Current Obituaries

Helen passed peacefully away on Sunday September 20, 2020 at Misty Arbor Assisted living in Appleton.  She was born on September 15, 1930 to the late Frank Henry and Rose Mary Herrmann.  Helen graduated from Appleton High school in 1948 and was a veteran of the US Army.   She was an active member of the Church and Women’s Missionary Guild at St.  Johns United Church of Christ of Appleton.  Helen enjoyed reading, needlepoint and making candy with her...

Judith Ann Marie Kitts, 80, of Appleton, passed away at the age of 80 with her loving family surrounding her after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s.  Judy was born on August 11, 1940, to the late Bernard and Ann Kozlowski of Princeton, WI.  She was a 1958 graduate of Appleton West High School. Judy was married in 1966 to her late husband, Thomas Kitts. She was a lifelong resident of Appleton.     Judy worked at several places over the years, but her...

Kermit (Herm) Albert Buman (formerly of Appleton, Wisconsin) passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at the age of 78.  After a short period of declining health, Herm died peacefully knowing he was cherished and loved dearly. Herm was born May 7, 1942, son of the late Albert and Marie (Lemke) Buman.  He was a member of First English Lutheran Church in Appleton.  He was an auto mechanic and worked in the car industry until his retirement.  Herm enjoyed fixing his...

Jonathan David Lane, 37, passed away unexpectedly on Monday September 14th, 2020, due to a lifelong battle with mental illness. Jonathan, known to most as Shorty, was born on October 3rd, 1982 in Chicago Illinois to the late Diane E. Rachfal (Gary J. Hammen) and David R. Lane. At a young age Diane moved herself and her 3 children to Appleton, WI. Jon lived most of life then in the Fox Valley area and a brief time In Louisiana with Mama Sonia and her family. Jon was a handy man, jack of...

Mickey (Vivian Joan) Comis, age 90, of Manasquan, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 12, 2020, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Appleton, WI. Born on April 6, 1930, in the South Side of Chicago, Mickey and her sister Sis (Loretta) and Brother Bud (Leonard) were raised there by parents, Sarah and Victor. Her parents were deeply involved in the community through her father’s career with Kroger supermarkets and her mom’s volunteer...

James Maximilian Swetlik, 23, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 11, 2020. He was born on September 22, 1996 in Appleton, WI, the loving and loved son of James and Emily (Mrotek) Swetlik.  He enjoyed attending Appleton private (St. Bernadette) and Appleton Public Schools (Huntley, Franklin, Roosevelt) in childhood and graduated from Appleton North in 2015.     James loved to serve others and was a proud member of the National Guard. After...

  Lawrence Edward Thull, 76, passed away on Tuesday September 8, 2020 at ThedaCare Hospital in Appleton.  He was born on July 4, 1944 in Waukau.   The son of Nick and Viola (Hill) Thull.  On May 10, 1999 he married Dianne Plemel at St. Pius X in Appleton.   Lawrence enjoyed hunting, fishing, four wheeling, crossword puzzles, having a glass of wine and traveling,  He was also a big Brewers, Packers, and Badgers fan.   Lawrence especially...

Shirley Anne Strong, 82, of Appleton, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Care Partners in Hortonville.  She was born June 15, 1938 to Anthony and Sarah (Rymer) Orlando in Peshtigo, WI.  Shirley married Arthur L. Strong on December 22, 1956; he preceded her in death in June 2002. Shirley worked at K-Mart and the airport gift shop.  She was a member of First English Lutheran Church for many years. Shirley is survived by her five children:  Dan (Sherrie) Strong,...

Norman E. Powers, of Greenville, age 84, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on January 14, 1936, in Shiocton, Wisconsin, the son of the late Maurice and Viola Powers.  Norm graduated from Shiocton High School in 1954.  He was a Staff Sergeant in the Army Reserves for six years. On July 11, 1964, he married Joyce Thorson.  Norm was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Greenville for 56 years.  He...

James Willard Felton, age 83, of Appleton, WI sadly passed away from natural causes on September 4, 2020.  Jim was born on July 8, 1937 in Appleton to the late John and Pearl (Coon) Felton. He attended Appleton West High School and graduated in 1956.   He married Shelby Spaude on August 2, 1958 at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Appleton WI.  Shelby and Jim had a wonderful 62 years of marriage.  Jim worked with his father and brother Ken for over 40 years at Valley...