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Annie Jean Preston-McCant

Annie Jean Preston-McCant

Mar 14, 2023

Annie Jean Preston-McCant was born December 31, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, to Marie "Minerva" Burnette and Rev. J.W. Fields. After recently relocating to Appleton, Wisconsin, she peacefully went to heaven with family by her side on Monday, March 14, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, and two sisters: Bobbie Burnette, Mamie Taylor, and Lillie Lindsey.

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Michael L. Minkebige

Michael L. Minkebige

Mar 13, 2023

Michael L Minkebige passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Caroline and Robert, and girlfriend, Kristen Hill, after a short battle with cancer.  He was born March 7th, 1960 to the late Carol and James Minkebige of Kaukauna. 

Michael graduated from Kaukauna High School and went on to become an Electrical Engineer with a degree from Marquette University.  He worked...

Joyce Jean Rauchholz

Joyce Jean Rauchholz

Mar 13, 2023

Joyce Jean Rauchholz, age 89, passed away March 13, 2023, in Appleton. Joyce was born in Milwaukee WI to Charles and Margaret (Mauer) Hodgdon.  She grew up in Menomonee Falls and graduated from High School there.  While in high school, she played the clarinet.  She met Alvin Rauchholz at a Independence Day event where Al was serving in the Army by guarding...

Margaret R. Spice

Margaret R. Spice

Mar 13, 2023

Margaret Ruth Spice passed away peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Apple Creek Place in Appleton, WI where she had been a resident for the past three and a half years.

Margaret was born on July 15, 1937, to Ernest and Ruth (Schroeder) Sommer.  She grew up on the family farm near Zittau (Putzig), where she learned her fantastic...

Maureen MacGillis

Maureen MacGillis

Mar 12, 2023

Maureen “Tweetie” MacGillis, age 70, of Marinette, WI passed away surrounded by love on March 12, 2023 after a long and brave battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Tweetie was born on February 24, 1953 to Catherine and James MacGillis in Milwaukee, WI. She and her three brothers were raised in the lakeside village of Whitefish Bay, WI.

Tweetie graduated from...

Donald "Oscar" James Doro

Donald "Oscar" James Doro

Mar 12, 2023

 

Donald James “Oscar” Doro, age 89, passed away on March 12, 2023. Oscar was born on August 5, 1933 to Paul and Valeria (Zielinski) Doro. Don lived in Menasha with his parents, brother Kenneth and sister Elizabeth. He attended St. Mary Elementary School and graduated from Menasha High School. He played with the Menasha High School baseball team and...

Edward "Mike" Probst

Edward "Mike" Probst

Mar 11, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edward Michael Probst at the age of 75 years old. Mike was born on January 24, 1948 in Appleton, Wisconsin to Edward and Helen (Abendroth) Probst.

Mike graduated from Xavier High School, Class of 1967. In 1968 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served abroad the heavy cruiser...

James Chester Koslowski

James Chester Koslowski

Mar 11, 2023

James “Jim” Koslowski, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the CopperStone Assisted Living where he resided. Jim was born on July 20, 1945, to the late Chester and Mabel (Stadler) Koslowski.

Jim graduated from St. John Grade School and Menasha High School. He attended U.W. Oshkosh where he earned his teaching degree in History and later a Master’s...

Jim Ebben

Jim Ebben

Mar 10, 2023

James Peter Ebben, age 85, passed away quietly, surrounded by his family on March 10, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Jim was born on October 1, 1937, in Green Bay, WI, son of Peter and Frieda (Weller) Ebben.  He attended St. Mary High School in Menasha graduating in 1956.  He met the love of his life, Joyce Van Stralen, at...

Jim S. Kromm

Jim S. Kromm

Mar 10, 2023

James “Jim” Spencer Kromm, age 79 of Appleton, WI was welcomed into the loving arms of the Lord, surrounded by his family on March 10, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Jim was born in Oshkosh, WI on January 9, 1944 to Elmond and Betty (Nelson) Kromm.  He grew up the oldest of three children on a...

Shirlee R. Wydeven

Shirlee R. Wydeven

Mar 10, 2023

Shirlee Wydeven – dedicated wife, beloved mother of five, and friend of many – passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 10, 2023 at the age of 93. She lived in Kimberly with her loving husband Jack for their married life of 72 years. 

Shirlee was preceded in death by her husband John, her son Tim who died at the...

Joseph Storino

Joseph Storino

Mar 9, 2023

Joseph (Joe) Bernard Storino, age 101, passed away on March 9, 2023. Joe was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 20, 1921. He served his country proudly during World War II as a member of the United States Army. He was a graduate from the DePaul School of Music and taught band in Chicago before following his true passion, photography. He loved photographing...

Mary Ann Cecilia Krupka

Mary Ann Cecilia Krupka

Mar 8, 2023

Mary Ann C. Krupka, age 79 of Appleton, passed away at her home peacefully, surrounded by her family, on March 8, 2023.  She was born in Appleton on February 5, 1944, daughter of the late Florian and Mary (Thout) Merkl.

As a child Mary Ann was an avid animal lover - she rescued and loved a large number of cats...

Charles Arthur Collar

Charles Arthur Collar

Mar 7, 2023

Chuck Collar, 70, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, with his wife beside him. He was born on February 18, 1953, in Appleton, the son of Ira Sr. and Paulene (Schuster) Collar. Chuck was united in marriage to Judy Johnson in August of 1972. He loved all things cars and racing, including working on them. Chuck enjoyed welding, fishing...

Lorraine June Pockat

Lorraine June Pockat

Mar 7, 2023

Lorraine June Pockat, Dieck (Balke) passed to her eternal home on March 6, 2023. She was born on June 30, 1928 in Sheboygan, WI to Truman and Esther (Rindt) Balke. Her family moved to Shawano where she spent her childhood years living on the Wolf River. Lorraine was confirmed and attended St James Lutheran Church and school before graduating from...

Jean B. Kramer Smith

Jean B. Kramer Smith

Mar 7, 2023

A life well lived. That describes the 101+ years our mother spent on this earth. And as fulfilled, and fulfilling, as her life was, we know she regrets not reaching her 102nd birthday, because she was looking forward to yet another party. And my, how she loved parties! Especially when her family celebrated in style with her, as we did for her 100th birthday...

John Knostenberg

John Knostenberg

Mar 7, 2023

John Knostenberg, age 84 of Appleton, WI passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.  John was born in Smiltene, Latvia on May 27, 1938 to Janis and Emma (Piesis) Knostenbergs.  He worked for George Banta Publishing Company for over 30 years. 

Some of John’s favorite past times were reading, especially poetry.  He liked to watch Westerns and World War II...

Etoy Presley

Etoy Presley

Mar 6, 2023

Sister Etoy Presley was born February 14, 1952, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Mr. Alonzo and Willie Estelle (Moore) Felton.  She was one of 19 children born to this union.  She attended West Memphis Arkansas Academy (Wonder High) in West Memphis, Arkansas.  She was baptized and confessed her love of Christ at an early age.

She moved to Chicago, Illinois in...

Matthew Ray Loofboro

Matthew Ray Loofboro

Mar 6, 2023

Matthew Ray Loofboro, age 31, died unexpectedly at home on March 6, 2023.  Matt was born November 14, 1991, to Lewis “Skip” and Debby (Weeks) Loofboro.  A graduate of Appleton West High School, he graduated from UW Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Science degree in Philosophy.  In his senior year, he was awarded the UWO Philosophy Department’s annual Socratic Award for outstanding work...

Betty J. Nimmer

Betty J. Nimmer

Mar 6, 2023

 

To View the Livestream of the Service, please watch it from the St Matthew Lutheran Church's Youtube Page.

Betty Jane Nimmer, age 88, was called home to heaven on March 6, 2023.  Betty was born in Appleton on March 25, 1934, daughter of the late Harold and Irma (Willenkamp) Rusch.  Betty married Wesley Nimmer on July 31, 1954; he...

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