Michael Alan Hickinbotham
Jan 1, 2015
Michael Hickinbotham, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 1, 2015. Michael was born on August 21, 1963 to Robert and Betty (Hollenback) Hickinbotham. He married Wendy Lee on October 10, 1987.
Michael was an avid Ford Mustang enthusiast and was often found at different car shows trying to sell and buy old car parts. He also loved searching...
Thomas M. Gambsky
Dec 31, 2014
Tom “Barney” Gambsky died on December 31, 2014 at Appleton Medical Center, from complications from a fall.
He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on November 17, 1928, the son of Bernard and Mary (Miller) Gambsky. Family has always been important to him. The youngest of four children, and the only son, Tom was raised in Appleton surrounded by a large...
Leland Arthur "Art" Judson
Dec 30, 2014
L. Arthur Judson, age 73 of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Parkside Care Center. He was born on February 3, 1941 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Madison and Marcella (Wauer) Judson. On January 11, 1962, Art married the love of his life Maria C. Reyes. He was employed as a Lab Technician at Gilbert Paper....

James Russell Collins
Dec 28, 2014
James Russell Collins, age 74, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2014 at Cherry Meadows. James was born on February 22, 1940 to the late Russell and Eleanor (Marx) Collins. James proudly served his country as a member of the United State Army from 1957-1960.
James is survived by his son Anthony Collins, his step-daughters Shawn Medina and...
Delores Mary Lardie
Dec 27, 2014
Delores Mary Lardie, age 89, of Appleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on the evening of December 27, 2014, at Cherry Meadows. Delores was born on September 5, 1925, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Leo and Elizabeth Czaskos. She graduated from the South Division High School in Milwaukee and later went on to business school. Delores worked...
Bruce E. Steffen
Dec 27, 2014
Bruce Steffen, age 79, of Appleton, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Manor Care. He was born on February 19, 1935 in Appleton, to the late Erval and Gladys (Satorius) Steffen. Bruce served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of Mount Olive Ev. Lutheran Church in Appleton. Bruce was preceded...
Paul Hertziger
Dec 27, 2014
Our Father's, Grandfather's, and Great-Grandfather's soul was called peacefully into Heaven at the age of 88, on December 27, 2014, to be reunited with the soul of his deeply beloved and endeared wife of fifty-one plus years, Florence Marie.
They and the many souls preceding them will continue in God's eternal service.
Paul would like one last time to acknowledge,...
Ila Badtke
Dec 26, 2014
Ila Badtke (Goheen) was called to everlasting life on Friday, December 26, 2014, where she joined her husband, Reinhold “Reinie” Badtke and beloved Sheltie, Tonnie. She was born on November 21, 1921, to Clarence and Grace Goheen in South Bend, Indiana.
She is survived by daughters, Shirley (Norman) Matson and Carol (Robert) Edwards; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sister, Theresa Mester...
Carol Jean Steidl
Dec 26, 2014
Carol Steidl (also known as MOM, grandma, great-grandma, Aunt Jeannie, Baby or Betty) passed away at age 75. She died peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2014 after a struggle with lung and brain cancer. Carol was born at the family homestead on Lake Winnebago on November 7, 1939; she was the baby of the late Harold and Eleanor (Domkoski) Schaumann....
Darlene L. Koehler
Dec 26, 2014
Darlene Koehler, age 86, of Chilton, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Chilton Care Center.
She was born on June 18, 1928, in Charlestown, the daughter of the late Martin and Leona (Mathes) Schmidt. Darlene was involved on the family farm in Charlestown for over 40 years, and also owned the Chilton Downtowner from 1975 until 1981. Darlene...
Robert "Bob" Koehler, Sr.
Dec 26, 2014
Robert Koehler, age 87, of Chilton, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Homestead Care Center in New Holstein.
He was born on February 23, 1927 to the late Clayton and Fredola “Dola” (Lorenz) Koehler. In his younger years he enjoyed flying and stock car racing. Bob was involved on the family farm in Charlestown for over 50 years,...
Frank A. Olson, Jr.
Dec 25, 2014
Frank A. Olson Jr., passed away on Christmas morning 2014, surrounded by his family. He was born November 18, 1925 in Kimberly, Wisconsin to the late Frank and Mary (Schiltz) Olson, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII during the Battle of the Bulge. Frank earned a purple heart and three Bronze Stars while serving in the military....
La Vila L. "Snookie" Gaffney
Dec 25, 2014
La Vila L. “Snookie” Gaffney, 88, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014. Snookie was born on May 21, 1926 to William R. and Gertrude L. (Horn) Cotter in Appleton. As an infant, La Vila's parents and other relatives began calling her “Snookums”. The nickname stuck, and so she went through her entire life being known as “Snookie”, which fit...
Joshua James Jackson
Dec 24, 2014
Joshua James Jackson, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. On July 8, 1984, Josh was born in Neenah to James Jackson and Tina Yerken. He was married to Jessica Parafiniuk. He enjoyed fishing, hanging out with friends, and mudding. He loved spending time with the kids.
Josh will be missed by his wife, Jessica; his daughter,...
Gloria Pleau
Dec 23, 2014
Gloria K. Pleau, 62, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014.
Gloria was born on September 29, 1952 to James and Rosemary (Meyers) Kirchner. Gloria's family was the most important thing to her and the time they spent together will always be cherished.
Gloria is survived by her son Bryan (Laurie) Waters, a granddaughter, Chloe Waters, her father, James Kirchner,...
Marilyn Sandra "Sandy" Malliet
Dec 23, 2014
Sandy Malliet, age 80, of Kimberly, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born on May 10, 1934 in Clintonville, to the late Clarence and Helen (Esmay) Quall. On February 16, 1953, Sandy married Eugene Malliet at St. Mary Catholic Church in Bear Creek. She was an accomplished musician and filled her home with...
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