Obituaries

Sep 7, 2020

Nancy Ann (Tebo) Zelenka, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 7, 2020. She was born October 16, 1935, in Marinette, WI, to William and Emma (Moritz) Tebo. Nancy lived in Stephenson, MI, through her teenage years; attending Stephenson Public Schools and later Bakersfield Jr. College Extension, California. She was a bookkeeper for 34 years retiring...

Sep 7, 2020

Joel Benton Germond, age 92, formerly of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away peacefully Monday, September 7th, 2020 surrounded by family.

This gentle, loving, caring and wonderful man has left a permanent mark on our hearts and will be supremely missed by his wife of 69 years Sally (Sell), daughter Julie (Charlie), grandchildren Kelly (Joe) and Jerry (Daniela), and great-granddaughter Elizabeth.

Joel...

Sep 5, 2020

Keith Darlyn Botker, age 77, of Grand Chute, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at home.

Keith Darlyn Botker was born on July 21, 1943 in Appleton, son of the late Frederick and Emma (Koehler) Botker. Keith would be the only son of Fred and Emma to carry on the Botker family name.

At the age of 13, Keith...

Sep 5, 2020

Bette Jane Marzahl, age 73 of Combined Locks, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 5, 2020, while residing at Century Oaks in Appleton. Bette had been battling dementia. She was born in Appleton on November 16, 1946, daughter of the late Alfred and Violet (Retzlaff) Marzahl. Bette was a 1964 graduate of the Kaukauna High School and...

Sep 3, 2020

Myrtle Grace Otis, age 89, passed away on September 3, 2020. She was born February 1, 1931 to Appleton Firefighter Elmer Brockman and his wife Viona. Myrtle attended Appleton High School where she met Bob, the love of her life. Myrtle and Bob were married at First English Lutheran Church on August 19, 1950. They were fortunate to celebrate their...

Sep 3, 2020

Appleton – Thomas J. “Tom” Arps, 70, passed away peacefully in his home from a short illness on Thursday, September 3, 2020, with his wife and son at his side. He was born on May 13, 1950, in Appleton, the son of Melvin and Anita (Schwallenberg) Arps. Tom graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School, the Class of 1968, and...

Sep 2, 2020

“All that’s beautiful drifts away like the waters.” William Butler Yeats

With profound sadness and abiding love we said goodbye to our dear mother Margaret O’Leary, 101, of Appleton, on September 2, 2020. Born to Bernard and Anna Sullivan at the family farm in Royalton on April 11, 1919, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 71...

Sep 1, 2020

Passed away at his home with his family at his side on Monday September 1st, 2020 at the age of 87 after a brief illness. Ron was born in Appleton on February 22, 1933 to Otto and Milda (Guetschow-Horn) Sternagel. He graduated from Appleton West High School in 1951 and the attended Lawrence College for one year, after which he...

Aug 31, 2020

Janice Huntington, age 79, passed away at her home, while surrounded by her family on August 31, 2020. She was born to the late Floyd and Ione O’Brien on March 27, 1941. She married Robert Louis Huntington on December 20, 1958 in Shawano, Wisconsin. Janice enjoy reading, puzzles and spending time with her friends. She was a dedicated homemaker and...

Aug 31, 2020

Aug 31, 2020

Ralph Boldt, age 84 of Kimberly, passed away early on Monday morning, August 31, 2020.  Ralph was born in Brillion on September 1, 1935, son of the late Fred and Hilda (Beyer) Boldt.  He was a graduate of the Brillion High School, and proudly served two tours of duty in the United States Army.  On August 17, 1963, he married...

Aug 31, 2020

Larry Dale Lofgren, 82, passed away peacefully at the Good Shepard Home in Seymour. He was born in Rockford, IL to the late Martin and Astrid (Carlson) Lofgren on December 29, 1937. Larry served with the SeaBees in US Navy before he was honorably discharged. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Mathematics from the Parsons College in...

Aug 30, 2020

Betty Jane Panko (nee) Rusch passed away peacefully on August 29, 2020 at the age of 89. She was born September 15 1930 in Shawano Wi. Betty was a loving and caring person, no one ever left her house empty handed. She was preceded in death by her daughter Sharon Collar

Surviving are her Daughters Susan Wolff ,Robin Schoen (Tim),

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Aug 29, 2020

Aug 29, 2020

Don Ziegler, age 89, formerly of Greenville, passed away at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Don was born in Appleton on June 18, 1931, son of the late Edward and Linda (Plamann) Ziegler. He attended high school and technical college in Appleton and married Hazel Beyer on April 30, 1955; she preceded him in...

Aug 29, 2020

Gracious, kind and charitable are words to describe Rae Marie Rose (Manske) Walters.  She cared greatly for her family and friends.  Rae Marie passed away on August 29, 2020 at the age of 89 surrounded by those who loved her.

Rae Marie was born on February 19, 1931 to Edward and Marie Manske in New London, WI.  Rae Marie graduated from Washington High...

Aug 28, 2020

Jeffrey Alan “Jeff” Dietzler, age 78, of Appleton, passed away on August 28, 2020 at The Bridges of Appleton. Jeff was born on April 25, 1942 in Kimberly to Cletus and Ruth (Van Drasek) Dietzler. He was a graduate of Kimberly High School, Class of 1960. In his high school years, he was an athlete who excelled at basketball and...

Aug 26, 2020

Deloris M. Fischer, age 87 of Appleton was called home peacefully on Aug 26, 2020 to be reunited with her loving husband Donald C. Fischer. Deloris was the daughter of the late George & Marietta Maltbey of Shawano WI. Deloris and Donald were married on Oct 10, 1959 in Cecil WI and enjoyed over 54 years together raising 4 children....

Aug 25, 2020

Anita A. (Friemark) Bungert, age 87, of Appleton, WI, passed away on August 25, 2020.

Anita was born on February 16, 1933 in Waukesha, WI to the late Charles and Edith (Kronser) Friemark. She was united in marriage to the late Clarence Bungert on January 27, 1951 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Hortonville. Together they raised 4 wonderful...

Aug 24, 2020

Sandra L. Blohm (Harp) of Menasha, age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 24, 2020 surrounded by her family before crossing over to her heavenly home.

Sandie was born December 16, 1944 in Appleton, to the late Otto and Mabel (Krueger) Harp.  She was united in marriage on December 15, 1974 to her beloved late husband, Frederick Blohm.  They...