Obituaries

Janice Gillespie went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Appleton Alliance Church, 2693 Grand Chute Boulevard in Appleton. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of the service, with a luncheon to follow.

Jan was born in Appleton to...

On May 7th 2020, Mary Jilek Roberts, age 84, passed away. She was proceeded in death by her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Otto Jilek and her husband the late Mr. Daniel Roberts. Survivors include her older brother Mr. R. Fritz Jilek, of Appleton Wis. and her younger brother Mr. James Jilek, of Madison Alabama. She is also survived...

William “Bill” E. Foth, went to be with his Lord peacefully on Thursday, September 27, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Kristine.

His passion and appreciation for cars was evident throughout his lifetime. His collection brought him great joy both driving and caring for them.

A private family funeral is being held, the family only asks for your thoughts...

A full obituary will be added in the future.

Mark Spindler, 68, of Appleton passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday morning, October 19, 2013.

Mark was born on February 20, 1945 to Herman and Theresa (Falk) Spindler, in Wausau. He grew up the son of a farmer and was proud of the skills he learned on the farm (hard work, humbleness and dedication). Mark was a veteran...

Daniel E. Balster, 63, Appleton, passed away from natural causes due to complications from Pneumonia on Friday, July 28, 2017. He was born on November 14, 1953 to the late Virgil and Margaret (Kramer) Balster in Wilmont, Minnesota. Daniel moved to Wausau, Wisconsin and lived with his sister, that’s where he met his wife, Alane Fraedrich. They were married on...

Vivian (Kamps) Meinert, took her last breath on earth and first breath with her Savior on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. All of her children were present during her passing into eternal life.

Vivian was a selfless woman who always tried to show love by giving of herself in some way, through a kind word or sharing of a gift. She...

Carol (Popp) Kahler, age 80, passed away on January 8, 2018. She was born in Brillion on June 8, 1937, daughter of the late Emil and Edna (Labitzke) Popp. Carol was baptized on June 27, 1937 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brillion. The family relocated to Neenah in 1941 where Carol attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School and was confirmed on...

Dennis passed away unexpectedly with his wife Letha on April 14, 2019. He was born on July 29, 1944 in Appleton to Elmer and Elvira Kraus. He graduated from Menasha High School in 1962, after which he enlisted in the Air Force. While stationed in Fort Riley, Kansas, Dennis met the love of his life Letha. They were married on...

With faith in the Resurrection of Jesus, we offer our prayers for Reverend Lawrence Gerend who entered eternal life on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the age of 92.

 

Father Gerend was born in Kaukauna to the late Lawrence S. and Elizabeth A. (Gossens) Gerend.  He attended Kaukauna High School, and college at St. John University, Collegeville. He attended...

Michael L. Douglas, 72, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2020 of natural causes. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing.

Michael was predeceased by his wife, Sandra; parents, Lowell and Irene; siblings, Wayne, Steve and Donna (Achterberg), and second wife, Jean.

He is survived by his three sons, Andrew (Susan), Matthew (Jackie),...

Doris V. Jewell, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Doris was born in Coleridge, Nebraska on March 15, 1925, daughter of the late Ernest and Chloey (Winteringer) Frerichs. On December 26, 1942, she married Clifford Jewell in Ogden, Utah; Cliff preceded her in death in March of 2017.

Doris will be remembered by all as a gentle,...

Betty Elaine Dodd (née Leisering) was born to eternal life on January 9, 2018. She died peacefully in Oshkosh, WI at the age of 85.

Betty is survived by her loving husband, Brooks Dodd of Appleton, WI; her children Christy Halloran Bowen (Reed) of Flowery Branch, GA and Brian Halloran of Atlanta, GA; her granddaughters Heather Bowen Lindquist (Eric) of...

Passed away, May 23, 2016 walking hand-in-hand to their heavenly home. Carlton A. Mahn was born April 30, 1938 to Arnold and Mary (Brouwers) Mahn in Kaukauna, WI. He spent his early childhood exploring the woods. He graduated Kaukauna High School in 1956. Pursing his love of the woods he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry from Michigan...

G. Marion Raisler, of Appleton, age 100, passed away on, January 6, 2020 at Brookdale Assisted Living Center in Grand Chute. She was born on November 10, 1919 in Iola to the late Peter and Emma Erickson. On June 26, 1948 she was united in marriage to George Raisler and they shared 58 wonderful years. She worked as a beautician...

Barbara Louise Dier, 84, died in her sleep in the early hours of Jan. 3, 2021. At the time of her death, Barbara was recovering from hip surgery at the ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Barbara was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Aug. 15, 1936. She grew up in Minneapolis, Detroit Lakes (Minnesota) and graduated from International...