Obituaries

Jul 18, 2020

Jul 18, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Belling, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2020, with her family by her side. Pat was born on June 4, 1941, daughter of the late Gilbert and Sophie (Filas) Wettstein. For 13 years, Pat and Dave owned D.J’s Bar in Kaukauna. She enjoyed playing softball and bowling, which her bar sponsored. She also enjoyed the fellowship...

Jul 18, 2020

Frank G. “Whitey” Lichtfuss, age 89, entered into heaven on July 18, 2020 at Patriot Place Assisted Living in Berlin, Wisconsin. Whitey was born on May 7, 1931 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Frank and Martha (Binder) Lichtfuss. He served his country honorably during the Korean War as a member of the U.S. Air Force. On August 6, 1955 he married...

Jul 17, 2020

Marilyn L. Hirsch, age 89, of Appleton, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Brookdale in Appleton. Marilyn was born on August 29, 1930 in St. John, to Anna (Schmidt) Klotz and Frank Klotz. She married John P. Hirsch on October 5, 1957 at St. John Catholic Church in St. John.

 

She is survived by her sisters-in-law: Helen...

Jul 17, 2020

Jean Marie Witters, 56, Appleton, died on Friday, July 17, 2020. She was born on January 10, 1964, to John and Judy (Courtois) Witters in West Allis, WI. Jean graduated from the Wisconsin School for the Visually Impaired, where she was a proud member of the swim team. She attended UW LaCrosse and furthered her education in Idaho where she...

Jul 17, 2020

Dora Liberata Schultz, age 84, passed away in her garden, doing what she loved best; watering and nurturing her flower beds, July 17, 2020.

Dora was born in Pescara, Italy. Dora met her future husband, Gordon Schultz, where she worked in a café in Italy when she was 20 years old, while he was serving in Italy as a member...

Jul 17, 2020

David Paul Kalmoe was born on October 4, 1952 in Elgin, North Dakota. son of Reverend Clifford L. Kalmoe and Evelyn Kalmoe. He died peacefully on July 17, 2020 of natural causes after battling Parkinson’s Disease and Schizoaffective Disorder.

David had resided at the Brewster Village nursing home center in Appleton, WI for more than ten years. The family is...

Jul 16, 2020

Darren Bagwell passed away at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN on July 16, 2020 after a long illness.  Darren was born in Flint, Michigan on May 16, 1967.  He graduated from high school in Naperville, IL where he excelled as a student and competed on the tennis team.  Upon graduation he attended Kettering University in Flint, MI receiving a Bachelor...

Jul 16, 2020

Nina Fay (Miller) Heiting passed away July 16, 2020. Nina was born April 11, 1931, in Clark County, Wisconsin to John C. and Clara (Baumgarten) Miller. She met the love of her life Richard Heiting, and the couple married June 17, 1952. Together they had five children.   Nina was employed by the Appleton School District until her retirement in 1994....

Jul 15, 2020

Appleton – Iona A. Badtke, 98, passed away on the morning of July 15, 2020, at Edenbrook Care Center. She was born on September 1, 1921, in Ripon the daughter of Avie and Alice (Weinke) Ludtke. Iona worked as a dental assistant for Dr.’s Johnson and Karel in Ripon before marrying Harvey Badtke on June 22, 1946. Harvey preceded her...

Jul 14, 2020

Franklin “Frank” Rauen, 78, Appleton, died on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. He was born on February 19, 1942, to the late John and Thelma (Gibeault) Rauen in Athens, Wisconsin. Frank was born on a farm, at age 2 he was bucked by a cow landing him in the hospital, he was a very sick little boy for a long time....

Jul 14, 2020

Roger Jansen, age 58 of Kaukauna, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Roger was born in Appleton on November 28, 1961, son of the late Sylvester and Ila Mae (Burt) Jansen. He attended Kimberly High School, and in September of 1991 married Kris Timmers. They were blessed with three children.

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Jul 12, 2020

Gene L. Sipple, 76, of Black Creek, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton at 7:57 PM on July 12, 2020 with his son and daughter by his side. Gene fought a warrior’s battle with numerous health challenges over the last few months before passing and did so with conviction of decision, courage, and on his...

Jul 11, 2020

Jean M. (Romenesko) Salm, age 64, of Kimberly, died peacefully on July 11, 2020.

Jean was born on September 25, 1955 to Barb (Frye) and the late Don Romenesko.  Jean was a devoted mother to Tim and Tom Salm, and to Luke Mangless.  She was a friend to all, had the patience of a saint, and only saw the good...

Jul 11, 2020

Russell W. Eberhard passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Russell was born in Neenah on June 30, 1932, son of the late Harry and Laurel (Little) Eberhard.  He married Mary Ann “Rita” Berg on October 18, 1958.

Russell served in the US Army and was a veteran of the Korean War.

He was a member of the Travelers Protective...

Jul 11, 2020

Gary H. Malchow, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2020. He was born on June 4, 1937, in Manistique, MI, the son of Earl and Irene (Wager) Malchow. Gary attended Neenah High School, and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He was honorably discharged in 1959 after serving as a mechanic and spending time in Korea. Gary...

Jul 9, 2020

Irene A. Resch, age 97, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 9, 2020. She was born on February 24, 1923 in Neenah, WI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (Lingnofski) Jaskolksi. She was a life-long member of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Menasha and life member of their Rosary Society. She graduated from Menasha...

Jul 7, 2020

Dorothy Mae Van Handel, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2020, at Peabody Manor. Dorothy was born in Kaukauna on January 13, 1938, daughter of the late Frank and Alice (Twinn) Ferrige. She graduated from Kaukauna High School and then went on to Beauty School. Dorothy was united in marriage to Gordon Van Handel on September 24, 1960,...

Jul 6, 2020

Elda A. Pscheidt, 102, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020, just 6 days short of her 103rd birthday, in Appleton. She was born on July 12, 1917, in Nichols, Wisconsin the daughter of Albert and Meta (Wehrmann) Litzkow. Elda was united in marriage to Donald Pscheidt on September 2, 1940, and he preceded her in death on June 5,...

Jul 3, 2020

Christopher James Watermolen, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Friday July 3rd, 2020. Chris was born on January 21st, 1981 in Green Bay, WI to Paul and Mary Lou (Dohrman) Watermolen. Chris was engaged to be married to Meghanne Blakeslee, with the wedding set for July of 2021.

Chris loved spending time in Wisconsin Dells at the Blakeslee family cottage,...