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Paul James Siket

Paul James Siket

Dec 19, 2023

Paul James Siket of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on December 19, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Paul was born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, on August 5, 1945.

Excelling at sports, he was an all-state quarterback in high school. In the words of his brother, Tom: “He never bragged about his accomplishments. Paul was an Eagle scout. He always...

Neil P. "Grumpa" Johnson

Neil P. "Grumpa" Johnson

Dec 17, 2023

Neil Johnson, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at his home in Appleton in the company of his wife and loving family. He had been in declining health and was receiving hospice care at home. Neil’s family is grateful to ThedaCare Hospice and Synergy Home Care for their excellent care.

Neil Peter Johnson was born on October...

Jo Ann Reischl

Jo Ann Reischl

Dec 16, 2023

Jo Reischl, 66, was found passed away at home on December 16, 2023. She was born on January 2, 1957, to Henry and Clara (Lenz) Baumann.

Jo was a loving daughter, mother, sister, and friend. She had a very quirky and sarcastic sense of humor and liked to use it. She loved to travel, taking many trips down south to...

James "Jim" Edward Reimer

James "Jim" Edward Reimer

Dec 16, 2023

On Saturday, December 16, James Edward Reimer, affectionately known as Jim, Jimmy, The Jimster, Jimbo, and his most cherished name, Dad, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep. Born January 22, 1976, in Painesville, OH, Jim was the son of Jack and Judith Reimer. He was raised by Judy, in Mentor, OH, and spent his childhood splashing along the shores of...

Philip Fischer

Philip Fischer

Dec 16, 2023

Philip Lee Fischer, born May 13, 1955, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023.     Philip lived in many group homes during his life, the last being Vista Care in Manitowoc.  When he was able, he loved to bowl and crush cans. His favorite treat was McDonald’s-especially the shakes-vanilla and strawberry; and he loved the Packers.     He is survived by...

Roy Erdman Rollins

Roy Erdman Rollins

Dec 15, 2023

Roy E Rollins, age 95, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 15, 2023. Roy was born June 5, 1928 in Ladysmith to Asa and Gertrude (Gilbertson) Rollins. The youngest of 12 children Roy was raised on a farm and was an uncle to many at birth. He vividly remembered the phrase he heard multiple times a day “water,...

Scott Raymond Wiater

Scott Raymond Wiater

Dec 15, 2023

Scott Raymond Wiater, 62, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away from health complications on December 15th, 2023 surrounded by his family.

He was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin on March 15th, 1961 to Eloise and Ray Wiater. Scott graduated from Appleton East High School in 1979 and immediately went on to work for Harry Wendlandt where he started his career in...

Anne E. Parsons

Anne E. Parsons

Dec 14, 2023

Anne Elizabeth Parsons, age 42 of Appleton, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on December 14, 2023.  She was born to Kevin and Barbara (Roegner) Parsons on May 13, 1981, in Appleton, WI.  She is survived by her loving boyfriend, Randy, and one younger sister, Emily. Anne was a lover of dogs (especially her tiny Pomeranian, Mercy),...

Tyler R Jahnke

Tyler R Jahnke

Dec 14, 2023

Tyler Richard Jahnke passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2023. He was born September 22, 1989 to Richard and Deborah Jahnke in Marion, Wisconsin. He attended Marion High School and graduated 2008. He met the love the love of his life, Katie Rogers, in 2011. He graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering. Tyler...

Donald Lowell Herzberg

Donald Lowell Herzberg

Dec 14, 2023

Donald Lowell Herzberg, 92, of Menasha, WI passed away peacefully at his home in Menasha. 

Donald was born July 12, 1931 in Appleton.  Son of the late Herbert and Esther (Rusch) Herzberg. 

He worked with his family at the grocery store that they ran in Appleton and moved to the family farm in Weyauwega.  He was drafted into...

Norbert "Norb" West

Norbert "Norb" West

Dec 14, 2023

Norbert “Norb” West, Appleton, passed away peacefully at Willow Lane Assisted Living comforted by his wife Carol and his children. He was born on January 11, 1932, the son of Joseph and Catherine (Weber) West. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Menasha.

On July 12, 1952, he married his high school sweetheart...

Gertrude Josephine Gaffney

Gertrude Josephine Gaffney

Dec 14, 2023

On the 14th of December, 2023, Gertrude Josephine Gaffney (née Grishaber) passed away in her home at the age of 97. One of 14 children, she was born on June 10th in 1926 to Conrad and Theresa (Forster) Grishaber.Gertrude cherished her childhood growing up in Appleton's 4th ward with her numerous siblings (especially her sister, Tudy) and friends including Dorothy...

Everett G. Steele

Everett G. Steele

Dec 13, 2023

Everett G. Steele, 95, passed away on December 13, 2023. He was born in Saxon, WI, to George and Mabel Steele, on April 10, 1928. Everett served in the Army during the Korean War from 1951-1953. He then served as a firefighter at the Appleton Fire Department until 1983, then traveled around the county driving a tour bus until retiring...

Billy Allen Wilker

Billy Allen Wilker

Dec 13, 2023

Billy “Bill” Allen Wilker, age 79, left this earth peacefully on December 13, 2023. He was born On May 14, 1944, in Ellendale, MN to Alver and Edyth (Steele) Wilker. He was the youngest and four children, and the only boy-you can only imagine how that worked out for him. He spent his life on a farm and graduated from...

Judith Bixby

Judith Bixby

Dec 11, 2023

Judy Bixby, age 80 of Appleton, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday December 11, 2023.

Judy was born in Appleton on March 17, 1943, daughter of the late Lawrence R. Selig, Sr. and the late Agnes Martha (Kozlowski) Selig.  On August 5, 1961, she married Philip T. Bixby at St. Therese Catholic Church.  They had been sweethearts since the...

Leona C. Behling

Leona C. Behling

Dec 10, 2023

Leona (Lee) Claire Behling of Menasha, Wisconsin, died peacefully on December 10, 2023.   Lee was born on February 21, 1936. She was married 67 years to William (Bill) Ronald Behling. They were wed on June 16, 1956.   She is survived by her devoted husband Bill and their three children: Ronald Behling (Fina) of New Jersey; Linn Hughes (Stan)...

Bill Flanagan

Bill Flanagan

Dec 9, 2023

Dr. William Flanagan, 82, passed away unexpectedly December 9, 2023.

Bill was born on January 17, 1941, in Madison, Wisconsin to the late Herbert and Thelma Flanagan. He grew up in Kingsford, Michigan, graduated from Kingsford High School, Northern Michigan University and went on to attend Marquette University Dental School. After graduating dental school in 1966, he proudly served two...

Richard "Rick" Forster

Richard "Rick" Forster

Dec 7, 2023

Richard Forster, 75, passed away on December 7, 2023. He was born in Appleton to Bob and Shirley Forster on March 28, 1948.

Rick primarily found a career in sales and enjoyed watching football, specifically the Packers, and loved spending time with family. Rick was a proud veteran. He was a Marine and served during the Vietnam war. Rick had...

Rosemary Kamps

Rosemary Kamps

Dec 7, 2023

To Rosemary Ann (Everts) Kamps, family was everything…from the beginning of her life to the very end.  

Rosemary passed away suddenly on December 7, 2023, just two days after her 89th birthday.  She celebrated her birthday with her children, eating her favorite meal (steak), and blowing out the candles on a potato cake made from a long-time favorite recipe of her mother’s. Rosemary’s mother and dad,...

William James Swan

William James Swan

Dec 7, 2023

William James Swan, 83, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2023. Bill was born on August 15, 1940, in Lowell, MA to William and Margaret Swan. Bill was married to the love of his life, Mary Quinta Swan for 60 years and together they raised 4 beautiful children.  

Bill enjoyed a long and successful career in the paper industry, which began in...

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