The Post-Crescent

Jim Reeve passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin at the age of 82. He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on February 3, 1940. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Paxton Reeve and Jean Shannon Reeve, as well as his two younger sisters Elizabeth (Betsy) Reeve Hansen and Barbara Buckland Reeve. A service for Jim will take place on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at St. Michael's Anglican Church, 2565 N. Genesee Street in Delafield, Wisconsin. Visitation will take place at the church from 11am-12:45 pm and the funeral service will begin at 1pm. The family will have a private interment of ashes at a later date. Additionally, future memorial services for Jim will be...

Passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, age 77 years. Dear wife of the late Dan. Loving mother of Stephen(Heather), Diane(John) Kaczkowski, and Robyn(Aaron) Jury-Pilarski. Proud grandmother of Kayla, Tyler, Daniel, Robert, Victoria, Ethan, Stephen, and many step-grandchildren. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by her husband Daniel, her parents Stephen and Arvis(Nee Schultz) Talarczyk, siblings, and in-laws. A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 6 from 10-11:45AM at St. Gregory the Great Church, 3160 S. 63rd St., Milwaukee. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12PM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Judy had a passion for collecting her...

John Robert Bertram passed away peacefully at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI on June 15, 2022. John was born on January 15, 1943 to Robert and Nona (Nemacheck) Bertram, and he was the youngest of three children. John grew up in Neenah, WI, and he went on to graduate from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. John received his medical degree from the UW Madison School of Medicine and completed a residency in Stockton, CA. John joined the Dean Clinic in 1974, and he was the first dermatologist on staff. He went on to practice there until his retirement in 2000. John served our country as a part of the Wisconsin Army National Guard serving with the 13th Evacuation...

James R. Arndt of The Villages, Florida, 87 found peace May 26, 2022. Loving husband to Jan for nearly 68 years. Jim retired after 39 years career with WE energy of Appleton. Loving father to Julie (John) Thompson Hartland, WI. John (Nancy) Arndt Fence, WI and late Jeffrey Arndt. Grandfather to Jennifer (Brad) Weappa, Jessica (Ben) Taggart, Tiffany (Mike) Salmon, Brandon, Travis, Blake Arndt. Great Grandfather to Della & Maija Weappa, Keira Taggart, Natalie, Collin, Caroline, (and his name sake) James Salmon. The family had a small service in northern Wisconsin.

(nee Ludke) Passed to Eternal Life Wednesday, May 4, 2022, age 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Ronald. Dear mother of Matthew (Jennifer) and Michael Biese. Loving grandmother of Jacob, Alexandra, Payton, and William. Sister of Bruce (Judy) and the late David Ludke. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Private interment Holy Cross Cemetery in Kaukauna, WI. Retired employee of Fleet Farm. Bevsek-Verbick Funeral Home Serving the Family 414-546-4342

Marcella H. Fritz, 90 of Tomah passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Tomah Health. She was born on February 19, 1932, to Leslie and Leola (Westpfahl) Gamerdinger in Tomah, WI and baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church. She attended St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Grade School and later graduated from the Tomah High School. On October 21, 1950, Marcella was united in marriage to Sydney Fritz at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death. In 1966, Sydney and Marcella relocated to the Fox Cities area where Marcella worked for Presto Products, Inc as a computer-materials coordinator for over 29 years before retiring. In the 1996, she moved back to Tomah. In her...

Niagara- Francis X. "Frank" Sherman, 97, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wis. He was born January 10, 1925, in Niagara, Wis., son of the late Adam and Apolonia (Novak) Sherman. Frank grew up in Niagara and was a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1943. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1946. Frank returned to Niagara and worked at the Niagara Paper Mill as a supervisor for 40 years before retiring in 1987. He was united in marriage to Joan DePas on September 1, 1951, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Niagara. They celebrated 50 years of marriage before she...

Carol J. Edwards, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, following a brief illness. Carol is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald (Jerry) Edwards; her parents, Ralph and Susan Judd; her two sisters, Louise (Judd) Ball and Sharon Judd; and grandson, Alan Buettner. Carol is survived by her children, John (Connie) Edwards, Beth (Lyle) Buettner, and David (Kerstin) Edwards; grandchildren, Josh (Lindsey) Inda, Justin (Sarah) Inda, Hans (Nora) Korth, Mitchell (Amanda) Korth, Daniel and Markus Edwards; and eight great-grandchildren. Carol was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on April 12, 1933. She graduated with an RN degree from...

Mary Ruth "Ruth" Becker, 98, of Menasha, WI, joined the company of her savior on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. For the past two years she had lived at Heritage Homes in Watertown. Ruth was born on September 20, 1923 to John and Mary (Evans) Scanlon in Menasha, WI. A member of the National Honor Society, she was educated in the Menasha public school system. She graduated from Oshkosh Business College and went to work for the Marathon Company in 1943. There she met Erwin Becker who would eventually become her husband. Ruth enlisted in the Coast Guard where she proudly served from 1944 to 1946. On April 27, 1946 she and Erv were married at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Menasha. Their sons Jim...

George Robert Browner, Jr. died on March 15, 2022, at his house on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. He was 89. George was born on August 18, 1932, in Lynchburg, Virginia to George Robert Browner and Ruby Brandenburg Browner. He attended the University of Virginia and served in the United States Army. In 1956, he married Sara Pearman Shelton, and they spent the first years of their marriage in Hanau, Germany, and Charlottesville, Virginia. George began his career with The Mead Corporation (now MeadWestvaco) in 1958, which took him and his family to Chillicothe and Dayton, Ohio, Atlanta, Georgia, and Neenah, Wisconsin, before his retirement in 1995. The Browners lived on Callawassie...

After a courageous battle fighting cancer, Lawrence J Mathers (Beaver) died at his daughter's home in Naples, Florida on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the age of 69. Lawrence was born in Michigan on February 13, 1953. He married his high school sweetheart Deborah on August 19, 1972. Larry worked seven years at East Jordan Ironworks Foundry before moving to Wisconsin in 1978. He then retired in 2015 from the Neenah Foundry following 37 years of strenuous work. He could talk anybody's ear off and was sure to crack a smile out of everyone he encountered. Fishing, hunting, tending to his tomato plants and flowers, and grilling out, are just a few examples of his many labors of love. He was always...

-MUNROE FALLS Donald Kramer, 89, passed away on February 6, 2022. Donald was born in Oshkosh, WI on January 30, 1933 to the late Reginald & Laura Kramer. He moved to Valley City, OH in 1979 and had lived in Munroe Falls, OH since 2019. Don served his country as a member of the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the VFW Valley City Post #5563. He retired from American National Can in Cleveland. Donald was a longtime parishioner of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Valley City. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his wife Gerri in December of 2021 and infant grandson, James Michael Kramer. She is survived by sons Michael (Lori) of La...

Let us celebrate the life of James Loyal Grignon, a devoted husband, brother, stepfather, grandfather,uncle and friend. Jim would not want us to fuss or overly grieve his passing but rather to honor him by indulging in a piece of pie, swapping a few stories, toasting a glass of wine and perhaps even engaging in a quick game of Times Up. This is how we will remember Jim, for his love of the moment, for his infectious laugh and for his ability to make those around him feel significant. Jim awoke each day with the simplest of intentions: To learn something new -- he was an avid reader -- and to spend quality time with loved ones and friends. For those of us lucky enough to have shared any of...

Peter John Schlise, age 78, passed away at his home in Palm Harbor, Florida, on Saturday January 2, 2022. Peter was the son of the late Walter A. Schlise and Edna M. (Storm) Schlise. Peter was born on October 5, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He grew up in New London, Wisconsin and graduated from New London High School in 1961. A celebration of Pete's life will take place in Green Bay, Wisconsin at a later date.

Mary Carroll Merrill (Brandau), passed away in Jacksonville, FL on January 1, 2022, at the age of 91. Mary Carroll was born in Baltimore, MD on September 21, 1930. She married Frederick L Merrill in 1954 and moved to Evanston, IL where her three children were born. During her life Mary Carroll lived in Neenah, WI where her children grew up, as well as Racine, WI, New Orleans, LA, Columbia, SC, Lexington, MA (where she helped raise her granddaughter) and finally Jacksonville, FL where her youngest son and his wife reside. Mary Carroll, or MC as she liked to be called, was an avid reader, a fan of classic movies, and loved animals (especially dogs). She volunteered at numerous organizations...

MADISON - Dorothy Ann "D'Ann" Huth, age 87, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2021, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born Jan. 11, 1934, in Fond du Lac, Wis., the daughter of Benjamin and Dorothy (Giddings) Galloway. D'Ann attended Fond du Lac schools during her primary, middle, and high school years. She then studied at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and it was there that she met her first love, Myron "Mike" Huth. They were married on July 31, 1954. Her education was put on hold for marriage and the birth of her two sons, Jeff and Joel. She re-enrolled and completed her teaching degree at Outagamie County Teaching College in Appleton. D'Ann taught in the Little Chute...

"Good and faithful servant of Jesus Christ" - 97 years old: Born May 5, 1924 to Daniel and Nora (Freie) Hoffman in Walnut, IL. Died December 19, 2021 in Appleton, WI. She was married to Harold Henry Lambrecht on June 18, 1949 in Naperville, IL. She is survived by 3 sons, Rev. Thomas A. (Mary J.), Jim (Cindy) and Andy (Lynne); 8 grandchildren: Sarah (Andy) Pollock, Benny/Bethany (Scott) Isaacman, Rebecca (Ivan) Smilovski; Paul (Missy), Katie (Doug) Yoeckel; Aaron (Mary), Clara (Tim) Gruber, Addie Jo; 10 great grandchildren: Olivia, Finley, Levi Pollock; Peter, Nikolai, Anna Maria Smilovski; Matthew, Ethan, Emma Lambrecht; Lily Yoeckel. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold, her...

"Good and faithful servant of Jesus Christ" - 97 years old: Born May 5, 1924 to Daniel and Nora (Freie) Hoffman in Walnut, IL. Died December 19, 2021 in Appleton, WI. She was married to Harold Henry Lambrecht on June 18, 1949 in Naperville, IL. She is survived by 3 sons, Rev. Thomas A. (Mary J.), Jim (Cindy) and Andy (Lynne); 8 grandchildren: Sarah (Andy) Pollock, Benny/Bethany (Scott) Isaacman, Rebecca (Ivan) Smilovski; Paul (Missy), Katie (Doug) Yoeckel; Aaron (Mary), Clara (Tim) Gruber, Addie Jo; 10 great grandchildren: Olivia, Finley, Levi Pollock; Peter, Nikolai, Anna Maria Smilovski; Matthew, Ethan, Emma Lambrecht; Lily Yoeckel. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold, her...

Gerald "Jerry" "Fuzz" Rochon was born on May 23, 1959, in Crystal Falls, Mich. He died alone, in his sleep, in his apartment in Appleton, Wis., on 12/19/2021. Jerry never wanted a funeral. Instead, a celebration which will occur in his beloved hometown of Florence, Wis., near his birthday in May. That is how he would have wanted it. The family has chosen the Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home & Crematory, Florence, Wis., to honor Jerry's Legacy of life. You may leave condolences or tribute for Jerry's family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com

John Michael Rickert passed away on Saturday November 27th 2021 while being cared for at Sprenger Health Care in Port Royal S.C. He was born on June 26th 1929 in Appleton Wisconsin to the late Joseph and Laura (Bosman) Rickert. He graduated Freedom High School in 1947 and also attended St. Norberts College, DePere WI. John served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean war and was stationed throughout Europe in his four years of service. Upon his return he was united in marriage with Joan E. McCarthy on September 3rd 1955 and they shared 66 loving and happy years together. John was employed at Morning Glory Dairy in Green Bay and built a home next to Lambeau Field. On game days, he...

Carol Lynn Tumas, age 79, of Lake Geneva passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Delavan Health Services. She was born in Chicago, IL on March 14, 1942 to Arthur and Dorothea (McKay) DeLance. Carol grew up in Oak Lawn, IL and graduated from Mother McAuley High School, Chicago, IL. She married Al Tumas and they raised their children in Appleton, WI. She went back to the work force at Sigman, Schiff, Jansen, Stack & Wenning Law Firm and then to the Zoesch Law Firm before moving to Sterling, VA where she worked at United Airlines, Atlantic Coast Airlines and Independence Air until returning to WI. She then worked at JoAnne Fabrics in Appleton until she suffered a brain aneurysm in...