Obituaries

Mary Jane Allerton

Mary Jane Allerton

Dec 2, 2023

Mary Jane Allerton, 97, passed away on December 2, 2023, in Freedom, WI. She lived a remarkable life filled with love, joy, and countless cherished memories. Her passing has left a void in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Mary Jane's journey began on New Years Eve 1925 in the township of Ladoga in Fond du...

Judith "Judy" Babcock

Judith "Judy" Babcock

Dec 1, 2023

Judith “Judy” Babcock, age 62 of Kaukauna, WI, born June 28, 1961, passed away on December 1, 2023.  She was raised by the state to be a strong, independent, and fierce woman.  Judy never knew her biological family, but met her true family along the road of life.  She loved working and enjoyed her long career at Valley Packaging right...

Randall C. Moehr

Randall C. Moehr

Dec 1, 2023

Randall Carl Moehr Sr, age 81 of Crivitz, WI passed away on December 1, 2023.  He was born to Albert and Virginia (Maertz) Moehr on August 16, 1942 in Green Bay, WI.  He attended Hilbert High School and went on to become a truck driver for Schneider for many years until deciding to become an owner/operator of his own transportation...

Diane S. Weber

Diane S. Weber

Nov 30, 2023

Diane Selma Weber (Haczynski), age 87 of Appleton, WI passed away on November 30, 2023.  She was born to Frank and Josephine (Benedyk) Haczynski on August 21, 1936 in Green Bay, WI.  She graduated valedictorian from Brillion High School with the class of ’54 and went on to become a Librarian Aid for the AASD most of her life.  She...

Kent Joseph Thon

Kent Joseph Thon

Nov 30, 2023

Kent J. Thon, 53, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was born on April 13, 1970, in Kaukauna, the son of Kenneth and Betty Lou (Eiting) Thon. Kent graduated from Kaukauna High School, the class of 1988.

Kent is survived by his 6 siblings: Dean Thon, Carmen (Bryan) Johnson, Darryl Thon, Kerry Thon, Hal (Kellie) Thon, Keith (Susan)...

Myrtle Ruth Siegler (Towner)

Myrtle Ruth Siegler (Towner)

Nov 29, 2023

Myrtle Siegler, 99, entered her eternal home in heaven on November 29, 2023. Myrtle was born on a farm near White Lake, SD, February 12, 1924 to Minnie and Herman Suelflow Jr. She was made a child of God through holy baptism on March 23, 1924 and confirmed in her Christian faith on May 14, 1938. She attended one year...

Liane R. LeCapitaine-White

Liane R. LeCapitaine-White

Nov 29, 2023

Liane Rae LeCapitaine-White (Giesen), age 56 of Appleton, WI passed away at home with her husband at her side on November 29, 2023.  She was born to John “Jack” and Barbara (Franke) Giesen on December 1, 1966, in Appleton, WI.  Liane graduated from Appleton West High School with the class of ’84 and went on to earn her associate degree...

David James McCormick

David James McCormick

Nov 27, 2023

David James McCormick, 67, of Menasha, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at his home on November 27, 2023. 

Dave was born in Illinois on February 4, 1956, to James and Carol McCormick. 

He started his career at Kimberly Clark Aviation, and continued on there when it became Gulf Stream, for 39 years before retiring.  

He and his wife Joan...

Irene Josephine Skiba

Irene Josephine Skiba

Nov 26, 2023

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Irene Josephine Skiba nee Wisinski who was brought into her earthly life on November 25,1933 and called home to eternal rest on November 26, 2023, at the age of 90. 

Irene was born in Stockton, WI to the late Alois and Margaret Wisinski (Wojtalewicz). Irene married Reynold Skiba on September 10, 1951,...

John Peter Yohr

John Peter Yohr

Nov 26, 2023

John was brought into his earthly life on June 21, 1939, and called home to eternal rest on November 26, 2023, at the age of 84.

He worked on the family farm with his parents through his teen years. When Henry and Laura retired from the farm, they moved into Hortonville right across from the toy factory. John worked at...

Richard L. Zimmer

Richard L. Zimmer

Nov 25, 2023

Richard L. Zimmer passed away on November 25, 2023, in the Memory Care at Oak Park Place, Menasha, WI. He was born on January 21, 1933, in Springfield, IL, the son of Loren and Mildred Zimmer. He graduated from Lanphier High School, Spfld, IL in 1945.  He served in the army from 1953 to 1954.  On Sept. 15, 1956, he...

Susan S. Richmond

Susan S. Richmond

Nov 24, 2023

Susan Sophia Richmond, age 84, passed away peacefully Friday morning, November 24, 2023, at Dimensions Living in Appleton, surrounded by family.   Susan (aka Susanka as known to Dimensions Living staff) was born June 11, 1939, in Rhinelander, WI, to the late Nils Paul and Celia (Wojcik) Holmgren.  She moved to Sturgeon Bay, WI during the war, then to Eagle River,...

Jane Dwyre Garton

Jane Dwyre Garton

Nov 24, 2023

Jane Dwyre Garton was a journalist, mentor, activist, servant, visionary, feminist, and beloved member of the Fox Cities community whose legacies will impact generations to come, particularly those of women and girls.  She never sought the limelight, but rather to prepare others for their opportunities to shine. 

Born Jane Ellen Dwyre on Aug. 26, 1946, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, she was...

Henry "Bud" Griesbach Jr.

Henry "Bud" Griesbach Jr.

Nov 23, 2023

Henry “Bud” Louis Griesbach, Jr, age 94 of Appleton, WI passed away on November 23, 2023.  He was born to Henry and Bertha (Thon) Griesbach on November 3, 1929, in Chicago, IL.  Bud graduated from Lane Technical School with the class of ’47, then attended the University of Iowa on a swimming scholarship. After graduation he enlisted with the US...

Allan R. Hill

Allan R. Hill

Nov 22, 2023

Allan Ray Hill, an Oneida Nation member, aged 76, passed away suddenly on November 22, 2023 after a short battle with prostate cancer. He was born on July 28, 1947 to Violet Hill in Taycheedah, WI. He grew up in Shiocton, WI as a foster child of Myron and Martha Ames and was baptized on June 19, 1959 in Chute...

David Nyback

David Nyback

Nov 21, 2023

David Allen Nyback, age 67 of Menasha, passed away November 21, 2023, after being diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy five years ago. David graduated from Menasha High School in 1975, and worked for over 35 years at Essity in Neenah, retiring in 2018. He married Garth Zimmermann in 2015.

David enjoyed playing slots and keno at casinos from Las Vegas...

Robert Julius Vandehy

Robert Julius Vandehy

Nov 21, 2023

 

Robert (Bob) Julius Vandehy, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away at the age of 89 on November 21, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born on June 11, 1934, in Kimberly, Wisconsin, to his parents Julius and Ester Vandehy. Bob was drafted into the Navy in 1957 and served his country with honor...

John Louis Green

John Louis Green

Nov 21, 2023

John L. Green, 80, of Appleton passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. 

He was born on March 12, 1943 in Fennimore, Wisconsin, the son of John and Vesta (Schwab) Green. 

John was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1966.  John spent most of his professional career at Aid Association for Lutherans (Thrivent)...

Maurie Alan Jury

Maurie Alan Jury

Nov 19, 2023

 

Maurie Alan Jury, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

Maurie will be remembered as a great conversationalist, a clever storyteller, and a gentle man who enjoyed doing things for others. He was generous, thoughtful, and kind. He was known and appreciated for his fun sense of humor.

Maurie was a lifelong resident of Appleton and...

Adam Edward Charles

Adam Edward Charles

Nov 19, 2023

On November 19th, 2023, Adam Edward Charles died unexpectedly in Baraboo, WI. He was 31 years old. Adam was born on August 31st, 1992, at Bellin Memorial Hospital in Green Bay, WI. He attended Appleton North High School and transitioned to home schooling at near end of his high school education. He joined the work force right out of high school starting at Valley Packaging...