All Obituaries

Richard J. Kampo “R.J”, age 75, of Appleton, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Saturday, January 12, 2019, after a short illness.  Rick was born on May 14, 1943 to the late Roland and Dorothy (Otto) Kampo.  He graduated from St. Mary High School in Menasha.  In the past he enjoyed working at his plumbing business, R.J. Kampo Plumbing and Heating in Appleton; traveling, fishing, golfing, going to Packer and Badger games, spending time with...

Willard Wine, age 80, of Neenah, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.  A memorial gathering will be held at the Kessler Funeral Home, 304 S. Commercial St., Neenah on Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. Military Honors will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. by the Neenah-Menasha Funeral Honors Team.  A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available. 

Rachel M. Kuhr, age 76, of Neenah, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 28, 2018.  Rachel was born on October 31, 1942 in Brodnax, Virginia daughter of George and Bondelyn Puryear.   Rachel is survived by her sons; Anthony and Thomas Kuhr and her granddaughter, Stella Kuhr.  A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2018 at Kessler Funeral Home, 304 S. Commercial St., Neenah.   In lieu of...

Walter Johnson, age 90, of Neenah, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 after a brief illness.  Walter was born on June 3, 1928 in Kemster, Wisconsin son of the late John and Mae (Anderson) Johnson.  After graduating from high school he was enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1946 until 1952.  Walter married Patricia Bishop and she preceded him in death in 1999.  He was active with the Disabled American Veterans, enjoyed playing golf and cards and going to the...

Cleo A. “Sam” (Alsteen) Mayo, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday December 24th, 2018 after a brave fight with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Sam, along with her twin brother Clem, was born on Labor Day, Sept. 4, 1939 on the Alsteen Farm in Lena, WI to Luben J. and Philomene A. (Meier) Alsteen.  She grew up in Neenah and graduated from Neenah High School in 1957.    Sam devoted her life to her family, church and...

Joanita Klug, age 90, of Menasha, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018.  Private family services were held.  

Carol Marie Nemmetz passed away December 23, 2018, age 59.  She was the daughter of deceased Margaret A. Nemmetz (August 27th 2003) and Marvin G. Nemmetz (April 12th 2012) Carol was a graduate of the New London High school class of 1977.  She was raised in the Lutheran church and was born again in 1979.  Later in life she was a member of an Assembly of God church and a partner in Kenneth Copeland Ministries in Fort Worth, Texas.  Fred and Carol Schulze of Caledonia, MN...

Dr. Thomas J. Fishel, age 58, entered his heavenly home on December 21, 2018. He was born in Neenah on April 2, 1960, the son of Donald and Marilyn (Springhetti) Fishel.He graduated from Neenah High School in Neenah, Wisconsin, in 1978. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh for his undergraduate degree and proceeded to graduate from the University of Minnesota with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1987. While in school, he met the love of his life, Gail, and married her on May 16,...

Kenneth W. Neveau, age 86, of Neenah, passed away at his home on December 21, 2018. He was born in Norway, Michigan on August 31, 1932, son of the late Alfred and Lena (Fletcher) Neveau. Ken married his high school sweetheart, Joyce Hultquist on January 2, 1954, and together have shared 64 years of marriage. He was a millwright at Kimberly Clark for 40 years before his retirement. Ken loved all music, his favorite artist being Elvis Presley. He enjoyed woodworking and cheering on the Green...

Violet “Toni” Rosetta Miller, age 85, of Neenah/Menasha, passed away at Care Partners Assisted Living Center on December 18, 2018, surrounded by loving family.  She was born on June 2, 1933, daughter of the late Frank and Beatrice (Schooner) Miller in Shawano County. Toni went to school to become a beautician and worked part-time at Marathon Paper in addition to various other places throughout the years.  She obtained her Realtors license.  Toni was...