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Tyler Aschenbrenner

Tyler Aschenbrenner

Oct 20, 2024

Tyler Joseph Aschenbrenner, age 34, died unexpectedly at his home in Appleton on October 20, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1990, to Gregory Aschenbrenner and Lisa Van Eyck and graduated from Valley New School in 2009.

Tyler loved everything electronics and couldn’t have found a better career than working remotely with CCI Systems, a telecommunications and network solutions provider...

Joyce Clara Nyman

Joyce Clara Nyman

Oct 20, 2024

Joyce Clara Nyman, 96, passed away on October, 20, 2024 after a short illness. She was born in Appleton, WI on March 31, 1928 to James and Clara (Boyle) Martin. Clara passed away shortly after giving birth and Joyce was adopted by George and Katherine (Boyle) Nyman.

Joyce attended Sacred Heart Grade School in Appleton and graduated from St. Mary Catholic...

Fr. Joseph Wolf, OFM. Cap.

Fr. Joseph Wolf, OFM. Cap.

Oct 20, 2024

Joseph Robert Wolf was born on May 29, 1934, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Leon J. Wolf and Adele (Corcoran) Wolf. He was the youngest of eight children and was lovingly raised alongside his siblings: Mary, John, Tom, RoseAnne, Jimmy, Helen, and Rita.

Joseph’s early experiences with the Boy Scouts of America instilled a deep desire to help others. This led to...

Calvin Lee Willis

Calvin Lee Willis

Oct 19, 2024

October 19, 2024, Willis, Calvin Lee of Greenville, WI, formerly of Lowell, MA and Binghamton, NY, age 75, passed away at home at 7:42 AM while listening to Willie Nelson's "Amazing Grace". He was in the company of his loving wife of 22 years, Roberta "Miss Daisy" Jones, his care angel and stepdaughter, Carolyn Baker, and his two faithful feline...

Harold M. Wolfgram

Harold M. Wolfgram

Oct 19, 2024

Harold M. “Ike” Wolfgram, was born in Appleton, WI on September 8, 1940, to Fred and Theresa (Heidl) Wolfgram. He graduated from Appleton High School in 1960 and enlisted in the United States Air Force where he was a Personnel Specialist Airman 2nd Class. In August 1982 he married Lois Verbrick and they celebrated 42 years of marriage this year.

A...

Jerome L. Trendel

Jerome L. Trendel

Oct 19, 2024

Jerome Lewis Trendel, age 81, formerly of Appleton and Fennimore, passed away on October 19, 2024 at Care Partners in Winneconne.

Jerome was born on April 1, 1943, the son of Alvin and Clara (Rissen) Trendel in Topeka, Kansas. 

Jerome lived in Michigan Valley until middle school, when his family moved to Lyndon, Kansas. He graduated from Lyndon High School in 1961,...

Jeanne E. Kilishek

Jeanne E. Kilishek

Oct 19, 2024

Jeanne Ellen Kilishek (Arseneau) was received into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 19, 2024 at the age of 80. Born in Oak Park, Illinois in November of 1943 to Bernard and Marjorie (Case) Arseneau, she was their second daughter in the family that grew to have five daughters and a son. She married...

Jeriene R. Myers

Jeriene R. Myers

Oct 17, 2024

JERIENE R. MYERS

It is with great sadness, that we announce the loss of our beloved mother Jeriene R. Myers (Woulf) of Kimberly, Wisconsin. Jeriene was called home October 17th, 2024 at her home, with her loving family by her side.

Jeriene was born July 29th, 1933 to Laurence and Marie Woulf in Coleman, Wisconsin. Jeriene attended Woulf School through 8th grade...

Roger John Van Eperen

Roger John Van Eperen

Oct 17, 2024

Roger Van Eperen, Appleton, age 90 died peacefully Thursday, October 17, 2024, at home at Eagle Point Senior Living. He was born October 26, 1933, son of the late Bernard & Rose Van Eperen. On December 30, 1954, Roger married Doloris Verheyen. She preceded him in death on September 24, 2006. He married Judy Weiss on April 18, 2009. 

Roger served...

Stephen J. Fritz

Stephen J. Fritz

Oct 17, 2024

Stephen J. Fritz passed away with zero regrets on October 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, on March 5, 1958, to Mary (Noonan) and Ralph Fritz, he was a man who treasured the outdoors. An avid hunter, Stephen loved the woods and whitetails, but even more, he valued the friendships forged during...

David Stehula

David Stehula

Oct 17, 2024

David “Dave” J. Stehula, 77, of Appleton, WI (ne Brillion), passed peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2024, while surrounded by his family. He was born on May 29, 1947 in Manitowoc, WI to Julius and Bernice (Brantmeier) Stehula.

Dave was a car enthusiast and an avid hunter/fisherman. He will be remembered for his “dad jokes,” pancakes, and zest for leaf-blowing. Dave...

Marvin Clarence Lemke

Marvin Clarence Lemke

Oct 16, 2024

Marvin C. Lemke, age 87, of Appleton, was surrounded by family as he passed away on October 16th, 2024 at his home. He was born on August 24th, 1937, the son of the late Clarence and Hildegard Lemke. That’s when it all started. Following is a very brief recap of the highlights of Marv’s life as told by Carrie, his...

Jean "Mrs. D" Duginski

Jean "Mrs. D" Duginski

Oct 16, 2024

Born on December 3rd, 1931, passed on October 16, 2024. Jean was the oldest child of Roland and Della (Jouno) Mayer. Jean grew up on a farm east of Stockbridge where she learned to love all animals and nature. She graduated from Stockbridge High School and then graduated from Oshkosh State University with a B.S. degree in Elementary Teaching.

In January...

Donna Jean Wichman

Donna Jean Wichman

Oct 15, 2024

Donna J. Wichman (Schmitt), 83, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024. She was born on January 21, 1941, in Appleton, Wisconsin to Lloyd and Marge (Geritts) Schmitt.

If you recognize this smile, then you know her laugh, her passion for chocolate, building elaborate legos, puzzles, bowling, playing cards and going to lunch with friends.

Donna was a kind, generous and loving...

Peggy Houk

Peggy Houk

Oct 15, 2024

Margaret A. Houk, 92, passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 15, 2024. Peggy was born on January 8, 1932, to her parents Albert and Ruth (Schwartz) Petzold.

Peggy was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and spent the first part of her life there until 1967, then they moved to Appleton when her husband, Peter Houk, relocated for work....

Molly Kathryn Grow

Molly Kathryn Grow

Oct 14, 2024

Molly Kathryn (Higgins) Grow was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Oct. 14, 2024.

Molly was born Aug. 12, 1960, in Green Bay, WI, to Eugene and Margaret Mary (Rumbach) Higgins, the sixth of their eight children. She married Mike Grow on January 12, 1991, and two became a family of four when they happily welcomed sons Sam in...

James Walter Anderson

James Walter Anderson

Oct 14, 2024

James (Jim) Walter Anderson, 71, of Menasha, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024. 

Jim was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, on February 20, 1953, to Harry and Dorothy (Schroeder) Anderson. 

Jim graduated from Appleton High School West and went on to proudly serve in the United States Army and National Guard. In April of 2023, Jim was honored to go on...

Thomas M. Gritt

Thomas M. Gritt

Oct 13, 2024

Thomas Michael Gritt

Appleton, WI—On October 13, 2024, Thomas Michael Gritt was welcomed into the light at the age of 83. Thomas, known as Thom, passed at Meadowbrook in Appleton, WI surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born on August 2, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Thom was the son of Arthur and Zelpha (Clements) Gritt. Thom moved with his...

Emily A. Comeau

Emily A. Comeau

Oct 13, 2024

Emily A Comeau, age 87, Appleton, passed away on October 13, 2024. She was born on March 6, 1937, to the late Leo and Emilia Pehler in Arcadia, Wisconsin. 

Emily graduated from Aquinas High School in LaCrosse in 1955. Before graduation she was literally swept off her feet by Roger Comeau during a high school musical rehearsal. Emily and Roger were...

Maxine L. Sparacino

Maxine L. Sparacino

Oct 13, 2024

Maxine L. Sparacino, 86, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Maxine was born on December 15, 1937, to Mahlon and Vena (Betzing) Parsons in St. Peter, MN. As valedictorian of her high school, she earned a full scholarship to Gustavus Adolphus College but chose a different path when she met the love of her...

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