Irene E. Plainse
Jul 24, 2024
Irene Ernestine Graef was called to heaven on July 24, 2024. She was born April 28, 1926, in the town of Theresa, daughter of the late Otto and (Erna) Zimmermann Graef. Irene was married to her late husband, Ross Roy Plainse for 62 years. Irene and Ross had two sons, William (Maureen) Plainse of Orlando and Michael (Jolin) Plainse of...
Carol Therese Gilbertson
Jul 23, 2024
Carol Gilbertson (born Carol Timmers), died peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at age 92. Carol grew up in Kaukauna and Kimberly and graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing. She proudly worked as a registered nurse for more than 30 years at Calumet County Homestead in New Holstein and Rolling Meadows in Fond du Lac. She married her cherished...
Gerald Gene Arnold
Jul 23, 2024
Gerald Gene Arnold passed away on July 23, 2024 in Appleton, WI. He was born on April 12, 1963, to Lyonel and Monica (Felauer) Arnold.
Gerald pursued his education at Fox Valley Lutheran and later at Fox Valley Technical College. He was a skilled craftsman in welding and fabrication. Gerald found solace in the serenity of nature. He had a deep...
Peter Charles Emerson
Jul 23, 2024
Never one to trouble others, Pete went so far as to pre-write his own obituary so as to save his family from having to do so. Below is the obituary Pete wrote:
Pete Emerson, Appleton, WI, born July 17th, 1954, died July 23rd, 2024 from complications due to high grade, small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma.
Peter was a graduate of Wauwatosa West High...
Deborah Lee Knight
Jul 21, 2024
Deborah Lee “Debbie” Knight, age 73, Neenah, passed away on Sunday July 21, 2024. Debbie was born on October 5, 1950 to Dale and Kathrine (Rau) Jackson. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School.
Debbie loved being a mom and grandma. She enjoyed time with her children and grandchildren as well as her dog Toby. She was always telling her...
Eric Allen Mantzke
Jul 20, 2024
We are devastated by the sudden passing of Eric Allen Mantzke on July 20, 2024. Eric was a dedicated Husband, Dad, Grandfather, Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend and Follower of Christ.
Eric was born in Sparta, WI on February 24, 1959 to Ralph and Shelby Mantzke. He attended Onalaska Luther High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Eric moved...
Joseph D. Sell
Jul 20, 2024
Joseph D. Sell, age 66, surrounded by his loved, ones was called to his heavenly home at the very moment they finished singing “I’ll Fly Away” at 1:11 pm (3 numbers in a row meant angels are present to Joe) on July 20, 2024 after a courageous eleven month battle with colon cancer. He was born in Neenah on March...
James L. Feavel
Jul 20, 2024
James “Feav” Feavel, age 78 of Appleton, WI passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 20, 2024. He was born to Jack and Angie (née Parker) Feavel on August 3, 1945 in Appleton, WI. He married Patti Feavel on June 29, 1993. Jim has two children from a previous marriage: Lisa Derfus and Shannon Abernathy.
Jim attended Xavier High School...
Judith Schertz
Jul 19, 2024
Judith Ann Schertz (née Beyer), affectionately known as Judi, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024, in Appleton, WI, at the age of 77. Judy was born in New London, WI. on October 21, 1946, and lived a life marked by warmth, kindness, and a vibrant love for her family, friends, and pets.
Judi was a graduate of New London High...
Edward Gustav Linn
Jul 19, 2024
Edward Gustav Linn, 83, passed away on July 19, 2024, in Appleton, WI. He was born on June 17, 1941, in Wakefield, Michigan to Richard and Sally (Niemela) Linn.
Edward attended Northern Michigan University before pursuing a career as an educator. He was a dedicated Physical Education teacher and Athletic Director in Shiocton for 31 years. His passion for sports shone...
Joseph "Joey" John Carnot
Jul 18, 2024
Joseph "Joey" John Carnot, 35, was born on October 26, 1988, in Appleton, WI. Joey's light shone brightly until his passing on July 18, 2024.
Joey served in the National Guard after attending Kaukauna High School. He was a dedicated employee for Carew Concrete Supply Company, proudly working as a dump truck operator. His faith was a cornerstone of his life,...
Barbara G. Johnson
Jul 18, 2024
Barbara Johnson, 91, child of God, passed away on July 18, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.
Barb was born on October 1, 1932 in Escanaba, MI, the eldest daughter of Joseph and Esther(Hoglund) Gehrman. She graduated from Hurley High School in 1950 and went on to Madison to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. She graduated from the...
Joyce Marie Munes
Jul 18, 2024
Joyce Marie Munes (LaPlante) age 95 of Kaukauna, WI passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at St. Paul Elder Services with her daughters at her side. She was born on April 14, 1929 to Lester “Les” and Selma (Mueller) LaPlante. In February of 1953, Joyce married Mel Munes. Together, they raised 6 children.
Joyce loved spending time at her and Mel’s...
Elizabeth Mary Ring
Jul 17, 2024
Elizabeth M. Ring, age 85, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024. She was born to the late Loren and Sylvia Schumacher on May 18th, 1939. After Loren’s death, Frances Schmidlkofer married Sylvia and became Betsy’s loving father. Elizabeth attended St. Augustine’s grade school in Chilton, WI and then went on to Chilton High School. Elizabeth continued her education...
Maxine Ruth Schulze
Jul 16, 2024
Maxine Ruth Schulze, age 88, died surrounded by her family and their love on July 16, 2024. Maxine was born on March 8, 1936, to Kenneth and Ruth (Davidson) Elliott in Owen Wisconsin. She grew up in Appleton and spent her youthful summers in Withee with her two siblings. On September 26, 1953, Maxine married her high school sweetheart Carl...
John D. Gregory
Jul 13, 2024
John Gregory, age 73 of Appleton, passed away at Theda Care – Appleton. He was born in Appleton on February 4, 1951, son of the late Harvey and Eleanor (Daniels) Gregory. He was a 1972 graduate of the Shiocton High School, and later worked at the Hortonville Toy Factory and the Larsen Canning Company. Later he was employed as a...
Harry L. Spiegelberg
Jul 13, 2024
Harry Spiegelberg, 88, of Appleton, WI died on Saturday, July 13th peacefully and surrounded by family.
Harry was born on April 24, 1936, in New London, Wisconsin to Harry and Gladys Spiegelberg. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Chemical Engineering in December of 1959. He went on to receive his PhD in Paper Chemistry from the...
Gerry A. Kirvan
Jul 12, 2024
Geraldine “Gerry” Ann Kirvan (Vander Linden), age 82 of Appleton, WI passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 12, 2024. She was born to Clifford and Evelyn (Gerard) Vander Linden on September 10, 1941 in Appleton, WI. After her high school graduation, she worked as a retail worker and eventually a catalogue specialist for Montgomery Ward for most of...
Arleen Marie Kempke
Jul 11, 2024
Arleen Marie Kempke, age 74, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024, following a brief illness that followed a multi-year struggle with dementia. Arleen was born on June 16, 1950, in Milwaukee to Carl and Marie (Freudensprung) Boehm. Her early childhood was spent in Milwaukee and then, the family moved to Cedarburg where Arleen finished her schooling. Arleen was the...
MaryAnn Harry
Jul 10, 2024
MaryAnn Harry, age 65, passed away peacefully at her home July 10, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer.
MaryAnn was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 21,1959 to her parents Reino and Dorothy (Herrala) Timonen. She grew up in Tapiola, Michigan. She enjoyed painting rocks, gardening, taking walks, and most of all spending...
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