Obituaries

Nov 26, 2021

Kathleen Jane Desjarlais (Hoffman), age 69, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021. She was born on December 16, 1951 in Appleton, WI to Grant Hess and Jane Bishop Hoffman. Kathy was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and wife. She was a loyal friend and devoted to her family – including her rescue dogs, was hard-working and selfless, and possessed...

Nov 26, 2021

Passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021 at The Heritage in Appleton at the age of 95.  Neil was born on October 24, 1926 in Appleton, WI to Neil and Lucinda Bruch. Neil graduated from Appleton High School in 1944. Neil was joined in marriage to Lucille “Lucy” Kohanski on April 30, 1960.

After graduation, Neil worked as a machinist...

Nov 24, 2021

Roger James Johnson, age 85, of Olathe, KS (formerly of Appleton, WI and Horseshoe Bay, TX), was called to be with his Savior on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, after a brief illness.  He was born on October 19, 1936, in Merrill, WI, to the late Robert and Ann (Sauer) Johnson. He graduated from West Bend High School, where he excelled...

Nov 24, 2021

Nov 21, 2021

Barbara “Bobbie” Vanden Wyngaard (Marcantonio), age 72, of Kimberly, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on November 21, 2021, after a brief illness. Bobbie was an active member of St. Paul Parish-Combined Locks. She will be well remembered for her countless voluntary hours to her church community, volunteering, supporting Boys and Girls Club and participating as a Para at Foster School. Bobbie...

Nov 21, 2021

Mary Rose Polcin, 69, of Menasha, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 21, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Mary was born in Racine WI, on October 8, 1952, daughter of the late Clarence and Genevieve (Navarre) Sorenson. She was a 1970 graduate of St. Catherine’s High School in Racine WI and nine years later she...

Nov 21, 2021

Alice Patricia (Toal) Doran, 85, passed away Sunday November 21, 2021.  Alice was born on April 8, 1936 to John and Martha Toal.  On February 2, 1957 she was united in marriage to Daniel Doran.

 

Alice is survived by her husband Daniel and her children: Tim (Paula) Doran, Dennis (Elisa) Doran, Lisa Schmidt and Scott (Carol) Doran.  Beloved grandmother to Jennifer (Dan)...

Nov 21, 2021

Alice (Hooyman) Much, age 97, passed away in Arizona on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Born in Freedom, WI, on May 6, 1924, daughter to the late Herman and Anna Hooyman. Married august 7, 1948 for over 60 years until Nyle’s passing in 2004. She was an excellent bookkeeper at ACE Flooring in Appleton for many years and she was always...

Nov 20, 2021

Betty Ruth Bootz met her Lord on the morning of Saturday, November 20th, 2021 at ThedaCare in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Betty was born August 24, 1926 in Marinette, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Esther (Ehlers) and Henry Braun, god-fearing parents. She was baptized September 19, 1926 at St. John Church in Grover, Wisconsin. In that sacrament her sins were forgiven...

Nov 20, 2021

Nov 20, 2021

Carrol Frances Theiss, passed away peacefully, just shy of her 100th birthday.  Carrol was born on January 9, 1922, daughter to Francis and Emma (Buettner) Barribeau.  She graduated from Oconto High School class of 1940.  Carrol married Cyril “Cy” Theiss on April 19, 1947.  Sadly, Cy passed away in 1985.  Carrol was proud of her work as a sales clerk in the...

Nov 19, 2021

Nov 19, 2021

Mary Jane Hallada (DeeDee), 75 of Appleton WI, Passed away peacefully the evening of 11/19/21, Surrounded by her four daughters. Born 3/21/46 in Abrams WI to the late George and Mary Byng. Mary had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh and make jokes with her family. She enjoyed baking, crocheting,  Christmas music, trips to the casino, drinking...

Nov 19, 2021

Nov 17, 2021

Timothy Lee Ross, Jr. (Tim), age 54 of Sherwood, Wisconsin passed away November 17, 2021 from a long and courageous battle with cancer. Tim served in the United States Navy from December 1986 through September 1994. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, time at the hunting shack, being the grill master for family functions and creating beautiful flower landscapes at home. Tim...

Nov 15, 2021

John Andrew Spangenberg, age 63, of Appleton, WI passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15. John was born on November 1, 1958, in Evanston, IL to Ivan “Ike” and Carol Spangenberg. The following year the family moved back to Ike’s hometown of Appleton, WI, where John lived the rest of his life.

 

From an early age John’s first love...

Nov 15, 2021

Nov 14, 2021

Jan Beringer, age 76, of Kaukauna, Wisconsin passed away on November 14, 2021. She was born January 16, 1945 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Evelyn (Stibal) and Peter Truszinski.

Jan dedicated her life to providing care to others. She received her diploma in nursing from the St. Cloud School of Nursing, a bachelor’s of nursing from Mount Senario, and a...

Nov 14, 2021

Arcelia “Arcie” May Crupi-Keller (nee Bennett), 91, answered the Lord’s call to come Home on November 14, 2021.

Arcie was born Dec. 26, 1929, in Rhinelander, WI to William G. and Violet I. Bennett. She was raised in Rhinelander. After graduating from Rhinelander High School in 1948, Arcie moved to Milwaukee, where she worked for Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co., and...

Nov 13, 2021

Appleton resident Tyler Alan Anderson passed away unexpectedly November 13, 2021. He was 22 years of age.

Tyler was born March 1, 1999, in Appleton, WI to Bruce Anderson of Appleton and Kari Mulder of Appleton.

He will be remembered for his contagious laugh and big bright smile. He was a huge Packer Fan. He entered the world thirsty for...