Obituaries

Melvin Theodore Ward Jr, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2020, with his family by his side.

Melvin is survived by his five children:  Andy (Kathy) Ward, Cathy (Tim) Hietpas, Cindy (Ruben) Hensler, Betty (Marc Cypcar) Ward, and Diana (John) Gosz; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, his...

Lois Ann (Wandell) Wagner, 83, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 21, 2021 in her home in Appleton, WI.  Lois was born in Milwaukee on September 15, 1937 to Marguerite (Zahn) and John Wandell. Lois is preceded in death by her parents.

 

The one common thread in Lois’ life was her dedication to her two daughters, her five grandchildren, and...

Harold Gilbertson, 93, died Wednesday, November 18,2020, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Harold grew up on a farm in Clark County and graduated from Owen-Withee H.S. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1950-52. Harold worked at Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac for 41yrs. He enjoyed square dancing and playing sheepshead; and...

Autumn Rose Salm passed away February 6, 2021 before drawing her first earthly breath.  As a family, we mourn not only the loss of the person Autumn was to be, but the hopes, dreams, and visions of the life she would have lived.  We cannot know God’s reasoning for drawing her to His side; but know there is a time...

Joan (Mitchell) Kohn peacefully entered her heavenly home on March 17, 2020 at the Oak Park Place, Burlington, WI.  She and her husband Boyd (Bud) Kohn were married on December 17, 1955 sharing 64 years of love, care and family devotion.

Joan was born in Caroline, WI on August 1, 1934, to parents, Ella (Malueg) and Percy Mitchell.  She attended...

Rose Mary Kraus, age 90, passed away on April 8, 2020 after her third battle with cancer. She was a feisty, big hearted and courageous woman who was always smiling. Born in Kaukauna on January 29, 1930, daughter of the late Henry and Catherine DeLeeuw. Rose married Joseph Kraus on September 1, 1951 and they shared 56 years together until...

Adam and Layne Brown were taken from us on Saturday, June 5, 2021.  They were doing what they loved most – spending time on the motorcycle.

Adam and Layne will be very much missed by their entire family, which includes Elizabeth, along with Zariea and Jase;

Elizabeth’s mother Marian Pyatskowit and Adam’s mother Wendy Brown Enright.

Elizabeth’s siblings: Bob (Melissa)...

Alden “Al” Johann, age 76, went into his heavenly father’s arms on July 1, 2018, after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family at his home in Greenville, Wisconsin.

Alden was born in Appleton on May 9, 1942, to John and Gretchen (Merget) Johann. He married the love of his life, Carol Vosters, on...

Dennis passed away unexpectedly with his wife Letha on April 14, 2019. He was born on July 29, 1944 in Appleton to Elmer and Elvira Kraus. He graduated from Menasha High School in 1962, after which he enlisted in the Air Force. While stationed in Fort Riley, Kansas, Dennis met the love of his life Letha. They were married on...

A complete obituary will appear here as soon as it is availble.

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=========================================================================================================================ProProfessor Emeritus of History William Chaney has passed away at his home. He was 90 years old.

An iconic figure in the college's history, he was hired by President Nathan Pusey and joined the history department in...

John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to be with me, so that you may also be where I am.

Marjorie fell asleep peacefully in her own home, and woke up in the arms of Jesus, on October, 19 2021 at the age of 93.  She was born...

Patricia Ann Zeegers, 71, of Appleton, passed away on August 14, 2021, at home, surrounded by family. Pat was born on June 8, 1950, to Maurice and Marian (Vanderlois) Barta. She attended Appleton West High School. On February 8, 1969, Pat married Jim, the love of her life. They celebrated 53 years of marriage and enjoyed 19 years of retirement...