Obituaries

Apr 16, 2019

Robert F. “Bob” Sprister, age 81 of Kimberly, entered into eternal life where he was reunited with his loving wife Mary, on April 16, 2019. He passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family and the spiritual presence of his wife. Bob was born in Appleton, on July 9, 1937, son of Edwin and Marion...

Apr 15, 2019

Apr 15, 2019

Barbara J. Giesen, 79, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019. She was born on June 3, 1939, in Appleton, the daughter of Wallace and Laverne (Crawford) Franke. Barb was a colorful, adventurous woman, who in her travels, never met a stranger. She was artistic, intelligent, and spiritual, and had great empathy for the homeless. She gave freely even in...

Apr 14, 2019

Joyce D. Beaufait, age 87, went home to be with her Lord Jesus and reunited with her beloved husband, on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Joyce was born in Ada, Oklahoma on December 27, 1931, daughter of the late George and Mary Myers. She lived in Oklahoma City until 1941 when her family moved to California where she met Allen Beaufait....

Apr 14, 2019

Thyra Marie Davidson, 56, gained her angel wings after passing unexpectedly at her residence on April 14, 2019. She was born June 12, 1962 in Appleton to the late Arthur and Madeleine Gilbert.

Thyra enjoyed nature and the outdoors, traveling to Door County with her girlfriends, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her strong Christian faith was present...

Apr 14, 2019

Donna (Sivinski) Schulze, 91, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Brewster Village surrounded by her family.

Donna was born on June 25, 1927 to Michael and Catherine Sivinski in St. Cloud, Minnesota. On October 7, 1950 she was united in marriage to George Schulze. After marriage she and George settled in Illinois and she devoted her life to...

Apr 13, 2019

Oaklynn S. Thorson, 7 days old. This strong angel was born at 10:40 am, 10 weeks early, weighing 3lbs. and 4 oz. at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay. Just one week after she was born, Oaklynn passed away in her parents arms at Milwaukee’s Children’s Hospital.

Oaklynn is survived by her parents: Tamara Van Asten and Jacob Thorson; siblings:...

Apr 13, 2019

Mary Francis Wood Sturtevant, 87, passed away April 13, 2019, due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was surrounded by her family: Jane, Gary, Tracy, Sturtevant; Alex and Chelsea Sturtevant and Dylan Sturtevant. She was preceded in death by her husband Don, son Brian, sisters Elizabeth MacDonald and Peggy Greivell.

Mary served on the Outagamie County Board for many years....

Apr 12, 2019

Judy Dollevoet, age 71 of Combined Locks, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday morning, April 12, 2019. She was an amazing wife, mother, and grandma who will be loved and missed dearly. Judy was born in Chilton on January 26, 1948, daughter of the late Elmer and Madeline (Mertz) Schad. She married Bob Dollevoet on August 21, 1970.

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Apr 11, 2019

Maxine Wichman, age 87, of Kimberly, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019. She was born on June 1, 1931, daughter of the late Henry and Francis (Vervoort) Vanden Boogard. She was raised in Kimberly and graduated from Kimberly High School in 1949.

Maxine met the love of her life, Otto Wichman at Kimberly Clark and the two were married...

Apr 11, 2019

Passed away peacefully, at home holding his wife’s hand on April 11, 2019 at the age of 55. Ty was born in Oshkosh and moved to Milwaukee in his youth. Ty was an avid motorcyclist and fisherman. Ty was a member of the Sober Bikers United. Ty was an amazing man, fantastic husband, and very proud of the fact that...

Apr 9, 2019

The Lord called home another Angel on April 9, 2019. After her third battle with cancer, Jill finally lost her fight at the age of 73. Jill was born on September 27, 1945 to Douglas and Joyce LeGault in Stanley, WI. Jill was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend.

Jill is survived by her children Brett Kautz and...

Apr 9, 2019

Helen Marie Schanke, 87, Appleton, WI formerly of Neenah & Amberg passed away on April 9, 2019 where she resided at the Appleton Retirement Community. Helen was born on April 15, 1931 to Corty Leland & Sofia (Halderson) Skattebo in Valders, WI. She attended school in Valders and after graduation she worked at Valders Grainary and Miro Aluminum Company. On...

Apr 9, 2019

Linda H. Brooks passed away peacefully at her home on April 9, 2019.

She is survived by her husband: Harvey Brooks; step-son: Tim Brooks; daughter: Lori Brooks; son: Scott Brooks; grandchildren: Kaylee Benzel, Dakota Brooks, and Jensen Brooks; two great-grandchildren, and several brothers and sisters.

Winnie was employed for twenty-seven years by Kimberly Clark. She will be remembered for her...

Apr 9, 2019

Elizabeth “Betty” (McCoy, Cousin) Lerwick, known as Mrs. McCoy or Mrs. Cousin to many students in Delavan and Darien, Wisconsin and Grandma Betts to her beloved grandkids, passed away in Appleton, Wisconsin on April 9, 2019, at the age of 97.

Betty was a lady of many gifted and wonderful talents and loved being mom to her twelve children, and...

Apr 7, 2019

Brynlee Hope Getchel gained her angel wings on April 7 after a heroic battle with a rare mitochondrial disease. Her strength inspired her family and medical team. Brynlee always had a big smile for everyone she met and a pretty bow on her head.

Brynlee is survived by her parents Brian & Jennifer Getchel, and her brother Jamison, as well...

Apr 7, 2019

John Verbrick, 64, of Menasha, WI passed away from cancer on April 7, 2019. We celebrate his life with the same positive outlook and humor he brought into the lives of everyone he knew.

John was born on November 17, 1954, to Thomas and Millie (Schuerer) Verbrick in Neenah, WI. He traveled the country a bit as a young man...

Apr 6, 2019

Dallas E. Sparks, 52, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Aurora Medical Center, Oshkosh. He was born on December 1, 1966, in Bakersfield, CA, the son of Leland Sr. and Betty (Dean) Sparks. Dallas was a fan of country western music, loved M & M’s, and watching sports with his buddies. He will be remembered most for being...

Apr 6, 2019

Apr 6, 2019

Donna Hebert, 75, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at her home. She was born on April 12, 1943, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Rudolf and Anna (Macak) Svazich. Donna was united in marriage to James Hebert on July 28, 1962, in Joliet. She and Jim met each other while attending Marquette University, Milwaukee at a St. Patrick’s...