Current Obituaries

How do you say goodbye to one of the most selfless, loving, kind, funny, caring people we know? How do we navigate through this life without you by our sides? We learned from Mike that we will hold each other up and try to make him proud every single day. Michael J. Sommers, aka Big Daddy, aged 61, lost a month-long battle with COVID on January 24, 2022 with his heartbroken, loving family at his side. Michael was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 8th, 1960 to Gloria Sommers and George...

Arlene R. (Siegel) Beyer, Appleton, WI, transitioned into Heaven Peacefully from her home on Monday, January 24, 2022 at the age of 89. She was born October 31, 1932 in the Town of Larrabee, Waupaca County, the daughter of the late Oscar and Fronie (Rindt) Siegel. She married Carlton L. Beyer on August 31, 1957 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Marion, WI. Arlene was a great daughter, sister, fabulous wife, special Mom and Grandmother. She grew up on the family farm in Marion and...

Daniel T. Van Landghen, age 77 of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 21, 2022. He was born in Appleton on November 6, 1944 to the late Fred and Alvina Van Landghen. On September 14, 1963 he married Joy Boldt, she preceded him in death in 2002. Dan retired from Voith in 2002 after 28 years of being a welder. Dan loved to spend time tinkering in his garage on various projects, small and large. From lawnmowers and snow blowers to restoring classic cars, the car he restored...

Dorothy Boriin, age 97, was called to her heavenly home on January 19th, 2022. She was born in Manitowoc, WI to Alma and Edward Hardrath on March 14, 1924. Dorothy attended Lutheran school through 8th grade, 9 through 12 public school, graduating from Lincoln high school in 1942. She attended College of Cosmetology in Appleton, WI and worked as a hairdresser for over 30 years. In retirement, she volunteered as a tax counselor for seniors. Dorothy was very active with her church and...

Donna M. Immel of Greenville passed away on January 18, 2022; she was born August 24 1942, to the late Herbert and Florence Gabriel. Donna married the love of her life Robert (R.J.) on June 2, 1962 and together they celebrated 43 years of marriage until R.J.’s passing in 2006. Together they raised four children and in 1973 they started R.J. Immel Excavating. They worked side by side, through thick and thin, with their hard work and pride they turned their business into a company...

Ismail Shariff, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Services will be held at the Mosque at 12:45 and burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Appleton WI A full obituary to follow. 

Julie K. Keddell Costello, age 60, passed away with family by her side, on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Appleton after a brief illness. She was born in Appleton to the late Clyde and Violet (Olson) Keddell. Julie enjoyed spending time Up North, hunting and fishing. She was a huge NASCAR fan and she also enjoyed crafting. Julie enjoyed spending time with her family the most. Survivors include her daughter, Amy Basler, granddaughter, Elizabeth Heiman, brothers and sister; Jeffrey (Julie)...

Richard K. Hauk, age 76, of Appleton, passed away on Jan 17, 2022.  Richard was born on September 12, 1945 in Appleton Wisconsin to Bertschy and Mildred Hauk. Richard grew up in Dale, Wisconsin and attended New London High School where he graduated in 1963. Richard went on to attend UW-Whitewater where he earned a degree in Business Administration. Richard was a member of the ROTC while in college and was commissioned by the US NAVY in 1968. He served in Washington DC before being...

Charlene was born April 10, 1938 in Clinton, Iowa the daughter of Erwin and Mildred (Barber) Paulsen. She grew up in Davenport, IA and graduated from Davenport High in 1956. After a year of nurses training (Moline Lutheran) she decided she would rather be married and raise a family.  She married Howard Porter on Valentine’s Day, 1958. Together they had three daughters: Theresa, Christine and Sara.  Her other jobs included telephone operator, E. R. clerk and crisis phone...

Bryan Ewald Semrow, 59, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of January 15th, 2022. He was born in Vincenza, Italy to Larry (Janet) Semrow on June 19th, 1962. Bryan is survived by his mother, Janet (Lorin) Krause, brother Keith (Diane) Semrow, daughters Sarah (Frank) Topor and Heather Semrow (Jimmy Moua), son Jordan (Brittany) Semrow, and four grandchildren; Makyla, Ezra, Ashlyn and Xander. Bryan was loved by many through his various walks of life. As a pastor, his...