Current Obituaries

James Lee Kauth, 65, of Appleton died Wednesday June 20, 2018 at Elderlodge, Neenah. He was born in Appleton on June 19, 1953, son of the late Anton and Lucille (Kitzinger) Kauth.   James started working as an auto mechanic when he was still in high school and later worked at  Pierce Manufacturing retiring after 18 years. James volunteered his time and many talents to several local establishments. He accumulated over 2000 hours volunteering at the Food Pantry, 1000 of those hours...

Robert "Bob" Grothe passed away peacefully on Sunday June 17th, 2018 after courageously battling multiple health problems in his later years and then cancer. Robert was born on July 19th, 1936 in Fond du Lac. He grew up on a dairy farm in Stockbridge where his father ran a cheese factory. When he was 20, he enlisted in the army and was stationed in Japan as an E-4 Specialist. He then moved to Appleton and from 1961-1989, Robert served as an Appleton firefighter and retired as...

Caroleann Bernice Luedke, age 21, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 16, 2018. She was born in Neenah, the daughter of Jerome and Michaelene (Casper) Luedke. She graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran in 2015. She loved taking pictures of her and her baby; and all children were drawn to her and her smile. She truly treasured the time she spent with her son, Bentley.   Caroleann is survived by her son, Bentley and his father, Curtis Rich; parents, Jerome and Michaelene Luedke,...

  Charlotte Mabel (Sackett) Plamann, of Appleton, peacefully passed on from this world June 15, 2018, at the yearly repeated age of 29. Char was born on July 5th, 1935 to Rexford and Eva Sackett, the youngest of three daughters that included Roxie and Marge.   Char married the love of her life, Duane (Duke) Plamann on May 19th, 1956, and the party never stopped. Char and Duke enjoyed a life full of friends, hugs, and love, and many could arrive at 1905 to great company and a...

Cindy Vang Tao (Yer Vang), of Wausau, Wisconsin died unexpectedly on June 13, 2018, while vacationing with family. Yer Vang was born on August 1, 1948 in Laos. She immigrated to America in October 1976, gained her citizenship in 1995, then she changed her name to Cindy Vang Tao. Cindy married Vang Tou Thao in 1967, they were happily married for over 50 years. During that time Cindy birthed 1 son and 5 daughters. She loved taking care of her many different garden, sewing, and giving lots of...

Pavlovich, Roberta Jean, 60, of Appleton, formerly of Wakefield, MI; died Sunday June 10, 2018, surrounded by her family and friends at ThedaClark Regional Medical Center, Neenah, after a lengthy and courageous battle with a Neurological disorder.  She was born on March 31, 1958, in Wakefield, MI; daughter of the late Robert and Janice (nee’ Bugni) Yon. Roberta married Michael Pavlovich on June 28, 1980 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wakefield, MI.   Roberta...

Betty A. Kasten, age 87, went peacefully to her eternal home on June 8, 2018. Betty was born September 7, 1930 in Appleton WI. to John and Lucille (Plamann) Brower. Betty was united in marriage to Norman E. Kasten on August 19, 1950 at First English Lutheran Church in Appleton. Together they were blessed with 65 years of marriage. She was a charter member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church in Appleton. Betty served her church teaching Sunday school, vacation bible school and volunteered in many...

Jeremy Michael Bradley, age 42, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Jeremy was born February 12, 1976 in Concord, Massachusetts to Victor and Donna (Gerace) Bradley. He and his family recently moved from Orlando, Florida and Silver Airways to Appleton, Wisconsin where he was employed with Air Wisconsin. Jeremy also served in the U.S. Army from 1995 – 2000, where he completed several overseas tours and was awarded many medals of recognition, including: Army Commendation...

Jeanne Elva Sommerville, age 90, died June 3, 2018 at St Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton.  She was born in Coatesville, PA May 10, 1928, daughter of the late William and Rachel (Wright) Long.  Jeanne married Edward Sommerville on April 24, 1948; they celebrated 70 loving years together before his death on April 10, 2018.  Jeanne is survived by her four children: Linda (Bill) Bakash, Cleveland, WI; Susan (Thomas) Snodgrass, Menasha, WI; Daniel (Sharen) Sommerville, Wheaton, IL:...

Eunice Mary “Eunie” Recker, age 86, went to be with her Lord on Sunday June 3, 2018 surrounded by her family. Eunice was born on November 14, 1931, daughter of the late Harold and Mary Sachs.  On June 30, 1956, she married Carl Recker with whom she spent 58 wonderful years before he passed on. She worked part time in various capacities but did her best work raising her four children.  Eunice enjoyed many social activities including card club, bowling league, and trips...