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Valerie A. Esler

Valerie A. Esler

Oct 6, 2023

Valerie Ann Esler, cherished wife, loving mother, devoted sister, adored grandmother, and beloved friend, passed away on October 6, 2023, at the age of 80. Born in Manchester, CT on February 3, 1943 to Agnes Kelley Dyer and Norman Chester Dyer, Valerie was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her brothers, Glenn (Jeanne) Dyer and Arthur Dyer.

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Margaret Molly Rollins

Margaret Molly Rollins

Oct 6, 2023

Margaret Molly Rollins, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home Friday, October 6, 2023. Margaret and twin brother Tom were born to Elsie and Frank Clark January 13, 1932.  Molly graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Menasha, and shortly after graduation, married  the love of her life, Roy Rollins, in 1950. They started their family welcoming their first...

Lawrence "Larry" B. Karpin

Lawrence "Larry" B. Karpin

Oct 6, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” B. Karpin, age 85 of New London, WI passed away on Friday, October 6th, 2023, surrounded by his most beloved family. He was born to Benjamin and Marie (Krupe) Karpinski on September 2nd, 1938 in Detroit, MI.  Larry graduated from high school, took some college courses, and went on to become a medical technician.  After a few years,...

Rebecca Joan Kunde

Rebecca Joan Kunde

Oct 4, 2023

The Lord in his wisdom took Rebecca (Becky) Kunde home to heaven on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, after a long, hard fought battle against dementia.

Becky was born on October 10, 1967, in Sioux Falls, SD.  She was baptized as a child of God on November 5, 1967, in Raymond, SD, and later confirmed on April 25, 1982, at Bethel...

Joyce Gehr

Joyce Gehr

Oct 4, 2023

Alice Joyce Gehr (Haanen), age 95, of Neenah, passed away at Heritage Woods on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Joyce was born on November 27, 1927, in Green Bay, to the late Louis and Gertrude Haanen. She married William Gehr on August 20, 1949, at Bay Settlement. She studied at UW Madison, receiving a major in speech and minors in art...

Gail Helen Sedo

Gail Helen Sedo

Oct 3, 2023

Gail H. Sedo, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, under the care of Heartland/Promedica Hospice at Heatherwood Memory Care in Eau Claire. She was born on February 23, 1936, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Carl and Veneta Nebel. She graduated from Menasha High School in 1954, and then was united in marriage to Robert J. Sedo on...

Rita Marie Pardee

Rita Marie Pardee

Oct 3, 2023

With aching hearts, we share word of our dear mother’s death. Rita Pardee took a final, quiet breath in the afternoon of October 3, 2023. She was 92 years old.

Rita was born November 26, 1930, to Frank and Eleanor (Kiefer) Bohman. She and her siblings were raised on the family farm north of Brillion. Rita graduated from Brillion High...

Kathy A. Lux

Kathy A. Lux

Oct 2, 2023

Kathryn Ann Lux, beloved daughter of Charles and Dorothy Lux, née Hearden, was born on December 31, 1946. She departed peacefully in hospice care on October 2, 2023, after courageously facing an extended illness.

Kathy was a woman of extraordinary passions and independence, finding joy in every corner of life. She was a self-appointed, card-carrying cat lady – she loved...

David Joseph Linskens

David Joseph Linskens

Oct 2, 2023

David Joseph Linskens, 83, of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 2, 2023.

He was born in Wisconsin on August 25, 1940, to Irma and Antone Linskens.

Dave graduated from Kaukauna High School, and then served his country in the United States Army before going on to study graphic design in Chicago.

On June 2, 1987, he...

Helen Lorraine Zoern

Helen Lorraine Zoern

Oct 2, 2023

Helen L. Zoern, 82, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. She was born on March 2, 1941, in Antigo, the daughter of Edwin and Edith (Jones) Duncan. Helen worked for 25 years at Shopko in Kimberly, retiring on September 20, 2002. In her early years she enjoyed bowling and dancing with her sisters and friends. Helen later in life...

John C. McCord

John C. McCord

Oct 1, 2023

John Calhoun McCord, 88, of Appleton, WI passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on October 1, 2023.

He was born in St. Joseph Missouri, on May 3, 1935, to James Hamilton McCord, Jr. and Katherine (Sweeney) McCord. He attended Bishop LeBlonde Grade School and Christian Brothers High School. He served for six years in the Missouri Air National...

Shirley A. Schroeder

Shirley A. Schroeder

Oct 1, 2023

Shirley Ann (Klotzbuecher) Schroeder, age 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 1, 2023. She was born December 14, 1932 in Manawa, Wisconsin to Elmer and Elsie (Radtke) Klotzbuecher on the farmstead. Shirley graduated from Manawa High School and started working at Clintonville Community Hospital as a nurse’s aide. She then worked at Four Wheel...

Grace "Gracie" Anne O'Connell

Grace "Gracie" Anne O'Connell

Oct 1, 2023

Grace Anne O’Connell, 69, of Appleton, Wisconsin, entered Heaven’s gates on October 1, 2023 following complications from surgery at Marshfield Medical Center. Grace was born in Neenah on September 15, 1954 to Eugene and Blanche Van Oudenhoven.

Grace had a number of passions she kept close to her heart. She dearly loved her daughters and was crazy about her grandchildren...

Mai Ge Vue

Mai Ge Vue

Sep 29, 2023

Mai Ge Vue, 58, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Edenbrook of Appleton. Mai was born on June 5, 1965, in a little village in Laos. As a refugee, she embarked on a courageous journey to the United States, finding a new home and new beginnings. Initially residing with her brother Phia in Green...

Dewey R. Zentner

Dewey R. Zentner

Sep 29, 2023

Dewey R. Zentner, age 81, died peacefully at St Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. With his multiple surgeries and hospitalizations, his nine lives have now resulted in his eternal homegoing. Dewey was born the son of Ralph and Emma (Hulke) Zentner on July 20, 1942, in Merrill, WI. Dewey grew up in Merrill attending Lincoln grade school and Merrill High School. ...

Jane DeBoom

Jane DeBoom

Sep 27, 2023

Helen Jane “Jane” DeBoom, age 82, died on September 27, 2023. As she ran to the embrace of Jesus, the healing we all wanted for her happened, and she was made whole.    Jane was born January 18, 1941, in Marshall, MN. Following high school, she left home to find new adventures and attend college. While at college, she met...

David L. Gauger

David L. Gauger

Sep 26, 2023

David L. Gauger (Dave) (86) of Appleton, passed away on September 26, 2023 in Appleton.

Dave was born on May 29, 1937 to Harry and Esther Gauger in Oshkosh, WI.  He grew up in Oshkosh, attending school there and graduating from Oshkosh High School in 1955. 

Dave was a 1960 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  On September 14, 1963,...

Shirley Ann (Coenen) Carlson

Shirley Ann (Coenen) Carlson

Sep 26, 2023

Shirley Carlson, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at St. Paul Home, Kaukauna. She was born on June 8, 1931, in Little Chute, the daughter of Henry and Nettie (DeBruin) Coenen. Shirley was united in marriage to Norman Carlson on September 9, 1977, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Kimberly. She was employed with the Kimberly Post Office...

Sylvia Noel Dannecker

Sylvia Noel Dannecker

Sep 25, 2023

Sylvia Noel Dannecker (Thoemke), age 85 of Appleton, Wisconsin was born to Eternal Life on September 25, 2023. She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Tyson and Phyllis (Schallis) Thoemke on November 13, 1937. Sylvia graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in St. Paul, Minnesota with the class of 1955. She met her future husband, Gene Dannecker, while bowling and...

Anne Dickie Jamieson

Anne Dickie Jamieson

Sep 24, 2023

 

Anne Jamieson passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023 in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Anne Dickie Carnochan was born May 10, 1930 in Hamilton, Scotland. She was the youngest of seven children. Shortly after the end of World War II she caught the eye of a young medical student by the name of John Jamieson at a church youth gathering. They...

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