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Watertown, Wisconsin Marlene R. Hansen 1941 — 2024 Marlene Ruth Hansen, 83, of Watertown, WI, and formerly of Appleton, WI, passed away on July 30, 2024, following a long battle with dementia and complications from a stroke. Marlene was born on January 17, 1941, in Brillion, WI to Ruben and Mamie Wolfmeyer. She graduated from Brillion High School in 1959 and then attended secretarial school in Milwaukee. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert, in 1963, and last year they celebrated 60 years of marriage. Marlene worked for several years at Kurz and Root as a purchasing agent and secretary. She then worked at Presto Products as a buyer and executive secretary until her retirement in 2001. Marlene was an incredibly unselfish person...

Ellicott City, Maryland Allie B. Suelflow 1937 — 2024 Allie Baker Suelflow, passed away on July 3, 2024, in Ellicott City, Maryland, due to complications from congestive heart failure. Born on January 20, 1937, to Robert N. Baker, Jr. and Allie Oliver Baker in Suffolk, Virginia, Allie's vibrancy and warmth touched many throughout her 87 years of life. Survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Richard Suelflow, Allie was a cherished figure in the lives of many. A loving mother, she leaves behind her sons, Rondal Brueggeman and Kenneth Brueggeman (Rebecca), and her daughter, Kennette Mitchell (Guv). Allie's siblings, Roberta Powell, Lynne Baines, Robert Baker (Marie), and sister-in-law, Kathi Suelflow, will hold the memory of their sister...

Janesville, Wisconsin Gerald R. Jensen 1940 — 2024 Gerald 'Jerry' R. Jensen, 83, died Monday, July 1, 2024, surrounded by his family at SSM St. Mary Hospital-Madison. He was born November 29, 1940, in Larrabee Township, Waupaca County, WI to the late Harry and Dora (Rohde) Jensen. On November 28, 1964, he married Marilynn Boyer in Janesville, WI. After graduating Clintonville High School Jerry attended Milwaukee Institute of Technology. He worked for Gilman Engineering in Janesville for 35 1/2 years. He began as a contractor and ended his tenure as the head of the Application Engineering Department. After retiring from Gilman, Jerry continued pursuing his love of engineering as a consultant in Management Engineering. Jerry enjoyed...

Adams, Wisconsin Jeanne Marie Heitman 2024 Jeanne Marie Heitman, age 74, peacefully passed away on May 22, 2024, ending her courageous battle with cancer. Jeanne joined her Lord and Savior while being surrounded by her family. Memorial services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 31st, 2024 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Quincy. Pastor Randal Walter Schoemann will officiated. Roseberry's Funeral Home assisted the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and complete obituary information.

Montello, Wisconsin William Kurth 1938 — 2024 William "Bill" Louis Kurth, age 85 of Montello passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the Montello Care Center. Bill was born in Antigo to Otto and Grace (Rebensdorff) Kurth on December 1, 1938. He graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1956 and was united in marriage to Judith Stone August 2, 1958; together they were blessed with 57 years of marriage and five children. Judi preceded Bill in death on April 29, 2016. Bill and Judi owned and operated a restaurant for 14 years before his career as a car salesman. They loved the Northwoods and were able to spend many years of retirement in Boulder Junction. Bill was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed fixing cars as well as...

Watertown, Wisconsin Saoirse V. Van Patten 2024 — 2024 Saoirse V. Van Patten, one month old, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at her home. A funeral service will take place on Monday, March 11, 2024, at noon at Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown with Father Manuel Mendez officiating. Family and friends may gather at Hafemeister Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Gould Rock Cemetery in Grand Marsh, WI. Hafemeister Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.hafemeisterfh.com Saoirse Vesper Van Patten was born February 3, 2024, in Neenah, the loving daughter of Trent and Star (Harmsen) Van Patten. Saoirse is survived by her...

McFarland, Wisconsin Gene Gehl 1945 — 2024 Gene Gehl, 78, passed away on March 1st, 2024. He was born and raised on a farm outside of Forest Junction, WI, the youngest of Joe and Emily Gehl's 5 children. Gene attended Kaukauna High School and later graduated from UW Stout with degrees in Industrial Arts, Art and Education. While at Stout he met the love of his life, Jo Ellen Fredrickson. In their nearly 56 years of marriage they had two sons, whom they raised in Little Chute. Jo and Gene divided their many wonderful years of retirement between Florida and Madison, Wisconsin. Gene was hired by Kimberly High School in 1967 where he spent 35 years before retiring in 2002. In Gene's time at Kimberly he served the community as a...

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Dr. Severino Gargantiel Gomilla 1928 — 2024 June 8, 1928 - February 16, 2024 Dr. Severino Gomilla was called home to the Lord on February 16, 2024 surrounded by his wife and children. Severino lived 95 wonderful years. Severino is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Rosemary and their eight children; Kara Lynn, William (Katie), Ronald (Shari), Susan (Kurt), Pamela (Greg), Jennifer (Enoch), Vern (Mary) and Mark (Dawn); grandchildren; Virginia, Elizabeth, Brady, Kylee, Ryan, Julian, Hayley, Miles, Victoria, Paulina, Rose, and Caleb; great-grandchild; Nathan; sisters; Felipa, Elsa (Renato), Lilia (Rene); brother-in-law; Ronald and sister-in-law: Alice, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Julian and...

Sarasota, Florida William B. Grubb, MD 1935 — 2024 William "Bill" B. Grubb, M.D., age 88, of Sarasota, FL, passed away on January 24, 2024. Bill was born in Illinois and graduated from Decatur High School. He received his pre-medical education at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He then had 4 years of post-graduate medical education in Surgery and Radiology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He served as a Captain in the United States Air Force for 2 years and a physician and radiologist at Mather Air Force Base, Sacramento, California during the Vietnam War. He practiced the specialties of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine in Appleton, Wisconsin...

Sarasota William B. Grubb, M.D. 1935 — 2024 William "Bill" B. Grubb, M.D., age 88, of Sarasota, FL, passed away on January 24, 2024. Bill was born in Illinois and graduated from Decatur High School. He received his pre-medical education at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He then had 4 years of post-graduate medical education in Surgery and Radiology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He served as a Captain in the United States Air Force for 2 years and a physician and radiologist at Mather Air Force Base, Sacramento, California during the Vietnam War. He practiced the specialties of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine in Appleton, Wisconsin...

Madison, Indiana Deborah Ann Claypool mcauliff 1951 — 2024 Mrs. Deborah Ann "Debbie" Claypool McAuliff, age 72, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on October 5, 1951 in Oak Park, Illinois. She was the loving daughter of the late Dr. Blaine Wilson and Shirley Elaine Myrick Claypool. She was raised in Appleton, Wisconsin and graduated in 1969 from Appleton East High School. In 1983 Debbie graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago with her BS in Occupational Therapy. On January 27, 1979 Debbie was united in marriage to James Louis McAuliff, III at Holy Hill Basilica in Hubertus, Wisconsin. This happy union of nearly 45 years was blessed with a son, James Louis, IV. The family resided in Richmond, Illinois for 24 years and later moved to...

Walkersville, Maryland Sharon Kahler 1942 — 2023 Sharon Kahler, 81, of Walkersville, Maryland, former resident of Crestview, FL, passed from this life peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Born on June 9, 1942 in Green Bay, WI, she was the loving daughter of the late Leroy Otto and Leona (Hirte) Otto. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Kahler, whom she was married to for 48 years; her youngest daughter, Cindy Kahler; and her granddaughter, Taylor. Sharon graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High in Appleton, WI. Her life goal was to be mother and have many children as she was an only child. She accomplished this in raising four children and being a grandma to seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Sharon...

Mount Horeb, Wisconsin William A. Zimmer, DVM 1962 — 2023 Dr. William A. "Bill" Zimmer, DVM, a cherished husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on December 8, 2023, at the age of 60, after a courageous battle with a rare form of cancer, Extramammary Paget Disease. Born on December 31, 1962, in Appleton, WI, Bill was a man of exceptional intellect and kindness, whose presence brightened the lives of all who knew him. He departed this world in Madison, WI, surrounded by the love of his family. Bill's journey through life was marked by his dedication to his family, his passion for veterinary medicine, and his love for the great outdoors. After graduating Salutatorian from Freedom High School in 1981, he pursued his dream of becoming a...

Savage, Minnesota Jason Haase 1973 — 2023 Jason Haase, age 49, of Savage, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 20, 2023. Jason is survived by his wife of 26 years Sarah; children Kai "Meagan" (Mateo Arredondo), and Blake; parents Ray and Linda; sisters, Heather (Jay) Coonen, and Lori (Craig Melucci) Moon; parents-in-law, Susan and Jerry Hamill; brother-in-law, Steve (Carla) Hamill; sisters-in-law, Deborah (Alicia Fitzgerald) Hamill, and Cyndi (Alex) Edwards; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth, Will, Kaelee, Kenzi, Sebastian, and Luca. Jason worked in IT, serving in many technical and architect roles. He loved being a junior high and high school football referee in the Twin Cities. With more than 20 years of experience, he was...

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Laurel Eileen Davis 1952 — 2023 Laurel Eileen Davis, age 71, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at her home. She was born in Freeport, Illinois, on April 7, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Beatrice Hanna. Laurel grew up primarily in Appleton, Wisconsin. She received her bachelor's degree in teaching from UW Oshkosh. On May 25, 1974 she married Richard Davis. Laurel was a special education teacher for most of her career and later worked as a substitute teacher. She loved her husband and enjoyed retirement living in their lake cabin in the north woods. After Richard's death, she moved to Sun Prairie to be closer to friends and family. Laurel loved music - playing guitar, piano, dulcimer, banjo, and singing...

Delafield Stephan W. Parker 1938 — 2023 Stephan W. Parker ("Steve") passed away on September 30, 2023, at the age of 85. Devoted and loving husband to Sandy Parker, beloved father of Lori Ravely, Sandy (Steve) Bucher, Steve (Kay) Parker and Carrie Parker. Adored grandfather of nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Dear brother of Sandy and David. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Roland Parker and Mary Armstrong, loving daughter Cindy Wisth and loving grandson Daniel Joseph Delfosse. Steve is remembered as a wonderful father who enjoyed fishing, golfing, playing Aggravation, traveling, spending time at the cabin on White Sand Lake and above all, spending time with the family...

Appleton, Wisconsin Dr. Jeffrey Scott Edwards 1956 — 2023 Jeffrey Scott Edwards, M.D., 67, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023 in Appleton, Wisconsin following a battle with chronic illness. Eternally loving father, brother, uncle, son, physician, colleague, and friend, Jeff was born February 27, 1956, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and raised on Crescent Lake in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Knowledge, humor, and activity were all fundamental to Jeff's life. Proud Hodag, Laurentian, and Badger, Jeff followed his love of learning from Rhinelander High School to Lawrence University to the University of Wisconsin, Madison Medical School. Throughout his life he played guitar, swam, golfed and played racquetball, won and lost cribbage games, created stained glass...

Hopkins, Michigan Timothy James Ketchum 1958 — 2023 Timothy James Ketchum, 65, of Hopkins, MI, formerly of Woodstock, IL, made his final trucking journey on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at his sister's home, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:30 P.M. Sunday, October 8, 2023 at The Pokagon Band Community Center, 27043 Potawatomi Trail, Dowagiac, MI 49047. Private burial will take place at a later date at Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations in Tim's memory may be made to Ogitchedaw Pokagon Veterans. Arrangement have been entrusted to Clark Chapel, Dowagiac. Those wishing to sign Tim's Memory Book online may do so at www.clarkch.com....

Franklin, Wisconsin Pamela A. Darling 1946 — 2023 Pamela A. Darling (nee Roberts), 77, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She was born on April 3, 1946, to the late Dennis and Katherine (nee Powers) Roberts. Pam is survived by her husband, Gary Worry. The two shared over 30 years together and were married on January 11, 2002. She is further survived by her son, Creed (Kara) Darling, and her grandchildren, Maelee, Liam, Graeme, Mila, and Eli, the lights of her life. Pam is survived by siblings Jane, Tom, Ron (Betty), John (the late Mary), and Keith Roberts. Her siblings, Jim and Kay, preceded her in death. Pam was a loving wife, mother, and gramma. Special thanks to the caregivers at Horizon Hospice and Froedtert Menomonee Falls. Per...

Verona, Wisconsin Francis Joseph Koeferl 1940 — 2023 Francis "Frank" Joseph Koeferl, age 83, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023. Frank was born on June 27, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the son of the late Cecilia M. and Joseph G. Koeferl. Frank attended Saint Francis de Sales Seminary in Milwaukee, which prepared his heart, mind, and soul for his calling to serve God. Frank performed several marriages and funerals within the family, and served as a priest in various churches including Saint Nicholas in Milwaukee where he met the love of his life, Jane Williams. After Frank left the priesthood, he spent his career in both not-for-profit with Goodwill Industries as well as Wright Management, a for-profit talent solutions organization...

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