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Obituaries in Appleton, WI | Appleton Post-Crescent (2024)

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Mary W. BraunAge 97Appleton, WIMary W. Braun, age 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mary was born in Kimberly, Wisconsin, to...Mary W. Braun, age 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mary was born in Kimberly, Wisconsin, to the late William and Antonette (Kemps) Vanden Hogen. The family...

Frank Joseph MousleyAge 80Syracuse, UTFrank Joseph Mousley, devoted husband, cherished father, and beloved friend, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024, surrounded by family in Layton, Utah.Born on February...Frank Joseph Mousley, devoted husband, cherished father, and beloved friend, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2024, surrounded by family in Layton, Utah.Born on February 21, 1944, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Frank was the...

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Ione J. BergAge 87Appleton, WIIone J. Berg went to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 25, 2024.She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Lena Kahler; first...Ione J. Berg went to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 25, 2024.She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Lena Kahler; first husband, Duane Immel; and numerous other family.She is survived by...Wichmann Funeral Home

Ronald James FlemingAge 78Fulton MS, MSRonald passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a battle with cancer.Born April 11,1946 to Robert and Rosalie(Biesterveldt) Fleming. Ronald was 1...Ronald passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a battle with cancer.Born April 11,1946 to Robert and Rosalie(Biesterveldt) Fleming. Ronald was 1 of 9 children. Preceded in death were his parents Robert...

Monday, May 27, 2024

Lynn Diane BennAge 64Appleton, WILynn Benn, aged 64, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2024. She was born on 4/7/1960 in West Bend, Wisconsin to Janet and John...Lynn Benn, aged 64, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2024. She was born on 4/7/1960 in West Bend, Wisconsin to Janet and John Leverenz. Lynn graduated from West Bend West High School...

Lynn S. HansonAge 61Appleton, WILynn S. Hanson, age 61, passed away peacefully at Cherry Meadows Hospice on Friday, May 24, 2024. She was born March 24, 1963, in Shawano,...Lynn S. Hanson, age 61, passed away peacefully at Cherry Meadows Hospice on Friday, May 24, 2024. She was born March 24, 1963, in Shawano, WI, daughter of the late Roger and Gwendolyn Anvelink.Lynn graduated...Westgor Funeral Home

Sunday, May 26, 2024

Brenda HockenberryOshkosh, WI58, died May 6, 2024. Arrangements provided by Westgor Funeral Home. Services on May 31, 2:00pm at Westgor Funeral Home. Oak Hill Cemetery.58, died May 6, 2024. Arrangements provided by Westgor Funeral Home. Services on May 31, 2:00pm at Westgor Funeral Home. Oak Hill Cemetery.Westgor Funeral Home

Norman C. MathewsonAge 86Appleton, WINorman C. Mathewson, age 86 of Appleton, WI, born December 9, 1937 passed away on May 21, 2024. A memorial visitation will be held...Norman C. Mathewson, age 86 of Appleton, WI, born December 9, 1937 passed away on May 21, 2024. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 1-3 PM at Wichmann...Wichmann Funeral Homes

Robert "Bob" RectorAge 90Naples, FLRobert “Bob” Rector of Naples, Florida, died on May 18, 2024.Bob was born in Janesville, Wisconsin, on July 23, 1933, the son of R. S....Robert “Bob” Rector of Naples, Florida, died on May 18, 2024.Bob was born in Janesville, Wisconsin, on July 23, 1933, the son of R. S. and Gen (Hamilton) Rector. He grew up in Wauwatosa...Fuller Funeral Home

Audrey J. WachterAge 88Neenah, WIAudrey J. Wachter, age 88, passed away peacefully at Lakeshore Manor, Oshkosh, on Friday, May 3, 2024. She was born May 28, 1935, in Oshkosh,...Audrey J. Wachter, age 88, passed away peacefully at Lakeshore Manor, Oshkosh, on Friday, May 3, 2024. She was born May 28, 1935, in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Earl and Bernice Madison.Audrey graduated from...Westgor Funeral Home

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Roger L. SpindlerAge 86Roger L. Spindler, age 86, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024.A Celebration of Life will start at 10:00am on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at...Roger L. Spindler, age 86, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024.A Celebration of Life will start at 10:00am on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the pavilion in Wittmann Park, 920 W. Airport Road, Menasha,...Kessler-Fahrenkrug Funeral Home

Donna M. ZarlingAge 90Neenah, WIDonna Marie Zarling, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on May 21, at the age of 90. Services will be held on Wed.,...Donna Marie Zarling, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on May 21, at the age of 90. Services will be held on Wed., May 29, at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home. Visitation will begin...Westgor Funeral Home

Friday, May 24, 2024

Richard "Dick" H. AndresAge 91Appleton, WIRichard “Dick” H. Andres, age 91, of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024. A funeral service for Dick will take place at...Richard “Dick” H. Andres, age 91, of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024. A funeral service for Dick will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at First United...Brettschneider Trettin Nickel Funeral Chapel

Earl A. Blink JrAge 95Appleton, WIEarl A. Blink Jr., age 95, passed away peacefully on his birthday at ThedaCare Medical Center - Appleton. He was born on May 20, 1929,...Earl A. Blink Jr., age 95, passed away peacefully on his birthday at ThedaCare Medical Center - Appleton. He was born on May 20, 1929, to the late Ida and Earl Blink, Sr. in New...Wichmann-Jansen Fargo

John Carl ChristensenAge 78Phoenix, AZJohn Carl Christensen,78, 0f Phoenix,Arizona, passed away suddenly on May 3,2024. He was born on October 14, 1945, to Carl Christensen and Lillian Marie Christensen...John Carl Christensen,78, 0f Phoenix,Arizona, passed away suddenly on May 3,2024. He was born on October 14, 1945, to Carl Christensen and Lillian Marie Christensen (Papp). He lived in Arizona for 45 years and loved...

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