Obituaries

Jun 19, 2021

Sandra A. (Christen) Kamkes, 82, died on Saturday, June 19, 2021. She was born on August 25, 1938, to the late Clarence and Wilma (Horn) Christen in Appleton. She was united in marriage Howard C. Kamkes on September 6, 1958, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Appleton. He preceded her in death on February 8, 2021. Sandra worked as a...

Jun 18, 2021

Joanne E. Meier, age 87, of Appleton, WI passed away on June 18, 2021, at Thedacare Regional Medical Center Appleton. Joanne was born June 27, 1933 in Tomahawk, the daughter of the late Milan and Carol (Hatch) Dorwin. She graduated from Minocqua High School in 1951, then went on to receive her B.S. in Education from UW-Madison in 1955 and...

Jun 18, 2021

Marian (Ries) Anciaux, age 88, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, Korean War Veteran, and friend passed over to eternal life on June 18, 2021 at Peabody Manor in Appleton, Wisconsin. Marian was born on August 15, 1932 in Iowa City, Iowa, to the late J. Elzear and Bertha (Kolman) Ries.

Marian graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Iowa City...

Jun 16, 2021

Jun 16, 2021

Noah Birger Hulke, 31, died unexpectedly from a heat stroke on Wednesday, June 16th in Phoenix, AZ. Noah was born on August 21,1989 in Kastoria, Greece. Noah was born without hands, and due to the limited resources in Greece, was placed in an orphanage where he lived until he was lovingly adopted by Michael and Patricia Hulke of Appleton, WI at the age of four years old. There, Noah was...

Jun 16, 2021

Carol Plank passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday June 16, 2021 after battling pancreatic cancer for over two years.  Carol was born August 20, 1939 in Menasha WI. to the late Jack and Martina (Wolf)  Schueler.  Carol graduated from St. Mary’s High school in Menasha in 1957.  She was employed by Kimberly Clark Corporation for several years until  she...

Jun 15, 2021

Roman L. Meier, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family. 

He was born on November 21, 1924, to the late Matthew and Sophie (Fritsch) Meier in Appleton, WI. Roman graduated from Appleton West High School in 1943 and went on to serve his country during World War II in the Army...

Jun 14, 2021

Jerry S. Smith “Schmitty” (67) of Neenah, WI passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 14, 2021.

 

Born on November 11th, 1953 in Florissant, MO to the late Elizabeth J. McColgan and James J. Smith, Jerry and his sister Deborah grew up outside of St. Louis, MO. He spent most of his formative years in the St. Louis area where...

Jun 14, 2021

Barbara Taylor Forbes, 91, Appleton, WI, passed away on June 14, 2021.

Barbara was born on June 9th, 1930 in Chicago, IL to James E. Taylor and Jean M. Schwartz. She attended Centenary College in Hackettstown, New Jersey before meeting her lifelong husband, William J. Forbes, in New Hampshire. They married December 23rd, 1955 and moved to Pennsylvania where their...

Jun 14, 2021

Arthur K. Walker, 81, died June 14, 2021, surrounded by his family in Neenah, WI.

Arthur was born June 18, 1939, in Egeria, WV, to Kerby and Lorena (Mills) Walker. He graduated from Egeria High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served for 8 years. He retired from AEP as a lineman (Area Serviceman) and...

Jun 12, 2021

Daniel “Dan” Coleman Gigstead of Appleton, WI, was called home to the Lord on Saturday, June 12, 2021.  After a long, hard-fought battle with cancer he peacefully departed this earth surrounded by his family.  Daniel was born February 7, 1949, to Elman and Althea Gigstead. He was baptized March 6, 1949 and confirmed March 26, 1964 at St. Paul Lutheran...

Jun 12, 2021

Gary Weaver, age 70 of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer.  His family was at his side when he left us on Saturday morning, June 12, 2021.  Gary was born in Madison on December 17, 1950 the son of Jack and June (Holstein) Weaver.  Gary married Ramona Schiller on June 29, 1974, and...

Jun 11, 2021

Appleton – Paul A. Nickasch, 54, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah. He was born on November 8, 1966, the son of Dwain and Bette Jane (Blahnik) Nickasch. Paul enjoyed fishing with his father and going hunting. He especially loved laying in the hammock, and sleeping on the porch at the cottage on...

Jun 11, 2021

John A. Pagel, age 88, of Menasha, passed away on June 11, 2021. John was born in Neenah, Wisconsin to Louis and Irma (Schoenrock) Pagel on December 26, 1932. On August 25, 1951, John married the former Hazel Cleveland.

He served his country honorably as a member of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the American Legion Post...

Jun 11, 2021

Corinne Ellen Grishaber, 86, passed away at home in Combined Locks on Friday, June 11, 2021. She was born on November 2,1934 in Menasha, Wisconsin, the daughter of Kathryn and Harvey Knorr.  She met her high school sweetheart, Tom Grishaber, at St. Mary’s High School in Menasha, and they married on June 14,1955. Corinne and Tom founded Tom’s Drive-In together...

Jun 10, 2021

Joseph R. Ciske, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at his home. He was born on April 22, 1954, in Appleton, the son of Ralph and Elaine (Boushley) Ciske. Joseph was employed with the former American Can and RR Donnelly for many years. He was also a devoted crossing guard for Edison School, on the corner of...

Jun 9, 2021

After being granted one hundred years of time on this earth, our Lord called Lloyd to his heavenly home on June 9, 2021. Lloyd was born in New London on February 16, 1921, son of the late J. Edward and Myrtle (Law) Ellefson.

From 1942 until 1945, Lloyd served in the United States Army during World War II, reaching the...

Jun 9, 2021

David C. Engel, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes, on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the age of 62.  Dave was the oldest son born to Gerald and Lucille (Modl) Engel on December 24, 1958.

He attended St. Joseph Grade School and was a 1977 Xavier High School graduate.

Dave’s childhood years were spent swimming, fishing,...

Jun 9, 2021

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Richard (Rich) Widmann our loving father, husband, grandpa and friend on June 9, 2021.  Rich was born on May 6, 1952 in Milwaukee, WI to Kurt J. and Dorothy (Menke) Widmann.

Rich married the love of his life, Suzanne Russell, on November 20, 1971.  He was really looking forward to celebrating his...

Jun 9, 2021

Stanley Edward Stuart Thompson, age 84, passed away on June 9, 2021.

Stan was born Sept. 20, 1936 in Phelps, WI, son of the late Stanley Thompson Sr. and Erma Thompson.

He married his sweetheart Barbara (Gerard) Thompson on February 15, 1958. They were married for 63 years which he said was a very long time. He had a happy...