Current Obituaries

Larry Carl Tiedt, age 62, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 after a lengthy illness at LifeCare Hospital of Wisconsin in Pewaukee surrounded by his family. Larry was born on December 8, 1955 in Corona, California, the son of Carleton and Lois Jean (Snell) Tiedt. He enjoyed his Harley, fire trucks, racing cars, Nascar and tinkering in his garage, but most of all spending time with his family and was a good friend to everyone. Larry is survived by his wife, Deb, daughter,...

Christopher T. Leurquin, 52, of Appleton, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton.   He will be missed by his loving wife, Debra; several step-children, sisters and brothers.   Christopher was preceded in death by his parents Joan and Joseph Leurquin.   In keeping with the family wishes, a private service will be held.

  Tanya Lynn Knox, 33, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018. She was born in Neenah on August 15, 1985, to David and Autumn Knox. Tanya married Justin Konitzer on January 16, 2014.   Tanya had a huge heart and cared for people both professionally and personally. She was a member at Pathways Church, Appleton. Tanya’s greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family, especially her husband and three children. She enjoyed teaching her children how to cook, coaching her...

Elizabeth (Bette) T. Ziesemer passed away October 16, 2018, with family at her side.  Bette was blessed with wonderful family and friends whose lives she enriched.   Born and raised in Isaar, Wisconsin, she was one of twelve children. Bette was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Ziesemer and seven brothers and three sisters.  She is survived by her youngest and very dear sister, Agnes Hein.   Many remember Bette as the "Hostess with the Mostest" at the...

Virginia E. (Ginger) Marcum age 72, passed away Sunday Oct 15, 2018 with family members at her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Sunday August 25, 1946 to the late Vernon and Delphine (King) Loop. Ginger grew up and raised a family in California. Later in life she ventured to Wisconsin to be with her mother’s loving family. Her family accepted and loved her with open arms as did she. Ginger resided in Seymour at the Hillside Apartments where she made many...

Our Heavenly Father called Eunice Meta Scheibe home on Wednesday morning October 10, 2018.  She was born July 30, 1935 in the Town of Osborn, daughter of the late William and Elsie (Willenkamp) Wendt. Eunice married Harold Scheibe on May 4, 1957. Eunice and Harold were blessed with three daughters.   Eunice graduated from Seymour High School. She went on to work as a legal secretary at the law firms of Burns & Lubinski, and Bradford & Gabert. Eunice loved music and...

Gary L. Roberts, 70, passed away peacefully with friends and family by his side on Tuesday, October 9, 2018.  He was born April 25, 1948 in Clintonville, WI to Edward and Esther (Allender) Roberts. Gary always loved tinkering with electronics, playing his guitar, fishing and drinking beer with his buddies.  Gary always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. Gary is survived by his sister, Joan (Roberts) Kutzleb and loved by many nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in...

Michael Jon Ritchie, age 51, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton with his family at his side. Mike was born on March 11, 1967 in Appleton a son of Gary and Jean (Gerhardt) Ritchie. Mike was a 1985 graduate of Appleton East High School. Mike was an avid and exceptional athlete playing shortstop and centerfield. He also loved coaching youth baseball and was an avid Packer, Brewer and Badgers fan. Mike also loved campfires, had a dance move or two...

Lyall T. Collins age 95, Madison, passed away on Monday October 8, 2018 at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. He was born in Boscobel on Tuesday December 19, 1922 to the late Vernon and Connie (Dieter). Lyall was a machinist at Gisholt Machine and Ohio Medical in Madison. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II in many Pacific campaigns on board the U.S.S. Meriwether. He was a radioman 2nd class. Lyall was also a devoted Brewer and Packer fan. He is survived by his wife of 72 years,...

George P. Franzke, Appleton, age 84, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, October 8, 2018 at Carolina Manor while in Hospice Care following a courageous battle of COPD. George (Buzz) was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on January 29, 1934, son of the late George and Aurelia (LeComte/Miller) Franzke. He was a devoted member of St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church and was united in marriage to the late JoAnn (Schabow) on August 11, 1956 at St. Matthew. George was a devoted husband, father,...