Obituaries

Dec 10, 2020

Michael “Mike” Rei Ganzer passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2020 at Edenbrook Nursing Home of Oshkosh, under the care of Heartland Hospice.

Mike was born on June 13, 1952 in Neenah, WI, the son of Richard W and Lola F (Forsman) Ganzer.  Michael never married nor had any children but all the nieces and nephews, were his children.

Michael...

Dec 10, 2020

Barbara Jo Hoefer Meier, 82, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020, after a lifetime of love and care shared with family and friends, and service within her community.

Barbara is survived by her beloved husband, John W. Meier, children Brian Jacob Meier and Julia Beth Meier, grandchildren Kristen Meier and Tariq Meier, and great-grandchildren Bently and Sawyer Meier with...

Dec 9, 2020

Miriam Wolter, known to most as “Sally”, has died and gone home to be with the Lord she had loved and served for 94 years.

Sally is lovingly survived by her children: Rich (Ann) Wolter and Beth (Dave) Overman; her grandchildren: Mark (Morgan) Delcorps, Jill Delcorps, Joe Wolter, and Michelle (Brock) Burchill, all of whom saw her as a treasured...

Dec 9, 2020

Jerome C. Resch, 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation, Appleton. He was born on April 2, 1928, in Menasha, the son of Louis and Agnes (Dervin) Resch. Jerome honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy and was discharged in 1948. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Laus, on October 2, 1954,...

Dec 9, 2020

Allan Tracy Lauterborn “Big Al”, age 77, of Kaukauna, WI passed away on December 9, 2020. He was born in Cambridge, MA, to the late Jack and Jean Lauterborn. Al’s family settled down in Minneapolis, MN. This is where he met and married Sandra McNair. They had three children, Jack, Jill and Bonnie. Although divorced, they remained good friends. He...

Dec 8, 2020

Richard “Boz” Bousley, age 85, of Appleton, passed away on December 8, 2020. Richard was born on December 28, 1934 to the late Leo and Elsie (Barden) Bousley. He was a graduate of Wausau High School, Class of 1954. After graduation, he served his country honorably as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. He married September 20, 1958 the...

Dec 8, 2020

Grace A. Haas (Spilski), age 89, passed away on December 8, 2020. She was born on March 20, 1931, daughter of the late Anna and Ben Spilski, a life-long resident of Menasha, WI. She was a graduate of St. John Grade School in Menasha and Menash High School in 1949. Grace was a member of the high school girls swim...

Dec 8, 2020

Clifford Melvin Dobbe, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, December 8th surrounded by his loved ones, both present and distanced.  A man of sincere and deep faith is now at peace.

Cliff was born on August 31st, 1926, the day his boyhood town of Rosholt, WI established the community “Rosholt Fair” celebration that has continued for 94 years.  Son of...

Dec 7, 2020

Tom Swoboda, age 81 of Appleton, passed away at Cherry Meadows Hospice on December 7, 2020.  Tom was born in Antigo on March 20, 1939, son of the late Edward and Evelyn (Turney) Swoboda.  He married is wife Karen (Thorson) at Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester on June 8, 1963.

In 1957 Tom proudly enlisted to serve his country as...

Dec 6, 2020

Kevin M. Hovey passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 6 ,2020. Kevin was born in Decatur, Il. On July 21, 1954.

 

How do you remember someone who has had such an amazing impact on your life?  Kevin was my Brother-In-Law, my partner in crime and my best friend. He was my shopping, volunteer guy and go anywhere with my...

Dec 6, 2020

Nancy Lou Jahn, a child of God, passed away on Sunday morning, December 6, 2020 at her home in Neenah.   Nancy was born in Neenah on September 8, 1938, daughter of the late Philip and Luella (Campshure) Gaertner.  She was a graduate of Winnebago Lutheran Academy and received her nurses’ training at Madison General Hospital.  On May 6, 1961, she...

Dec 6, 2020

Linda L. Staffaroni, age 62, passed away unexpectedly December 6, 2020.  She was born June 15, 1958 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to James and JoAnn Monka. She met her best friend Joel while camping at Little Silver Resort, and they were married in May of 1985, alongside her sister Susan and brother-in-law Dan, on their parents’ 28th anniversary.

Linda loved her...

Dec 5, 2020

Pat Wangeline, age 77 of Appleton, passed away December 5, 2020, at her home. Pat was born January 8, 1943, in Appleton, daughter of the late John and Myrtle (Kielgas) Glasheen.  In 1987, Pat married Earl Wangeline; he preceded her in death in 2013.

Pat graduated from Appleton High School in 1961. She worked in the literature/advertising department at Miller...

Dec 5, 2020

On Saturday, December 5, 2020, Kerry A. Kemp, loving wife and wonderful mother of three passed away at home with family.

 

Kerry was born on September 27, 1948 in Ishpeming, MI to Francis and Helen Miljour. She attended Negaunee High and married the love of her life, Thomas Kemp on February 10, 1968. They raised two daughters, LeeAnne and...

Dec 5, 2020

Elaine Cordelia Schmidt (nee Spreeman) passed away peacefully during the night at her home on December 5, 2020.  She was 89 years loved, having been born on April 11, 1931, into the William and Mildred (nee Lampke) Spreeman family in Breed, WI. She was baptized in to the Lutheran faith on May 10, 1931; and she confirmed her faith on...

Dec 4, 2020

Joyce E (Buttolph) Baldwin, age 86, peacefully passed away on December 4th 2020 with her children

at her side. Joyce was born on March 13th, 1934, daughter of the late Lee and Lucille Buttolph.

Joyce married Donald Baldwin in February of 1954. Together they raised a family of 7 children.

Joyce was known for her baking and cooking. She spent...

Dec 4, 2020

Dec 4, 2020

Sharon Anne Marie Moran, age 74, passed away peacefully at St Elizabeth’s Hospital on Friday, December 4, 2020, after a short battle with cancer.

Sharon was born in Chicago, IL on August 22, 1946, to Joseph and Patricia Kleich. On November 22 nd 1975, she wed Michael Moran, and they were blessed with 45 wonderful years together.  Nothing was more...

Dec 3, 2020

Appleton – Cheryl L. Johnson, 50, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. She was born on January 22, 1970, in Appleton, the daughter of Dennis and Janice (Massey) Johnson. Cheryl enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, and going to flea markets and rummage sales. She loved all holidays, especially Halloween. Cheryl was a...

Dec 3, 2020

Joan M Nelson passed away at home on Thursday, December 3, 2020.  Joan was 89.

She was born on May 19, 1931, in Odebolt, IA, to Rev. Edmund and Dorothy (Hedlind) Carlson.  She went to North Park College and earned her RN at Swedish Covenant Hospital. She then worked as a scrub nurse in the OR at a Chicago hospital....