Patricia Ann Hamilton
May 26, 2025
Passed away at home with her family by her side of ovarian cancer. She is now in peace in heaven. She stated that she had a good life and was proud of her family, and how they spoiled her rotten. She was a go getter, until the final months, taking long walks daily with her buddy Koda, who liked to...
LeRoy K. Hoffmann
May 23, 2025
LeRoy “Midnight” Kenneth Hoffmann, age 84 of Appleton, WI passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Apple Creek Place. Lee was born on November 25, 1940 in Appleton, WI to the late Anton and Virginia (Hager) Hoffmann (later remarried to VandenHogan). Lee married the love of his life, Florence Stinski in August of 1969. They cherished over 55 years...
Thomas L. Makofski
May 23, 2025
Thomas L. Makofski, 84, was born on April 7, 1941, and entered his final resting place May 23, 2025. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Louise, his brother James, an infant daughter, Michelle Kay, and Uncle Wilfred and Aunt Cecelia. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Pat and their two children, Mark (Marylynne)...
Elizabeth "Beth" Pankratz
May 22, 2025
Elizabeth “Beth” Anne Pankratz (Schwartz) of Kaukauna, WI passed away on May 22, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born to Allen and Margaret (Griesbach) Schwartz on October 29, 1969 in Appleton, WI. After graduating high school, Beth worked several jobs, but would best be known for her work in healthcare, in both assisted living and health insurance...
Richard Lee Wehrel
May 22, 2025
Richard “Dick” Lee Wehrel, age 83, passed peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Richard was born on January 13, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, son of Albert and Florence (Fisse) Wehrel. Richard graduated from Scecina Memorial High School in 1960 and received his undergraduate degree at Butler University. He then received a law degree from Indiana University. He...
Jeanine Ruth Roberts
May 21, 2025
Jeanine Ruth (Kallin) Roberts, 89, passed away on May 21, 2025.
She was born on June 18, 1935, in Oshkosh, WI, to George Ralph Kallin and Laurraine Emma Bertha (Cartwright) Kallin. They moved to Spirit Falls, WI in the spring of 1948 before moving back to Oshkosh in the spring of 1954. Jeanine first met Clinton Tewalt Roberts ice skating on...
Tina E. Hoernke
May 21, 2025
Kristine “Tina” E. Hoernke, 74, passed away in her home on May 21, 2025. She was born on November 13, 1951, to her parents Robert and Elizabeth (Knight) Hantschel.
Tina was born and raised in the Fox Valley. She attended and graduated from Kimberly High School. She went to Fox Valley Technical College to get her nursing degree. She was passionate...
Ellen M. Lantow
May 21, 2025
Ellen Lantow, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on May 21, 2025.
Ellen was born on August 21, 1955, to Francis and Merle Mornard. She grew up in Green Bay, WI. She married the love of her life, Dave Lantow, on March 31, 1978. Together they raised two children.
Ellen worked as a waitress most of her life, but her...
David W. Walter
May 21, 2025
David W. Walter passed away on May 21, 2025, one day after his 78th birthday. Dave was born on May 20, 1947, in Syracuse, New York and moved to Wisconsin in the 1970s.
Dave was a career salesman in the concrete industry selling batch plants, working first for Mixer Systems, Inc., then as a private contractor. In 1990, Dave married Deb...
Marilyn K. Swanson
May 20, 2025
Marilyn Kay Swanson (Bigsby), age 81 of Appleton, WI died peacefully surrounded by family on May 20, 2025. She was born to Lyle and Catherine (Wagner) Bigsby on June 7, 1943 in Fond Du Lac, WI – she was so small that she could fit in a shoe box. After high school, she graduated from Deaconess School of Nursing in...
Dorothy M. Brauer
May 20, 2025
Dorothy M. Brauer, age 85 of Appleton passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on May 20, 2025. Dorothy was born in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 27, 1939, daughter of the late Tony and Peg Vanderloop. At an early age, the family moved to the Appleton area and Dorothy graduated from Appleton High School with the class of 1957. Dorothy...
Ellen Mary Cihak
May 19, 2025
Ellen (Kleba) Cihak, 77, passed away on May 19th, 2025. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 28th, 1947. She graduated from Mercy High School in 1965. Ellen started working at age 18 at Allis Chalmers in West Allis, WI. She moved with her family to Appleton in July of 1969 and continued working at Allis Chalmers. She met...
Joan McIntyre Hendry
May 18, 2025
Joan Hendry, who was the All Saints parish secretary and a member of the choir for many years, passed away on Sunday, May 18.From Joan's family:Our beloved Mum, Granny, Sister, Aunt and dear friend passed away peacefully after a truly fulfilling and beautiful life. We will miss her with all our heart and will forever remember her precious and elegant...
David C. Thompson
May 18, 2025
David C. Thompson, a kind and gentle soul, passed away on May 18, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. David faced the difficult challenge of metastasized prostate cancer and endured many treatments to be able to spend more time with his family. He gave them six more years because of his strength and fighting spirit.
He was born into the wonderful...
Boyd A. Snyder
May 17, 2025
Boyd A. Snyder, born on July 26, 1937, in Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away on May 17, 2025, at Cherry Meadows after a brief illness. He was a cherished member of his community and a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Boyd began his career as a baker at Rich's Bakery in Appleton, dedicating many years to honing his craft and...
Ottilie Glazier
May 17, 2025
Ottilie Glazier passed away peacefully Saturday evening, May 17, 2025, with family by her side after a brief illness.
Ottilie was as kind and loving to all as anyone could be. She was a wonderful and supportive partner to husband Roy until his death in 1992, dear and loving mother and mother in-law to sons Roy (Susan), Robert (Penny) and daughter...
Mordecai Victor Pruitt
May 16, 2025
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
Our beautiful baby boy spread his wings and soared his way through the pearly gates of Heaven. Mordecai Victor Pruitt (MVP) entered his eternal life on the day of his birth, May 16th 2025....
Max Anthony Weber
May 15, 2025
Max Anthony Weber, 55, of Appleton, Wisconsin, died on May 15th, 2025. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend with a kind and loving heart. He had a goofy sense of humor with an infectious giggle. He was a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan whose loyalty was not diminished even amongst the Packer Backers.
Max was born in Olympia, Washington,...
Robert J. Karisny
May 15, 2025
Robert (“Bob”) Karisny (86) peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Bob was the epitome of a giving husband, father, grandfather (g’pa), brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all but aspired to “BWG” (a.k.a. be with God ); a phrase, he not only frequently said, but lived his life in such a way that he...
Mary E. Doverspike
May 15, 2025
Mary was so happy to be received by our Lord and reunited with her husband Daniel Doverspike on May 15, 2025. Mary passed away peacefully at home with the loving care and assistance of Nicole Ebbens and in the arms of her daughter, Mary "Pee Wee". Her rescue-cat, Chessie was right alongside her.
Mary was born in Euclid, Ohio on March...
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