Mary Jo Lutz
Jan 13, 2024
Mary Jo Lutz, 83, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, due to complications while in emergency surgery. She was born on June 30, 1940, in Appleton, the eldest child of Norbert and Jane McDonald. Mary Jo graduated from Appleton West High School where she met and married David Lutz and started a family. Mary Jo was content being a stay-at-home...
Gary R. Krueger
May 2, 2024
Gary Krueger, age 72 and formerly of Appleton, passed away at his Florida home on May 2, 2024, with his family and pastor at his side. He was diagnosed with his illness in 2012, and fought his cancer harder than anyone could imagine. He studied his illness constantly and was involved in several test studies over the years. He was...
Julie L. Kortbein
May 5, 2024
Hi, this is Julie. God saw how tired I was. He said, “Julie, you’ve suffered enough”, and he called me home on May 5, 2024.
Where do I start? I’ve had such a good life. The people I’ve met along the way have enriched my life. Some people have been my friends since childhood. Others have come into...
Richard Clayton Watson
May 5, 2024
Richard Clayton Watson passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 5, 2024. He was 88.
Born on March 5, 1936, to Richard “Poolie” Watson and Pauline “Polly” Oviatt Watson, Dick grew up in Cadillac, Michigan. Always outgoing and looking for fun, he had fond memories of boyhood adventures with his friends and his brother, Tom. He loved...
Ilene Marie Palmer
May 4, 2024
Ilene M. Palmer, 95, passed away peacefully, on May 4, 2024 with her daughters by her side. Ilene was born on January 4, 1929 on a farm in Winfred, South Dakota to John and Hildur (Johnson) Carlson.
Ilene graduated from Canova South Dakota High School in 1946 and attended Dakota State University where she obtained a teaching certificate. She spent four...
Wayne E.F.M. Case
May 3, 2024
Wayne E.F.M. Case, age 69 of Menasha, WI passed away surrounded by his beloved family on May 3, 2024. He was born to Howard Jr. and Shirley (Griffin) Case on November 15, 1954 in Syracuse, NY. A couple years after graduating high school, Wayne joined the US Army during the tail end of the war in Vietnam, where he met...
Joseph K. Reis
May 2, 2024
Joseph K. Reis, age 69, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024, after a long battle with MS. Joe was born on September 22, 1954 in Appleton where he spent his entire life. He attended St Mary’s School and graduated from Appleton West HS in 1970.Joe worked for Presto Products right out of high school where he met his wife...
James Michael McPartlin
May 1, 2024
James M. McPartlin, age 73 of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away May 1, 2024, after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s with his family by his side.
Jim was born in Chicago, IL, son of the late James P. and Lorraine K. McPartlin.
He was a loving husband of 45 years to Catherine (Collins), father to Jimmy and Dan, and brother to Maureen (Terry)...
Terry Ball
Apr 30, 2024
Terry Ball of Sherwood, WI, died unexpectedly on April 30th, 2024, at Theda Clark hospital in Appleton, surrounded by the love and admiration of his family. Terry was born on April 12, 1947, in Tomahawk, WI to William and LaVerne (née Major) Ball. He met his true love, Karen Haugen, while attending Tomahawk High School. They were married on October...
David T. Roberts
Apr 30, 2024
David T. Roberts, 83, passed away at Tomah VA Medical Center on April 30, 2024. David was born November 10, 1940.
There will be no funeral service. The family asks you to please privately celebrate David’s memory in your own way.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and fellow veterans at the VA Hospital for...
Agnes Elizabeth Vanden Oever
Apr 29, 2024
Agnes Vanden Oever, age 93, of Kimberly passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2024 at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna with family by her side. She was born on January 22, 1931 in Appleton to the late Anton and Johanna (De Wildt) Vander Wielen . Aggie married Joe Vanden Oever on October 14, 1952 at Holy Name Church...
Joyce Barbara Kraft
Apr 29, 2024
Joyce Kraft (nee Jerz) of Chicago, IL, passed away on April 29, 2024, in Appleton, WI, at the age of 77. She was born on June 8, 1946, in Chicago, IL, to Raymond and Irene Jerz.
Joyce will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her children: Kevin (Terri) Kraft, Karen (Michael) Bendel, and Kimberly (Joseph) Novotny. She was a cherished...
Carol M. Grossman
Apr 26, 2024
On April 26th, Carol Mae Grossman, 90, of Appleton made the ultimate journey of her life. She was born on September 17, 1933, in Mattson Township, Wisconsin to Ottelia and Louis Ruppel.
She graduated from New London High School in 1951. Carol married Robert (Bob) Grossman on June 26, 1954, spending 53 years together until Bob’s death in 2007. They...
Colleen Ann Schneider
Apr 25, 2024
Colleen “Cocoa” Ann Schneider, 69, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 25th, 2024 with family by her side. She was born in Appleton on March 21st, 1955 to Harold and Bernette (Spoerl) Hurley. She spent most of her life in the Appleton area and graduated from Xavier High School in 1973. Most of her working years were spent...
Lorraine Beatrice Gillespie
Apr 25, 2024
Lorraine Beatrice Gillespie, 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 25, 2024. She was born November 3, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois. She was the loving wife to Harold Edward Gillespie who passed in 1979. Lorraine will be deeply missed by her children Gary (Doris) Gillespie of Hoffman Estates, Illinois’, Dennis Gillespie and girlfriend Susan of Waxhaw, North Carolina, and Janet...
Ruth Nackers
Apr 25, 2024
Ruth E. Nackers, 80, passed way peacefully on April 25, 2024, at Little Chute Health Services, Little Chute. She was born on April 10, 1944, in Appleton, the daughter of Russel and Evelyn (Van Hoof) Nackers. Ruth was an avid Packer Fan and enjoyed going to Brewer games, watching Dark Shadows, doing word searches, and getting together with family. Her...
Reginald W. Ahrens
Apr 24, 2024
Reginald William Ahrens, age 97, of Kimberly, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, at Gardens of Fountain Way.
Reggie was born March 7, 1927, to William and Gladys (Mereness) Ahrens in Appleton. Shortly after graduating from High School, Reggie enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served during WWII and was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Area Medal, American...
Charles Mark Gostas
Apr 23, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Mark Gostas, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home following brain surgery on April 23, 2024. Chuck was born on November 19, 1964, in Neenah to Charles and Janice (Gehring) Gostas. He graduated from Menasha High School where he participated in track and played drums in the school band. Chuck was the “baby” of the family, but...
James Mark Keberlein
Apr 23, 2024
James M. Keberlein, 80, peacefully passed away in the loving arms of his wife and children on April 23, 2024. Jim was born in Neenah on March 11, 1944 to Elmer and Sylvia (Sergo) Keberlein.
Jim proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army, where he earned the National Defense Service and Good Conduct Medals and was recognized...
Martha Magdeline Rohde
Apr 22, 2024
Martha "Sis" M. Rohde, 89, passed away at her home in Menasha on April 22, 2024. Sis was born on January 8, 1935 to Michael and Martha (Romnick) Smolinski.
On June 18, 1955, Martha was married to Howard "Howie" J. Rohde at St. John the Baptist Church in Menasha, WI. She became a dedicated homemaker and found great joy in creating...
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