Current Obituaries

Gary Lee Strebe, 70, died Saturday June 22, 2019 at his residence. He was born February 26, 1949 in Manawa, son of the late Clarence and Elsie (Oppor) Strebe. Gary married Nancy (Towne) on September 18, 1976 at First English Lutheran Church, Appleton.   Gary graduated from Manawa High School in 1967. He worked at Appvion (Appleton Papers) for 44 years, retiring in 2011. Since his retirement, Gary enjoyed participating in cribbage and Sheepshead leagues in Appleton, Manawa and...

Wayne Mark Robinson, 81, of Little Chute, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019. He was born on March 3, 1938 to the late Ralph and Dorothy (Hawley) Robinson.   Wayne enjoyed spending time with his family and attending family events. He also enjoyed taking daily walks and spending time with his dog, Oliver.   Wayne is survived by a daughter; Debora (Jeffrey) Piper, son; Scott (Sandy) Robinson, two grandchildren; Aaron and Carley Piper, one great-grandchild; Kace Piper, two...

Albert A. Stohlman Albert Andrew Stohlman, age 79, died peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton surrounded by his family and friends. Albert was born on October 11, 1939 in Lincoln, Nebraska a son of Leroy and Alberta (Johnson) Stohlman.  Al served his country in the US Army during the Berlin Crisis. He was a long time member of Calvary Chapel of Appleton, and he was known for his great sense of humor. Al is survived by a brother, Roy and a sister,...

Bobbie D. Dilley, 77, of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Bobbie was born on October 26, 1941 to the late Roswell and Laverne (Blackard) Marquissee. She married Darrell “Skip” Dilley on January 4, 1958. Bobbie was employed for many years at Zwickers Knitting Mill and also at the Historic Fox River Mills Apartments with her husband Skip. She enjoyed watching MSNBC and the Hallmark channel.  She liked to travel, go to the...

Eugene W. “Bop” Howe, 83, Marinette, formerly of Appleton, WI. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Bop was born on July 21, 1935 to the late Lloyd and Grace (Boushley) Howe in Plover, WI. He graduated from Appleton West in 1953 and was enlisted with the United States Army for 8 years. Bop was a member of Knights of Columbus. In his leisure time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and bowling. He especially loved spending time with...

Francis “Gerry” Altenhofen, 83 of Appleton WI, died peacefully on Saturday June 15, 2019 at TheadaCare of Appleton. He was born on April 25, 1936 in Neenah, WI, the son of John and Veronica (Long) Altenhofen. He grew up in Menasha and graduated from St. Mary’s School.  On April 11, 1959 he married Rochelle Feavel at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Appleton, WI.  Gerry was an honorably discharged Army Veteran.  Gerry and Rochelle ran a real estate and...

Michiel John Baeten, 77, died peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. He was born April 29, 1942, in New Castle, IN, son of the late Francis “Bart” and Ruth (Kohlbeck) Baeten. On September 26, 1964, Mike married his wife of 54 years, Maureen Femal. Together, they shared love, laughs and many blessings, including three sons: Timothy (Tracy), Shiocton; Thomas, Appleton; and Mark (Jennifer), Appleton;...

Leon J. Straub, 81, died Monday, June 10, 2019 at Appleton, WI as the result of a stroke and Alzheimer’s disease.  Leon was born March 21, 1938, the son of Alfred G. Straub and Evelyn C. (Ritger) Straub at Marathon, WI. He was a graduate of Marathon High School and the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He served in the U. S. Air Force. On September 30, 1961 he married Carlene Dake in Milwaukee. In 1962 they moved to Oconto, WI where they had three children, Paul, Karen and Daniel....

George Gerhardt Peters, 92, Appleton passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family, at Ascension - St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born August 2, 1926 in Edgar, WI to Andrew and Elseda (Feiereisen) Peters.  On October 17, 1944 he married Joyce Anna Schaefer at St. Michael’s Church in Wausau, WI.  George and Joyce were the proud parents of sixteen children.  She preceded him in death on September 25, 2015. George is a WW II veteran. He trained...

Michael P. Probst, 65, of Grand Chute, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 8, 2019. He was born on November 19, 1953 to the late Eugene and Virginia (Wollerman) Probst in Neenah, WI. Michael is survived by 7 brothers and sisters: Richard (Teresa), Mary Jo (Ernie) Rodina, Paul, Joseph (Ann), John (Jan), Joan and Ann Probst. He is further survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Virginia. A memorial service for...