Obituaries

Jul 20, 2020

Jeffrey Thomas Koss, age 50, beloved son of Lynn Koss and Laurel Mills, passed away at home on July 20, 2020, of a life-long heart condition.  Jeff was born on March 22, 1970, in Appleton, where he lived his whole life. He was a graduate of Appleton West, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and Fox Valley Technical College. He worked as a...

Jul 20, 2020

MAJ Robert G Jackan, Ret. of Appleton, WI, passed away on July 20, 2020 at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee from complications of COVID-19.

Bob was born on June 13, 1946 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, to Ignatius and Mary Jane Jackan. He attended St. Lawrence Catholic School in Wisconsin Rapids and graduated from Holy Cross Seminary...

Jul 19, 2020

Charles Luehring was taken from earthly life to heavenly glory on July 19, 2020, at the age of 68. Chuck was born by God’s grace to parents, Wilbert and Irene (Arnold) Luehring, on December 19, 1951, in Bay City, Michigan, and was baptized into the family of faith at St. Bartholomew Lutheran Church in Kawkawlin, Michigan. He was blessed with...

Jul 19, 2020

Jul 18, 2020

Jul 18, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Belling, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2020, with her family by her side. Pat was born on June 4, 1941, daughter of the late Gilbert and Sophie (Filas) Wettstein. For 13 years, Pat and Dave owned D.J’s Bar in Kaukauna. She enjoyed playing softball and bowling, which her bar sponsored. She also enjoyed the fellowship...

Jul 18, 2020

Frank G. “Whitey” Lichtfuss, age 89, entered into heaven on July 18, 2020 at Patriot Place Assisted Living in Berlin, Wisconsin. Whitey was born on May 7, 1931 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Frank and Martha (Binder) Lichtfuss. He served his country honorably during the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Air Force. On August 6, 1955 he married...

Jul 17, 2020

Marilyn L. Hirsch, age 89, of Appleton, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Brookdale in Appleton. Marilyn was born on August 29, 1930 in St. John, to Anna (Schmidt) Klotz and Frank Klotz. She married John P. Hirsch on October 5, 1957 at St. John Catholic Church in St. John.

 

She is survived by her sisters-in-law: Helen...

Jul 17, 2020

Jean Marie Witters, 56, Appleton, died on Friday, July 17, 2020. She was born on January 10, 1964, to John and Judy (Courtois) Witters in West Allis, WI. Jean graduated from the Wisconsin School for the Visually Impaired, where she was a proud member of the swim team. She attended UW LaCrosse and furthered her education in Idaho where she...

Jul 17, 2020

Dora Liberata Schultz, age 84, passed away in her garden, doing what she loved best; watering and nurturing her flower beds, July 17, 2020.

Dora was born in Pescara, Italy. Dora met her future husband, Gordon Schultz, where she worked in a café in Italy when she was 20 years old, while he was serving in Italy as a member...

Jul 17, 2020

David Paul Kalmoe was born on October 4, 1952 in Elgin, North Dakota. son of Reverend Clifford L. Kalmoe and Evelyn Kalmoe. He died peacefully on July 17, 2020 of natural causes after battling Parkinson’s Disease and Schizoaffective Disorder.

David had resided at the Brewster Village nursing home center in Appleton, WI for more than ten years. The family is...

Jul 16, 2020

Darren Bagwell passed away at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN on July 16, 2020 after a long illness.  Darren was born in Flint, Michigan on May 16, 1967.  He graduated from high school in Naperville, IL where he excelled as a student and competed on the tennis team.  Upon graduation he attended Kettering University in Flint, MI receiving a Bachelor...

Jul 16, 2020

Nina Fay (Miller) Heiting passed away July 16, 2020. Nina was born April 11, 1931, in Clark County, Wisconsin to John C. and Clara (Baumgarten) Miller. She met the love of her life Richard Heiting, and the couple married June 17, 1952. Together they had five children.   Nina was employed by the Appleton School District until her retirement in 1994....

Jul 15, 2020

Appleton – Iona A. Badtke, 98, passed away on the morning of July 15, 2020, at Edenbrook Care Center. She was born on September 1, 1921, in Ripon the daughter of Avie and Alice (Weinke) Ludtke. Iona worked as a dental assistant for Dr.’s Johnson and Karel in Ripon before marrying Harvey Badtke on June 22, 1946. Harvey preceded her...

Jul 14, 2020

Franklin “Frank” Rauen, 78, Appleton, died on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. He was born on February 19, 1942, to the late John and Thelma (Gibeault) Rauen in Athens, Wisconsin. Frank was born on a farm, at age 2 he was bucked by a cow landing him in the hospital, he was a very sick little boy for a long time....

Jul 14, 2020

Roger Jansen, age 58 of Kaukauna, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Roger was born in Appleton on November 28, 1961, son of the late Sylvester and Ila Mae (Burt) Jansen. He attended Kimberly High School, and in September of 1991 married Kris Timmers. They were blessed with three children.

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Jul 12, 2020

Gene L. Sipple, 76, of Black Creek, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton at 7:57 PM on July 12, 2020 with his son and daughter by his side. Gene fought a warrior’s battle with numerous health challenges over the last few months before passing and did so with conviction of decision, courage, and on his...

Jul 11, 2020

Jean M. (Romenesko) Salm, age 64, of Kimberly, died peacefully on July 11, 2020.

Jean was born on September 25, 1955 to Barb (Frye) and the late Don Romenesko.  Jean was a devoted mother to Tim and Tom Salm, and to Luke Mangless.  She was a friend to all, had the patience of a saint, and only saw the good...

Jul 11, 2020

Russell W. Eberhard passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Russell was born in Neenah on June 30, 1932, son of the late Harry and Laurel (Little) Eberhard.  He married Mary Ann “Rita” Berg on October 18, 1958.

Russell served in the US Army and was a veteran of the Korean War.

He was a member of the Travelers Protective...

Jul 11, 2020

Gary H. Malchow, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2020. He was born on June 4, 1937, in Manistique, MI, the son of Earl and Irene (Wager) Malchow. Gary attended Neenah High School, and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1959 after serving as a mechanic and spending time in Korea. Gary...