Current Obituaries

Elda Van Handel went to the arms of her loving Savior on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the age of 102 at Living Tree Estates. Elda was born on December 16, 1916 to the late Albert and Selma (Lemke) Kaddatz in the town of Ellington.  She was baptized on January 1, 1917 and confirmed on July 27, 1930.  Elda resided with her daughter Carol for the past several years.  She was a member of Mount Olive Lutheran Church and worked with the Mount Olive Ladies Aid for many years. Elda...

Ida Mae Wittman “Tootie”, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep, with her family by her side, on Sunday February 10, 2019 at Grand Horizons Assisted Living.  She was born in Appleton on February 25, 1937, daughter of the late Earl and Evelyn (Mentzel) Spaulding. Ida married Richard Wittman on November 19, 1959 at St. Edwards Catholic Church, Mackville where they were members. Richard preceded Ida in death on October 11, 2002.   Ida enjoyed her monthly Sheepshead...

Anthony “Tony” Joseph Baumann     Anthony “Tony” J. Baumann, 70 of Shiocton, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 10, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI.  He was born on April 3, 1948 in Manitowoc, WI; he is son of the late Joseph and Jeanette (Andresen) Baumann.   Tony later owned and operated the Michaels Foods for many years.  He enjoyed watching many sports including; basketball, football, and stock car...

Peggy Ann Simon, age 74, passed peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Care Partners Assisted Living in Appleton, WI. Peggy was born on December 12, 1944, daughter of the late Sylvester and Gladys (Riley) Simon.   Peggy was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, Appleton. She enjoyed traveling, bird watching, collecting antiques, shopping, and listening to Elvis. Peggy was an avid Packer fan and an American Red Cross volunteer....

Gary Lee Ebben, 48, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Thursday February 7, 2019. He was born in Appleton on December 29, 1970, son of Leon and Sharon (Feistel) Ebben. Gary married the love of his life Becky Weyland on February 1, 1997.   Gary worked for Midwest paper (formerly Appleton Coated, Lox Mill). He was a member of Appleton Alliance Church.  Gary’s faith was an important part of his life, he knew believing in Jesus would lead to his eternal life. He was...

Jerome “Jerry” Van Handel, 90 of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday February 6, 2019.  Born on June 11, 1928 in Little Chute, the son of the late Peter and Rose (Blaha) Van Handel. Jerome enjoyed fishing, boating and golfing. He also served his country in the United States Navy. Jerome is survived by his wife; Arlene, 1 daughter; Christine Dorzweiler, 3 sons; Daniel (Shelby) Van Handel, Thomas (Jennifer) Van Handel, Kevin (Jill) Van Handel.  Grandchildren; Jennifer,...

Betty A. Manthey (92) passed away on February 6, 2019 at Angels Touch in De Pere, WI.  Betty was born on March 17, 1926 to Otto and Marie (Zepp) Rollman in Green Bay, WI.  She grew up in Green Bay and later graduated from Lake Forest College with a B.A. in Education and Spanish in 1948.  She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority.  She married Karl T. Manthey on December 16, 1947.  They resided in North Chicago and Lake Forest, IL, where she taught kindergarten for...

Gregory J. Kappell, age 68, passed away in his Appleton home on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Born September 25, 1950, to the late Donald P. and Audrey Kappell of Kaukauna, he is survived by his mother Audrey, sister Cindy (Peter) Schuh, brother Donald R. Kappell, niece Lisa (nee Schuh) Vickman, nephew Jason Allen Schuh and great niece Alison Vickman,  Little Brother, Sean Prasser, and his beloved pet and constant companion, Mandy. Greg, a Kaukauna High School graduate (Class of...

Mary Ann Heinritz passed away with her family by her side on February 4, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin.  She was born on January 31, 1930, in Ashland, Wisconsin.  Her parents were Eli and Catherine Lolich.  In 1953, Mary married Earl Heinritz of Appleton, Wisconsin.  They shared 45 happy years together until Earl died at the early age of 68 in 1998.  Mary and Earl were blessed with three sons: Scott, Richard, and Christopher. Mary graduated...

Jon M. Jacklin – Passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 3, 2019 at his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Jon was born April 22, 1971 in Appleton, Wisconsin.   Jon will be remembered as a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin and tremendous friend to everyone who was part of his journey.  He started his career in the greater Fox Valley area at Butte Des Morts Country Club, Riverview Country Club, Luna and Carmella’s before moving to Minneapolis.  Jon found his...