Current Obituaries

Marc Allen Patri, 67, died unexpectedly on Monday August 19, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born in Oshkosh on February 13, 1952, son of the late Harold and Elaine (Davidson) Patri. Marc married Pamela Anderson on March 4, 1983.   Marc worked for C.R. Meyer Construction in Oshkosh for over 27 years, retiring in 2008. He enjoyed maintaining the family pool and watching football on TV. His greatest enjoyment came from his time spent with his family, especially the family trips...

Elaine Plamann, 94, of Appleton, went to meet her Savior, August 11, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 7, 1925, in the Town of Ellington to the late Robert and Alma (Pingel) Woldt. She married Emory “Bud” Plamann on August 31, 1947. Elaine was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Town of Freedom, since 1955 where she sang in the Senior Choir, served on the Altar Guild and was a member of the Caring and Sharing Ministry.  She enjoyed...

Ruth Schwamer, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday August 6, 2019. She was born on August 31, 1931, daughter of the late Fred and Jeannetta (Probst) Steffens. Ruth was united in marriage on June 28, 1957 to Howard Schwamer. She loved spending time with family and friends. Ruth loved gardening, camping and taking many bus trips. She also loved going on the family vacation trips to Canada and Colorado. Ruth was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, where she was involved...

Todd William Timmers, 50, died unexpectedly due to health issues on Tuesday August 6, 2019. He was born December 23, 1968 in Appleton, son of Terry Timmers and Diane (Schulz) Tyrrell.   Todd graduated from Appleton West High School in 1987. He worked as a cook at various restaurants and supper clubs around the Fox Valley. Todd enjoyed all sports; he was especially a baseball fanatic. He loved his three cats, and enjoyed beer, insects, and anything related to military history or space...

Daniel “Dan” Mark Kahler, 61, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 3, 2019. He was born in Appleton, WI on February 14, 1958 to the late Herbert and Lucille (Ellefson) Kahler. He was united in marriage on July 29, 1978 to Linda Diedrich at St. Therese Catholic Church in Appleton. Dan enjoyed working on small engines, tinkering in the garage, fishing, his collector Gold Wing motorcycle, and his 1968 Cutlass Supreme. He also...

Mary Hermsen, 89, of Appleton, passed from her earthly life to be with her Savior in Heaven on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.  She was born in Kaukauna to Mike & Zella (Peranteau) Brewster on November 19, 1929.  The family moved to Appleton in 1942, where she attended St. Joseph School and graduated from Appleton High School in 1947.    Mary married Roger Hermsen on November 27, 1992.  They were snowbirds spending almost 20 years in Destin, Florida where they made...

Frederic W. Plamann went to his heavenly home on July 30, 2019. Frederic W. Plamann was born on December 27, 1933 in Appleton to the late Oscar and Mamie (Schroeder) Plamann. He was united in marriage to Arlyne (HInz) Plamann on May 30, 1960 at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Appleton. He graduated from Appleton High School in 1951. He served in the United States Army and also the United States Reserves for four (4) years. He was employed by Advance Car Mover Co. for 32 years...

Inez “Inie” Ann (Manderfield) Rabideau  passed away at her home with her family present on July 29, 2019. She was born on November 9, 1941, daughter of the late Frank and Marie (Schneider) Manderfield. Inie was literally raised in the bakery and loved every aspect of it. Following graduation from Appleton High School in 1960, she worked at Kimberly Clark. Inie married Richard “Duke” Rabideau in 1961 and enjoyed 58 years of marriage. In 1961, Inie and Duke moved...

Ken Roskom, 77, of Appleton, WI passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019. He was born on June 18, 1942 in Green Bay, WI to Leo and Eunice (Lardinois). Ken was married to Judy on November 8, 1985 in De Pere, WI.   Ken is survived by his wife, Judy and two daughters, Gina (Dean) Wesolowski and their children Drew (Desiree) Wesolowski, Cole Wesolowski and one great grandson, Oliver Wesolowski; Amy (Craig) Maternoski and their children Moriah, CJ and Charles Maternoski; brother, Tom (Roseann)...

Arthur William Hopfensperger, 78, died peacefully at his residence, with his family by his side on Sunday, July 28, 2019.  He was born in Appleton on December 7, 1940.  Art married Shirley Smith on September 28, 1963.  He was employed at Appleton Papers for 36 years serving as a member of the Safety Committee, as a Union Representative, Chief Steward and a member of the Union Contract Committee.  Art also worked part time for Valley Funeral Home, Gold Cross Ambulance...