Obituaries

Judith Bixby

Judith Bixby

Dec 11, 2023

Judy Bixby, age 80 of Appleton, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday December 11, 2023.

Judy was born in Appleton on March 17, 1943, daughter of the late Lawrence R. Selig, Sr. and the late Agnes Martha (Kozlowski) Selig.  On August 5, 1961, she married Philip T. Bixby at St. Therese Catholic Church.  They had been sweethearts since the...

Leona C. Behling

Leona C. Behling

Dec 10, 2023

Leona (Lee) Claire Behling of Menasha, Wisconsin, died peacefully on December 10, 2023.   Lee was born on February 21, 1936. She was married 67 years to William (Bill) Ronald Behling. They were wed on June 16, 1956.   She is survived by her devoted husband Bill and their three children: Ronald Behling (Fina) of New Jersey; Linn Hughes (Stan)...

Bill Flanagan

Bill Flanagan

Dec 9, 2023

Dr. William Flanagan, 82, passed away unexpectedly December 9, 2023.

Bill was born on January 17, 1941, in Madison, Wisconsin to the late Herbert and Thelma Flanagan. He grew up in Kingsford, Michigan, graduated from Kingsford High School, Northern Michigan University and went on to attend Marquette University Dental School. After graduating dental school in 1966, he proudly served two...

Richard "Rick" Forster

Richard "Rick" Forster

Dec 7, 2023

Richard Forster, 75, passed away on December 7, 2023. He was born in Appleton to Bob and Shirley Forster on March 28, 1948.

Rick primarily found a career in sales and enjoyed watching football, specifically the Packers, and loved spending time with family. Rick was a proud veteran. He was a Marine and served during the Vietnam war. Rick had...

Rosemary Kamps

Rosemary Kamps

Dec 7, 2023

To Rosemary Ann (Everts) Kamps, family was everything…from the beginning of her life to the very end.  

Rosemary passed away suddenly on December 7, 2023, just two days after her 89th birthday.  She celebrated her birthday with her children, eating her favorite meal (steak), and blowing out the candles on a potato cake made from a long-time favorite recipe of her mother’s. Rosemary’s mother and dad,...

William James Swan

William James Swan

Dec 7, 2023

William James Swan, 83, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2023. Bill was born on August 15, 1940, in Lowell, MA to William and Margaret Swan. Bill was married to the love of his life, Mary Quinta Swan for 60 years and together they raised 4 beautiful children.  

Bill enjoyed a long and successful career in the paper industry, which began in...

June May Endres

June May Endres

Dec 7, 2023

June M. Endres, 98, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 7, 2023. She was born on May 7, 1925, in Clintonville, the daughter of the late Jay and Sara (Schulz) Weatherwax. June graduated from Clintonville High School, attended Fox Valley Technical College, and Trust Banking School at Northwestern University. She moved to Appleton, in 1950 and on...

Marjory Van Dinter

Marjory Van Dinter

Dec 6, 2023

Marjory Van Dinter, age 88, peacefully went to Heaven on December 6, 2023, following a brief illness. She was born February 10, 1935, to the late Jerome and Esther (Kronz) Moser in a farmhouse in Black Creek, Wisconsin. She helped her father farm and was driving tractor at 10 years old. This is where she got her hard work ethic....

Janice Joan Pilcher

Janice Joan Pilcher

Dec 4, 2023

Janice J. Pilcher, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 4, 2023.  Janice was born in Neenah on April 1, 1936, daughter of the late Edward and Bernice (Lawler) Jurek.  She grew up in Shiocton and attended school there, then moved to Menasha to raise her family. Many will remember her for working so many years...

Clara Christina Spence

Clara Christina Spence

Dec 3, 2023

Clara Spence, age 96, formerly of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her three children at CopperStone Assisted Living Facility in Neenah on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Clara was born August 24, 1927 in Sherwood, Wisconsin. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker with many talents and hobbies which included golfing, bowling, playing cards, sewing, and knitting....

Russell Albert Schultz II

Russell Albert Schultz II

Dec 3, 2023

Russell Albert Schultz Junior passed away December 3, 2023 at Theda Clark Medical Center after a brief illness.

Russ was born August 18, 1947 to Russell Albert and Ann (Gazzillo) Schultz in Appleton Wisconsin

Russ worked at THILMANY pulp and paper in Kaukauna for 40 years. He was active in the Union and always fought for the rights of...

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,...