Brian Oppeneer
Jul 29, 2023
Brian K. Oppeneer, a well known and respected attorney, passed away on July 29, 2023, at the age of 53. Brian was born in Appleton on July 27, 1970, son of Keith and Shirley Oppeneer. He was a graduate of Appleton East High School where he was Class President and still holds records in pole vaulting. He enrolled at Tulane...
Diane E. Wernicke
Jul 29, 2023
Diane Elizabeth Wernicke, a child of God, was called to her eternal home on July 29, 2023. Diane was born on June 6, 1944, in West Bend, daughter of the late Marvin and Evelyn (Lein) Wernicke. Diane was preceded in death by her parents and by a brother Marvin (Sally) Wernicke. Diane was a 1962 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran High...
Joyce Therese Dorn
Jul 29, 2023
Joyce Therese (Bettiga) Dorn joined her Lord and Savior on July 29, 2023 at the age of 93. She was born in Norway, MI to George and Marie (Leonardelli) Bettiga on February 18, 1930, thirty minutes after her twin sister Lois. After graduation from Norway High School, she traveled to Appleton, WI to help an aunt. She liked Appleton and...
Nancy A. Megal
Jul 28, 2023
Nancy Barwick Megal (“Nana” “Fancy Nancy”) passed to new life on July 28, 2023, after a beautiful 91 years on earth. She was born on November 29th, 1931, to Bertha and Benedict Barwick in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from Riverside High School, 8th in a class of 280, and cherished her Fratney Street memories and lifelong friends. Her organizational...
Patricia L. Kramer
Jul 27, 2023
Patricia “Patty” Lou Kramer (Hooyman) age 79 of New London, WI joined her heavenly kingdom on July 27, 2023. The daughter of Mason Stovell and Lucille Ambler and adopted daughter of Arthur and Gladys (Little) Hooyman, she was born on April 23, 1944 in Illinois. Patricia attended Freedom High School. She married the love of her life, Raymond Kramer in...
Carol M. Getlinger
Jul 26, 2023
Carol Mae (Grosskopf) Getlinger, 92, went to her eternal home in Heaven on July 26, 2023. She was born on January 19, 1931 to Paul and Esther (Flemming) Grosskopf. She became a child of God through baptism on October 22, 1931 and was confirmed on April 2, 1944. She graduated from Antigo High School on May 27, 1948. She...
Carol J. Kunstman
Jul 25, 2023
Carol Kunstman, age 91 of Kimberly, passed peacefully at her home on July 25, 2023. She was born in Milwaukee on October 9, 1931, daughter of the late Clarence and Esther (Holz) Meyer.
On July 2, 1949, she was united in marriage to Leonard Kunstman. Together, they were blessed with five daughters. Before Len's passing, the couple celebrated 68...
Lynn Karen Boenker
Jul 24, 2023
Lynn Karen Boenker, age 74, died July 24, 2023. Lynn was born March 25, 1949, to parents Harold and Dorothy (Gerlach) Boenker. She spent part of her childhood in Appleton and part in Ohio. Following high school graduation, she attended Concordia Teachers College in Seward NE where she earned a BS in Education. Eventually, Lynn returned to her roots...
Floyd L. Claggett
Jul 24, 2023
Floyd Leslie Claggett, age 79 of Appleton, WI passed away on July 24, 2023. He was the son of Mickey and Sally (Youn) McColgan, born on June 13, 1944 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Floyd was a proud Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He later went onto work for General Motor Company and Akrosil until his retirement in 2003. Floyd married...
Mary C. Wilson
Jul 24, 2023
Mary Catherin Wilson, age 80, passed away Monday, July 24th, at Touchmark, Appleton, WI where she resided for 13 years. She was born December 5, 1942 in Waupun, WI; daughter of the late Harold and Henrietta (Fritzie) McGinnis. She graduated Appleton High School in 1961 and held many secretary/personal assistant positions, as she gathered numerous lifelong friends. She was married...
Thomas C. Hoel
Jul 24, 2023
Thomas “Tom” Hoel, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2023. Tom was born September 25, 1949, in Appleton, WI to Leroy and Eileen (Sullivan) Hoel. Tom grew up in Appleton along with his three older siblings and graduated from Appleton East High School- the first graduating class there. Following High School Tom entered the Army and served proudly in...
Eugene Robert Kempinger
Jul 24, 2023
Gene Kempinger, 89, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on Monday, July 24, 2023, at the Appleton Retirement Community. He was born on February 16, 1934, in Oshkosh, WI the son of Burkhard and Eleanor (Putman) Kempinger. Gene remained in Oshkosh until 1993 when he relocated to Appleton.
Gene is survived by his wife, Judie Hintz; a sister...
Dale Owen Rohm
Jul 22, 2023
Dale Owen Rohm, 77, called by some “Toby” or “Snowshoes,” passed away peacefully at St Joseph’s Residence in New London. His wish was for God to take him when he was called.
Dale was born to Grant and Doris Rohm in Appleton, WI. In his youth he grew spiritually attending a yearly Baptist camp in Waupaca, Camp Tamarack. He had...
Esther Alvina Gilbertson
Jul 22, 2023
Esther Alvina Gilbertson, age 94, passed away on July 22, 2023. She was born on June 2, 1929, to Martin and Lillian (Clotier) Wyngard. In January of 1950, Esther married the love of her life Leonard Gilbertson. Esther is survived by her children: Mike (Jennifer) Gilbertson, Ronald (Evelyn) Gilbertson, Rick (Cindy) Gilbertson, Susan Truckey, Cheryl (Lee) Wirth, Kathleen Deiermann and Jim...
Steven John Collins
Jul 20, 2023
Steve was welcomed into the arms of the Lord and taken into heaven on July 20, 2023. Though his three-month struggle with liver cancer was brief, it was a testament to his faith. Steve was born to Eleanore (Marx) and Russell Collins, on May 7, 1947, in Appleton, WI. He was baptized on May 25, 1947, and then attended...
Theresa M. Van Deraa
Jul 18, 2023
Theresa Mae Van Deraa age 89, of Kaukauna, passed peacefully on July 18, 2023. She was born November 20, 1933, in Appleton, daughter of the late Rubin and Angeline (Fischer) LaPlant. She was married to Donald Van Deraa who preceded her in death in February 14, 1983. Theresa will be remembered as a loving and hardworking wife and mother....
Helen Grace Mastaw
Jul 18, 2023
Helen Grace Mastaw, 83, passed away on July 18, 2023. She was born on November 25, 1939, in Sault St. Marie, Michigan, daughter of LaJoy and Elizabeth “Betty” (Bruce) Barber.
Helen was hospitalized with Polio at age 12. Despite that, she went on to lead a meaningful life. She graduated from Loretto High School in 1957, then went on to...
Bob Miller
Jul 16, 2023
Robert Karl Miller, age 89, of Appleton, passed away quietly on July 17, 2023. Bob was born on December 24, 1933, in Appleton, son of Leo and Gertrude (Lehrer) Miller. Bob enlisted in the Army in 1959, and shortly after his return he began work at Neenah Foundry. He retired from Thilmany Paper Mill after a 30-year career. Bob married...
Esther A. Ziemer
Jul 16, 2023
Esther A. Ziemer, 94, died Sunday, July 16, 2023 at St. Elizabeth’s. She was born in Germany on Dec. 24, 1928. She married Donald Ziemer on June 14, 1947.
Esther enjoyed the Red Hats and made many friends. She loved playing bingo and her Happy Hour.
She will be greatly missed by her 3 children, Gary (Melaine) and their kids,...
Virginia Rose Berholtz
Jul 15, 2023
Virginia Rose Berholtz “Ginny”, passed away on July 15, 2023, at the age of 69 in Appleton, WI. She was born on January 11, 1954, in Appleton, WI. The daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth Brehm Berholtz and John Andrew Berholtz. Ginny spent over 40 years with the love of her life Emmett Ellsworth Spires II aka “Charlie” where they...
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