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Kareen E. Hiller

Kareen E. Hiller

Nov 29, 2020

Kareen E. Hiller, of Appleton, WI passed away peacefully to eternal life on November 29, 2020 at the age of 76 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 11th, 1944 to the late John and Dorothy Barr. of Manistique, Michigan.

Kareen had a very special way of welcoming everyone. She loved to travel, play cards and spend time...

Arda R. Smith

Arda R. Smith

Nov 28, 2020

Arda Rose (Tousey) Smith, age 82 of Kaukauna, went to be with her Savior on Saturday November 28, 2020, after fighting a brave battle with cancer.  She passed peacefully with family members at her side.  Arda was born July 19, 1938 to the late Arden & Rosemary (Cavil) Tousey.  She was a 1956 graduate of Kimberly High School and spent...

Eric Lindstrom

Eric Lindstrom

Nov 27, 2020

Eric David Lindstrom, age 75, passed away in his home on November 27, 2020 in Appleton, WI. He was born September 28, 1945 to John “Jack” M. Lindstrom and Jean E. (Fariss) Lindstrom in San Francisco, CA. Eric was the couple’s only child. They lived in a variety of places as Eric was growing up, eventually settling in Fox Cites...

Gerald “Jerry” Williams

Gerald “Jerry” Williams

Nov 27, 2020

Gerald (Jerry) Williams, 85 passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Misty Arbor Assisted Living, Appleton. He had been a resident for the past 4 years and was well liked by staff and residents, having wowed his housemates with his fine singing voice during karaoke.

Jerry was born on September 29, 1935 to Quintin (Red) Williams and Violet Splitt Williams...

Robert Michael Vanden Boogaard

Robert Michael Vanden Boogaard

Nov 26, 2020

Robert M. Vanden Boogaard, 59, our beloved brother passed away from the effects of pneumonia and COVID-19, on Thanksgiving morning. He was born on October 19, 1961, in Kaukauna, the son of Bernard and Audrey (Beschta) Vanden Boogaard. Robert grew up in Kimberly and was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Church, attending Saturday morning religious classes. He had...

Carla Kay Gast

Carla Kay Gast

Nov 25, 2020

Carla Kay Gast, age 89, of Appleton, joined her Lord on November 25, 2020 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI.

Carla was born on November 13, 1931 at her home in the town of Hutchins, near Mattoon.

Carla attended elementary and high school in Mattoon, graduating in 1950. She was a faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran...

Shirley Mae Hameister

Shirley Mae Hameister

Nov 25, 2020

Shirley Mae Hameister passed away surrounded by family on November 25, 2020 at Willow Lane Assisted Living, at the age of 86. Shirley was born on March 26, 1934 to Myron and Nelda (Schroeder) Leitzke in Hortonville, WI. Upon graduating from Hortonville High School, Shirley worked at The Equity Co-Op in Appleton until her marriage. It was through the Farm...

Kenneth James "Ken" Grams

Kenneth James "Ken" Grams

Nov 25, 2020

Menasha – Kenneth James Grams, 59, went to his heavenly home on November 25, 2020 surrounded by his family after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Ken was born in Milwaukee on June 23, 1961 to the late Henry and Kathleen (Marcinski) Grams.

Ken started out in the printing industry when he was 15 years old and never left it. He...

Andrew M. DeCoster

Andrew M. DeCoster

Nov 25, 2020

Andrew “Andy” DeCoster, 66, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah.

Andy was born on June 7, 1954 to the late Martin and Harriet (VanDaalwyk) DeCoster.   Andy loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.  Andy also liked fishing, cribbage, bowling, hunting, golf, bonfire (campfire), his truck, bird watching and feeding the birds.  Going up...

Melchior "Melly" Knapp

Melchior "Melly" Knapp

Nov 25, 2020

Melchior “Melly” Knapp, age 14, of DePere Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly with his older brother Patrick “Paddy” Knapp, on Wednesday November 25, 2020 in Kiel, Wisconsin. Melly was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on December 28, 2005. He was the youngest son of Patrick A. Knapp and Sara A. (Huberty) Knapp.

Melly is survived by his father, Patrick (Anne) Knapp of...

Rita L. Taylor (Meyer)

Rita L. Taylor (Meyer)

Nov 25, 2020

Rita L. Taylor (Meyer) passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 25, 2020, surrounded by her family, after enduring a brief and devastating non-covid related illness.

She was born on October 9, 1942 in Miami, Florida and enjoyed traveling back there for vacations.

Rita attended the Southeast Academy in Kissimmee, Florida in 1987. She...

Patrick "Paddy" Knapp

Patrick "Paddy" Knapp

Nov 25, 2020

Patrick “Paddy” Knapp, age 21, of DePere Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly with his younger brother Melchior “Melly” Knapp on Wednesday November 25, 2020 in Kiel, Wisconsin. He was the oldest son of Patrick Knapp and Sara (Huberty) Knapp.

Paddy is survived by his father, Patrick (Anne) Knapp of Kiel;, WI, his mother Sara (Marc) Knapp of DePere; two siblings, Gabriel...

Lawrence Robert Bogenschutz

Lawrence Robert Bogenschutz

Nov 25, 2020

Appleton – Larry Bogenschutz, age 79, died a peaceful death surrounded by his loving family on November 25, 2020. He was born on November 12, 1941 in Appleton, son of the late Francis and Hazel (Boyce) Bogenschutz.

After graduating from Appleton High School, Larry attended Appleton Vocational & Adult School (Fox Valley Technical College) where he earned an Associate Degree...

Richard Elmer Kilsdonk

Richard Elmer Kilsdonk

Nov 25, 2020

On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, Richard Kilsdonk passed away in his wife, Donna’s, loving arms into the arms of his Savior after a five year struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Richard was moved to Willow Lane Assisted Living in August 2019 when he was no longer able to walk.

Richard was born into this life on May 31, 1938 in Little Chute to...

Doris Ilene Chamberlain

Doris Ilene Chamberlain

Nov 24, 2020

Ilene Chamberlain, a longtime Appleton resident, passed away at ThedaCare Medical Center in Appleton on Tuesday evening, November 24, 2020.   Ilene was 93.  She was born in Wausau on April 18, 1927, daughter of the late Herman and Emma (Rosenbaum) Achterberg.  She married Ralph Chamberlain on January 25, 1947 in Schofield.  The couple moved to Appleton in 1951.  She worked for many years at...

Sarah Ellen Joyce

Sarah Ellen Joyce

Nov 24, 2020

Sarah Ellen Joyce, 79, of Kaukauna, WI, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in Appleton, WI.

Sarah was born in Manitowoc, WI on July 20, 1941 to John and Sarah (Vogel) Hale. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, WI. She married William “Bill” Joyce on August 26, 1978 at St. Mary’s...

Jeanne Evelyn  Anthony (Fisch)

Jeanne Evelyn Anthony (Fisch)

Nov 23, 2020

Appleton – Jeanne E. Anthony, 92, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. She was born on October 10, 1928, in Hilbert, the daughter of Herbert and Gertrude Fisch. Jeanne was united in marriage to Wayne M. Anthony on June 4, 1976, and he preceded her on July 4, 2009. She held various jobs...

Evelyn Mary Hermus

Evelyn Mary Hermus

Nov 23, 2020

Evelyn M. Hermus, 93, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2020.  She was born on February 15, 1927, in Ellington, WI to the late Edward and Margaret (Ulman) Gengler. Evelyn graduated from Appleton High School, the Class of 1944. She then went to business school and worked for AT&T in Milwaukee. Evelyn was united in marriage to Adrain M. Hermus...

Ruth Marcella Porter

Ruth Marcella Porter

Nov 23, 2020

Ruth Marcella Porter, 93, of Menasha, passed away November 23, 2020. She was born May 1, 1927 to Frederick and Mary Weber. She lived her entire life in Menasha, raising ten children. Ruth loved playing slots at the Oneida Casino and spending time with her family. She was very independent, caring for other people rather than letting them care for...

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