Current Obituaries

Cissy passed away August 18, 2018 following a brief illness.  Born on February 23, 1932 in San Antonio, TX to Robert and Cecilia Fouga. She lived her adult life in Appleton.  Dear wife of Gilbert “Gib” Miller who survives her. Cissy was a true artist, creating beauty with whatever she touched. Her talents included cooking, sewing, gardening, painting and carving. Together with Gib they operated Miller Creek Crafts for many years. In her youth she sang professionally in...

Blasewitz, Gary Arthur, 82, of Grand Chute, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on July 5, 1936, son of the late Lorayne (Wamser) and Arthur Blasewitz.  Gary graduated from Washington High School – Milwaukee and proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He owned and operated his own scale company in the Fox Valley. Gary will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Patricia (Wallin); their...

APPLETON, WISCONSIN - Gary James Swartz, 76, died unexpectedly August 16, 2018 at his home. He was born July 19, 1942 in Ashland, Wisconsin to James Jr. and Marjorie Swartz. Gary was a graduate of Antigo High School, as well as UW-Madison with a degree in accounting. Gary had a long career in the dairy industry, working as plant manager for Borden’s in New London and the Nestle Company in Hilbert. He had a passion for business development and worked diligently to bring new products to...

Alma E (Kluge) Beckman 97  Born November 19,1920,  to Paul & Anne Kluge. Married Orville K Beckman in 1941. They had two children Keith,Doris Beckman and Corrine,Russell Kriplean.. Four Grandchildren and 10 Great - Grandchilden.   Alma was a loving wife,mother and grandma. Who never left anyone down always helping and loved with passion dedication to her family.  She is also survied by brothers Marlin,Paul Kluge, brother-in-law Russell Beckman and many nieces...

Katie Yates, 39, of Appleton passed away after a long illness surrounded by family on August  12, 2018. Katie is the beloved daughter of David and Mary Yates. She leaves behind her beloved sister and best friend Alicia (Ben) Yates Hubacher; beloved brother, Sam (Brooke) Yates.  Nieces and nephews; Cole Yates, Baylor Yates, Bryn Yates, Zach Hubacher, Emma Hubacher and Will Hubacher. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and her great aunt Laura Murphy. Katie adored her nieces and...

Robert “Bob” William Pownell, 82, of Appleton, died Saturday August 11, 2018 at The Renaissance. He was born October 18, 1935 in Three Lakes, WI, son of the late Alfred and Pearl (Wolff) Pownell. Bob was united in marriage with Audrey Emrich on October 27, 1956 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hortonville. Audrey preceded Bob in death on January 13, 2002. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  He joined the Appleton Police Department in...

Doris Ann (Dorie) (Lodholz) Thiel, passed away August 9th from metastatic ovarian cancer.  Wife to Chuck, mother to Travis (Renee), stepmother to Jeremy (Rachael), grandmother to Trina, Taelyn, Dylan, Hunter, and Aubree.  Mother-in-law to Paula.  Daughter to Clarence and Jeanette Lodholz, sister to Claire (Lynn) Summers, Gary (Wendy) Lodholz, Al Lodholz and Steve Lodholz.  Sister-in-law to Vickie Vandenberg, Bobbie (Dennis) Gerrits, daughter-in-law to Wayne.  Aunt,...

Hesse, Harold Edward, 94, was called from this world on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.  He was born November 20, 1923 in Appleton to the late Edward and Laura (Fockel) Hesse. Harold graduated from Appleton High School in 1941. He proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1943 to 1946. While Harold was deployed, he spent twenty-six months aboard a LC1 Landing craft in the Marshall Islands region of the Pacific Ocean. He attended Layton Art School of Milwaukee and worked as an...

Randell Scott (Randy) Heling, age 58, of Appleton, passed away Wednesday August 8, 2018, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton with his family by his side. He was born on September 24, 1959, in Appleton to the late Roger and Geraldine (Kearn) Heling. Randy had a great sense of humor and always had a kind word and smile for everyone.  He loved fishing on White Lake and hunting.  He also loved chicken(s). He will be sadly missed by: his sister-in-law, Nancy Heling...

Shirley Ruth Chaulklin, 74, of Neenah, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 1, 2018. She was born on December 26, 1943 to the late Christian and Edna Bloemers. Shirley worked at Huffy Inc. for many years and was a Den Mother for the Boy Scouts.  She was a very dedicated mother and a great babysitter for her neighborhood children.  Shirley was an eccentric person and enjoyed many hobbies which included: planting flowers, gardening and sewing. Shirley is survived by two...