Obituaries

Faith F. Sealy

Faith F. Sealy

Dec 27, 2021

Faith Francis Sealy, age 92, passed away December 27, 2021, just five days after her husband of almost seventy years, Philip J. Sealy Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband Philip, her parents, Russell and Etta, and brother Peter. She is survived by children Pam (Steve Gilling), Susan Arquette, Beth Taubel (Bill), Philip J. Sealy Jr., (Karen Barton),...

Marcelline "Marcie" Beschta

Marcelline "Marcie" Beschta

Dec 24, 2021

Marcelline Beschta, age 95, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at St. Paul Home, Kaukauna. She was born on August 15, 1926, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Mazella (Bauernfiend) Dorn. Marcelline was employed with Zwicker Knitting Mills for 20 years. She was united in marriage to Stanley E. Beschta on July 8, 1947, and he preceded her in death...

Harold E. Gensler

Harold E. Gensler

Dec 24, 2021

Harold Erwin Gensler, age 94, peacefully passed away December 24, 2021 at his residence in Three Lakes, Wisconsin where he resided for the last two years.

Harold will be forever missed by his son Steven (Patricia Thurmond) of Three Lakes, his granddaughters Yana of Franklin, Wisconsin and Ali of Tucson, Arizona as well as many nieces, nephews, sister-in-law Ethel Schulze...

Herbert E. Neeck

Herbert E. Neeck

Dec 23, 2021

After a lengthy illness, Herbert E. Neeck was born to Eternal Life on December 23, 2021, as his Savior had promised him.  Herbert was born at home in Shawano on May 5, 1938, to Herbert F. and Mildred A (Pick) Neeck.  He was baptized and confirmed at St. James Lutheran church in Shawano and he graduated from St. James Lutheran...

Lois A. Klatt

Lois A. Klatt

Dec 23, 2021

  Lois Ann Klatt, aged 82, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021. She was born in Neenah on May 21, 1939 to the late William Henry Klatt and Viola Marie Charnesky.  Lois graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Menasha, in 1957.  She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from UW-Stevens Point, Wisconsin in 1961, a Master’s...

Judith R. Holtz

Judith R. Holtz

Dec 23, 2021

Passed away peacefully at Oakridge Gardens surrounded by loved ones on December 23, 2021, at the age of 78.  Judy was born on January 9, 1943, to Daniel and Alyce (nee Sanderson) Butler in Appleton, WI. Judy was joined in marriage to Steven Holtz, the love of her life, on June 25, 1966 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Appleton.

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Kenneth K. Hinz

Kenneth K. Hinz

Dec 22, 2021

Kenneth Karl Hinz, age 88, of Appleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Wednesday December 22, 2021. Ken was born on September 2, 1933, in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Richard and Amanda (Schoenick) Hinz. He was a 1951 graduate of Appleton High School.  Ken married Marilyn Radtke on June 1, 1957 and they raised three wonderful...

Becky  L.  Fickel

Becky L. Fickel

Dec 22, 2021

Becky L. Fickel   1952-2021

In Appleton on December 22nd, Becky L. Fickel passed unexpectedly from this world and straight into the arms of her Lord and Savior.

Becky had a servant’s heart and it truly broke for what breaks the Lord’s: social injustice, the less fortunate, struggling single moms and those needing a second chance. She had a passion to...

Mary M. Palmbach

Mary M. Palmbach

Dec 22, 2021

Mary M. Palmbach (nee Gasper), age 77 of Kaukauna, WI passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at St. Paul Elder Services.  She was born on May 25, 1944 to Merton and Margaret (Miller) Gasper in Chicago, IL.

Mary attended Red Star School, McKinley School, and Appleton High School, graduating in 1962.  She worked at Frank and Pat’s Pizza Palace for...

Philip J. Sealy

Philip J. Sealy

Dec 22, 2021

Philip J. Sealy, Sr., age 95, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away December 22, 2021, five days before his wife of almost 70 years, Faith Francis Sealy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Vivian Sealy. He is survived by children, Pamela (Steve Gilling), Susan Arquette, Beth Taubel (Bill), Philip Jr. (Karen Barton), ten grandchildren, seven great grandchildren,...

Edward "Ed" Simeth

Edward "Ed" Simeth

Dec 21, 2021

  Edward F. Simeth, 77, of Appleton, left this life for his next adventure on December 21, 2021. He was a devout follower of Christ and was looking forward to being with Him in Heaven.

If you knew him, you already heard his life story, but for the uninitiated, Ed was born to Audrey and Edward L. Simeth on December...

Henry D. Augustine

Henry D. Augustine

Dec 21, 2021

  Henry Dylan Augustine passed away at the age of 28 on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. He was a sensitive, loving and caring person who leaves behind many friends and family who love him more than words can express.

Henry’s beautiful aquamarine eyes were the gateway into his soul. He had the sensitive, gentle heart of a poet and the...

Randy Lee Caylor

Randy Lee Caylor

Dec 19, 2021

Randy Lee Caylor, United States Air Force veteran and retired aircraft mechanic, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 19, 2021, in his home in Omro, WI. He was 68.

Randy was born in Brookville, PA to Lloyd and Dorley Caylor. He is the first of four: with his siblings Kathy, Danny and Mark still living. Randy’s family later moved to North Tonawanda,...

Robert Theodore "Bob" Wians

Robert Theodore "Bob" Wians

Dec 19, 2021

Robert “Bob” Theodore Wians, Silver Cliff Wisconsin, Bob, 80 years old, passed away peacefully on December 19th, 2021, at his Step-Daughter’s home in the Town of Dale.  He was surrounded by his Children and other Family. He was born on January 26th, 1941 in Minnesota, Son of Harry E. Wians and Mildred (Strohschein) Wians.  Bob’s 2 main employers were Oudenhoven Construction...

Theodore L. "Ted" Welson

Theodore L. "Ted" Welson

Dec 19, 2021

Theodore passed away on December 19, 2021, at the age of 77. Ted was born on July 14, 1944, to Leslie V. and Arlene (nee Wegenke) Welson in Appleton, WI. He was joined in marriage to Mildred Ann (Geary) on December 8, 1962.

Ted is survived by his children Mitchel (Marsha) and Trevor Welson, Sr., six grandchildren, one great grandchild,...

Roger A. Hammond

Roger A. Hammond

Dec 19, 2021

Roger Hammond “Rog The Dodge”, age 72 of Stephensville, passed away December 19th, 2021 at Appleton Medical Center, following a brief but courageous battle with illness. Roger was born in Appleton on August 23, 1949, son of the late Clark and Helen (Pelky) Hammond. He was a 1967 graduate of Appleton West High School. Shortly after high school, he started...

Rita Ann Major

Rita Ann Major

Dec 19, 2021

Rita Ann Major passed away peacefully on December 19, 2021 at the age of 88.

She was born Rita Ann Gribble in Iron Mountain, Michigan to the late Oliver and Elizabeth (Krall) Gribble on November 22, 1933.  In 1936 her father was killed in a work accident when Rita was only three years old.  Several years later her mother married...

Barbara  Anne Hertz

Barbara Anne Hertz

Dec 18, 2021

Barbara Anne Hertz.  On December 18th our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called his faithful servant Barb home to heaven. Barb had many adversities and afflictions late in life. When many would blame the Lord, she stood strong in her faith to the very end. On eagles wings he lifted her up and brought her home to heaven where she...

Shirley A. Smith

Shirley A. Smith

Dec 17, 2021

Shirley A. Smith, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Appleton, WI. She was born on September 15, 1937 in the Town of Main, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Louis and Madeline (Bessett) Affeldt. On November 23, 1957, Shirley married Davey Smith, and subsequently raised 5 wonderful children.

Shirley’s first job was...

Charmis E. Ott

Charmis E. Ott

Dec 17, 2021

Charmis Emily Ott (née Nelson) was called home to the Lord on December 17th, 2021 with family at her side.

Charmis was born to parents Chester and Hannah Nelson on January 10th, 1943 in Marinette, Wisconsin.

On January 5th, 1963, Charmis was joined in marriage to Robert Ott.  They were wed in Menominee, Michigan at Trinity Lutheran Church. Together, they...