All Obituaries

Dale Floyd Russ, 56 of Neenah, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 with his family by his side. Dale was born in Warren, Pennsylvania on August 10, 1963.  Dale worked at the Neenah Foundry for 22 years.  He took great pride in his job and loved the people he worked with. He was hardworking and dedicated. He passed away with his boots by his side. He enjoyed road trips, fishing, and working on cars. He would always make you laugh with a good joke and a beer in his hand....

Alan Pontius, age 86, of Neenah, Wisconsin, formally of Las Vegas, Nevada and Beloit, Wisconsin, passed away on January 12, 2020 of natural causes. Alan was born on August 11, 1933 to the late Gladys and Roscoe Pontius. He graduated from Beloit Memorial High School, served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, and worked at Kimberly Clark in Neenah. He married Carole Tessmer in February 1987. After retirement, Alan and Carole moved to Arizona and then to Las Vegas. They traveled...

Joyce J. Brain, age 83, of Neenah, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020.  Joyce was born on September 13, 1936 in Ladysmith, daughter of the late Robert and June (Sanders) Orheim.  Joyce is survived by her son, Steve (Katy) Wockenfus, grandchildren, Victoria, Liz, Sam, Cory, and Adam; great-grandchildren, Hugo and Gavin, brothers, Robert (Jeanette) Orheim and Donald (Ginny) Orheim; sisters, Peggy Vandezande, Debra (Bruce) Heimerman and Kathleen (Dale) Heinzen; in-laws, Sharon...

James Bruce Larsen, age 71, of Neenah, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020. He was born March 22, 1948 in Shawano to the late Oscar and Ruby (Miller) Larsen. James graduated from Appleton West High School with the class of 1966. Following graduation, he attended tech school where he studied mechanics and engineering. After his college years, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he faithfully served his country for 20 years. Following his military service, Jim worked at ThedaCare Medical Center...

Vernon “Rick” David Rueckert, age 96 ½, of Neenah, passed away peacefully shortly before midnight on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2019, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah. He married Loraine Gurney of Beaver Dam, on June 5, 1948, 71½ years ago. They had two children, Patricia and Larry. Vernon was born on a family farm near Zachow on June 23, 1923, to Otto and Elsie (Graf) Rueckert. His mother passed away in December of 1924, when his brother Wallin was...

Mary L. Kronberg, age 81, of Neenah, passed away on Saturday, December 28 2019. She was born in Appleton, on December 13, 1938 to the late John and Mary (Gartzke) Sarnowski. Mary was united in marriage to Al Kronberg on April 30, 1986 in Waupaca. He preceded her in death on November 23, 2014.  She was a stay-at-home wife that watched over the house while husband Al drove truck. One of her most prized memories was when she recited her vows to Al at the Chapel of Little Hope in Waupaca,...

Kurt Robert Thein, age 64, of the Town of Vinland, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home.  Kurt was born on December 20, 1955 in Appleton, son of the late Edward and Ruth (Frank) Thein.  Kurt was a graduate of Appleton West High School class of 1974.  He married Michele Wolf on September 14, 1985 and she preceded him in death on August 30, 1999.  Kurt was a truck driver for Allied Chemical and most recently, Hydrite Chemical.  He was passionate about...

Richard W. Meyer, age 86, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 in Oshkosh. He was born on October 28, 1933 to the late William and Agnes (Hammers) Meyer. Richard was united in marriage to Marie Ann Simmons in Neenah on February 29, 1964. She preceded him in death on September 3, 1994. Richard is survived by his four daughters: Kerry Simmons, Karen Meyer, Kristine Meyer, Kaye (Shawn) Van Linn; two sons: Kevin and Kurtis (Margie Bartels); two grandchildren: Justin Merkel and Cattie Van...

Marcello “Charlie” Castillo, age 65, of Neenah, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.  Charlie was born on September 24, 1954, son of the late Teofilo “Ted” Castillo and Emeteria “Theresa” (Padilla) Castillo.  Charlie was a former employee of Kimberly Clark, retiring after 30+ years of employment.  He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. Charlie enjoyed going up north to go camping, fishing, biking and...

  Margaret “Peg” Tatro, age 93, of Neenah, passed away at the Valley VNA with her family by her side on Sunday, December 22, 2019. Peg was born on November 2, 1926 in Stockbridge, daughter of the late Mathias and Ella (Siegwarth) Puetz.  She married Lyle Tatro on October 7, 1961 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha.  Lyle preceded her in death on February 23, 2016. Peg was a charter member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Neenah.  A devoted wife and...