Obituaries

May 27, 2017

Gerald O. Olson, 75 years, died peacefully at his residence in De Pere. Gerald was born in the Appleton area on April 29, 1942, the son of Clarence and Cecelia (Kopenhagen) Olson. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents.

He was employed by Valley Packaging for many years and from 2007-2011 at Aspiro in Green Bay. In his spare...

May 27, 2017

May 27, 2017

Stephen Burnham Kellett, 68, of Appleton, WI died Saturday, May 27, 2017 at UW Health Clinics in Madison, WI, following complications from heart surgery. He was born in Worcester, MA on December 6, 1948, the son of the Reverend Dr. Norman L. and Marjorie (Burnham) Kellett. He spent his early years in Southbridge and Peabody, MA and summers at Biddeford...

May 25, 2017

James (Jim) John Malone, age 96 of Appleton, WI passed peacefully with his family by his side on May 25, 2017.

Jim was born in Alton, IL on March 29, 1921, son of Benard and Sabina (Cuti) Malone. After serving his country on Navy destroyer USS Coghlan – DD 606 in WWII, he was honorably discharged. He then settled in...

May 24, 2017

Geraldine Kunick, age 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon at Scotchwood in DePere. Geraldine was born in Milwaukee on June 25, 1949, daughter of the late Alvin Volmer and Betty (Schwister) Volmer who currently resides at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. Geraldine was married to Arthur Kunick who has preceded her in death in the late 1980's.

She...

May 23, 2017

Marion Vissers (Gosz), age 85, of Kimberly, Wisconsin, formerly a long-time resident of Appleton, went into the loving arms of God on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Marion was born on August 8, 1931 to the late Tony and Marie Gosz of Menasha. She was set up on a blind date with a handsome soldier home on leave, Vince Vissers. Marion...

May 23, 2017

Dale Jakubek, age 66, of Neenah, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017. He was born on May 17, 1951, the son of the late Raymond and Carol Jakubek. Dale graduated from Menasha High School in 1969. Dale enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to music, and watching sports. He also enjoyed taking walks with his girlfriend of 37 years, Priscilla...

May 23, 2017

May 22, 2017

Don Nagan, age 84 of Kaukauna, passed away at his home on May 22, 2017. Don was born in Kaukauna on August 2, 1932, son of the late Leo and Minnie (Otto) Nagan. He was a graduate of the Kaukauna High School, and furthered his education by two more years. In 1951 he entered service with the United States Navy,...

May 22, 2017

May 22, 2017

May 22, 2017

Dale A. Timm, age 75, of Appleton, passed away at his home on Monday, May 22, 2017. Dale was born on December 21, 1941, in Appleton, to the late Leonard and Gwen (Wehrman) Timm. He married Jan Phillips on April 28, 1962, in Appleton; she survives. Dale was a loving husband, father, brother and son. Employed at Butch's Body Auto...

May 21, 2017

May 21, 2017

Thomas Martin, age 89, of Appleton and Palm City Florida, passed away on May 21, 2017 at a Neenah Wisconsin Hospital. There will be a gathering to celebrate Thomas's life on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from 10:00am to 11:00am at Wichmann Funeral Homes, Superior Street location. There will be a memorial service on Wednesday at the funeral home at 11:00am....

May 20, 2017

Torey Johnson, 22, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 as the result of an automobile accident.

Torey was born on October 2, 1994 to Nick and Janis (Robinson) Johnson in Appleton. Torey enjoyed skateboarding, his car stereo, playing pool, shooting darts and all animals especially dogs. He had a great contagious laugh and would do anything for anyone who...

May 19, 2017

William (Bill) Balza, age 85, of Appleton, passed away on May 19, 2017. Bille was born on July 20, 1931 in Appleton, to the late Julius and Florence (Blahnik) Balza. He graduated from Appleton West High School in 1949, followed by service in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Korea. Bill was later employed at Kimberly-Clark, Menasha Paper,...

May 18, 2017

Gerald Robert “Jerry” “Bob” Batzler, 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center.

Jerry was born on June 10, 1935 to F. Gerald and Evelyn (Schubert) Batzler. On February 14, 1959 he was united in marriage to Mildred “Millie” Hechel. After serving his country in the US Navy from 1952 until 1956 he was...

May 18, 2017

Gerald Palmbach, age 82 of Appleton, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday morning, May 18, 2017. Jerry was born in Greenville on June 9, 1935, son of the late Erwin and Edna (Schroeder) Palmbach. He was a graduate of Appleton West High School, and on October 15, 1955, married Donna Popp at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church in...

May 18, 2017

Thomas Leroy Swadley, Jr., 30 years, passed away May 18, 2017 in New Leipzig, North Dakota. He was born October 10, 1986 to his parents Thomas L., Sr and Joleen M. (Jedlicka) Swadley in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Appleton East High School Class of 2005. He furthered his education obtaining a Degree in Sociology from The University...

May 17, 2017

Mildred (Bangart) Baumgarten, age 91 of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, May 17, 2017. She was born in the town of Woodville on June 13, 1925, daughter of the late William and Wilhelmina (Jochmann) Bangart. On February 10, 1942, she married Ray Baumgarten at St. Mary's Church in Kaukauna; Ray preceded her in death in 2015. The Baumgartens...