Obituaries

Nov 21, 2021

Alice (Hooyman) Much, age 97, passed away in Arizona on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Born in Freedom, WI, on May 6, 1924, daughter to the late Herman and Anna Hooyman. Married august 7, 1948 for over 60 years until Nyle’s passing in 2004. She was an excellent bookkeeper at ACE Flooring in Appleton for many years and she was always...

Nov 20, 2021

Betty Ruth Bootz met her Lord on the morning of Saturday, November 20th, 2021 at ThedaCare in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Betty was born August 24, 1926 in Marinette, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Esther (Ehlers) and Henry Braun, god-fearing parents. She was baptized September 19, 1926 at St. John Church in Grover, Wisconsin. In that sacrament her sins were forgiven...

Nov 20, 2021

Nov 20, 2021

Carrol Frances Theiss, passed away peacefully, just shy of her 100th birthday.  Carrol was born on January 9, 1922, daughter to Francis and Emma (Buettner) Barribeau.  She graduated from Oconto High School class of 1940.  Carrol married Cyril “Cy” Theiss on April 19, 1947.  Sadly, Cy passed away in 1985.  Carrol was proud of her work as a sales clerk in the...

Nov 19, 2021

Nov 19, 2021

Mary Jane Hallada (DeeDee), 75 of Appleton WI, Passed away peacefully the evening of 11/19/21, Surrounded by her four daughters. Born 3/21/46 in Abrams WI to the late George and Mary Byng. Mary had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh and make jokes with her family. She enjoyed baking, crocheting,  Christmas music, trips to the casino, drinking...

Nov 19, 2021

Nov 17, 2021

Timothy Lee Ross, Jr. (Tim), age 54 of Sherwood, Wisconsin passed away November 17, 2021 from a long and courageous battle with cancer. Tim served in the United States Navy from December 1986 through September 1994. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, time at the hunting shack, being the grill master for family functions and creating beautiful flower landscapes at home. Tim...

Nov 15, 2021

John Andrew Spangenberg, age 63, of Appleton, WI passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15. John was born on November 1, 1958, in Evanston, IL to Ivan “Ike” and Carol Spangenberg. The following year the family moved back to Ike’s hometown of Appleton, WI, where John lived the rest of his life.

 

From an early age John’s first love...

Nov 15, 2021

Nov 14, 2021

Jan Beringer, age 76, of Kaukauna, Wisconsin passed away on November 14, 2021. She was born January 16, 1945 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Evelyn (Stibal) and Peter Truszinski.

Jan dedicated her life to providing care to others. She received her diploma in nursing from the St. Cloud School of Nursing, a bachelor’s of nursing from Mount Senario, and a...

Nov 14, 2021

Arcelia “Arcie” May Crupi-Keller (nee Bennett), 91, answered the Lord’s call to come Home on November 14, 2021.

Arcie was born Dec. 26, 1929, in Rhinelander, WI to William G. and Violet I. Bennett. She was raised in Rhinelander. After graduating from Rhinelander High School in 1948, Arcie moved to Milwaukee, where she worked for Northwestern Mutual Insurance Co., and...

Nov 13, 2021

Appleton resident Tyler Alan Anderson passed away unexpectedly November 13, 2021. He was 22 years of age.

Tyler was born March 1, 1999, in Appleton, WI to Bruce Anderson of Appleton and Kari Mulder of Appleton.

He will be remembered for his contagious laugh and big bright smile. He was a huge Packer Fan. He entered the world thirsty for...

Nov 13, 2021

Alan Broker, age 60 of Kimberly, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 13, 2021.  He was born April 24, 1961, son of the late William Broker and Diane (Dohr) Broker who currently lives in Chilton.   Al was a graduate of Chilton High School, and married Dorothy Mueller on March 5, 1988 in Stockbridge.

Al loved the outdoors enjoying nature, as...

Nov 13, 2021

Joseph R. Schmitt, 61, of Kaukauna, passed away on Saturday November 13, 2021 at his home in Kaukauna.  He was born on April 7, 1960 in Kaukauna.  He was the son of Wilmer and Joyce(Dickermann) Schmitt. Until recently,  Joe resided in Appleton for many years.

Some of his favorite activities included: taking rides on the city bus, horseback riding and...

Nov 13, 2021

On Saturday, November 13th, 2021, with his loving family by his side, Don passed peacefully after a hard-fought battle with a severe respiratory illness. Don was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, friend, and patriot. He was born on May 17th, 1942, in Neenah WI.

He is survived by his 3 children: Sarah (Jamie) Knudson, Rachael (Joe) Conrad, Jon (Heather)...

Nov 12, 2021

On Friday, November 12, 2021, Gorilla (Brad Brouillard), a loving husband, father, and friend to all passed away after a year and eight-month long battle with liver and lung cancer.

Gorilla was born on December 13, 1970, in Appleton, WI to Sylvester “Bud” and Helen (Coonen) Brouillard. Gorilla worked for Menards for 17 years, then three years ago he went...

Nov 12, 2021

Tyrone K Packett, 36, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 12, 2021. He was born October 30, 1985, in Appleton, Wi. He is the son of John and Michele (Erickson) Packett.

Tyrone is survived by his children: Chayton and Nitika, his ex-wife Shaynna (Hooyman) Packett, His parents John (Michele) Packett, Paternal grandmother Nancy Packett and maternal grandmother Miriam Erickson, and...

Nov 12, 2021

Rico Carrasco, 47, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. He was born on November 14, 1973, in San Agustin Atenango, Mexico, the son of Apolinar and Reina (Gonzalez) Carrasco. Rico has owned Rico’s Family Restaurant in Freedom for 15 years. He was a great husband, extremely loving father, good brother, and friend to...

Nov 12, 2021

Lyle E. Whitman, age 95 of Appleton, passed away at Rennes Health and Rehab Center on November 12, 2021.  Lyle was born in New London on August 4, 1926, son of the late Arthur and Mary (Shaw) Whitman.  He married Shirley McCrory in 1944 at. St. Joseph Church in Appleton; Shirley preceded him in death.

First and foremost, Lyle “Ed”...