Current Obituaries

Patrick A. Manion (Red), 91, of Appleton, WI passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2021. Patrick was born on October 23, 1929 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Herbert and Barbara Manion. Pat was married to Betty Lou Manion (Spoehr) on June 30, 1949, in Oshkosh, WI, and they were married for 67 years.  He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and St. Norbert’s High School in Green Bay, WI. Pat learned the plastering trade as an apprentice with his father Herbert and Uncle Eddie...

Roy E Papendorf, 83 passed away on May 5th after a courageous 25 year battle with cancer.  He was born in Wausau, WI.  On July 18, 1959, he married Audrey J Draheim.  They resided in the Manawa area. He is survived by his wife; 3 daughters: Cindy (Jeff) Marx, Tammy (Jim) Sjoberg, Krissy Schulz; 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, many nieces, nephews, and close friends.  Roy was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, a...

Mary K Beard, Age 74, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Peabody Manor in Appleton. Mary was born to Ross and Ethel Finch in 1947 in Watertown, WI. She married Robert Beard on April 3, 1970. Mary is survived by brother in law, Mickey (Sharon) Beard and family; Sister in law, Arleen Birr and many friends. A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Kenneth Edward Klapper passed away on May 1, 2021 of natural causes, at the age of 72.  He was born on June 9, 1946 to Orville and Irma Klapper.  He had 2 brothers, Ronald and Jim, and a sister Marilynn. He leaves behind his wife of 29 years, Ellamae (Ella) Sophia Klapper; his children:  Juan Torres (Tammy), Kelly Collar (Bob), Karry Eytalis (Greg), Dawn Torres-Raimer (Aaron), Monica Bovin (Robert), Christine Torres (Paul), and Kevin Torres (Kim); his 17 grandchildren: ...

Chuck Wilde, 64, of Grand Chute passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Chuck was born on January 27, 1957 in Milwaukee son of William and Jeanne Wilde (Gearhard). He enjoyed both baseball and football, particularly the Milwaukee Brewers and the Green Bay Packers. He also enjoyed playing with his “pups”. Chuck’s true passion was spending time at the lake. Chuck is survived by his Wife, Pam (Tamblingson) Wilde; Brothers and sisters:  Marge...

Gloria Jean Managan, 74 of Appleton, passed away at home with her family by her side. Gloria was born on November 23, 1946 the daughter of Laura Van Handel. She married Donald on June 22, 1983. She enjoyed rummage sales, card games, floating in her pool in Florida “her happy place”, and all animals. Gloria will always be remembered for her love of cookies, all cookies, the good and bad. Gloria is survived by her Children: Tom (Sue) Becker, Dean (Jerene) Managan, Bill (Julie)...

Carol M Dewall, of Appleton, passed away on April 28, 2021.  She was born August 30, 1937 to the late Edward and Elsie (Thomas) Diedrich in Appleton, WI. Carol married Robert on March 2, 1957 and they were married 64 wonderful years. Carol enjoyed reading and gardening and worked in the office for R & R Dodge. Carol is survived by her husband Robert, daughter Cindy (Tad Dachelet), Grandchildren, Ashley (Michael) Natzke and David Evers. Carol was preceded in death by her parents...

Barbara P. Peterson, age 92 found peace on April 27, 2021, born in 1928 to Joseph and Elizabeth Van Handel in the farm house on Holland Road. Barb retired from the Kimberly Mill with over 40 years of hard work. While working there she met her husband Ronald “Buzz” Peterson, which is how she became a Packer fan. They were season ticket holders and they attended the Ice Bowl. Buzz preceded her in death in 1985. She later married Anthony “Gene” Sprague at St. Johns in...

Joyce M. Hopfensperger, 84, Appleton, WI passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, following a period of declined health. Joyce was born on September, 16, 1936 in Kaukauna, WI, daughter of Carl and Mildred Brehmer (Vanden Busch). She married Donald Hopfensperger on October 20, 1956 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Peshtigo. Together they raised four children. Joyce enjoyed gardening, being on the computer, and especially camping at Farmer Genes Campground. Joyce is survived by three...

Alan B. Blum, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 26, 2021. Alan was born on August 07, 1949 in Stamford, CT son of David and Ida (Dinetz) Blum. He enjoyed collecting and dealing antiques, trains, especially working on the railroad, gambling and greyhound dogs, but his true passion was being a fan of both the New York Jets and the New York Mets. Alan is survived by his Wife, Barbara (Kleinhans) Blum; Sons: Kurt Blum, Lance (Kristin) Blum; Daughters: Idette (Dan) Adams, Rosa (John)...