Obituaries

Dec 18, 2015

Dec 17, 2015

Emil C. Bogart, age 74, of Menasha, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 17, 2015, morning at the Omro Care Center. Emil was born in Milwaukee, son of the late Louis and Alice (Emchke) Bogart. Although he held many odd jobs, he was most proud of his work as head spray painter for Wright Metal. He was also the union shop...

Dec 17, 2015

Dec 17, 2015

Otis LaVerne Rice, age 93 of Little Chute, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, December 17, 2015 at Century Oaks Assisted Living. He was born on June 24, 1922 in Emerson, Iowa, the fourth of eight children born to the late Reuben and Bonnie (Edie) Rice. Most of his childhood was spent in Tabor, Iowa, where he graduated high school....

Dec 16, 2015

Carol (Porath) Lingenfelter of Appleton, Wisconsin, age 76, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2015, with family by her side. Carol was born December 2, 1939, in Neenah, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harold H. and Rosalind (Reddin) Porath.

Carol worked as a math and communications aide at Fox Valley Technical College for 15 years, until her health forced her to...

Dec 16, 2015

Frederick Albert Schutte, age 88, of Appleton, died at home on December 16, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born on January 9, 1927 in Milwaukee to the late Albert and Irene Schutte. He graduated from Whitefish Bay High School, and then served 18 months as a sergeant in the Army Air Corps, stationed in Panama. After service,...

Dec 16, 2015

Dec 15, 2015

Dec 15, 2015

Cory Willis Williams received his wings on December 15, 2015. Cory was the son of Leonard Williams and Molly DeBruin. He is survived by his parents; brothers: Nathanial Williams, Xzavion DeBruin, and Armani DeBruin; and grandparents: Paul and Sally DeBruin. Cory was preceded in death by his infant brother Zurkeif DeBruin.

Private family services will be held.

Dec 15, 2015

Irma Clara Van Stiphout, age 98, of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 15, 2015 at Emerald Valley Assisted Living. Irma was born on November 15, 1917, on the family farm on Green Bay Rd. in Kaukauna, daughter of the late Albert and Emma (Schaefer) Schiefelbein. After graduating the 8th grade she went to...

Dec 14, 2015

Gweneth M. “Gwen” Kuse, 83, Appleton, passed away on December 14, 2015. Gwen was born on February 5, 1932 in Boaz Wisconsin to the late Louis Halink and Beatrice (Kanable) Halink. After Louis passed away, Gwen's mother married Bill Hankins who became her Dad. She was a graduate of Viola High School in Viola Wisconsin. After graduation, she served her...

Dec 14, 2015

Carol M. Edelman, age 79, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015, after suffering a stroke. She was married to Harold D. Edelman, who preceded her in death in 1994.

She enjoyed being active in St. Thomas More bingo, helping to set things up. She also helped with the annual parish picnic. Carol loved shopping with her daughter and talking...

Dec 14, 2015

Dec 14, 2015

Dec 14, 2015

On Monday December 14, 2015 our precious mom slipped peacefully from this earthly life into the arms of Jesus and the joy of heaven. Charlotte Elaine (Scott) Anker, age 87, of Appleton, Wisconsin was born on January 23, 1928 in Janesville, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Elmer and Leda (Heggestad) Scott.

“Scottie” graduated from Clinton High School and Mercy...

Dec 12, 2015

Dec 11, 2015

Raymond “Ray” T. Charles, age 74 passed away after his brief illness on Friday, December 11, 2015. He was born on June 18, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas and Florence (Barnes) Charles.

He married the love of his life, Carole Arkens on March 26, 1983 in Bark River, Michigan at Salem Lutheran Church.

Ray retired from the...

Dec 10, 2015

Doris Ethel Florence Barry, age 90 of Appleton passed away on December 10, 2015 at Carolina Manor. Doris was born on February 20, 1925 to William and Matilda (Zander) Bobber. On July 2, 1955 she married John C. Barry at Mount Olive Ev. Lutheran Church in Appleton and John preceded her in death on September 10, 2014. She was a...

Dec 10, 2015

Ruby D. Andrews, age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at St. Paul's Elder Services in Kaukauna, Wisconsin where she was a resident after suffering from a debilitating stroke more than two years ago. Ruby was born on October 28, 1947 in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, and grew up on the family farm near Cuba City. She graduated...

Dec 9, 2015

Elizabeth “Betty” Biese, age 90 died peacefully at her home after a short illness on December 9, 2015.

Betty was born in Kimberly on January 26, 1925, Daughter of Joseph and Anna Thein. On July 9, 1946 she married Gene in Kimberly and had 54 years together prior to his death in January, 2000. They had 13 children, 12 unplanned...