Gary Robert Weiher
Oct 4, 2024
Gary Robert Weiher, age 79 from Franklin, WI, passed away on October 4, 2024, at Heritage Retirement Community in Appleton, WI after a long battle with cancer. He was born on October 21, 1944, to parents Robert Weiher and Carol Volkman in Akron, OH. Gary grew up in Milwaukee, WI with his mother and brother Douglas before graduating from Pius...
Tommy Lee Howard Jr.
Oct 4, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tommy Lee Howard Jr born on June 15, 1971, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He started his spiritual journey on October 4th 2024.
Tommy was a beloved dad who would have done anything for his family, known for his kind heart and infectious laughter. Tommy was a dedicated worker and a...
Emil C. Kuba
Oct 4, 2024
Emil C. “Butch” Kuba was granted Eternal Rest on October 4, 2024. He was born October 26, 1951, in Appleton to Rosella and Emil Kuba. Butch attended Sacred Heart Grade School and Appleton High School before graduating from Appleton East High School in 1969. He married Mary Jo “Micky” (Clemons) Kuba on May 12, 1973, at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church....
Jerry Lee Gronholz
Oct 4, 2024
Jerry Lee Gronholz, 84, stepped into life in heaven on October 4, 2024, just 9 days short of 85 years. Jerry was born in New Ulm, Minnesota to the late Arthur and Adelgunde (Wacker) Gronholz on October 13, 1939.
He became a child of God through baptism at St. John’s Lutheran Church in New Ulm. He was instructed in the truths...
Doris Mae Peters
Oct 1, 2024
Doris M. Peters, 92, of Kimberly, WI, passed peacefully into the joy of her heavenly home on October 1, 2024.
Her life began in Fairchild as the middle child of seven born to Henry and Eda Emanuel. Her small-town roots, modest upbringing, and her family's emphasis on faith ingrained in Doris the characteristics she displayed all her life: frugality, kindness, generosity,...
Debbi Weiland
Oct 1, 2024
Debbi Weiland, 67, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Debbi was born on April 11, 1957, in Medford, Wisconsin, the daughter of Allan and Midge (Margaret Weber) Thielke.
Debbi attended Medford High School, where she showcased her talents as a synchronized swimmer, cheerleader, and baton thrower. Her vibrant spirit...
Kenneth Earl De Goey
Oct 1, 2024
“Hey Kenny, the golf cart has headed down the fairway, and it looks like another Hole in One.”
Kenneth E. De Goey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, has taken his final journey, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and kindness.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Sandra (Resch) De Goey; daughter Lori (Gerry) Post;...
Robert "Bob" L. Reinke
Sep 30, 2024
Robert L. “Bob” Reinke, age 75, of Appleton, passed away on September 30, 2024. Bob was born on April 4, 1949 in Appleton to the late George and Antoinette (Coenen) Reinke. Bob was a graduate of Appleton East High School, Class of 1968. He married the former Susie Strobl on May 9, 1970 and they enjoyed nearly 42 years together...
Brett Lawrence Parker
Sep 29, 2024
In loving memory of Brett Lawrence Parker, age 66, born Tuesday June 24,1958, in Appleton, WI. He is the son of the late Donald and Elaine (Sievert) Parker. Brett married Linda Taggart on August 23, 1997. He worked at R. Sabee Co. for 46 years.
Brett is survived by his wife Linda, brother Gregg (Rebecca), niece Sara (Phelan), and their son...
Allan Lee Adams
Sep 29, 2024
Allan Lee Adams, 71, passed away on September 29, 2024 in Little Chute, Wisconsin. Al was born on April 4, 1953, in Menomonee, Wisconsin to Donald and Mildred (Lindquist) Adams.
A proud graduate of Menomonee High School. He was a dedicated and dependable individual. He had a great sense of humor. His laughter and joy were contagious, bringing happiness to gatherings,...
Denise M. Tessen
Sep 29, 2024
Denise Margaret (Myhill) Tessen, age 60, passed away on September 29, 2024. Denise was born on December 15, 1963, to parents William and Darlene (Wilson) Myhill in Milwaukee, WI. She lived in Milwaukee until she was 18, and moved to Winchester and began a family. The family moved to Louisiana until a return to Wisconsin brought a chance encounter by...
William G. Goodness
Sep 28, 2024
William G. Goodness passed peacefully from this beautiful life Saturday September 28, 2024. He fantasized about meeting his maker at the business end of gun held by a crazed, jealous husband. He told this joke often when contemplating his inevitable end. But fate had other plans. Contrary to his wishes, William passed peacefully in his favorite chair, taking his last...
Richard William Helms
Sep 28, 2024
Richard William Helms, 76, passed away at his Kaukauna home on September 28, 2024, in the presence of family. Richard was born in Appleton on September 14, 1948, to Raymond and Lila (Mantei) Helms.
Dick graduated from Appleton High School in 1966. He served in the Army from 1968 through 1970, including a tour in Vietnam. He worked as a machinist...
Thomas Grade
Sep 28, 2024
Thomas E. Grade, 70, passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2024, in Menasha, WI. He was born on June 20, 1954, to Thomas and Jean (Bretthauer) Grade.
Tom graduated from Menasha High School in 1972 then went to college at University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh and transferred to University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee in 1974. He took some time off to...
Marion A. Merkl
Sep 28, 2024
Marion Amanda Merkl (Schabow) passed into her eternal home with God on September 28, 2024. She was born on January 13, 1931 to the late Herbert and Nathalie (Hersekorn) Schabow. She was received into God’s kingdom through the waters of Holy Baptism on February 8, 1931 at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church and confirmed her faith there on April 2,...
Nancy Kaye Annen
Sep 27, 2024
Nancy Kaye Annen of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away suddenly of natural causes on September 27th, 2024.
Nancy was born to Earl and May Smith on March 3rd, 1939 as the youngest of ten brothers and sisters. After graduating from high school in Niantic, Illinois, Nancy took a job at the local newspaper, the Decatur Herald. It was not long after that...
Ronald Otto Merbach
Sep 27, 2024
Ronald Otto Merbach conquered pancreatic cancer and battled related complications with courage. He passed away peacefully with his family at his side on September 27, 2024.
Ron was born August 8, 1941, to Rudolph and Geneva (Kanter) Merbach and grew up on a working dairy farm in Sherwood with his parents and three brothers, Rudolph, Robert (Ron’s twin) and Richard.
He attended...
Ellen Jill Nichols
Sep 25, 2024
Ellen Jill Nichols passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 25, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born to Thomas and Lucille McNerney in Cambridge, Massachusetts and raised in Rochester, New York with her sister Jane. After graduating from Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, she married Richard Hewitt Nichols, Jr, and moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where she lovingly...
Patti Lynn Trautwein
Sep 25, 2024
Patti Lynn Trautwein, 70, passed away on September 25, 2024.
She was born on September 19, 1954, to parents Donald and Luella (Stone) Burch in Wamsutter, WY and she attended high school in Thermopolis, WY. In 1972, Patti married Hank Trautwein, and they raised three daughters together. She later attended Springfield College in Springfield, MA and worked in various human resource...
Marion E. Krueger
Sep 24, 2024
Marion Ella Krueger (nee Groth), age 95 of Appleton, WI (formerly of Menomonee Falls, WI) joined her heavenly kingdom on September 24, 2024. She was born to Carl and Lydia (nee Grosskoph) Groth on March 20, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI. She met the love of her life, James “Jim” Krueger, while bowling with a friend and after some persistence from...
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