Obituary Listing

Jan 1, 2018

Marie Swiggett, 95, went to her heavenly home on Monday, January 1, 2018, freed from the debilitating effects of dementia. Her sweet smile and disposition will be missed by her family and friends. She was born in Greensboro on May 17, 1922, to Ellen Gaither Swiggett and Henry Grady Swiggett, Sr. and spent the majority of her life in Greensboro...

Dec 24, 2017

James W. Osterhout, 74, Appleton, passed away on December 24, 2017, after a lengthy illness. He was born on September 26, 1943 in Newberry Michigan and resided in Manistique, Michigan through his youth, before moving to Appleton. Jim's interests included wood carving, fishing, small engines and lawn care. He was preceded in death by his parents James T. and Mary...

Dec 14, 2017

Roberta Jean Lawry passed at her home in Chilton, WI, on December 14, 2017. Roberta is the daughter of Robert and Lilian Lawry. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and wife. Her husband, Eugene, had passed previously. Roberta is survived by her three children Jim, Kathy, and Dan. In addition to her grandchildren Jim, Danielle, and Krystal, she...

Dec 3, 2017

Judith A. Reinert, 70, passed away on December 3, 2017. Judy was born on July 9, 1947 to Paul J. and Luella M. (Smith) Reinert in Oshkosh. Judy graduated from Omro High School in 1965 and went on to further her studies in nursing from Appleton and Madison schools. Judy is survived by 1 sister Marion Yesse of Berlin, 5...

Nov 16, 2017

Carol Z. Berndt (Delveaux), 74 years, of Menasha, Wisconsin, died November 16, 2017. She was born July 9, 1943 to the late Zudora and Lloyd Delveaux in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. Carol enjoyed bowling but loved to crochet and knit all the time. Carol looked forward to spending time with her husband, Bill and her children and especially her grandchildren. Carol...

Nov 9, 2017

Harvey Mincy, 85 of Brownsville, died Thursday, Nov 9, 2017 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. He was born in Ripon on Aug 19, 1932, the son of Riley Mincy and Elsie (Wichman) Mincy. He married Avonne Anita Leupold on May 24, 1958. Harvey was known for never being without a job. At a young age,...

Nov 6, 2017

Nov 4, 2017

Dianne Lynn Lappen, 52, passed peacefully in her Neenah home on November 4th, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. Dianne was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend. She had a free spirit with a passion for life that could not be contained. She will be remembered for her humor, generosity, kindness, compassion, and love of animals. She was a...

Nov 1, 2017

Judy Collins, age 73 of Kimberly, passed away peacefully at her home on November 1, 2017. Judy was born on July 29, 1944, daughter of the late William and Gertrude (Sobiesczyk) Patrick. Judy will be remembered by all as a generous and kind soul, always willing to give of herself to others. In addition to her own children, she also...

Oct 29, 2017

A man of great character and faith left this earth for his Heavenly home on October 29, 2017. Thomas Gary Strauss was born 71 years ago on September 8, 1946 in Shawano, WI, the son of Franklin and Eleanor Beversdorf Strauss. Raised on a dairy farm north of Shawano led to a life-long love and respect for nature. He graduated...

Oct 24, 2017

Darlene Elizabeth Combs, aged 72, died peacefully with her family by her side on October 24, 2017, at ThedaCare Hospital in Appleton, WI after a courageous battle with cancer. Darlene was born February 18, 1945 in New London, WI to the late Robert and Ruth Kimball. Darlene will join her parents, and two brothers, Roger Kimball and Gerald VanBerkel, in...

Oct 21, 2017

John Melville Morrow, age 84, of Sherwood, WI, passed away October 21, 2017. He was born April 27, 1933 in Port Huron MI, son of John and Dorothy (Frack) Morrow. John graduated from Ann Arbor High School. John attended Staunton Military Academy before attending the University of Michigan. John was a talented multi-sport athlete, excelling at football and basketball, playing...

Oct 19, 2017

Dennis Roland Velie, 67, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at ThedaCare Medical Center, Appleton with his loving wife at his side. Dennis was born August 9, 1950 to Irving and Lorraine (Funk) Velie in Fond du Lac, WI. He graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac, WI.  Dennis was united in marriage to Jeanne Mortinger on...

Oct 17, 2017

James Walter Reetz (Jim), 80, of Menasha, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Cherry Meadows. Jim was born February 15, 1937 to Carl and Ruth (Purdy) Reetz. Jim graduated from Appleton West High School in 1955. He joined the United States Army in 1956 until 1959 as a paramedic, spending his time in Germany. Jim was the owner...

Oct 10, 2017

Colleen McMahon Albani passed away October 8, 2017 at her home in Little Chute, Wisconsin. She was fifty-six years old, born in Neenah, Wisconsin to Rita and Robert McMahon on August 18, 1961. She graduated from St. Mary’s high school in Menasha, WI in 1979 and graduated from University of Wisconsin La Crosse with a degree in English literature. The...

Oct 10, 2017

Kathleen Vander Bloomen, 93 years, was called to heaven on October 10, 2017, where she was met by family members that have preceded her in death. She was born on November 8, 1923 to the late Bernard and Viola (Kennicker) Schueller. On October 25, 1947, she married Norbert Vander Bloomen at Holy Ghost Church in Dubuque, Iowa. After her marriage,...

Oct 9, 2017

Gail Lundstrom Morrow, age 84, of Sherwood, WI, passed away October 9, 2017. She was born August 1, 1933 in Manistique, MI, daughter of Elmer T. and Lucille (Campbell) Lundstrom  Gail was a Dance and fitness instructor, massage therapist, equestrian, breeder of Rhodesian Ridgebacks, volunteer, athlete, gardener. She was also an enthusiastic and dedicated lifelong learner and teacher. Gail was a...

Oct 3, 2017

Darrel “Butch” Alix, age 74, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Darrel was the youngest son of the late Arvid "Gene" and Irma (Hakes) Alix. On April 2, 1965, he married the love of his life, Sandra Baer, and together they raised five children. Darrel enjoyed spending time with his family and friends; playing...

Sep 30, 2017

Christine Wachowiak, age 76 of Appleton, passed away at her home on September 30, 2017. She was born in New York State on September 10, 1941. Christine was lovingly known as “Grams”, and could light up any room with her beautiful smile and quirky sense of humor. She loved to knit, watch her great-grandchildren play, and especially enjoyed watching John...

Sep 27, 2017

Dennis William Schreiter passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the age of 55. Dennis was born February 14, 1962 in Kaukauna and graduated from Kimberly High School. He served in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed fishing and visiting with close friends. Dennis is survived by his brother David (Nadine) Schreiter, sister Jennifer Cousineau, nieces Amber and Lydia, and...