Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

Dec 27, 2014

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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....

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...

Dec 25, 2014

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,...

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,...

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...

Dec 22, 2014

Virginia Ayres, age 87, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 18, 2014 at her home. Virginia was born on the family farm near High Cliff on April 22, 1927, daughter of the late William and Clara (Geadtke) Buelow. Being a true farm girl, she enjoyed all of nature during her childhood as well as an adult.

Virginia learned...

Dec 21, 2014

Our Angel, Grace Ann Van Dyn Hoven, age 93, went to heaven by Dad, on December 21, 2014. Grace, a lifelong resident of Kaukauna was born on February 15, 1921, in Little Chute. A beloved mother and devoted wife, she has gone to eternal rest with her husband, Wilbert “Bill” Van Dyn Hoven. Grace enjoyed her time at the cottage...

Dec 21, 2014

Scott Alan Dietzler, age 52, of Kimberly, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 21, 2014. Scott was born on October 12, 1962, in Appleton to Jeff Dietzler and the late Jean (Ashman) Wall. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Food Service Specialist. Scott was well-known for his infectious personality, his terrific sense...