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Walter S. Rugland

Walter S. Rugland

Mar 8, 2024

Appleton – Walter S. Rugland, 86, passed away on Friday March 8, 2024, with family by his side. He lived a life of calling – a calling to serve God, family and community. With his optimism, creative thinking, and persistence, Walt could find a path through any forest.

Walt was born in Orange, N.J., and moved to Appleton at age 6....

Wayne Clifford Defferding

Wayne Clifford Defferding

Mar 16, 2024

Wayne C. Defferding, 82, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024.A celebration of life is being planned.Please check back often for details.

Katie May (Salm) Notino

Katie May (Salm) Notino

Mar 16, 2024

Katie M. Notino, 41, passed away as a result of an unfortunate accident on March 16, 2024. She was born on January 11, 1983, in Appleton, the daughter of Kenneth and Sue (Gatz) Salm. Katie graduated from Appleton North High School, the Class of 2001. She enjoyed reading, especially true crime novels; shopping; and assisting with caring for her parents....

Victoria Ann (Reitzner) Wunderlich

Victoria Ann (Reitzner) Wunderlich

Mar 14, 2024

Vickie Wunderlich, 76, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 14, 2024.  She was born in Appleton on November 29, 1947 to Arnold and Joan Reitzner.  She was united in marriage to Richard (Dick) Wunderlich on May 16, 1970.

Throughout her life Vickie cherished her family and enjoyed many memorable moments with them including vacations in Florida, holidays, camping trips, and her grandchildren’s sporting events.  Spending time with and supporting family and friends was what she enjoyed.

Vickie is...

Michael James Feavel

Michael James Feavel

Mar 13, 2024

Michael James Feaval, 56, passed away on March 13, 2024. He was born on March 11, 1968, the son of Ernest and Rosemary Feavel. He graduated from Appleton West and worked for SSC in Little Chute, cleaning Kaukauna High School and other places. Mike married Darlene and they were together until her passing. Mike has spent his life with his...

Todd D. Bathke

Todd D. Bathke

Mar 12, 2024

Todd David Bathke, 58, Little Chute, passed away at his home March 12, 2024, from heart failure.

Todd was born on October 25, 1965, in Manitowoc County to Lester and Ruth (Wehausen) Bathke.

Todd grew up on the family dairy farm in Valders, Wisconsin, and graduated from Valders High School with the Class of 1984. After the farm, he relocated with his...

William R. Kabke

William R. Kabke

Mar 12, 2024

William R. Kabke, age 76, died peacefully on March 12, 2024, surrounded by his family and their love. Bill was born June 7, 1947, to parents Robert and June (Schlender) Kabke, in Appleton, WI.  In his 20’s, Gloria Grant went to the bar that Bill owned with a friend-where he honed his pool playing skills- and the rest was history!  The two...

Timothy Mark Sturm

Timothy Mark Sturm

Mar 10, 2024

On March 10, 2024, Timothy Mark Sturm, age 63 found peace with our Lord.  A strong individual who overcame many difficulties in life but was unable to overcome complications of heart related issues.



Tim was born on October 3, 1960, to Oscar and Beatrice (Strobel) Sturm.  He led an amazing and challenging life with his Prader-Willi Syndrome.  Tim graduated from Appleton...

Star Ann Tabbert

Star Ann Tabbert

Mar 9, 2024

Star Ann Tabbert, age 66, of Manatowoc, passed away quietly on March 9, 2024.  Star was born on April 9, 1957, in Wausau, daughter of the late James and Annabella Tabbert.  Star was blessed with a loving Grandma Caroline, who helped raise her while her parents worked.  She was a curious child who found her “happy place” outdoors.  Star would...

John Charles Sipple

John Charles Sipple

Mar 9, 2024

John Charles Sipple, 79, was born to Eternal Life on March 9, 2024. He was born in Appleton on May 18, 1944 to Lawrence (Bernadine) Sipple. John was a proud graduate of Appleton High School and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He was a dedicated employee at George Banta Company for 40 years where he never missed a day of work. John...

Joyce Claire Jacobson

Joyce Claire Jacobson

Mar 8, 2024

Joyce Claire Jacobson, age 87, died peacefully on March 8, 2024.A full obituary is forthcoming.Services have been scheduled for April 6, 2024, at 11:00am at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 510 Sullivan Ave, Kaukauna. Friends and family may gather at the church from 10:00am until the service begins. Joyce will be laid to rest at Union Cemetery, Kaukauna.

Richard Jokela

Richard Jokela

Mar 8, 2024

Richard Jokela, 88, of Appleton passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, with loved ones by his side. 

Richard was born on April 28, 1935, in Tripoli, Wisconsin to Eino and Florence Jokela. Richard served his country in the US Army from 1953-1955. On August 30, 1958, he married his best friend, Mary Ann Peterson. They made their home in Appleton,...

Mary Ellen Neitzke

Mary Ellen Neitzke

Mar 7, 2024

Mary Ellen Neitzke (Bartman), age 77, passed away after a brief and sudden illness on March 7, 2024. Mary was born on August 15, 1946, to the late Fred and Lucille (Koehnke) Bartman in Appleton, Wisconsin. After graduating from Appleton High School in 1964, she met and married her husband, Gordon on August 4, 1967. They lived in Georgia while he was...

Anna Marie Halaychik

Anna Marie Halaychik

Mar 7, 2024

Anna Marie Halaychik passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024.  Anna was born in Green Bay, WI, on May 21, 1948, the first child of Elmer M and Marie Halaychik.  She is preceded in death by her parents, and survived by her brother Tom Halaychik, and three nieces, Lisha McConnell, Beth (Brent) Kirchner and Joya (Eric) Kunick, and three grand...

Donald D. Miller

Donald D. Miller

Mar 7, 2024

Donald “Don” Daniel Miller, age 97 of Greenville, WI, formerly of Milwaukee, WI joined his heavenly kingdom on March 7, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family.  He was born to Conrad and Alice (Krueger) Miller on January 28, 1927 in Topeka, Kansas.  Don graduated from Milwaukee (Boys’) Tech High School in ’44 and joined the fight for his nation and...

Judith E. Brightman

Judith E. Brightman

Mar 6, 2024

Judith Ellen Brightman, lovingly known as Judy, departed this world on March 6, 2024, after a short and brave journey with progressive frontotemporal dementia.  Born in 1952 to Charles Lux and Dorothy Hearden,  Judy's indomitable spirit and zest for life touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

In an era when societal norms sought to define...

Rebecca Aurelia Fair

Rebecca Aurelia Fair

Mar 5, 2024

Rebecca A.Fair, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah. She was born on February 20, 1949, in Fort Wayne, IN the daughter of Maurice and Bonnie (Heintzelman) Fair. Rebecca was employed with Mills Fleet Farm from 2006 to 2014. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, baking, shopping, and sunbathing. She will be remembered most...

Catherine Ann Hawley

Catherine Ann Hawley

Mar 5, 2024

Catherine "Cathy" Ann Hawley, age 55, died peacefully in her sleep on March 5, 2024.  She was born on August 19, 1968, and was lovingly absorbed (along with her brother and sister) into her parents Leonard and Adeline (Konrath) Shilobrit's home. Cathy grew up and graduated from Neenah High School in 1986.  Just out of high school, Cathy met the...

Dr. Monroe E. Trout

Dr. Monroe E. Trout

Mar 4, 2024

Dr. Monroe Eugene Trout, Sr, age 92, died peacefully at his home in Appleton, WI on March 4, 2024, with his wife Sandra and son Monroe Jr. by his side. Monroe Sr. was born in Harrisburg, PA on April 5, 1931, one of fourteen children born to the late David M. Trout and Florence M. (Kashner) Trout.

Monroe graduated from William...

David James Mullen

David James Mullen

Mar 4, 2024

David James Mullen, 56, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. 

David was born on March 10, 1967, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Eldred “Gus” and Patricia “Pat” (Siebert) Mullen.  

Dave attended catholic school in Appleton at St. Mary and graduated from Xavier High School in 1985. While in school he participated in basketball and baseball.  

David was a gentle, caring person, and was an avid collector of sports memorabilia. Dave also...

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