Jean M. Swick
Feb 11, 2020
Jean Swick, age 84 of Appleton, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Cherry Meadows. Jean was born in Appleton on March 10, 1935, daughter of the late Clarence Daelke and Elda (Meyer) Lautenschlager. Jean was a 1953 graduate of the Appleton High School and for many years worked as a secretary at various places, Appleton High School, Sears &...
Lawrence W. "Larry" Vignali
Feb 11, 2020
The world has lost one of the kindest most caring men, Lawrence “Larry” W. Vignali, 87, of Appleton, formerly of Baraboo, has unexpectedly gone to his Savior on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He was born on January 21, 1933, to the late Claude and Irma (Cottrell) Vignali in Merril. Larry enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged...
Gertrude M. "Toots" Martin
Feb 10, 2020
Gertrude M. “Toots” Martin, age 102, of Kimberly, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Country Villa Assisted Living in Freedom.
Gert was born on December 21, 1917 in Kimberly to the late Christopher and Hendrika (De Leeuw) Van Daalwyk. She was united in marriage to Philip Martin on February 6, 1945 in Appleton. They would raise 4 children...
Jeanne Weyers Bellin
Feb 8, 2020
Jeanne Weyers Bellin passed away peacefully at Brewster Village in Appleton, WI on February 8, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 8, 1955 to the late Francis and Margaret “Barb” (Watson) Weyers while living on the family farm in Hortonville, WI, and moved to Kimberly before starting kindergarten. She graduated from Kimberly High School...
Bernadette Marie Stoegbauer
Feb 8, 2020
Bernadette Marie (Rychter) Stoegbauer of Appleton, passed into eternal life on February 8, 2020 surrounded by family as she lost the battle to cancer. She was born on September 9, 1950, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to the late Stanley L. and Grace H. (Ganski) Rychter.
She grew up on the family farm in the Township of Dewey. Bernadette was raised...
Erma Joyce Sowders
Feb 7, 2020
Erma Joyce Sowders, age 87, passed away on February 7, 2020, at Aspire Senior Living with her family by her side. Erma was born on May 12, 1932, in Hammon, Oklahoma, daughter of Joseph and Mary (McFarland) Farni. Erma met her future husband, Walter Porter Sowders Jr., after he winked at her in the grocery store where he and her sister...
Dianne L. Christenson
Feb 7, 2020
Dianne (Van Stippen) Christenson, 61, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 7, 2020. Born on January 19, 1959 to Joseph and Mary (Hottenstine) Van Stippen in Appleton, WI. Dianne graduated from Appleton East High School in 1977.
Dianne met her soulmate, her Kansas cowboy, when they were in their early twenties. Their connection was immediate and quickly...
Louise M. Ulrich
Feb 6, 2020
Louise M. (Szydzik) Ulrich, 88, died on Thursday, February 6, 2020. She was born on June 9, 1931, to the late Michael and Clara (Brodzinski) Szydzik. Louise graduated from Menasha High School. She met the love of her life at a polka dance at the Cinderella Ballroom. Robert Ulrich was a Marine Drill Sergeant back from the Korean War; he...
Jeanne Ann Dixon
Feb 6, 2020
Jeanne Ann Dixon, age 68, of Combined Locks, returned to the arms of Jesus, on February 6, 2020. On October 31, 1951, she was the first child of Marvin and Lucille (Kemps) Kempen. Raised in Askeaton, Wisconsin she became a Sister of the Bay Settlement Order. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from St. Norbert College. She taught in...
Jerry Van Handel
Feb 6, 2020
Gerald R. “Jerry” Van Handel, age 60, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 6, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton, following a courageous battle with ALS. His wife, Lori, was by his side. There is NO family history of the disease. A beloved husband, father and dear friend to many, Jerry will be deeply missed by his family and all who...
Barbara Ellen Vandermause
Feb 5, 2020
Nee Fulcer, formerly Kruse, entered Eternal life on February 5th, 2020 at the age of 85. Barbara Ellen Fulcer was born to Milton and Mary (Slattery) Fulcer on January 15, 1935, in Appleton, WI. Barbara grew up in Appleton WI and married her sweetheart Henry Kruse. They moved from Appleton to Little Chute where they raised eight children in 23...
Kenneth D. Dickson
Feb 5, 2020
Kenneth Dale Dickson, 74, passed peacefully with his wife and minister by his side on February 5, 2020. He was a seven-year cancer survivor who finally succumbed to the effects of radiation therapy. Ken was born in Waukon, Iowa on September 25, 1945, son of the late Howard and Melva Dickson. Ken married Sharon Graf on June 19, 1981. He graduated from Waukon...
Joann E. Uitenbroek
Feb 5, 2020
Joann Elizabeth Fields Uitenbroek, age 84 passed away peacefully with her family at her side, February 5, 2020, at Rennes Healthcare in Appleton, where she had been fighting the effects of Myasthenia Gravis. She was born on May 28th, 1935, to Lloyd F. and Caroline M. (Schreiber) Fields in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Joann attended St Joseph’s Grade School in Appleton and...
Jeffry J. Berton
Feb 4, 2020
Jeffry James Berton, a man who spent decades building bridges from his younger days, died on February 4, 2020. He was 77. In the end, Jeffry discovered he was loved by God, family and friends, but getting there was difficult.
Jeffry was born on October 18, 1942 to George C and Lucille M. (Rusch) Berton. He was fifth born in...
Catherine Grace Schaefer
Feb 4, 2020
Catherine G. Schaefer, 90, passed away on February 4, 2020 at Brewster Village, Appleton. She was born on October 18, 1929, in Perkins, Michigan, the daughter of Adelore and Nellie (Brouse) Gerou. After graduation from Rock High School, Catherine worked for Western Union Telegraph Company as a Relief Operator. After a long distance romance, she flew on her first airplane...
Janet Sue Allen
Feb 4, 2020
Janet S. Allen passed peacefully on February 4th 2020 at the age of 90.
After graduating from Mary Washington College in Virginia with a BS degree in Biology and a minor in Spanish; she began teaching grade school in Roanoke VA. There, she met and married Manuel Raposa; who tragically passed away just 3 short years after. She was re-married...
Gary Lee Wassmann
Feb 3, 2020
Gary L. Wassmann, age 69, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at his home. Born on September 30, 1950, son of the late Norman and Roseann (Liethen) Wassmann. Gary proudly served his country in the US Air Force until his honorable discharge as a Sergeant. Gary worked at the Appleton Water Department until his retirement in 2010. Gary was...
Robert O. Sands
Feb 3, 2020
Passed away on February 3rd, 2020 at the age of 92. Bob was born on September 4th, 1927 to Ora and Frances (nee Trow) Sands in Sparta WI. After he graduated from Delevan High School, he served in the United States Navy for four years, and was honorably discharged as a Yeoman 2nd Class. On March 17, 1951, Bob was...
David "Benny" Porter
Feb 3, 2020
David “Benny” Porter, 68, of Appleton, WI died on Monday, February 3, 2020. He was born in New York State on October 25, 1951, to the late Donald and Jean (Donovan) Porter. Benny grew up attending catholic school and later switched to public school and graduated from Kenmore West High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1973...
Barbara Jane "Barb" Hokenstad
Feb 3, 2020
Barbara Jane “Babs” Hokenstad, age 78, of Appleton, passed away on February 3, 2020, Barbara was born on December 6, 1941 in Janesville to Clifford and Jane Francis (Montoure) Hokenstad. She was a 1959 graduate of Bonduel High School. In August 2015 she married Marlene Plont in Appleton. She was a long time employee of Gilbert Paper Company. She retired...
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