Obituaries

Dec 19, 2021

Rita Ann Major passed away peacefully on December 19, 2021 at the age of 88.

She was born Rita Ann Gribble in Iron Mountain, Michigan to the late Oliver and Elizabeth (Krall) Gribble on November 22, 1933.  In 1936 her father was killed in a work accident when Rita was only three years old.  Several years later her mother married...

Dec 18, 2021

Barbara Anne Hertz.  On December 18th our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called his faithful servant Barb home to heaven. Barb had many adversities and afflictions late in life. When many would blame the Lord, she stood strong in her faith to the very end. On eagles wings he lifted her up and brought her home to heaven where she...

Dec 17, 2021

Shirley A. Smith, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Appleton, WI. She was born on September 15, 1937 in the Town of Main, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Louis and Madeline (Bessett) Affeldt. On November 23, 1957, Shirley married Davey Smith, and subsequently raised 5 wonderful children.

Shirley’s first job was...

Dec 17, 2021

Charmis Emily Ott (née Nelson) was called home to the Lord on December 17th, 2021 with family at her side.

Charmis was born to parents Chester and Hannah Nelson on January 10th, 1943 in Marinette, Wisconsin.

On January 5th, 1963, Charmis was joined in marriage to Robert Ott.  They were wed in Menominee, Michigan at Trinity Lutheran Church. Together, they...

Dec 16, 2021

Peter J. Bekkers, age 87 of Greenville, passed away on Thursday, December 16th surrounded by his loving family.

Peter was born on September 25, 1934 in Combined Locks, WI, the son of the late Albert & Waltera (VanNuland) Bekkers.  He grew up in Freedom, WI.  On October 5, 1957 he married his best friend, Carol Nisler at St. Charles Catholic...

Dec 16, 2021

Jane Elizabeth McGovern (Wall) of Kimberly, WI –

Jane, 88, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021, at Country Villa Assisted Living in Freedom, Wisconsin. She was born on April 22, 1933 (Paterson, New Jersey), the daughter of Lewis and Isobel (Jones) Wall.

Jane loved her Savior Jesus, her children, her dogs and the outdoors. She had a passion for...

Dec 15, 2021

Edward J. Schwalbach, age 89, of Appleton, passed away on December 15, 2021. Ed was born on February 8, 1932 in Appleton to the late Edward J and Katherine (Dietzen) Schwalbach. He was a longtime member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Appleton

Ed was a very hard worker. In his younger days, when his brothers served in the...

Dec 15, 2021

Services for Irene have been scheduled.  Please see the details for upcoming celebration of life for her.

The family thanks all of you for your patience,  support and kind words.

Irene H. (Steinke) Peil died peacefully in the early morning of December 15, 2021.  Irene was born September 17, 1925 to Carl and Elsie (Redeker) Steinke.  Irene spent her young...

Dec 15, 2021

Marie Ann Baumann-Bogenschutz-Bushman, age 90 of Appleton, WI was born to eternal life December 15, 2021, surrounded by her family at the Appleton Retirement Community.  She was born on October 16, 1931 to Henry and Elizabeth Baumann in Appleton, WI.  She grew up with 12 siblings on a farm in the town of Grand Chute.  She was married to Roy...

Dec 14, 2021

Adam Vander Heiden, age 31, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2021 in Silvercliff, WI. The son of Donald and Susan (Jansen) Vander Heiden, Adam was born February 6th 1990 in Appleton, WI. He attended Kaukauna High School, Class of 2008. After graduation, he went on to NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, NC, graduating in the top of his class....

Dec 13, 2021

By the grace of God, Ruth Rose Essmann was called to her eternal home on December 13, 2021, at the age of 100 years and seven days. She was born December 6th of 1921 in rural Plainview, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry and Rose (Dewner) Lawrenz. Her family included an older brother, Ralph, and a younger sister, Alice. She was...

Dec 13, 2021

By the grace of God, Ruth Rose Essmann was called to her eternal home on December 13, 2021, at the age of 100 years and seven days. She was born December 6th of 1921 in rural Plainview, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry and Rose (Dewner) Lawrenz. Her family included an older brother, Ralph, and a younger sister, Alice. She was...

Dec 13, 2021

Donald D. Bravick, M.D. passed away peacefully at the Heritage Residence on December 13, 2021,  with his daughters by his side. He was 95.

Don was born on September 4, 1926, in Thompson, Iowa, to the late Joseph and Eva Bravick.  He served in the U.S. Navy, attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa and earned his medical degree at the...

Dec 12, 2021

Mary Ellen (Breitzke) Riehl was born on March 19, 1952, and after many years filled with adventure, love, and wonder, her time here on Earth came to an end on December 12, 2021. Mary grew up in Madison and eventually migrated to the Fox Valley area.

 

The greatest of Mary’s adventures began when she met Gene Riehl.  Together, Mary...

Dec 12, 2021

 

Shirley Joyce Ellerbusch, 71, beloved sister, aunt and friend passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021.  Shirley was born August 1,1950 in Appleton, Wisconsin, daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Pinc) Ellerbusch.

Shirley received her BA from Lakeside College.  She worked in customer relations at Gimbles/Marshall Fields, Cellulink, and Pitney Bowes. Shirley enjoyed working part time as an Avon rep...

Dec 12, 2021

Dec 12, 2021

Clyde Edward Schumacher of Kimberly, age 91, received the ultimate gift of eternal life on Sunday, December 12th, 2021. He passed at St. Paul’s Elder Services while surrounded by his family. Clyde was born to the late John & Harriet Schumacher on June 9th, 1930, in Combined Locks, WI. Clyde attended the Kimberly school district. After high school, he was drafted...

Dec 12, 2021

Ellen F. Koehnke, 53, of the Fox Cities, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021, surrounded by the Koehnke family and loved ones. She went to school in Menasha, and also lived in Neenah, Appleton, Manitowoc…and even left the state. She was always on the move and loved to go thrifting for her next treasure. Live music was her go...

Dec 11, 2021

Dale Riehl, age 51, died unexpectedly at Theda Care Medical Center, after a seizure on December 11, 2021.  Dale was born in Appleton on April 14, 1970, son of Leo and Judy (Schabo) Riehl.  He was baptized at St. Paul Lutheran in Appleton and graduated from St. Paul Lutheran School and Fox Valley Lutheran High School with the class of...

Dec 11, 2021

Georgena Joyce Roloff, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin.

She was born January 26, 1953, in Combined Locks, Wisconsin, the daughter of Robert and Joyce Root.  In 1974, Gigi graduated from the UW system with a degree in teaching.  She taught English at Kimberly High School for many years.  In...