Current Obituaries

Richard Orville Scharmann passed away on Friday, April 3rd, 2020 at home surrounded by family following a short battle with cancer. He was born on March 17, 1943 to Emil and Florence (Plamann) Scharmann. He attended Appleton West High School and worked as a fitter/welder with the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 400. On June 13, 1964 he married Janis I Ruwoldt of Appleton and together they raised four children plus have 11 grandchildren, and 2 great grandkids. “Dick” loved...

Gerald (Jerry) Erickson passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the Rennes Health and Rehab Center in Appleton, WI. Gerald was born on September 13, 1931 in Racine, WI to Nestor and Lillian (Jensen) Erickson. He lived in Racine and parts of Texas.  He loved watching his brother Harvey play football and it carried with many stories throughout his life. He picked up gardening skills and farming from his father and mother. As years passed, Jerry loved raising and riding horses. He also...

Dolores A. Scheffel, 83, of Grand Chute, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, March 28, 2020. She was born to the late Harold and Florence Malley (Kennedy) on December 30, 1936 in Montgomery, New York. Dolores moved through her life with dignity, grace and a profound sweetness that was apparent to all who knew her.  Her devotion to her husband, children and grandchildren and the kindness she instilled in all is her lasting legacy.   Dolores and Paul...

Gary George Hakola, 72, from Appleton, WI passed away on March 24, 2020. He was born and raised in Pelkie Michigan. He is survived by his children, Carrie (Steve), Christy (Ed), Nichole (Brittany), Pam (Aaron), and Cory (Felicity), his very special friend DeeDee, and his special friend and caregiver Sheila. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. In Gary's own words he said, my body may not be here because I donated it to science in...

Florence M. Zehren, 89, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2020. She was born on January 12, 1931 in Little Chute, WI. to the late Peter and Gerarda (Schopkema) Van Boxtel. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and was actively involved in Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. In her spare time she enjoyed playing bingo and sheephead. Florence is survived by 4 daughters: Joanne (Lee) Grosskruetz, Kathy (Bruce) Eiting, Lisa (Todd) St. Louis, Tina...

 Dorothy Ann Schroeder 88, passed away on Wednesday March 18, 2020 at, “At Home Again” Assisted Living in Columbus, WI.  She was born on June 17, 1931 on their family farm in Sherwood, WI, the daughter of John and Anna (Micke) Nettekoven.   On July 9, 1953 she married Gilbert Schroeder at Sacred Heart Catholic church in Sherwood, WI.  She enjoyed playing the accordion, sewing, gardening, cooking for family and her daily crossword puzzles. She was...

On Sunday, March 15, 2020, Heather Nicole Paplham Sheppard (West) passed away at the age of 46 as the result of a tragic motorcycle accident.  Heather was born on October 6, 1973, to John L. and Mary Jane West.  She graduated from Menasha High School Class of 1992 and Fox Valley Technical Institute.  Heather had three children, Alairyse, Hayden, and Chase, and was married to Charles Sheppard on September 27, 2019. Heather had a beautiful smile and a passion for the outdoors...

Geneva Muthig, 87, of Appleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 14, 2020. She was born on May 21, 1932 in New London, WI to the late Alex and Edith (Rice) Balthazor. She was a wife and she was a mother of 6 children. She loved to make crafts like quilts and tree skirts. She loved to travel and she enjoyed camping in Northern, WI when younger.   Geneva is survived by her children and their spouses, Carla (Richard) Penkala, Kevin (Ginny) Muthig, Randy...

  Appleton, Wisconsin – Robert Herman “Bob” Strutz, age 87 of Appleton died on March 13, 2020 at Century Oaks Assisted Living in Appleton. He was born July 28, 1932 in Gresham, Wisconsin, son of the late Herman & Gladys (Webster) Strutz.   Bob graduated from Gresham High School and served four years in the United States Air Force, stationed in Mobile, Alabama. He was introduced to Ann Eva Loughridge and they were married in Flora, Louisiana on August 2,...

Christina Weong, 51, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born on September 30, 1968 in Micronesia to the late Santiago and Julianna Weong. Christina enjoyed shopping, praying, attending church every Sunday but most of all, she loved getting together with her family and spending time together. Christina is survived by her sisters; Dorothy and Maria, brothers; Akostin, Senfy, Timas and many nieces and nephews. Christina is...