Obituaries

Jon M Worden

Jon M Worden

Oct 12, 2023

Jon Michael Worden, 57, of Appleton, WI, passed away on October 12th. He was born on September 12, 1966, in Appleton, WI, to Delano and Lois Worden.Jon was a caring and generous person who always put others before himself. He worked as a self-employed medical supply transport driver and continued working until just weeks before his passing. Jon always spoke...

Robert Elmer Lopas

Robert Elmer Lopas

Oct 11, 2023

Robert Elmer Lopas, 83, passed away on October 11, 2023. He was born on August 15, 1940 to Elmer and Antionette Lopas. Bob married Donna Wildenberg on August 11, 1960, at Holy Name Parish, Kimberly. He worked at Thilmany Papers for 42 years and was a volunteer firefighter for the Combined Locks Fire Department for 20 years. Bob and Donna...

Jeanne B. Gigstead

Jeanne B. Gigstead

Oct 9, 2023

 

Jeanne B. Gigstead, age 68, peacefully passed away at Brewster Village Long-Term Care Community with family by her side on Monday, October 9, 2023.  Jeanne was born on August 20, 1955, to her late parents Elman and Althea (Fenske) Gigstead.  Jeanne had a strong faith in the Lord and was very proud of her bible knowledge when meeting with...

John Wolter

John Wolter

Oct 7, 2023

 

John, age 70, passed away October 7th after a long, courageous battle with Progressive Supanuclear Palsy (PSP). John was born in Kimberly, WI to Robert and Alma ‘Marie’ Wolter (nee Lepak). John married his high school sweetheart, Joyce (née Gaffney) in 1974. They were married for nearly 49 years. In addition to Joyce, John is survived by his daughter,...

Allison Mary Twomey

Allison Mary Twomey

Oct 7, 2023

Allison Mary Twomey, age 37, the beloved daughter of Fr. Patrick and Mrs. Catherine Twomey, died of respiratory failure on October 7, 2023.

Allison was born May 26, 1986  in Evanston, Illinois. She blessed her parents, sister Hannah, extended family, and many who loved and cared for her with her wonderful personality and zest for life. Allison was a...

John Schultz

John Schultz

Oct 6, 2023

 

John Arthur Schultz, age 63, of Shawano, passed away on October 6, 2023, after a 17 year long battle with cancer and the treatment repercussions.  John was born on November 4, 1959, in West Bend, WI, son of Donald Schultz and Nancy Wedding Schultz Burns.  In his youth, he enjoyed the outdoors and camping.  He and his sibling were...

Valerie A. Esler

Valerie A. Esler

Oct 6, 2023

Valerie Ann Esler, cherished wife, loving mother, devoted sister, adored grandmother, and beloved friend, passed away on October 6, 2023, at the age of 80. Born in Manchester, CT on February 3, 1943 to Agnes Kelley Dyer and Norman Chester Dyer, Valerie was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her brothers, Glenn (Jeanne) Dyer and Arthur Dyer.

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Margaret Molly Rollins

Margaret Molly Rollins

Oct 6, 2023

Margaret Molly Rollins, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home Friday, October 6, 2023. Margaret and twin brother Tom were born to Elsie and Frank Clark January 13, 1932.  Molly graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Menasha, and shortly after graduation, married  the love of her life, Roy Rollins, in 1950. They started their family welcoming their first...

Lawrence "Larry" B. Karpin

Lawrence "Larry" B. Karpin

Oct 6, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” B. Karpin, age 85 of New London, WI passed away on Friday, October 6th, 2023, surrounded by his most beloved family. He was born to Benjamin and Marie (Krupe) Karpinski on September 2nd, 1938 in Detroit, MI.  Larry graduated from high school, took some college courses, and went on to become a medical technician.  After a few years,...

Rebecca Joan Kunde

Rebecca Joan Kunde

Oct 4, 2023

The Lord in his wisdom took Rebecca (Becky) Kunde home to heaven on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, after a long, hard fought battle against dementia.

Becky was born on October 10, 1967, in Sioux Falls, SD.  She was baptized as a child of God on November 5, 1967, in Raymond, SD, and later confirmed on April 25, 1982, at Bethel...

Joyce Gehr

Joyce Gehr

Oct 4, 2023

Alice Joyce Gehr (Haanen), age 95, of Neenah, passed away at Heritage Woods on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Joyce was born on November 27, 1927, in Green Bay, to the late Louis and Gertrude Haanen. She married William Gehr on August 20, 1949, at Bay Settlement. She studied at UW Madison, receiving a major in speech and minors in art...

Gail Helen Sedo

Gail Helen Sedo

Oct 3, 2023

Gail H. Sedo, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, under the care of Heartland/Promedica Hospice at Heatherwood Memory Care in Eau Claire. She was born on February 23, 1936, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Carl and Veneta Nebel. She graduated from Menasha High School in 1954, and then was united in marriage to Robert J. Sedo on...

Rita Marie Pardee

Rita Marie Pardee

Oct 3, 2023

With aching hearts, we share word of our dear mother’s death. Rita Pardee took a final, quiet breath in the afternoon of October 3, 2023. She was 92 years old.

Rita was born November 26, 1930, to Frank and Eleanor (Kiefer) Bohman. She and her siblings were raised on the family farm north of Brillion. Rita graduated from Brillion High...

Kathy A. Lux

Kathy A. Lux

Oct 2, 2023

Kathryn Ann Lux, beloved daughter of Charles and Dorothy Lux, née Hearden, was born on December 31, 1946. She departed peacefully in hospice care on October 2, 2023, after courageously facing an extended illness.

Kathy was a woman of extraordinary passions and independence, finding joy in every corner of life. She was a self-appointed, card-carrying cat lady – she loved...

David Joseph Linskens

David Joseph Linskens

Oct 2, 2023

David Joseph Linskens, 83, of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 2, 2023.

He was born in Wisconsin on August 25, 1940, to Irma and Antone Linskens.

Dave graduated from Kaukauna High School, and then served his country in the United States Army before going on to study graphic design in Chicago.

On June 2, 1987, he...

Helen Lorraine Zoern

Helen Lorraine Zoern

Oct 2, 2023

Helen L. Zoern, 82, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. She was born on March 2, 1941, in Antigo, the daughter of Edwin and Edith (Jones) Duncan. Helen worked for 25 years at Shopko in Kimberly, retiring on September 20, 2002. In her early years she enjoyed bowling and dancing with her sisters and friends. Helen later in life...

John C. McCord

John C. McCord

Oct 1, 2023

John Calhoun McCord, 88, of Appleton, WI passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on October 1, 2023.

He was born in St. Joseph Missouri, on May 3, 1935, to James Hamilton McCord, Jr. and Katherine (Sweeney) McCord. He attended Bishop LeBlonde Grade School and Christian Brothers High School. He served for six years in the Missouri Air National...

Shirley A. Schroeder

Shirley A. Schroeder

Oct 1, 2023

Shirley Ann (Klotzbuecher) Schroeder, age 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 1, 2023. She was born December 14, 1932 in Manawa, Wisconsin to Elmer and Elsie (Radtke) Klotzbuecher on the farmstead. Shirley graduated from Manawa High School and started working at Clintonville Community Hospital as a nurse’s aide. She then worked at Four Wheel...

Grace "Gracie" Anne O'Connell

Grace "Gracie" Anne O'Connell

Oct 1, 2023

Grace Anne O’Connell, 69, of Appleton, Wisconsin, entered Heaven’s gates on October 1, 2023 following complications from surgery at Marshfield Medical Center. Grace was born in Neenah on September 15, 1954 to Eugene and Blanche Van Oudenhoven.

Grace had a number of passions she kept close to her heart. She dearly loved her daughters and was crazy about her grandchildren...

Mai Ge Vue

Mai Ge Vue

Sep 29, 2023

Mai Ge Vue, 58, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Edenbrook of Appleton. Mai was born on June 5, 1965, in a little village in Laos. As a refugee, she embarked on a courageous journey to the United States, finding a new home and new beginnings. Initially residing with her brother Phia in Green...