Diane Valerie Ponthan
May 16, 2021
Diane passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 12th, 1949 in Oak Park, Illinois. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Appleton, Wisconsin where she lived until she left for college, ultimately graduating from UW Stevens Point in 1970 with a degree in Nursing. With a pioneering and courageous spirit,...
Denis L. "Jun Po Kando Zenji" Kelly
May 12, 2021
Denis L. Kelly, Jun Po Kando Zenji, age 79, of Appleton, passed away on May 12, 2021. He will be sadly missed by his wife Dr. Mary A. Connelly, as well as other relatives and friends.
“I am a man among men, dedicated to a life of meditative awareness. I am a man of Argentine tango, a man of...
Helen Spasoff Kratzer
May 11, 2021
Helen Spasoff Kratzer passed away May 11, 2021 at the age of 91, guided by the love and support of her family.
Helen was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 25, 1929 to Stoiko and Cveta Spasoff, one of six children of Macedonian immigrants.
Helen attended Lincoln High School in Milwaukee and then proudly graduated from the University of Wisconsin,...
Mary Lou Garvey
May 11, 2021
The Lord chose to take me much earlier than I expected.
After a brief bout with cancer, I left peacefully on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
My name is Mary Lou (Ashauer) Garvey, born on January 28, 1949 to George and Mary (Kettenhoven) Ashauer, and have been a life long resident of Appleton, Wisconsin.
Besides being a full time mother and...
Juana U. Duran
May 11, 2021
Juana Duran (Mami to her family), age 92, faithful and grateful servant of the Lord, was welcomed home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
Juana was born on June 16, 1928 in Chile to the late Honorindo and Celia (Valdebenito) Duran. She married Pedro Briones in 1955 and they would raise six children. Juana lived her life always giving to others....
Roger Kenneth Liesch
May 9, 2021
Roger K. Liesch, 76, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at his home. He was born on May 23, 1944, in Mattoon, Wisconsin, the son of Herfert and Norma (Leiskau) Liesch. Roger had a passion for cars. He enjoyed watching car shows and fix it shows, attending car shows, buying cars, fixing cars for family and friends and working...
Calvin M. Lenox
May 8, 2021
Calvin Lenox, 51, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on May 8th, 2021. Calvin was born in Racine, WI on Dec. 27, 1969, to Roy and Marylou (Lawver) Lenox. He grew up and attended school at Shiocton and as an adult moved to Appleton.
Calvin loved his family deeply and treasured time spent with them. He also enjoyed fishing and being...
Kerry Ann Vissers
May 6, 2021
Kerry Ann Vissers, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Kerry was born on January 7, 1969 in Kaukuana, WI., Daughter of Betty(Jon)Pengelly, and Dennis Vissers. She graduated from freedom high school in 1988. She worked for Voith MFG for 18 years. Kerry was an amazing, beautiful person, inside and out. She was fun loving, sweet, caring,...
Dr. Mark W. Bichler
May 5, 2021
Dr. Mark W. Bichler, 65, a lifelong resident of Wisconsin, passed away on May 5, 2021, at the Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield, WI, following ongoing health issues.
Born June 28, 1955 in Kaukauna WI, the son to Julian and Rene Bichler. Mark was a graduate of Kaukauna High School, the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire and the Palmer College of...
Frank J. Kersten
May 5, 2021
Frank James Kersten, age 33, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday May, 5th 2021. Frank was born April 23rd 1988 in Neenah Wisconsin, the first born of two twin boys, to Jennifer (MacArthur) and Curt Kersten. Frank enjoyed spending his free time in the gym, he liked to be with his friends and family, but most of all he loved to be...
Terry Lee Koplitz
May 4, 2021
Terry Lee Koplitz, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, after a brave battle with COVID 19. Terry was born on May 27, 1964, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the son of Donald and Judith (Kademan) Oehler and Marvin Koplitz. He graduated from Wausau West in 1982, where he was a fantastic athlete, his favorite sport being baseball. Terry...
JoAnn Elizabeth Seifert
May 4, 2021
JoAnn “Jo” Seifert, age 63, of Appleton, lost her long battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the home she shared with her sister Toby. She was born on December 16, 1957 in Appleton to Robert and Denver (Spencer) Schlieve. She attended Appleton West High School. On September 10, 1988 she married Robert “Bob” Seifert and he preceded...
Kenneth D Taylor
May 2, 2021
Kenneth D. Taylor, age 92, of Sherwood, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Kenneth was born on October 1, 1928, in Cushing, Minnesota, to the late Robert L. and Esther M (Olsen) Taylor. He married Caryol Ramsay on September 6, 1955, in Junction City, Kansas. Ken proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II,...
David Leon Klecker
May 2, 2021
John 3:16. For God so loved the world, that He gave his only son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. David Leon Klecker, formerly of Farmington, Minnesota, went to his eternal home on Sunday, May 2nd, 2021, at the age of 60. He was the beloved brother of Sandra Klecker, Debra Klecker, Susan (Terry) Linn, James Klecker, Linda (Doug)...
James F. Whittaker
May 1, 2021
Jim Whittaker, age 76 of Oshkosh, passed away at Bethel Home on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Jim was born in Kaukauna on April 7, 1945, son of the late James and Veronica (Heimmermann) Whittaker. He was a graduate of Kaukauna High School as well as University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. On July 5, 1968, he married Roberta (Bobbie) Anderson...
Michael M. Hartzheim
May 1, 2021
Michael Hartzheim, age 56 of Kaukauna, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 1, 2021.
No funeral services are being planned at this time.
Peter "Pete" Kamps
May 1, 2021
Pete Kamps, 61, of Appleton passed away May 1, 2021 from Congestive Heart Failure.
Pete was born August 4, 1959, in Appleton to Bill and Alice Kamps. He was united in marriage to “his much better half,” Giniene Salzman, on May 24, 1980 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
After graduating from UW-Stout in 1982 Pete worked in the Printing Industry for...
David Lee Hayes
Apr 30, 2021
David “Lee” Hayes, 88, Appleton, died on Friday, April 30, 2021. He was born on July 26, 1932, to the late Beverly D. and Esther A. (Horn) Hayes in Appleton. Lee graduated from Appleton High School in 1950 and furthered his education at UW Fox Valley. He served in the United States Army, stationed at Camp Drum in New York....
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