Gerry A. Kirvan
Jul 12, 2024
Geraldine “Gerry” Ann Kirvan (Vander Linden), age 82 of Appleton, WI passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 12, 2024. She was born to Clifford and Evelyn (Gerard) Vander Linden on September 10, 1941 in Appleton, WI. After her high school graduation, she worked as a retail worker and eventually a catalogue specialist for Montgomery Ward for most of...
Arleen Marie Kempke
Jul 11, 2024
Arleen Marie Kempke, age 74, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024, following a brief illness that followed a multi-year struggle with dementia. Arleen was born on June 16, 1950, in Milwaukee to Carl and Marie (Freudensprung) Boehm. Her early childhood was spent in Milwaukee and then, the family moved to Cedarburg where Arleen finished her schooling. Arleen was the...
MaryAnn Harry
Jul 10, 2024
MaryAnn Harry, age 65, passed away peacefully at her home July 10, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer.
MaryAnn was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 21,1959 to her parents Reino and Dorothy (Herrala) Timonen. She grew up in Tapiola, Michigan. She enjoyed painting rocks, gardening, taking walks, and most of all spending...
Margaret Ann McMahon
Jul 10, 2024
Margaret Ann (Mahoney) McMahon left this world on July 10, 2024, passing peacefully from this life into the loving arms of our Lord.
Born January 10, 1934, to Geoffrey and Mary (Sexton) Mahoney in St. Paul Minnesota she was the sixth of seven children. She graduated from Derham Hall and St. Catherine’s College in St. Paul. She met her future husband,...
Edward J. Kleckner
Jul 10, 2024
Edward Joseph Kleckner, age 73 of Menasha, WI joined his heavenly kingdom on July 10, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born to Hugo and Lucille (Hartlaub) Kleckner on April 2, 1951 in Two Rivers, WI. Ed graduated Roncalli High School with the class of ‘69 and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from University of Wisconsin...
James Sylvester Popke
Jul 9, 2024
James (“Jim”) Sylvester Popke, 84, of Appleton, WI, died peacefully after a brief battle with brain cancer.
He was born in Chicago, IL, on May 18, 1940, to Charles and Helen (Linsner) Popke. The family moved to Crystal Lake, IL, shortly before Jim began his freshman year at St. Mary’s Minor Seminary in Crystal Lake. He entered the United States Navy...
Mary Elizabeth Herwig
Jul 8, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Herwig, 98, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away, surrounded by family on July 8, 2024.
Mary was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on June 22, 1926, to George and Eleanor (Knapstein) Dietz and grew up on the family farm in Greenville.
Mary graduated from St. Mary High School in Menasha on Sunday, May 28, 1944. She then attended Marquette University where she...
Janice A. Flaherty
Jul 8, 2024
Janice A. Flaherty, 88, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, July 8, 2024. She was born on February 3, 1936 to Roland “Bud” and Mildred (Karweick) Kuehnl in Appleton.
Janice loved being with her grandparents, in particular, Ma (Sophie) Karweick. She attended St. Therese grade school and Appleton High School. Following high school, she enlisted in the Marines. She attended...
Barbara Ann Boehm
Jul 5, 2024
After a life well lived, Barbara (Bobbie) Boehm, 95, Vancouver, BC Canada, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024 surrounded by family and close friends.
Kearney Funeral Service in Vancouver is serving the family. Guests may view Bobbie's full obituary and share condolences or memories by following this link:
https://kearneyfs.com/obituaries/boehm-barbara-ann-nee-griffith
Sharon Mae Fassbender
Jul 5, 2024
Sharon Mae Fassbender, 89, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Sharon was born to Harvey and Gretchen Doering on November 7, 1934, in Appleton, Wisconsin. She graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1953 . After high school she attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and graduated in 1957 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and education.
Sharon...
Mitchell F. Kwaterski, M.D.
Jul 4, 2024
Dr. Mitchell F. Kwaterski peacefully left his home and entered eternal life on July 4, 2024, fitting his fiercely independent spirit. He was born on February 18, 1938, in Green Bay, to the late Leo and Louise (Netols) Kwaterski, where he grew into a lifelong Packer fan. Mitch led a life of service and generosity, grounded in his Catholic faith....
Marshall James Patten
Jul 4, 2024
Marshall J. Patten received his angel wings on July 4, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family, following a long hard fight against osteosarcoma.
Marshall was born on April 26, 2004, in Appleton, WI, to his parents James and Patricia Patten. He graduated from Appleton West High School in 2022. During his time in high school, he was a member...
Grace P. Willey
Jul 4, 2024
Grace Priscilla Willey, age 97 of Kaukauna, WI passed on July 4, 2024 at Country Villa Assisted Living, Little Chute. She was born on March 29,1927 to the late Edwin and Marion Nimmer. Grace married Orville Willey in 1949. Orville preceded her in death in 1971. She worked at Hartjes/Walsh Insurance Agency for 46 years.
Grace enjoyed many years of traveling...
John Harold Ahrens
Jul 4, 2024
John “Jack” Harold Ahrens, age 90, died peacefully on July 4, 2024, at Appleton Retirement Community. Jack was born on May 9, 1934, in Appleton to parents Harold and Mary (Gerarden) Ahrens. He grew up and attended Appleton high School. Following high school, Jack served in the Army for two years, and upon returning from his active-duty stint, he used...
Ralph Owen Tellock
Jul 3, 2024
Ralph Owen Tellock, 89, of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024.
Ralph was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on April 7, 1935, to Edward and Maria (Maack) Tellock.
On October 20, 1956, he married the love of his life, Barbara Dutter at St. Timothy Church in Menasha and together they raised 3 beautiful children.
He served in the Wisconsin National Guard...
Carol Ann Koepke
Jul 2, 2024
Carol A. Koepke, 71, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. She was born on July 13, 1952, in Cambridge, MA, the daughter of Ralph Jeun and Elizabeth Sarah (Meehan) Clark. Carol was employed as an inventory auditor for over 30 years with RGIS Inventory Specialists until her retirement. She enjoyed SciFi and fantasy,...
Phyllis Barbara Bouchard
Jul 2, 2024
Phyllis Barbara Bouchard (Herrmann) age 87 of Appleton, WI passed away on July 2, 2024. She was born to Rudolph and Emma (Leuders) Herrmann on June 16, 1937 in Appleton, WI. She graduated from Appleton (West) High School with the class of ’56 and went on to work not only for the Banta Corporation for over 20 years, but also...
Arleigh Oleen Hamel
Jun 29, 2024
Arleigh Oleen Hamel, 98, passed away in Appleton, WI on June 29, 2024. She was born on December 7, 1925, in Duluth, Minnesota to Lawrence and Guida (Olson) Larson.
Arleigh attended Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin before being wed to the love of her life, Hubert Hamel, on June 9, 1951. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness and...
Richard Frederick Schmidt
Jun 29, 2024
Richard (Dick) Schmidt, 77, of Menasha Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at Saint Elizabeth’s hospital, Appleton, surrounded by loving family. In May 2024 he was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. He was born November 29th, 1946, and is the youngest of two siblings.
Richard met his love, Beverly, and they were married on October 10th, 1999. Their love was deeply impactful...
Joanne C. Price
Jun 28, 2024
Joanne Cecelia Price, 71, passed away peacefully at home, on June 28, 2024 surrounded by her family and pets after a long illness.
She was born May 4, 1953 at St Elizabeth's Hospital in Appleton Wisconsin. She called Appleton home for most of her life and loved living there and talking about the changes she'd seen and how the community grew....
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