Robert "Bob" A. Kraus
Dec 16, 2022
Robert A. Kraus of Appleton, WI unexpectedly joined his Lord and Savior at the age of 67 on December 16, 2022. He was born to Milton and Joyce (Madin) Kraus on September 6, 1955 in Appleton, WI. He enjoyed sporting clays, fishing, hunting, playing bingo, and the word of the Lord. With his many health struggles over the years, he...
Lawrence Joseph Kubinski Sr.
Dec 15, 2022
Lawrence J. Kubinski Sr., 80, of Neenah, WI, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2022.
Larry was born in Illinois, on June 28, 1942, to George and Hellen (Murtas) Kubinski.
Larry was a wonderful family man, and had such a big heart for his wife, Bonnie and all his children, stepchildren and grandchildren. They were truly the light of his...
James "Jim" Orvedahl
Dec 13, 2022
Jim Orvedahl, after ending his journey with heart failure and COPD, passed away peacefully the evening of December 13, 2022. He was born in LaMoure, North Dakota on April 22, 1936, son of the late Dr. Frederick and Louise Orvedahl. Upon graduating from college with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, he moved to Wisconsin to work for Allis Chalmers where...
Victoria M. Welsh
Dec 12, 2022
Victoria M. “Vicky” Welsh. Our beautiful mother went to meet our Lord on December 12, 2022. Victoria was born to Louis and Josephine Gajewski on August 6, 1934 in Wausau, Wisconsin. Victoria married Wallace Welsh in October of 1953. He was the love of her life, and upon his death, her heart was broken and never healed. Victoria worked...
Lillian E. Court
Dec 12, 2022
The passing of a Christian should always be celebrated because that means they finished the work the Lord sent them to this earth to accomplish. Such is the case of our loving mother, sister, and friend – Lillian Court, who received her crown of glory on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the wise age of 82. She was the firstborn...
James William Dorn
Dec 11, 2022
James William Dorn, 81, of Appleton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 11, 2022.
Jim was born in Appleton on October 7, 1941 to Raymond and Dorothy (Lagerman) Dorn.
On April 26, 1969 he married the love of his life Lorna Kamke.
On September 23, 1963 Jim enlisted with the United States Army and served in various places,...
Kim M. Worsch
Dec 11, 2022
On December 11, Kim Marie Worsch (Martzahl) left this life to join her mother in heaven surrounded by her family that was there throughout the week at Aurora Baycare Hospital. Kim was born in Kaukauna to her adoring parents, Sandra (Skalmusky) and Paul Martzahl on September 21, 1962. Kim attended Kaukauana high school where she met Ted Siebers who married...
James "Jim" Wagner
Dec 11, 2022
James Gerard Wagner, age 69, passed away on December 11, 2022, after a brief illness. Jim was born on February 15, 1953, in Appleton, son of the late Robert Wagner and Arlene Gorchals (Quella). He graduated from Appleton East High School in 1971. After high School, Jim started his career at Riverside Paper. Jim then proudly worked in the fitness industry before becoming the general...
Paul Joseph Euclide
Dec 10, 2022
Paul Joseph Euclide, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2022, at his home. Paul was born on July 3, 1956, in Appleton. He graduated from Appleton West high School, and from there began his career at Pierce Manufacturing. Earlier in his life he enjoyed bowling and even bowled a 300 (at least once). He also enjoyed motorcycle riding but...
Jean Doell
Dec 10, 2022
Jean Doell, age 86, of Appleton, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Prairie Home Assisted Living. Jean was born on July 10, 1936, in Ilford England, to the late Arthur Rickett and Helen (Sindrey) Rickett. She attended art school and married Wilbur (Bill) Doell on January 4, 1958, in Ipswich England.
Survivors include her husband Wilbur (Bill) Doell,...
Michael Anthony Dietsche
Dec 9, 2022
Michael A. Dietsche, 63, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at ThedaCare Medical Center, Appleton. He was born on January 12, 1959, in Sheboygan, the son of Felix and Nancy (Sonneman) Dietsche. Mike was united in marriage with Janet Roloff on September 13, 2008, in Sturgeon Bay. He was passionate about anything cars: fixing, watching restoring shows, etc. Mike...
Carol J. Van Thull
Dec 9, 2022
Combined Locks – Carol Janet Van Thull (Wurdinger), surrounded by her loved ones, passed away peacefully in prayer on Friday, December 9th. Born May 11, 1935, to Everett and Nellie (Stienen) Wurdinger, Carol grew up in Kimberly and graduated from Kimberly High School in 1953. She met her future husband, Robert, in 1955 and they were married May 9, 1956,...
Mary Ann St. Pierre
Dec 9, 2022
Mary Ann (Kadow) St. Pierre passed away on Friday December 9th, at the age of 92. Mary Ann was born January 6th, 1930, in Mishicot, daughter of the late Lee and Tena Kadow. She married James St. Pierre on September 25th, 1953.
Mary Ann was a very devoted catholic, her religion was everything to her. She enjoyed watching the Packers,...
Douglas Richard Plato
Dec 7, 2022
Douglas Richard Plato, 63, of Appleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 7, 2022, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Douglas was born in Wisconsin on February 20, 1959, to Donald and Audrey (Krause) Plato.
Douglas grew up in Appleton and was dubbed “Mr. Natural” in high school by his friends because he excelled at everything athletic....
Gary A. Gruber
Dec 6, 2022
Chilton – Gary A. Gruber, 79, passed away peacefully on December 6th, 2022, at St. Elizabeths Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born on October 1st, 1943, in Fond du lac, WI. The son of Ervin and Margaret (Diedrich) Gruber. Gary is a graduate of Hilbert High School. After he graduated high school, he enlisted in the...
Fr. Bill Frigo, OFM Cap.
Dec 6, 2022
Fr. Bill Frigo, OFM Cap, a child of God and minister of the Word passed at his home on December 6, 2022. He was born in 1936 in Upper Michigan, and recently retired to Appleton.
The Funeral liturgy for Fr. Bill will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mount Calvary, Wisconsin. Visitation at 10:00 AM, service at...
Robert E. Polakowski
Dec 6, 2022
Robert “Bob” Polakowski, age 97, passed away surrounded by family on December 6, 2022. He was born in Redgranite on March 3, 1925 to the late Gustave and Cora (Bruett) Polakowski. Bob graduated high school in 1942. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1943 and served in World War II, the Reserves, and the Korean War....
Erwin J. Dorow Jr.
Dec 6, 2022
Erwin J. Dorow Jr age 91 passed away at his home in Appleton on December 6, 2022, surrounded by the love of his family. Erwin was born March 23, 1931, to Erwin Sr and Caroline (Schneider) Dorow in Dale, WI. He graduated from New London High School. On October 31, 1953, Erwin and Janet married and spent the next 56...
William E. Bode, Jr
Dec 5, 2022
William E. “Bill” Bode, Jr, age 85, of Appleton, passed away at his home on December 5, 2022 with his loving wife by his side. Bill was born on May 9, 1937 in Troy, New York, to Nolte and William E. Bode, Sr. Bill received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Syracuse University and later earned his Master's...
Holly Rae Schneidewend
Dec 4, 2022
Holly Schneidewend passed away December 4, 2022, she was born on August 29, 1953. Holly’s infectious laugh, beautiful smile, love and compassion will be missed by all. She gave so much of herself to anyone she met. She took on the role of caregiver to her parents in later years and being there for her siblings and nephews and nieces....
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