Obituaries

Jun 15, 2014

Jun 15, 2014

Michelle A. Drover, age 33, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, June 15, 2014. Michelle was born on December 4, 1980, in Neenah, to Ben and Mary (Murphy) Whitehouse. She married Dustin Drover on April 9, 2010, in Oshkosh. Michelle was a 1999 graduate of Oshkosh West High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree...

Jun 14, 2014

Lucile A. Timmel, age 89, of Appleton, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014. She was born on September 27, 1924 in Oshkosh, to the late William and Alvina Laabs. Lucile married Melvin Timmel in Omro on August 16, 1947, and the two spent over 65 years together. Lucile worked at Omro Power and Electric and AAL from 1942 to...

Jun 13, 2014

Jun 13, 2014

Clyde Klemp, age 87, of Appleton, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Appleton Medical Center with his loving wife at his side. He was born on September 6, 1926 in the Town of Rolling in Langlade County, the son of the late Louis and Leola Klemp. Clyde served his country in the U.S. Navy. On June 28, 1952,...

Jun 13, 2014

James “Jim” E. Erdman, 81, of Kimberly, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014 at Fox River Nursing and Rehab after a courageous fight with cancer. Jim was born on January 5, 1933, son of the late William and Dora (Knaack) Erdman. He was proud to work at the Kimberly Mill for 44 years. On May 18, 1957, he married...

Jun 13, 2014

Jun 12, 2014

Beverly Roberts, 81, passed away at a local care facility on Thursday morning, June 12, 2014. Bev was born August 7, 1932, daughter of the late Lyle and Esther (Nieft) Baurain. For many years she was married to Livingston M. Roberts, who preceded her in death in 2001. Bev is survived by three children; two grandchildren; two sisters: Ginny (Mel)...

Jun 12, 2014

Sue Garcia (Richmond), age 71, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 12, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Sue was born on August 24, 1942, daughter of the late Karel and Dorothy (Hanson) Richmond. She graduated in 1960 from Appleton High School and later went on to start her administrative career at Golper Supply Company. After taking some time...

Jun 12, 2014

“Grameo”

Ione B. Kobussen, age 96, of Appleton, passed away at Matthews of Appleton on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Ione was born on May 14, 1918, in Kaukauna, to the late Paul and Erna Mae Damro. She married Karl Kobussen on July 1, 1941, in Kaukauna; he preceded her in death. Ione was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great...

Jun 11, 2014

Jane Borsche, age 73, of Fremont, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. She was born on February 23, 1941, in New London, the daughter of the late Elmer and Jeanette (Kleberg) Eake. On February 2, 1963, Jane married LeRoy “Lee” Borshe in Readfield. She retired from Les Stumpf Ford as an office manager and was a member of Our...

Jun 11, 2014

LaVerne Frances (Evers) Kaminski, age 87, passed away peacefully with family by her side on the evening of Wednesday, June 11, 2014. It is fitting that her spirit transitioned to a brighter place just as the sun began to set in the sky around her. LaVerne was a force of nature whose dynamic personality delighted and energized every person she...

Jun 11, 2014

Jun 10, 2014

Joshua “Rambo” DeFord

With a pure heart and fearless soul, Our Son, Our Brother, Our Friend, Our Hero enters Valhalla on Eagles wings. Joshua “Rambo” DeFord, 23, died on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 with honor and glory doing what he loved, protecting those close to him, while riding his motorcycle “Storm”. He was born on September 21, 1990 to Darrell...

Jun 10, 2014

Ron Ecker, age 77, of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. He was born on April 26, 1937, in Appleton, the son of the late Armin and Mary Ann (Dohr) Ecker. Ron worked at the Conway Hotel (now the Radisson Paper Valley) and retired after 35 years of service as a masseuse at the Y.M.C.A. He liked to...

Jun 10, 2014

Dionte' Lamar Joe Propst Sr, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2014. Dionte' was born on November 29, 1989 in Chicago to Marcus Sims and Chanteas Jackson. Dionte' was full of life, had a big heart and was a very caring person. He loved cooking, playing basketball and most of all spending time with his son Dionte' “Doodah Bug” Jr....

Jun 8, 2014

Jun 7, 2014

Carl J. Dohr, age 89, of Appleton, passed away at Brewster Village on Saturday, June 7, 2014, after a lengthy struggle with cardiovascular disease. Carl was born on February 11, 1925, in Appleton, to the late Joseph and Alma (Flesch) Dohr. Carl was a 1943 graduate of Appleton High School, where he participated in basketball, track, and had the leading...

Jun 6, 2014

Marilynn Roth Richter, age 81, formerly of Appleton, died of natural causes on Friday, June 6, 2014 in Venice, Florida. She was born June 27, 1932, in Eau Claire to Arthur and Viola (Behrent) Roth. Marilynn's family later moved to Appleton, where she graduated in 1950 from Appleton High School. On August 18, 1951, she married Royal Richter in Appleton....

Jun 5, 2014

Donald J. Tate, 87, of Appleton, passed away on June 5, 2014 at Manor Care.

Donald was born on February 6, 1927 to Emanuel and Meta (Raddant) Tate in Shawano. Don was a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Don was united in marriage to Gloria Wolfgram on March 6, 1948 and together they celebrated 66 wonderful...