Obituaries

May 1, 2019

Arnold “Joe” Strauch, age 92, passed away on May 1, 2019, at the Thedacare Regional Medical Center Appleton. He was born in Carter, Wisconsin on April 25, 1927. After serving his country from 1945-1947 in the Army, he married his high school sweetheart, Johanna Belongia. After retiring from Foremost Dairies, he enjoyed berry picking and walks through the woods with...

Apr 30, 2019

John Ira Davis died peacefully on April 30. He was born June 26, 1925 in Appleton, Wisconsin and lived nearly all his life here. He was a veteran of World War II in Europe shortly after graduating from Appleton High School. Upon returning home, he attended Beloit College and was a lifelong supporter of that school. There he met his...

Apr 30, 2019

Duane “Al” H. Bates, age 92, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He was born on August 15, 1926, son of the late Earl and Helen (Kamps) Bates.

A man who lived his life guided by the principles of family, faith and frugality, with an added dash of good humor, Al would gladly...

Apr 30, 2019

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 30, 2019 at the age of 82. Kenneth was born on September 14, 1936 to Bernard and Marion (nee Appleton) Kemps in Appleton, Wisconsin. He attended St. Joseph’s grade school and graduated from Appleton High School in 1954. He attended UW-Oshkosh and then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He...

Apr 29, 2019

Patricia J. McNaughton, 65, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at home. Patricia was born on March 31, 1954 to John and Kathryn McNaughton.

In keeping with Patricia's wishes a private service will be held at a later date.

Apr 29, 2019

Geneva “Gen” was born to life on November 19, 1928, in West Bloomfield, WI, the second daughter of the late John and Rose (Kuehl) Redman. Gen was born to eternal life on April 29, 2019,at her home with family by her side, after a short and very brave battle with cancer.

Gen married the love of her life, one Leroy...

Apr 29, 2019

Elmer J. St. Cyr, age 102, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 in New London, WI. He was born on October 9, 1916 to the late Harry and Lottie (Wuliette) St. Cyr in Escanaba, MI. Elmer was a WWII Vetran of the U.S. Army. He was united in marriage to Irene Forgette on Novemebr 25, 1939...

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Apr 26, 2019

Jack Pankratz embraced eternal life on April 26, 2019. After celebrating his 5th year as a pancreatic cancer survivor, Jack was ambushed by a second cancer that ended his fight.

Jack was born in Appleton on July 19, 1930. He graduated from Appleton High School’ “Class of 48”’ then proudly serving in the Marine Corps aboard the USS Missouri, Albany,...

Apr 26, 2019

E.J. Holt Jr., passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at his home after a 12-year battle with diabetes. E.J. was born on New Year’s Eve 1980, in Renova, Mississippi, son of E.J. Sr. and the late Lucy Mae (Beans) Holt. He married the love of his life, Michelle Salley, in June of 2005. They shared 13 years of marriage and raised...

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Apr 23, 2019

Jerome “Jim” Gresl, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 while surrounded by his family. He was born at his family home in Cato, Wisconsin, son of the late George and Asella (Krutzberg) Gresl. Jim was a hard worker from a young age when he began transporting blocks of ice at the age of...

Apr 23, 2019

Elisabeth Allen, age 72, of Little Chute, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2019, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Appleton. Elisabeth was born in Beloit, WI, on July 6, 1946, daughter of the late Kenneth and Ruth (Turnock) Liddle. Raised in Antioch, IL, she graduated from Antioch High School in 1964. After high school, Elisabeth earned her BA in Music...

Apr 23, 2019

Beverly A. Kohl, 85, of Appleton was called to her heavenly home with her daughters by her side on April 23, 2019 after a long and courageous fight with Parkinson’s. She was born on April 2, 1934 in Appleton, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Sophia (Teske) and Clarence NaGreen. She graduated from Appleton Senior High School in 1952. On...

Apr 21, 2019

Betty Jean Malliet Kieffer, age 89 of Kaukauna, WI and formerly of Marinette, WI, entered eternal life Easter Sunday, April 21st, 2019.

Betty Jean is survived by sons Jim, Perry and Dave Kieffer, grandchildren Sonia Schmitt, Kristan Kieffer, Ben (Stephanie) Kieffer, Brittney (Matt) Eveningred, Linsey Kieffer, Gabbie Kieffer, Ashley (Bryan) Beres, Melissa Doss, and Dan Kieffer. She is further survived...

Apr 21, 2019

Richard “Rick” A. Stack, Jr., loving husband, adoring father, great big brother, kind friend, successful attorney, involved community member, and aviation enthusiast, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side after a brave battle with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia on April 21, 2019.

Born on June 29, 1949 to the late Dick and Sis (Zuehlke) Stack, Rick...

Apr 19, 2019

Cecilia “Ceci” Fischer, age 67 of Neenah, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, April 19, 2019. Ceci was born in Appleton on March 26, 1952, daughter of the late Anthony and Ethel (Rehfeldt) Boehler.

Ceci was a loving and doting grandmother, who also loved spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed visits to the casino, crochet and...