Edward "Mike" Probst
Mar 11, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward Michael Probst at the age of 75 years old. Mike was born on January 24, 1948 in Appleton, Wisconsin to Edward and Helen (Abendroth) Probst.
Mike graduated from Xavier High School, Class of 1967. In 1968 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served abroad the heavy cruiser...
James Chester Koslowski
Mar 11, 2023
James “Jim” Koslowski, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the CopperStone Assisted Living where he resided. Jim was born on July 20, 1945, to the late Chester and Mabel (Stadler) Koslowski.
Jim graduated from St. John Grade School and Menasha High School. He attended U.W. Oshkosh where he earned his teaching degree in History and later a Master’s...
Jim Ebben
Mar 10, 2023
James Peter Ebben, age 85, passed away quietly, surrounded by his family on March 10, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Jim was born on October 1, 1937, in Green Bay, WI, son of Peter and Frieda (Weller) Ebben. He attended St. Mary High School in Menasha graduating in 1956. He met the love of his life, Joyce Van Stralen, at...
Jim S. Kromm
Mar 10, 2023
James “Jim” Spencer Kromm, age 79 of Appleton, WI was welcomed into the loving arms of the Lord, surrounded by his family on March 10, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born in Oshkosh, WI on January 9, 1944 to Elmond and Betty (Nelson) Kromm. He grew up the oldest of three children on a...
Shirlee R. Wydeven
Mar 10, 2023
Shirlee Wydeven – dedicated wife, beloved mother of five, and friend of many – passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 10, 2023 at the age of 93. She lived in Kimberly with her loving husband Jack for their married life of 72 years.
Shirlee was preceded in death by her husband John, her son Tim who died at the...
Joseph Storino
Mar 9, 2023
Joseph (Joe) Bernard Storino, age 101, passed away on March 9, 2023. Joe was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 20, 1921. He served his country proudly during World War II as a member of the United States Army. He was a graduate from the DePaul School of Music and taught band in Chicago before following his true passion, photography. He loved photographing...
Mary Ann Cecilia Krupka
Mar 8, 2023
Mary Ann C. Krupka, age 79 of Appleton, passed away at her home peacefully, surrounded by her family, on March 8, 2023. She was born in Appleton on February 5, 1944, daughter of the late Florian and Mary (Thout) Merkl.
As a child Mary Ann was an avid animal lover - she rescued and loved a large number of cats...
Charles Arthur Collar
Mar 7, 2023
Chuck Collar, 70, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, with his wife beside him. He was born on February 18, 1953, in Appleton, the son of Ira Sr. and Paulene (Schuster) Collar. Chuck was united in marriage to Judy Johnson in August of 1972. He loved all things cars and racing, including working on them. Chuck enjoyed welding, fishing...
Lorraine June Pockat
Mar 7, 2023
Lorraine June Pockat, Dieck (Balke) passed to her eternal home on March 6, 2023. She was born on June 30, 1928 in Sheboygan, WI to Truman and Esther (Rindt) Balke. Her family moved to Shawano where she spent her childhood years living on the Wolf River. Lorraine was confirmed and attended St James Lutheran Church and school before graduating from...
Jean B. Kramer Smith
Mar 7, 2023
A life well lived. That describes the 101+ years our mother spent on this earth. And as fulfilled, and fulfilling, as her life was, we know she regrets not reaching her 102nd birthday, because she was looking forward to yet another party. And my, how she loved parties! Especially when her family celebrated in style with her, as we did for her 100th birthday...
John Knostenberg
Mar 7, 2023
John Knostenberg, age 84 of Appleton, WI passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. John was born in Smiltene, Latvia on May 27, 1938 to Janis and Emma (Piesis) Knostenbergs. He worked for George Banta Publishing Company for over 30 years.
Some of John’s favorite past times were reading, especially poetry. He liked to watch Westerns and World War II...
Etoy Presley
Mar 6, 2023
Sister Etoy Presley was born February 14, 1952, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Mr. Alonzo and Willie Estelle (Moore) Felton. She was one of 19 children born to this union. She attended West Memphis Arkansas Academy (Wonder High) in West Memphis, Arkansas. She was baptized and confessed her love of Christ at an early age.
She moved to Chicago, Illinois in...
Matthew Ray Loofboro
Mar 6, 2023
Matthew Ray Loofboro, age 31, died unexpectedly at home on March 6, 2023. Matt was born November 14, 1991, to Lewis “Skip” and Debby (Weeks) Loofboro. A graduate of Appleton West High School, he graduated from UW Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Science degree in Philosophy. In his senior year, he was awarded the UWO Philosophy Department’s annual Socratic Award for outstanding work...
Betty J. Nimmer
Mar 6, 2023
To View the Livestream of the Service, please watch it from the St Matthew Lutheran Church's Youtube Page.
Betty Jane Nimmer, age 88, was called home to heaven on March 6, 2023. Betty was born in Appleton on March 25, 1934, daughter of the late Harold and Irma (Willenkamp) Rusch. Betty married Wesley Nimmer on July 31, 1954; he...
Marlene Ellenbecker-Birkholtz
Mar 6, 2023
Marlene Birkholtz, age 82, passed away quietly on March 6, 2023, with her family by her side. Marlene was born on July 8, 1940, in Appleton, daughter of the late Raymond and Olive (Horn) Ellenbecker. She graduated from Appleton West High School in 1958. Marlene was united in marriage to Gerald Birkholtz on November 4, 1961, celebrating nearly 50...
Marian L. Elandt
Mar 5, 2023
Marian L. Elandt passed away on March 5th at the age of 87, having been a resident at KindredHearts of Greenville, WI. Marian was born on February 27, 1936 in the town of Hillsville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late James and Lois Stouffer. She married Reuben H. Elandt on July 18,1957 in Volant, PA and he preceded her in...
Raymond Menting, Jr.
Mar 5, 2023
Raymond Richard Menting, Jr. was born at home on May 26, 1937 and died at home on March 5, 2023.
For his entire life, he lived in Kaukauna, Combined Locks, Darboy or Kimberly. Ray was married to his high school sweetheart, Jane, for 65 years and had 7 children, many of whom remain in the area. Ray worked at...
Nancy Jean Mueller
Mar 4, 2023
Nancy J. (Van Vechten) Mueller, age 96, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Cherry Meadows Hospice. She was a longtime resident at The Heritage in Fox Crossing, Wisconsin.
Nancy was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Roger and Irma (Rohlfing) Van Vechten. She married her loving husband, Carl A. Mueller, on May 15, 1954. He preceded her in...
Rita Johanna Trader
Mar 4, 2023
Rita J. Trader, age 93, went to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, March 4, 2023, while in hospice care at Prairie Home. She was born at home on January 26, 1930, in the Town of Woodville, WI. She was the daughter of the late John and Hattie (Peters) Sprangers. Rita was united in marriage to George R. Trader on...
Jean Vander Bloomen
Mar 4, 2023
Jean Vander Bloomen, age 93, passed away, March 4, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born on October 9, 1929, in Madison, daughter of the late Norman and Hattie (Lambrecht) Servaes. Jean graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1947. She was united in marriage to Frederick (Fritz) Vander Bloomen, the love of her life, on October 20,...
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