Obituaries

May 20, 2017

Torey Johnson, 22, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 as the result of an automobile accident.

Torey was born on October 2, 1994 to Nick and Janis (Robinson) Johnson in Appleton. Torey enjoyed skateboarding, his car stereo, playing pool, shooting darts and all animals especially dogs. He had a great contagious laugh and would do anything for anyone who...

May 19, 2017

William (Bill) Balza, age 85, of Appleton, passed away on May 19, 2017. Bille was born on July 20, 1931 in Appleton, to the late Julius and Florence (Blahnik) Balza. He graduated from Appleton West High School in 1949, followed by service in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Korea. Bill was later employed at Kimberly-Clark, Menasha Paper,...

May 18, 2017

Gerald Robert “Jerry” “Bob” Batzler, 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center.

Jerry was born on June 10, 1935 to F. Gerald and Evelyn (Schubert) Batzler. On February 14, 1959 he was united in marriage to Mildred “Millie” Hechel. After serving his country in the US Navy from 1952 until 1956 he was...

May 18, 2017

Gerald Palmbach, age 82 of Appleton, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday morning, May 18, 2017. Jerry was born in Greenville on June 9, 1935, son of the late Erwin and Edna (Schroeder) Palmbach. He was a graduate of Appleton West High School, and on October 15, 1955, married Donna Popp at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church in...

May 18, 2017

Thomas Leroy Swadley, Jr., 30 years, passed away May 18, 2017 in New Leipzig, North Dakota. He was born October 10, 1986 to his parents Thomas L., Sr and Joleen M. (Jedlicka) Swadley in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Appleton East High School Class of 2005. He furthered his education obtaining a Degree in Sociology from The University...

May 17, 2017

Mildred (Bangart) Baumgarten, age 91 of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, May 17, 2017. She was born in the town of Woodville on June 13, 1925, daughter of the late William and Wilhelmina (Jochmann) Bangart. On February 10, 1942, she married Ray Baumgarten at St. Mary's Church in Kaukauna; Ray preceded her in death in 2015. The Baumgartens...

May 16, 2017

Gloria Ebben, age 89 of Kimberly, passed away somewhat unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, May 16, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Gloria was born in Appleton on October 23, 1927, daughter of the late Gilbert and Florence (DeBoth) Strover. Following her 1945 graduation from Appleton High School, she married Anthony Ebben on May 29, 1948; he preceded her in death in...

May 15, 2017

Marilyn Jean Schubert, 90 years, passed away peacefully at Cherry Meadows hospice facility in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born August 21, 1926 to her parents John and Frances (Winarski) Schubert in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of Menasha High School, Class of 1944 and enjoyed visiting with her classmates at their reunions.

Marilyn was a regular at the YMCA...

May 15, 2017

Donald E. Hayford, 85, died May 15, 2017. He was born September 6, 1931, in Dunkirk, New York, to Arthur W. and Mona (Burns) Hayford. While growing up, he attended public schools in Westfield, New Jersey, Dunkirk and Syracuse, New York, and Hopewell, Virginia, graduating from Hopewell High School in 1949. He attended Virginia Tech and Duke University, receiving a...

May 14, 2017

Darryl Daemmrich, age 55, of Shiocton, passed away unexpectedly at Theda Care Medical Center—New London, on Sunday, May 14, 2017. Darryl was born on November 5, 1961, in Waukesha to Irene Daemmrich and the late Robert Daemmrich. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother. Darryl was employed at Bassett Mechanical for over 29 years and was the Vice President...

May 12, 2017

Marjorie E. Dobbs (Olson), 94 years, returned to the Lord, May 3, 2017 at The Bridges of Appleton. She was born February 10, 1923 to Louie and Gladys (Anderson) Olson in Vernon Co., Wisconsin. Marjorie graduated from Ontario High School where she met her husband Darwin. They married in December 23, 1942 in La Crosse, Wisconsin at Our Savior Lutheran...

May 12, 2017

David M. “Gravy” Le Clair, age 78 of Combined Locks, passed away on May 12, 2017. David was born on March 24, 1939 in Appleton Wisconsin to August and Mary Ann (Brautigam) Le Clair. He attended St. Joseph Grade School in Appleton and graduated from Appleton West High School. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Army...

May 12, 2017

May 11, 2017

Gary J. Eklund, age 81, of Grand Chute, passed away at Theda Care Medical Center in New London on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Gary was born in Gillett on February 4, 1936, to the late Emil B. and Josephine (Baker) Eklund. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh. Gary enjoyed traveling, movies, was a Packer fan, attended many...

May 11, 2017

Lila Huberty, age 104, of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017. Lila was born in Appleton on October 25, 1912 to the late Henry and Clara (Bartmann) Locksmith, she had two sister, Iva and Cleo, both of whom are deceased. She earned her Bachelor's degree at Lawrence University, then went on to earn her Master's degree from the...

May 11, 2017

Ruth A. “Rudie” Ropella, 77, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, May 11th, 2017 after a courageous battle with bladder cancer, lung cancer and dialysis. She was finally overcome when the cancer spread.

Ruth was born on August 10, 1939 in Neenah to Joe and Irene (Lingnowski) Rippl. On June 18th, 1960 she was united...

May 11, 2017

Nicholas L. Grosskopf, age 74 of Greenville, passed away on Thursday morning, May 11, 2017. Nick was born in Appleton on November 24, 1942, son of the late Victor and Doris (Tinsman) Grosskopf. After high school, Nick attended the area Technical College where he studied pipefitting. On August 16, 1962, he married Mary Jane Stingle, and together the couple was...

May 9, 2017

May 9, 2017

May 8, 2017

Stanley L. “Stan” Mau, 74 years, returned to the Lord May 8, 2017 with his family by his side at Thedacare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. He was born on September 24, 1942 to his parents Alvin and Velma (Livens) Mau in Wabasha, MN. He was a graduate of Alma High School, class of 1960. Stanley enlisted in the US Air...