Nancy Charlotte Smith
Jul 19, 2026
Nancy Charlotte (Boehme) Smith left this world peacefully on July 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Nancy was raised in Appleton, Wisconsin, where she graduated from Appleton High School. On November 2, 1963, she married Jerry “J.J.” Smith. Together they built a wonderful life that spanned more than six decades, a life full of love, laughter, lifelong friendships,...
Dolores M. Torkelson
Jul 18, 2026
Dolores Marie Torkelson (Milan) age 96 of Kimberly, WI passed away on July 18, 2026. She was born August 13, 1929, in West Allis, Wisconsin, to Peter and Frances (Ziminski) Malinowski.
Her first job was as a telephone operator, and after high school, she took the brave opportunity to attend nursing school in Hawaii where she met her husband, Thomas. They...
George R. Sahotsky
Jul 18, 2026
George Robert Sahotsky, age 79 of Menasha, WI passed away on July 18, 2026. He was born to George and Ann (Witkowski) Sahotsky on May 9, 1947 in Neenah, WI. Shortly after graduating from St. Mary’s High School in Menasha with the class of ’66, he enlisted with the US Navy during the Vietnam conflict and served as an electrician’s...
Thomas H. Aykens
Jul 18, 2026
Thomas H. Aykens passed away on July 18, 2026 at the age of 85 and was born in Appleton, WI on July 17, 1941 to the late Harold & Genevieve (Maurer) Aykens. Tom passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after courageous 29-year battle with Parkinsons Disease. Tom graduated from St Mary’s High School, in Menasha, Class of 1959. Tom...
Lorraine M. Niemi
Jul 17, 2026
Lorraine Mars was born on August 17, 1937, in Calumet, MI. She moved to Detroit after high school to pursue a career in administrative services, in which she had a long, successful career with a variety of prestigious companies. While in Detroit, she met, and in 1959, married Arne Niemi. After their first two children were born they moved to...
Kim A. Dohr
Jul 15, 2026
Kim A. Dohr, age 70, of Hilbert, passed away at her home on July 15, 2026 in the arms of her loving husband and with her family by her side. She was born in Appleton on February 24, 1956, the daughter of the late Dean and Eva (Huntley) Koeniger. She was a graduate of Chilton High School. Kim was united...
Kelly J. Englebert
Jul 12, 2026
Kelly John Englebert, 62, of Appleton, passed away on July 12, 2026, following a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, loyalty, friendship, and love.
Born on November 21, 1963, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Willard and Bonnie Englebert, Kelly grew up in a home filled with hard work, humor, and close friendships that helped shape the man so many...
Sally Ann Roocks
Jul 10, 2026
Sally Ann Roocks, age 82, of Menasha, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2026. She was born in Neenah, WI, on January 17, 1944, to Richard and Amber (Holtz) Thalke. She was their only child. She graduated from Menasha High School in 1962 and worked for Morton Pharmacy her entire life.
Sally met the love of her life, David Roocks, in...
Cynthia Lou Bodway
Jul 10, 2026
In loving memory of Cynthia Lou Bodway, nee Laux. Mom passed to heaven into the arms of our Savior, Jesus, after a long courageous battle with MS.
She graduated from Appleton East High School in 1974. She was employed by Management Science and Printron. Cindy was a loving mother to her only son, Bryce, and enjoyed spending time on Lake Winnebago...
Cynthia “Cindy” Love
Jul 9, 2026
Cindy Love, 71, went home to the presence of her Savior, Jesus, on July 9, 2026. Her life on earth was cut short suddenly with a hemorrhage in her brain.
Having been born to Lavern and Beth Hansen, Cindy grew up in Wautoma, Wisconsin. After high school she attended the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, to study nursing and became a registered...
Thomas Kenneth Hocking
Jul 9, 2026
Thomas Kenneth “Ken” Hocking, Jr., died July 9, 2026, at the age of 92 in his residence at Touchmark in Appleton. He was born May 22, 1934, in Dodgeville, WI, the only child of Thomas Kenneth Hocking, Sr., and Hazel Grace (Wirth) Hocking.
Ken graduated from Marinette (WI) High School and earned B.S. (English) and M.S. (English/Education) degrees from the University...
Richard W. Betti
Jul 9, 2026
Richard “Dick” Betti, 89, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, at Cherry Meadows Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.
Dick was born on June 22, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late William and Bernice (Clausen) Betti. His family later moved to Appleton, where he graduated from Appleton High School in 1955. After briefly attending college, Dick...
Marlene M. Klister
Jul 8, 2026
Marlene Mary Klister (Reeths), age 94 of Appleton, WI passed away on July 8, 2026 peacefully, with her husband Lee of 73 years at her side. She was born and raised in Marshfield, WI on April 20, 1932, daughter of Arthur and Marie Reeths. After graduating high school, Marlene earned her nursing degree from St. Agnes School of Nursing in...
Mary K. Veitenhans
Jul 8, 2026
Mary (Barta) Veitenhans was born on November 5, 1940, to Maurice and Marian Barta in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was the first of six children-her siblings being Jean Zanzig (Dick), Paul Barta (Chris), Tom Barta (Jane), Patty Zeegers (Jim), Bill Barta (Sue). She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Paul, and her sister, Patty.
She spent her early years...
Jerome A. Vanden Heuvel
Jul 8, 2026
Jerome “Jerry” “Van” Vanden Heuvel, after a five-year courageous fight with cancer, his earthly journey ended and he went to his heavenly home on July 8, 2026. He was born on January 8, 1943, to the late Joseph H. and Lucille A. (Arnoldussen) Vanden Heuvel.
Jerry spent his childhood in Kaukauna, growing up on softball diamonds and playing fast pitch softball all...
Daniel K. Weir
Jul 7, 2026
Daniel “Dan” Kennedy Weir, age 61 of Greenville, WI passed away on July 7, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born to Donald and Barbara (Matyas) Weir on August 23, 1964 in Grand Forks, ND. Dan graduated from Appleton West High School with the class of ’83 and went on to earn his Associates from Fox Valley...
Margery Lee Gibbons (Weber)
Jul 7, 2026
Margery L. Gibbons, age 94, passed away peacefully, at Copperstone Assisted Living, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Margery was born on December 12, 1931, to Hugo and Hilda (Louis) Weber, in Beaver Dam. She was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School and Beaver Dam School of Business. She was the lead majorette for the Beaver Dam High School Band...
Craig L. Larson
Jul 7, 2026
Craig Louis Larson, age 69 of Appleton, WI joined his heavenly kingdom on July 7, 2026 after battling long-term health complications. He was born to Leighton and Alice (Schlimm) Larson on January 10, 1957 in Appleton, WI. While Craig kept to himself for most things, his family will remember him as a hunter, a golfer, a bowler, an outdoorsman, and...
John Holtan
Jul 4, 2026
John Thomas Holtan, 66, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2026, following a brief illness.
Born in Madison, Wisconsin, to Vern and Patricia (Oscar) Holtan, John spent his early childhood in Stevens Point before his family settled in Appleton, where he graduated from Appleton East High School in 1977. He continued his education at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, graduating in...
Debbie Lynn Hauser
Jul 4, 2026
Debbie Lynn Hauser, age 71, passed away on July 4, 2026, at her home while surrounded by her family, due to complications with cancer and heart failure. She was born on September 26, 1954, to Gene and Germaine (Engel) Day. She grew up in Appleton with her four brothers. She graduated from Appleton West High School.
True to her Wisconsin heritage,...
