Obituaries

Karen F. Janssen - Age 84, died at her home on July 1, 2023. Karen was born in Sturgeon Bay on Aug. 28, 1938, to the late Harold and Julie (Challe) Smith. She married Michael George Van Rixel at St.

James Russell Welch - Little Chute - Age 90, died on Aug. 2, 2023, peacefully with his loving wife and family surrounding him. Jim was born on June 24, 1933, in Oshkosh to Peter and Ibelle (Russell) Welch. He graduated from Oshkosh High School and attended UW-Oshkosh and UW-Madison. On Aug.

Col. Gerald Wyngaard - “Jerry” - Amelia, Va. - U.S. Air Force Retired, passed away on Feb. 17, 2022, in the presence of his loving family. Jerry was an outstanding athlete at Kimberly High School and received an assignment and football scholarship to the Air Force Academy.

Patricia A. Bowers - Greenleaf - With heavy hearts, our family announces the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Patricia Bowers, age 88, at her home on Friday, June 30, 2023, surrounded by her adoring family. She was born on Nov.

Gloria A Goehl - Caldwell, Texas - Age 80, passed away on April 23, 2023. Gloria was born in Kaukauna to Elizabeth J. Schmitt and Carlton E. Schmitt on March 2, 1943. She graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1961.

Dennis Booms - Age 80, was born Feb. 25, 1943, in Harbor Beach, Mich., and died peacefully on July 5, 2023, at his home in Wausaukee in the arms of his wife of 52 years: Joan.

Gary David Specht - Age 62, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Paul Peter Killian - Kaukauna - Age 93, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at St. Paul Elder Care with his family by his side. He was born on March 26, 1930, to Henry E. and Susan R. (Schmitz) Killian in Kaukauna.

Roseann Geiger - Appleton - Age 95, passed away peacefully at Rennes on June 23, 2023. Roseann was a woman of sincere and deep faith, and is in heaven with God and loved ones. She was born on Aug. 4, 1927, in Kaukauna to the late John and Loraine (Hietpas) Van Grinsven.

Karen Mae Benotch - Age 60, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 16, 2023. She was born on Oct. 21, 1962, the daughter of Karl and Erika Altmann. Karen was a very personable, humble person, who was most happiest just living a simple life.