surrounded by family. Terry was born in Neenah on April 16th, 1949.       Terry was a friend to many and took immense joy and pleasure in spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Terry also made an incredible impact on those who knew her. Her door was always open for friends and family which was an example of her limitless empathy and kindness...

Susan Marie Christianson, age 74, passed away of pancreatic cancer with her family by her side on April 11, 2021.   Sue was born February 10, 1947, to the late Warren and Betty Humblet Ullman.  She was united in marriage to Barry Palmer Christianson on June 12, 1965 (56 years!)  Sue is survived by her husband Barry, her brother Chuck (Kathy) Ullman, her sisters Linda (Dave) Ratajczak; Jeanne (Eugene) Buckarma; Teresa (Steve) Ullman; brothers-in-law...

Elaine V. Killian, age 93, formerly of Menasha and Neenah, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Iron Mountain, MI.  Elaine was born on November 10, 1927 in Neenah, daughter of the late Frank and Virginia (Huss) DeBruin.  Elaine graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1945.  Elaine married Frank Killian on February 4, 1948 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha. They shared 60 years of marriage together before Frank preceded her in death in 2008. After their...

Bruce E. Schroeder, age 63, of Menasha, formerly of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Bruce was born on October 4, 1957 in Oshkosh son of the late Edward and Marcella (Roloff) Schroeder. Bruce enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 17 and served for four years. He worked in the tire retread manufacturing business all of his adult life. He retired as the Director of Manufacturing at Rice Tire. A job he was very proud of. Bruce...

Howard C. “Howie” Schreck, 71, Neenah, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Edenbrook of Appleton following a long period of declining health. His family was by his side. Howard was born in Milwaukee, WI on May 12, 1949, a son of the late Henry J. and Lorraine (Chicks) Schreck.  He married Theresa (Warmuth) 52 years ago and together had a son and three daughters.  Howie worked for Waste Management for many years and later for Kobussen Bus Lines as a coach...

Charles “Pete” Kenneth Burr, 87, Neenah, passed away peacefully at home on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. Pete was born January 1, 1934 to John and Lucille (Pawlowski) Burr in Menasha.  He served 4 years in the US Coast Guard. Pete went on to work 43 years at Badger Globe in Neenah retiring in 1994.  He enjoyed taking walks, car rides and trips to the casino.  He liked a good cup of coffee and a cold beer. Pete is survived by his sons: Chuck and Brian Burr, his...

Cheryl (Broas) Veirauch age 57, of Neenah, passed away unexpectedly with family by her side on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Cheryl was born on March 3, 1964 and was the daughter of Richard “Dick” and Carole (Burr) Broas. Growing up, Cheryl was very involved in Suburban Athletics softball playing for the Mahler Flies, riding bikes and swimming in Lake Winnebago with her sisters, brothers and neighborhood friends. She attended Neenah schools and graduated from Neenah High School...