The Post-Crescent

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Delbert B. "Del" Schuster age 92 of Lancaster, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 12:00 Noon, at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Lancaster with Pastor Mark Hoehne officiating. Burial with military honors will be held in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends may call on Tuesday, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. Online condolences available at www.martinschwartzfuneralhomes.com.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Stoughton - Robert N. Shepherd passed away on July 11, 2023. A full obituary is at Cress Funeral Home. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie (608) 837-9054 Please share your memories at www.cressfuneralservice.com

Mathilda "Tilly" A.C. Stier age 85 of Elkhorn, WI died on Friday July 7, 2023 at Ridgestone Gardens in Elkhorn, WI. Mathilda was born on March 10, 1938 in Holland; daughter of the late Theodore and Hendrika (Gerritts) Rutten. Mathilda moved with her family to the U.S. in 1955 at the age of 17. She finished out her high school years and continued to grow up in Menasha, WI. Mathilda met and married Joseph Stier and they got married at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Menasha, WI on July 13, 1959. Together they started a family and moved to Elkhorn in 1978 and lived together until his passing on November 9, 1991. Mathilda is preceded in death by her Husband; parents; son; Joseph Stier Jr.;...

Passed to Eternal Life Monday, June 12, 2023, age 81 years after a long battle with Corticobasal Degeneration. Beloved husband of 59 years to Lynne (nee Abele). Dear father of Terri (Terry) Bill-Johnson, Patrick (Suzette) Bill, Jennifer (Eric) Calvino, and the late Mary Bill. Loving grandfather of Samantha and Tristan Johnson, Jack, Ella, and Tessa Bill, and Jacob (Kayla), Justin, and Abby Calvino. Brother of John (the late Rita) Bill. Brother-in-law of Bonnie Bill. Preceded in death by siblings Ronald (Elizabeth), Robert and Judy Bill. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at St. Leonard Catholic Church (W173 S7743 Westwood...

Blackwell (Smith), Gloria Jean, age 81, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Greensburg, PA and Appleton, WI, died peacefully at home with her two loving sons by her side after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, June 9, 2023. Gloria was always happy and had a smile on her face even during this past year while ill. Gloria was a devoted Christian and attended Grace Lutheran Church in Knoxville. She was born on March 24, 1942, in Greensburg, PA to the late Glenn and Ethyl (Simmons) Smith. She graduated from Hempfield Area Sr. High School in 1960. She married Harry Blackwell, her high school sweetheart on January 26, 1962. Gloria worked at West Penn Power Co. after high...

On Monday May 29th, 2023, Jesus took Todd's hand and led him home to Heaven after a five-month valiant battle with cancer. Todd was born May 15th, 1964, in Neenah, WI to Galyn and Judith (Fuerst) Schulz of Greenville, WI. He was baptized on June 14th, 1964, at Martin Luther Church in Neenah and confirmed on April 23rd, 1978, at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Appleton. Todd was a 1982 graduate of Fox Valley Lutheran High School in Appleton, WI and graduated from UW-Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Science in Business in 1987. On October 1st, 1988, he was united in marriage to Sandra J. Thibodeau at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. He was Vice President of Weather Tight Corporation, a renowned home...