Obituaries

Dec 8, 2020

Clifford Melvin Dobbe, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, December 8th surrounded by his loved ones, both present and distanced.  A man of sincere and deep faith is now at peace.

Cliff was born on August 31st, 1926, the day his boyhood town of Rosholt, WI established the community “Rosholt Fair” celebration that has continued for 94 years.  Son of...

Dec 7, 2020

Tom Swoboda, age 81 of Appleton, passed away at Cherry Meadows Hospice on December 7, 2020.  Tom was born in Antigo on March 20, 1939, son of the late Edward and Evelyn (Turney) Swoboda.  He married is wife Karen (Thorson) at Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester on June 8, 1963.

In 1957 Tom proudly enlisted to serve his country as...

Dec 6, 2020

Kevin M. Hovey passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 6 ,2020. Kevin was born in Decatur, Il. On July 21, 1954.

 

How do you remember someone who has had such an amazing impact on your life?  Kevin was my Brother-In-Law, my partner in crime and my best friend. He was my shopping, volunteer guy and go anywhere with my...

Dec 6, 2020

Nancy Lou Jahn, a child of God, passed away on Sunday morning, December 6, 2020 at her home in Neenah.   Nancy was born in Neenah on September 8, 1938, daughter of the late Philip and Luella (Campshure) Gaertner.  She was a graduate of Winnebago Lutheran Academy and received her nurses’ training at Madison General Hospital.  On May 6, 1961, she...

Dec 6, 2020

Linda L. Staffaroni, age 62, passed away unexpectedly December 6, 2020.  She was born June 15, 1958 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to James and JoAnn Monka. She met her best friend Joel while camping at Little Silver Resort, and they were married in May of 1985, alongside her sister Susan and brother-in-law Dan, on their parents’ 28th anniversary.

Linda loved her...

Dec 5, 2020

Pat Wangeline, age 77 of Appleton, passed away December 5, 2020, at her home. Pat was born January 8, 1943, in Appleton, daughter of the late John and Myrtle (Kielgas) Glasheen.  In 1987, Pat married Earl Wangeline; he preceded her in death in 2013.

Pat graduated from Appleton High School in 1961. She worked in the literature/advertising department at Miller...

Dec 5, 2020

On Saturday, December 5, 2020, Kerry A. Kemp, loving wife and wonderful mother of three passed away at home with family.

 

Kerry was born on September 27, 1948 in Ishpeming, MI to Francis and Helen Miljour. She attended Negaunee High and married the love of her life, Thomas Kemp on February 10, 1968. They raised two daughters, LeeAnne and...

Dec 5, 2020

Elaine Cordelia Schmidt (nee Spreeman) passed away peacefully during the night at her home on December 5, 2020.  She was 89 years loved, having been born on April 11, 1931, into the William and Mildred (nee Lampke) Spreeman family in Breed, WI. She was baptized in to the Lutheran faith on May 10, 1931; and she confirmed her faith on...

Dec 4, 2020

Joyce E (Buttolph) Baldwin, age 86, peacefully passed away on December 4th 2020 with her children

at her side. Joyce was born on March 13th, 1934, daughter of the late Lee and Lucille Buttolph.

Joyce married Donald Baldwin in February of 1954. Together they raised a family of 7 children.

Joyce was known for her baking and cooking. She spent...

Dec 4, 2020

Dec 4, 2020

Sharon Anne Marie Moran, age 74, passed away peacefully at St Elizabeth’s Hospital on Friday, December 4, 2020, after a short battle with cancer.

Sharon was born in Chicago, IL on August 22, 1946, to Joseph and Patricia Kleich. On November 22 nd 1975, she wed Michael Moran, and they were blessed with 45 wonderful years together.  Nothing was more...

Dec 3, 2020

Appleton – Cheryl L. Johnson, 50, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. She was born on January 22, 1970, in Appleton, the daughter of Dennis and Janice (Massey) Johnson. Cheryl enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, and going to flea markets and rummage sales. She loved all holidays, especially Halloween. Cheryl was a...

Dec 3, 2020

Joan M Nelson passed away at home on Thursday, December 3, 2020.  Joan was 89.

She was born on May 19, 1931, in Odebolt, IA, to Rev. Edmund and Dorothy (Hedlind) Carlson.  She went to North Park College and earned her RN at Swedish Covenant Hospital. She then worked as a scrub nurse in the OR at a Chicago hospital....

Dec 3, 2020

Anton Richard “Dick” Erce 87, of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at his residence in Carolina Assisted Living on Thursday, December 3, 2020.  Dick was born February 12, 1933, the son of Mary and Anton Erce.  He grew up on the south side of Chicago and attended Farragut High School. He loved to brag that actress Kim Novak also went to school there...

Dec 3, 2020

Marilyn A. Bowker, age 77, passed away on December 3, 2020 after a courageous, persevering battle with pulmonary fibrosis. A native of Appleton, Wisconsin, she was born September 17, 1943, to Donald T and Clara C Bowker (Lind).

Marilyn was a woman of strong faith who exemplified the power of prayer. She was a heaven-sent angel on earth to the...

Dec 3, 2020

Dec 2, 2020

Barbara Jean Hoerning, age 65 of Appleton, passed away on December 2, 2020 at her home. Barb was born on September 3, 1955 to Merlin and Anna May (Van Eyke) Olson. She was a graduate of Appleton West High School. On June 10, 2000 she married Charles “Chuck” Hoerning at Smith Park in Neenah.

 She loved time with all...

Dec 2, 2020

Jordan David Cihak, 27, Menasha, died on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. He was born on August 13, 1993, in Appleton. Jordan graduated from Neenah High School on 11/11/11. He was active an outdoorsman who enjoyed any type of shooting sport, he was an excellent marksman. He thrived in any outdoor activity, especially fishing. Jordan was a master at the grill...

Dec 2, 2020

Linda M. Salzmann (nee Rashid) passed away peacefully at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, with her daughter by her side, on Wednesday December 2, 2020.  She was 76 years loved.

In her younger days Linda enjoyed snowmobiling and camping. She always loved music and was often heard saying, “This is my favorite song!” Her love for reading, dancing, a...

Dec 1, 2020

Appleton – Myrtle M. Ahrens, 95, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Brewster Village, Appleton. She was born on November 4, 1925, in New Denmark, Wisconsin, the daughter of Oscar and Ida (Kroogman) Voeks. Myrtle was a member of St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, Appleton. She grew up in Center, WI on the family farm, where she cleaned...