Obituaries

Jeanne E. Kilishek

Jeanne E. Kilishek

Oct 19, 2024

Jeanne Ellen Kilishek (Arseneau) was received into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 19, 2024 at the age of 80. Born in Oak Park, Illinois in November of 1943 to Bernard and Marjorie (Case) Arseneau, she was their second daughter in the family that grew to have five daughters and a son. She married...

Jeriene R. Myers

Jeriene R. Myers

Oct 17, 2024

JERIENE R. MYERS

It is with great sadness, that we announce the loss of our beloved mother Jeriene R. Myers (Woulf) of Kimberly, Wisconsin. Jeriene was called home October 17th, 2024 at her home, with her loving family by her side.

Jeriene was born July 29th, 1933 to Laurence and Marie Woulf in Coleman, Wisconsin. Jeriene attended Woulf School through 8th grade...

Roger John Van Eperen

Roger John Van Eperen

Oct 17, 2024

Roger Van Eperen, Appleton, age 90 died peacefully Thursday, October 17, 2024, at home at Eagle Point Senior Living. He was born October 26, 1933, son of the late Bernard & Rose Van Eperen. On December 30, 1954, Roger married Doloris Verheyen. She preceded him in death on September 24, 2006. He married Judy Weiss on April 18, 2009. 

Roger served...

Stephen J. Fritz

Stephen J. Fritz

Oct 17, 2024

Stephen J. Fritz passed away with zero regrets on October 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, on March 5, 1958, to Mary (Noonan) and Ralph Fritz, he was a man who treasured the outdoors. An avid hunter, Stephen loved the woods and whitetails, but even more, he valued the friendships forged during...

David Stehula

David Stehula

Oct 17, 2024

David “Dave” J. Stehula, 77, of Appleton, WI (ne Brillion), passed peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2024, while surrounded by his family. He was born on May 29, 1947 in Manitowoc, WI to Julius and Bernice (Brantmeier) Stehula.

Dave was a car enthusiast and an avid hunter/fisherman. He will be remembered for his “dad jokes,” pancakes, and zest for leaf-blowing. Dave...

Marvin Clarence Lemke

Marvin Clarence Lemke

Oct 16, 2024

Marvin C. Lemke, age 87, of Appleton, was surrounded by family as he passed away on October 16th, 2024 at his home. He was born on August 24th, 1937, the son of the late Clarence and Hildegard Lemke. That’s when it all started. Following is a very brief recap of the highlights of Marv’s life as told by Carrie, his...

Jean "Mrs. D" Duginski

Jean "Mrs. D" Duginski

Oct 16, 2024

Born on December 3rd, 1931, passed on October 16, 2024. Jean was the oldest child of Roland and Della (Jouno) Mayer. Jean grew up on a farm east of Stockbridge where she learned to love all animals and nature. She graduated from Stockbridge High School and then graduated from Oshkosh State University with a B.S. degree in Elementary Teaching.

In January...

Donna Jean Wichman

Donna Jean Wichman

Oct 15, 2024

Donna J. Wichman (Schmitt), 83, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024. She was born on January 21, 1941, in Appleton, Wisconsin to Lloyd and Marge (Geritts) Schmitt.

If you recognize this smile, then you know her laugh, her passion for chocolate, building elaborate legos, puzzles, bowling, playing cards and going to lunch with friends.

Donna was a kind, generous and loving...

Peggy Houk

Peggy Houk

Oct 15, 2024

Margaret A. Houk, 92, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 15, 2024. Peggy was born on January 8, 1932, to her parents Albert and Ruth (Schwartz) Petzold.

Peggy was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and spent the first part of her life there until 1967, then they moved to Appleton when her husband, Peter Houk, relocated for work....

Molly Kathryn Grow

Molly Kathryn Grow

Oct 14, 2024

Molly Kathryn (Higgins) Grow was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Oct. 14, 2024.

Molly was born Aug. 12, 1960, in Green Bay, WI, to Eugene and Margaret Mary (Rumbach) Higgins, the sixth of their eight children. She married Mike Grow on January 12, 1991, and two became a family of four when they happily welcomed sons Sam in...

James Walter Anderson

James Walter Anderson

Oct 14, 2024

James (Jim) Walter Anderson, 71, of Menasha, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024. 

Jim was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, on February 20, 1953, to Harry and Dorothy (Schroeder) Anderson. 

Jim graduated from Appleton High School West and went on to proudly serve in the United States Army and National Guard. In April of 2023, Jim was honored to go on...

Thomas M. Gritt

Thomas M. Gritt

Oct 13, 2024

Thomas Michael Gritt

Appleton, WI—On October 13, 2024, Thomas Michael Gritt was welcomed into the light at the age of 83. Thomas, known as Thom, passed at Meadowbrook in Appleton, WI surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born on August 2, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Thom was the son of Arthur and Zelpha (Clements) Gritt. Thom moved with his...

Emily A. Comeau

Emily A. Comeau

Oct 13, 2024

Emily A Comeau, age 87, Appleton, passed away on October 13, 2024. She was born on March 6, 1937, to the late Leo and Emilia Pehler in Arcadia, Wisconsin. 

Emily graduated from Aquinas High School in LaCrosse in 1955. Before graduation she was literally swept off her feet by Roger Comeau during a high school musical rehearsal. Emily and Roger were...

Maxine L. Sparacino

Maxine L. Sparacino

Oct 13, 2024

Maxine L. Sparacino, 86, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Maxine was born on December 15, 1937, to Mahlon and Vena (Betzing) Parsons in St. Peter, MN. As valedictorian of her high school, she earned a full scholarship to Gustavus Adolphus College but chose a different path when she met the love of her...

Earl E. Brassow

Earl E. Brassow

Oct 13, 2024

                                                                 

Earl Edwin Brassow, aged 89 years and 10 months, was called home to heaven to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 13, 2024, at his home...

Doris J. Falk

Doris J. Falk

Oct 12, 2024

Doris Jean Falk passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 95 on October 12, 2024. Her fervent prayer had been to stay in her own home until the end of her life. Thanks to the care and support of her daughter, Joanne, that’s where she was when the Lord took her to her heavenly home.

Doris was born...

Cecelia Miller

Cecelia Miller

Oct 12, 2024

Cecelia Miller (nee Miller), age 95 of Greenville, WI formerly of Milwaukee, WI joined her heavenly kingdom on October 12, 2024. She was born to Adam and Cecilia (Bayer) Miller on January 6, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI. She married Donald “Don” Miller in June of 1950, raising 3 children through the years. She was a committed full-time mother and even...

Margaret Ann Dietzen

Margaret Ann Dietzen

Oct 12, 2024

Margaret “Maggie” Ann Dietzen, age 75, passed away peacefully the morning of October 12, 2024, surrounded by her family. Maggie was born on November 16, 1948, during a snowstorm to the late Charles “Carl” and Connie (Reinkober) Berrens in Fond du lac, WI. Maggie grew up in Chilton and attended St Mary’s Catholic School as well as Chilton High School....

Janice Helen Clark

Janice Helen Clark

Oct 9, 2024

Janice H Clark, age 88, went peacefully in her sleep on the morning of October 9, 2024, at the Appleton Retirement Community. 

Janice often commented how fitting it was that she would live out her final days on Packard Street, as she had fond childhood memories of growing up on that street, as the oldest daughter with five siblings. 

She graduated from...

Donald Lee Hauser

Donald Lee Hauser

Oct 9, 2024

Donald Lee Hauser, age 80, passed away on October 9. 2024 at ThedaCare Appleton. Don was born to the late Harold and Anna (Winters) Hauser on July 8, 1944, in Green Bay, WI. Don grew up in Appleton with his many siblings where he was barely the “big brother” to the two youngest children Carl and Carol. He graduated from...