All Obituaries

Marlo Ava Quintero-Brower, infant daughter of Bryan Brower and Molly Quintero, passed away on March 26, 2020 at The Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

Theodore Bertagnoli, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. No services will be held.

Thomas M. Peeters, age 75, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 with family by his side. He was born in Neenah November 22, 1944 to the late Paul and Mona (Schultz) Peeters. Tom attended Xavier High School and excelled in many sports there. He worked as a machinist for 35 years at Hewitt Machine Company. Tom enjoyed hunting, bowling, snowmobiling, old cars, baseball games, playing sheepshead, and building Lionel train layouts. He also loved the skill of carving and painting old duck...

Donald T. Miller age 80 passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at the Care Partners Assisted Living in Appleton, surrounded by family & friends. He was born in Neenah, January 14, 1940 the son of Frank J. and Beatrice (Schooner) Miller. Donald was proud of his Native American heritage and was a member of the Stockbridge-Munsee Nation. Donald was a veteran having served his country with tours in the Army, Airforce and Navy. Donald is survived by his daughter Sarah, two sons Christian and...

Lois Mae Therese Rose, age 92, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. She was born in Neenah on August 1, 1927 to the late Irving and Elsie (Rosenow) Merrill. Lois was united in marriage to James Rose on May 1, 1948 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. She was in the third order of secular Francisans for four years. Lois is survived by her precious daughters: Janice Gagnier of Burien, WA, Pamela (Glenn) Pearce of Boise, ID, Patricia Rose of Orland Park, IL; her dear grandchildren: Ryan Gagnier,...

Craig J. Barczak, age 68, of Appleton, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 9, 2020. Craig was born on August 19, 1951 in Milwaukee, son of the late Clarence and Gloria (Blaszczynski) Barczak.  41 years ago he married the love of his life Barbara Joseph. Craig is survived by his wife, Barbara; his son Chris (Elizabeth) Barczak, his daughter, Jennifer (Todd Strauss) Barczak; two grandsons, Caleb and Sam and three sisters, Cheryl Barczak, Janice (Jim)...

Larry L. Kieliszewski, age 76, of Neenah, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2020.  Larry was born on June 18, 1943 in Neenah, son of the late Luke and Tillie (Kawleski) Kieliszewski.  Larry was one of the first workers for Lakeside Packaging, formerly Work Adjustment Center, in Neenah.  Larry was Elvis’s biggest fan.  He also enjoyed movies, trips, fishing, and his hero Spider-Man.    He is survived by a sister, Joyce Stroik,...

Colleen Russell, age 94, of Neenah, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Colleen was born February 20, 1926 in Stanley, WI., daughter of the late Anthony and Eva (Mahoney) Diedrich.  She married Bill Russell on September 30, 1950 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Menasha. He preceded her in death on January 17, 2002. Colleen is survived by her daughters: Julie (Dick) Elmer, Laurie Russell (Karl Engling), Patty (Steve) Amundson and Jenny...

Gerald “Jerry” Rietveld, age 87, of Neenah, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 5, 2020.  Jerry was born on August 17, 1932 in Nuenen, Holland son of the late Peter and Bertha (Gietman) Rietveld. Jerry married Margie Kemps on September 18, 1954 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Neenah. They enjoyed 65 ½ years of marriage until his death. He worked for American Can/James River for many years until retirement.  Jerry and Margie were constant...

Velda Anna La Flex, age 91, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Appleton. She was born on July 16, 1928 in Metz, WI to the late Otto and Martha (Zander) Bartel. Velda graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1947. She was united in marriage to Delbert La Flex in 1947 until he preceded her in death in 1961. Velda then married Russell La Flex in 1964 and he preceded her in death in 1992. Velda owned and operated Avenue Café in Neenah for 14 years. She enjoyed being a volunteer for...