Arnold Butzlaff, Jr.
Sep 19, 2024
Arnold Butzlaff was born in Montana on October 21, 1958, son of the late Arnold and Elizabeth (Cannon) Butzlaff, Sr. He came to Appleton with his father and brothers after the unexpected death of his mother. Arnie worked for a time at St. Elizabeth Hospital, but most will remember him for being employed for over thirty years by Voith Fabrics...
James Leroy Didier
Sep 19, 2024
James "JD" L. Didier, 86, peacefully passed into the hands of our loving Lord and back into the arms of his beloved wife, Leona, on September 19, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born in Chicago, IL, on July 29, 1938, to George and Mabel Didier.
During his high school summers, JD worked at Pine Ridge Resort in...
Nancy C. Mayer
Sep 19, 2024
Nancy “Nan” C. Mayer (Hopfensperger) of Appleton, WI joined her heavenly kingdom on September 19, 2024 at the age of 79. She was born to Arnold and Florence (Campbell) Hopfensperger on November 17, 1944. Nan met Jack Mayer, the love of her life, while attending Appleton High School and they were married shortly after. They were together for just over...
Gerald L. "Gerry" Miller
Sep 18, 2024
Gerald L. "Gerry" Miller, Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), age 82, died peacefully on September 18, 2024. He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, on September 9, 1942, the oldest of eight children of the late Charles and Lucina (DeCoster) Miller, and married college sweet-heart, Lynn Rapozo, of Lihue, Hawaii, in 1964. He graduated from Brillion High School; Marquette University...
Frances Lorraine Jahnke
Sep 17, 2024
Frances Lorraine Sieger Jahnke, age 78, passed from this life into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in Lexington, South Carolina. Fran was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on December 8, 1945, to her parents, Karl Sieger and Lorraine Burg Sieger.
On May 28, 1976, Fran was united in marriage to Paul Jahnke in...
Maxine G. Voigt
Sep 17, 2024
On September 17, 2024, our hearts were forever changed as we said goodbye to Maxine Georgette Voigt (Clark), a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. Maxine was born to Melvin and Jeannette Clark on February 8, 1948, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Throughout her 76 years, Maxine touched countless lives with her kindness and unwavering compassion.
Maxine graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran...
James H. Wolfer
Sep 17, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James H. Wolfer (Jim); our beloved husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather. Jim was born in Chicago, IL November 1st 1933, the fourth of five children of Virginia (Bradshaw) and George T. Wolfer Sr. Jim’s upbringing was somewhat unconventional, from his family living in financial scarcity in Milwaukee to living...
Christy Sue Dins
Sep 16, 2024
Christy Sue (Arrajj) Dins, 52 from Menasha, Wi sadly passed away with her family by her side September 16, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wi after a devastating battle with necrotizing pancreatitis. Christy used every bit of strength she had in this battle, and she fought very hard for 4 long months.
She was born in 1972 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Donna (Perrault)...
Rosalie Natrop
Sep 16, 2024
Rosalie Natrop, 84, passed away suddenly on September 16, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born on January 3, 1940, to Martin and Dorothy (DeBruin) Natrop.
Rosalie graduated from St. John High School in Little Chute and went on to graduate with an Associate of Arts degree from Pasadena City College, Pasadena, California. She worked for the Burroughs...
Gloria L. Grode
Sep 16, 2024
Gloria Lilllian Grode (Tease) of Appleton, WI passed from this life to Jesus on September 16, 2024. She was born on June 16, 1926 in Little Chute, WI, daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Honich) Tease. Gloria attended St. John’s Grade School and Kimberly High School, graduating with the class of ’44. She married Roland “Rolly” C. Grode Sr....
Paul D Bottine
Sep 16, 2024
Paul D. Bottine, 91, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024. He was born on September 30, 1932, to Elbert and Vivian (Palmer) Bottine.
Paul met his wife Donna Miller in 1954 and married the same year. Together they raised 6 children. He worked at the Neenah Foundry for 34 years. He was an avid bowler. So much so he was...
Thomas Jerome Stadler
Sep 16, 2024
Thomas (Tom) J. Stadler of Appleton, WI, age 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024.
Tom was born on May 4, 1951, to Jerome and Mary Stadler, in Appleton, WI. On November 15, 1975, Tom married Mary Rose Vanden Heuvel, in Seymour, WI.
Tom worked as a draftsman for many years at various local companies, and then worked for 27...
Richard J. Anheier
Sep 15, 2024
Richard J. Anheier, age 84, passed away on September 15th, 2024. Richard was born on January 5, 1940, in Hilbert, WI, to Joseph and Irmina Anheier. He graduated from St. Mary Grade School and Hilbert High School in 1958. In 1962, he graduated from St. Norbert College with a degree in Business Administration and with emphasis in accounting. On July...
Brecken Kaye Woock
Sep 14, 2024
With heavy hearts we announce Brecken Kaye Woock, of Appleton, Wisconsin, was born sleeping on September 14, 2024.
Brecken was born at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, in Neenah, Wisconsin, to Adam and McKenna (Roubal) Woock.
Brecken’s life was much too short, but she is deeply loved and will be forever missed by her family.
She is survived by her parents; her beloved twin...
Jenna A. Rhode
Sep 14, 2024
Jenna Alfred Rhode, age 47 of Appleton, WI passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2024. She was born as John Rhode to Richard and Elaine (Pfund) Rhode on March 28, 1977 in Neenah, WI.
Jenna was a very fun and humorous person. She was very sensitive, kind, and empathetic to everyone she met. Jenna was also very intelligent, never having difficulty...
Jennette M. Speener
Sep 14, 2024
Jennette passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 10, 1921 to William and Jennie (Eibergen) Jakobi. She married Fred M. Speener on February 3, 1939 in White Lake, WI and spent 57 wonderful years together. They moved to Kaukauna around 1943, then Jennette moved to St. Paul Home in 2018 at...
Betty Jean Beyer
Sep 13, 2024
Betty J. Beyer, 89, passed away on Friday, September 13th, just two days short of her 90th birthday. She passed peacefully with family by her side. She was born on September 15, 1934, in Georgia to Susie and Ira Caldwell and had one older sister, Mary. In their early years, Betty and Mary were raised by their Aunt Pearl and...
Robert Edward Christie
Sep 13, 2024
Robert “Bob" Edward Christie, 93, died peacefully on September 13, 2024, at Touchmark Senior Living, Appleton, WI.
Bob was born on December 13, 1930, in Devils Lake, ND, to Edward and Helene (Hingtgen) Christie. After graduating from Devils Lake High School, he attended Jamestown College in Jamestown, ND for one year until enlisting in the US Air Force. Bob had a...
Jacob J. Saari
Sep 12, 2024
Jacob J. Saari, 47, passed away on September 12, 2024.
He was born in Wausau, WI, on May 4, 1977, the son of Marvin and Gayle (Leahman) Saari. Jacob graduated from Wausau West High School in 1995 and attended UW Stevens Point and UW La Crosse universities. He then graduated from the Police Academy in Austin, TX, where he worked as...
Simon Pierre Lafontant
Sep 11, 2024
Simon Pierre Lafontant, age 40, left this earth unexpectedly on September 11, 2024. Simon was born on October 16, 1983, in Haiti. He considers Port-Salut his true home. He was a wonderful person but most of all a great father to his kids and an amazing friend to all who knew him. This was truly an unexpected loss.
Simon was always...
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