Obituaries

Dec 3, 2020

Anton Richard “Dick” Erce 87, of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at his residence in Carolina Assisted Living on Thursday, December 3, 2020.  Dick was born February 12, 1933, the son of Mary and Anton Erce.  He grew up on the south side of Chicago and attended Farragut High School. He loved to brag that actress Kim Novak also went to school there...

Dec 3, 2020

Marilyn A. Bowker, age 77, passed away on December 3, 2020 after a courageous, persevering battle with pulmonary fibrosis. A native of Appleton, Wisconsin, she was born September 17, 1943, to Donald T and Clara C Bowker (Lind).

Marilyn was a woman of strong faith who exemplified the power of prayer. She was a heaven-sent angel on earth to the...

Dec 3, 2020

Dec 2, 2020

Barbara Jean Hoerning, age 65 of Appleton, passed away on December 2, 2020 at her home. Barb was born on September 3, 1955 to Merlin and Anna May (Van Eyke) Olson. She was a graduate of Appleton West High School. On June 10, 2000 she married Charles “Chuck” Hoerning at Smith Park in Neenah.

 She loved time with all...

Dec 2, 2020

Jordan David Cihak, 27, Menasha, died on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. He was born on August 13, 1993, in Appleton. Jordan graduated from Neenah High School on 11/11/11. He was active an outdoorsman who enjoyed any type of shooting sport, he was an excellent marksman. He thrived in any outdoor activity, especially fishing. Jordan was a master at the grill...

Dec 2, 2020

Linda M. Salzmann (nee Rashid) passed away peacefully at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, with her daughter by her side, on Wednesday December 2, 2020.  She was 76 years loved.

In her younger days Linda enjoyed snowmobiling and camping. She always loved music and was often heard saying, “This is my favorite song!” Her love for reading, dancing, a...

Dec 1, 2020

Appleton – Myrtle M. Ahrens, 95, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at Brewster Village, Appleton. She was born on November 4, 1925, in New Denmark, Wisconsin, the daughter of Oscar and Ida (Kroogman) Voeks. Myrtle was a member of St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, Appleton. She grew up in Center, WI on the family farm, where she cleaned...

Dec 1, 2020

Robert Theodore (Bob) Polar, 94, of Menasha passed away with family members by his side on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.  Bob was born September 9, 1926, in Langlade County, WI to the late Archie and Ruby (Thorn) Polar.  On October 16, 1948 in Rhinelander, WI, Bob married Carol Kallin and they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on October 16, 2018,...

Nov 30, 2020

Roger was born on September 2, 1953 in Appleton to Mildred (Gillaune) Hafeman and the late Robert Hafeman. Roger was a Staff Sergeant in the Marine Corps for 13 years and then attended the Fox Valley Technical College where he studied to be a proud Union worker employed as an Electrician after many years employed with Rich’s Bakery. He was...

Nov 30, 2020

On Monday, Nov 30, 2020, Michale D. Ballard passed away at the age of 71 in Appleton, WI.

Mike was born on Dec. 11, 1948 in Beloit, WI and graduated from Beloit Turner High School in 1967. He was a gifted mechanic who loved cars and lived for racing, especially Nascar, and spent much of his early adult life involved...

Nov 30, 2020

Carol J Lewis passed away at the age of 78. She was a long-time Fox Valley resident and dedicated her career to the Appleton Public Library. She was a lover of animals. Per her wishes, no service or burial will be held. Please direct any donations to the Fox Valley Humane Society.

Nov 29, 2020

Arlene Florence Kihl Chouinard, of Menasha, WI passed away peacefully to eternal life on November 29, 2020 at age 85.

She was born on September 4, 1935 to the late Claude and Winifred Kihl. in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin. On February 19, 1955 Arlene married Alfred Chouinard and enjoyed 50 years together before Alfred passed in 2005.

Arlene was a member...

Nov 29, 2020

Nov 29, 2020

Kareen E. Hiller, of Appleton, WI passed away peacefully to eternal life on November 29, 2020 at the age of 76 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 11th, 1944 to the late John and Dorothy Barr. of Manistique, Michigan.

Kareen had a very special way of welcoming everyone. She loved to travel, play cards and spend time...

Nov 28, 2020

Arda Rose (Tousey) Smith, age 82 of Kaukauna, went to be with her Savior on Saturday November 28, 2020, after fighting a brave battle with cancer.  She passed peacefully with family members at her side.  Arda was born July 19, 1938 to the late Arden & Rosemary (Cavil) Tousey.  She was a 1956 graduate of Kimberly High School and spent...

Nov 27, 2020

Eric David Lindstrom, age 75, passed away in his home on November 27, 2020 in Appleton, WI. He was born September 28, 1945 to John “Jack” M. Lindstrom and Jean E. (Fariss) Lindstrom in San Francisco, CA. Eric was the couple’s only child. They lived in a variety of places as Eric was growing up, eventually settling in Fox Cites...

Nov 27, 2020

Gerald (Jerry) Williams, 85 passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Misty Arbor Assisted Living, Appleton. He had been a resident for the past 4 years and was well liked by staff and residents, having wowed his housemates with his fine singing voice during karaoke.

Jerry was born on September 29, 1935 to Quintin (Red) Williams and Violet Splitt Williams...

Nov 26, 2020

Robert M. Vanden Boogaard, 59, our beloved brother passed away from the effects of pneumonia and COVID-19, on Thanksgiving morning. He was born on October 19, 1961, in Kaukauna, the son of Bernard and Audrey (Beschta) Vanden Boogaard. Robert grew up in Kimberly and was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Church, attending Saturday morning religious classes. He had...

Nov 25, 2020

Carla Kay Gast, age 89, of Appleton, joined her Lord on November 25, 2020 at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Neenah, WI.

Carla was born on November 13, 1931 at her home in the town of Hutchins, near Mattoon.

Carla attended elementary and high school in Mattoon, graduating in 1950. She was a faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran...

Nov 25, 2020

Shirley Mae Hameister passed away surrounded by family on November 25, 2020 at Willow Lane Assisted Living, at the age of 86. Shirley was born on March 26, 1934 to Myron and Nelda (Schroeder) Leitzke in Hortonville, WI. Upon graduating from Hortonville High School, Shirley worked at The Equity Co-Op in Appleton until her marriage. It was through the Farm...