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...
Audrey Marie Dutton
Jul 15, 2023
Audrey Marie Dutton, 84, of Appleton, WI, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023.
Audrey was born in Two Rivers, WI, on November 10, 1938, to Edward and Vera Lambert.
In her retirement years the joy and pleasure in her life was caring for the dogs that were owned by several of her friends.
Audrey was a spiritual person and...
Gerald J. Artz
Jul 14, 2023
Gerald J. Artz, age 77 of Appleton, died July 14, 2023. He was born October 16, 1945, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, son of the late Ervin and LaVerna (Schroeder) Artz of Kaukauna. He was a graduate of the Kaukauna High School and also served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. In...
Donald Adolph Castonia
Jul 13, 2023
Donald A Castonia, age 87, died Thursday July 13, 2023. He was born December 24, 1935, in the Town of Pound, Marinette County to Adolph and Clara (LeMere) Castonia.
He graduated from Coleman High School and earned both undergraduate and post graduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
He married Mary Wankey in 1973. She brought to the marriage her...
Harlan Hallett
Jul 12, 2023
Harlan J. Hallett, age 79, of Menasha, WI passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2023.
Harlan was born in Escanaba, MI to Donald and Gladys (French) Hallett on October 9, 1943. He was raised and worked hard on the farm from the age of 4 until he graduated from Lena High School in 1962.
He spent a year...
Jim Surman
Jul 9, 2023
James “Jim” Surman, age 71, passed away quietly with his family by his side on July 9, 2023, after a sudden brief illness. Jim was born in Green Bay on May 19, 1952, son of Veraine “Chick” (Skaletski) and the late LaVern “Toad” Surman. He graduated from Seymour High School in 1970 and started work at Menasha Corporation. Jim married...
