Obituaries

Sep 24, 2021

“Mutter”, “Mama”, “Mère” echoes from the mountains and Earth will never be the same” Virginia Kroll

Our Mother, our world, passed away on the morning of Friday, September 24, 2021 after battling Parkinson’s Disease. She devoted her life to her loving husband, children, grandchildren and making sure everyone she knew felt loved. Our glue. She was so good at showing...

Sep 24, 2021

Luis Vargas, age 86, passed away on September 24, 2021 surrounded by his family.

There was a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday September 27, 2021 at 12:00pm at St. Therese Catholic Parish of Appleton with Fr. Ryan Starks officiating. Burial is at St. Joseph Cemetery of Appleton.

Sep 24, 2021

Donald Woelz, age 87 of Appleton, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Friday, September 24, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Kaukauna on April 16, 1934, the son of the late William and late Ruby Woelz, and married Donna Wichman on June 9, 1956.

Don graduated from Kaukauna...

Sep 23, 2021

Richard W. “Dick” Cashman, age 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and children, on September 23, 2021 at Frontida Assisted Living in Kimberly, Wisconsin, ending a courageous battle with complications of dementia.

Richard was preceded in death by his oldest son, Steven Cashman, and four grandsons, Brian Ingalls and Joseph Safranski, and infant twins Richard and Alexander Verstegen....

Sep 23, 2021

Michael T. “Mike” Pappas, age 68, of Appleton, WI was born to Eternal Life on September 23, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born to Life in Chicago, Illinois to James and Mary (McGovern) Pappas on February 23, 1953.  He attended school in Chicago and graduated from Brother Rice High School in 1971.   Through fate...

Sep 22, 2021

Ralph Schrank was called home to our Lord Jesus on September 22, 2021. He was 77 years old. Ralph was a lover of the written word; an extremely creative man. He had a gift for seeing things and what things could be where others couldn’t. He had an incredible sense of humor right up to the time of his passing....

Sep 22, 2021

Sep 22, 2021

John Wiley, Jr., 79, Appleton, passed away and joined his heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.  John was born in Spokane, Washington on July 21, 1942 to Averill J. Wiley, Sr. and Maud W. (Wimbish) Wiley.  As a newborn infant he traveled with his mother by train from Spokane to Appleton, where his father had accepted a position at the Institute...

Sep 21, 2021

Sep 21, 2021

Mahoney, Donna M., Menasha, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 21.

Donna was born October 30, 1928, the daughter of William and Susan (Hauser) Griesbach. She graduated from St. Mary High School in Menasha, where she was Valedictorian of her class. She was a key punch operator at Marathon Corporation until she married Donald R. Mahoney on October 3,...

Sep 21, 2021

Combined Locks – Terry Hurley, age 77, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

He was born in Appleton on December 24, 1943, son of Clifford and Leone (Ashauer) Hurley.

Terry was a proud member of the first graduating class of Xavier High School in 1962.  Terry earned his degree from Concordia University.

Terry was drafted into...

Sep 21, 2021

Iris Lindauer of Appleton, Wisconsin, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother went to her Lord and Savior in heaven on September 21, 2021 at the age of 92.  She was born on October 26, 1928 in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late William and Ida Beyer. On September 27, 1947, Iris married Art Lindauer. Her loving...

Sep 20, 2021

Charles J. “Chuck” Beecher, 75 of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Rennes Rehabilitation Center.  Chuck was born in 1946 to Mabel and Norman Sr. “Butch” Beecher of Laona, Wisconsin.  After high school, Chuck attended UW Stevens Point where he played football and met his future wife, Audrey.  After graduation he became a Sales Representative...

Sep 20, 2021

Robert “Bob” Willis, long-time resident of Kaukauna and for the last 6 years a member of the Touchmark Community in Appleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, September 20, 2021. Bob had been battling Parkinson’s Disease for about 12 years. Bob was born on May 27, 1943, in Orange, NJ to the late Jack and Marie (McMahon) Willis....

Sep 16, 2021

With much sadness we share the passing of Robert (Bob) Pardee. He died peacefully in the early morning hours of September 16, 2021 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center. His family was at his bedside. He was 92 years old.

Bob was born in Appleton on September 7, 1929 to Al and Mary Pardee. He and Rita Bohman were married 68...

Sep 16, 2021

Beverly Reinke, age 88 of Appleton, went to join her husband Armand, in heaven, on Thursday, September 16, 2021.  She was born in Green Bay on September 29, 1929, to the late John A. Peterson and Helen (Clowry) Peterson.  Bev graduated from Marion High School in 1951, and then went to cosmetology school and became a beautician.  After a few...

Sep 15, 2021

Darlene Marie Senner, nee Mericle, age 68 of Neenah, passed away September 15, 2021

following a lengthy illness. She was a life-long resident of the Appleton area, born to Donald and Anna Mericle on January 23, 1953. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic High School and graduated in 1971. Following High School, she went on to work at several stores doing...

Sep 14, 2021

Richard E. Fredricks, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on September 14, 2021 at the age of 82.

Dick was born on February 10, 1939, in Janesville, Wisconsin, the son of Arthur and Julia Fredricks. He married Annemarie (nee Sladky) on February 5, 1966.

Dick is survived by his patient and understanding widow, Annemarie, Appleton; six children, Elizabeth (Roger Palecek), Cottage...

Sep 13, 2021

Peter F. Skaer, 82, of Appleton, WI passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. Born on February 3, 1939 in Rochester, NY to Carl and Marion (Ellis) Skaer. Peter honorably served his country in the United States Army after graduation. He moved to Appleton, WI in 1963 where he became president of Scolding Locks Corporation until his retirement in 1995....

Sep 12, 2021

Jeffery Charles Chaltry, age 69, passed away peacefully with his love, June, by his side on September 12, 2021, after a long battle with health problems.  Jeff was born on April 23, 1952, in Menominee, Michigan. He is the son of the late Leonard and Arlene (Miller) Chaltry.  Jeff began working on farms in his early teens and graduated from Neillsville High...