How do I find an old obituary in Wisconsin?

The Wisconsin Historical Society has thousands of obituaries available for family researchers through different databases and physical collections . Wisconsin Name Index (WNI) Collection is an online index of three basic categories of information: obituaries, newspaper clippings and biographical book excerpts.

How do I look up when someone died?

Places to look for Death Records Church records of deaths and burials. City and County civil registrations. Family Bibles and personal histories. FamilySearch in the Catalog Search, Records Search, and Historic Books. Google and other website search sites, and don't forget to search Google Books. More items...

How do I look up a death in Wisconsin?

Vital Records services, including requests for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates, are available by U.S. mail, online through VitalChek, or by phone through VitalChek at 877-885-2981 . Appointments can still be made for in-person genealogy research.

How do I find obituaries in the US by name?

Many funeral homes publish obituaries on their websites. These can usually be located with a Google search on the person's name . Local genealogical and historical societies, public libraries, and some newspaper publishers maintain clipping files of obituaries.

How much does an obituary cost in Wisconsin?

Placing an obituary in the Wisconsin State Journal starts at $142.50 .

Do you have to post an obituary in Wisconsin?

You are not legally required to place an obituary or death notice in the newspaper . However, if you would like a template to create an obituary, we can provide an electronic template for you. Sometimes, if the estate enters probate, you may need to place a legal notice in a public newspaper.

How do I find the maiden name in an obituary?

When writing an obituary for a woman who had a maiden name, simply write her first name and then in parentheses write her maiden name and then her married last name . For instance, Laura (Ingalls) Wilder, Marie (Sklodowska) Curie or Julia (McWilliams) Childs.

Obituaries in Appleton, WI | Appleton Post-Crescent (2024)

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Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Jane M. HertelAge 95Jane Hertel, age 95 of Chilton, went home to be with her Lord on June 7, 2024. She was born on March 20, 1929, daughter...Jane Hertel, age 95 of Chilton, went home to be with her Lord on June 7, 2024. She was born on March 20, 1929, daughter of the late John and Martha (Anheier) Weber.Jane attended St....Verkuilen-Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home

Kay HolbrookAge 67Appleton, WI67, Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 4, 2024. Services will take place on June 29, 2024 from 1-4pm. Please see www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com...67, Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 4, 2024. Services will take place on June 29, 2024 from 1-4pm. Please see www.wichmannfuneralhomes.com for full obituary.Wichmann Funeral Home

Patricia DeLand KettnerMadison, WIPatricia "Pat" (DeLand) Kettner, caring wife, cherished mother, and beloved grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024.A Memorial Mass will be held at ST....Patricia "Pat" (DeLand) Kettner, caring wife, cherished mother, and beloved grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024.A Memorial Mass will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, at 10 a.m....Gunderson East Funeral Home

LuAnn RebmanAppleton, WILuAnn Rebman, age 89, of Appleton, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. A memorial service for LuAnn will take place at 11:00 a.m....LuAnn Rebman, age 89, of Appleton, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. A memorial service for LuAnn will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church,...Brettschneider Trettin Nickel Funeral Chapel

Monday, June 10, 2024

Paul L. De BruinAge 81Appleton, WIPaul L. De Bruin, 81, passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2024. Services for Paul will be held at St. Joseph Catholic...Paul L. De Bruin, 81, passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2024. Services for Paul will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church (410 West Lawrence St., Appleton). Visitation will take place...Wichmann Funeral Home

Dorothy R. FrancartAge 96Neenah, WIDorothy R. Francart, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at her residence with her loving family by her side. On...Dorothy R. Francart, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at her residence with her loving family by her side. On January 24, 1928, Dorothy Rae was born in Neenah, Wisconsin...Kessler-Fahrenkrug Funeral Home

Gloria KrullAge 85Neenah, WIGloria Krull of Neenah left this world leaving all who loved her behind on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the age of 85. A service...Gloria Krull of Neenah left this world leaving all who loved her behind on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the age of 85. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday June 22,...Kessler-Fahrenkrug Funeral Home

Valarie Marie Piette-WernerAge 35Tustin, WIValarie Marie Piette passed unexpectedly May 31st 2024. Please see full obituary online at https://www.sandhfuneralservice.com/obituary/Valarie-Werner-PietteValarie Marie Piette passed unexpectedly May 31st 2024. Please see full obituary online at https://www.sandhfuneralservice.com/obituary/Valarie-Werner-Piette

Lawrence "Larry" SievertFox Crossing, WI86, died June 8, 2024. Arrangements provided by Kessler-Fahrenkrug Funeral Home.86, died June 8, 2024. Arrangements provided by Kessler-Fahrenkrug Funeral Home.Kessler-Fahrenkrug Funeral Home

Lawrence "Larry" SievertAge 86Fox Crossing, WILawrence “Larry” Sievert age 86 of Fox Crossing passed away on Saturday June 8, 2024. Visitation for Larry will be held on Friday June 14,...Lawrence “Larry” Sievert age 86 of Fox Crossing passed away on Saturday June 8, 2024. Visitation for Larry will be held on Friday June 14, 2024 at St. Bernard Catholic Church 1617 W. Pine St....Kessler-Fahrenkrug Funeral Home

Dennis Robert StruckAge 80Winter Haven, FLDennis R.(Curly) Struck went home to his Savor on May 25,2024. He was born to Robert and Lorraine Struck on December 15, 1943 in Appleton,...Dennis R.(Curly) Struck went home to his Savor on May 25,2024. He was born to Robert and Lorraine Struck on December 15, 1943 in Appleton, Wi. He graduated from Appleton High School before working for...

Cheri Vanden HeuvelAge 60Wrightstown, WICheri Kay (Jansen) Vanden Heuvel passed away at Bellin Hospital on June 8, 2024. She battled cancer with faith and courage after a diagnosis in...Cheri Kay (Jansen) Vanden Heuvel passed away at Bellin Hospital on June 8, 2024. She battled cancer with faith and courage after a diagnosis in February of 2024. Cheri loved spending time with her family...Verkuilen Van Deurzen Family Funeral, Kaukauna

Sunday, June 09, 2024

Gail ZeamerAge 56Neenah, WIGail A. Zeamer, 56, of Neenah, WI passed away on June 2, 2024 surrounded by family. A memorial mass will be held at St. Joseph...Gail A. Zeamer, 56, of Neenah, WI passed away on June 2, 2024 surrounded by family. A memorial mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 404 W Lawrence St, Appleton, WI 54911, on...Westgor Funeral Home

Saturday, June 08, 2024

James CoffeyMenasha, WI84, died June 3, 2024. Arrangements provided by Wichmann. Services on Jun 17, 10:00am at St Mary's Cemetery Appleton. St Mary's Cemetery Appleton.84, died June 3, 2024. Arrangements provided by Wichmann. Services on Jun 17, 10:00am at St Mary's Cemetery Appleton. St Mary's Cemetery Appleton.Wichmann

Cal R. LudvigsenCal R. Ludvigsen, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton surrounded by family. For a full...Cal R. Ludvigsen, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton surrounded by family. For a full obituary and condolences, please visit www.valleyfh.com.Valley Funeral Home

Friday, June 07, 2024

Jane C. BarnetzkeAge 75Appleton, WIJane C. Barnetzke, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, after a brief illness. The funeral liturgy for Jane...Jane C. Barnetzke, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, after a brief illness. The funeral liturgy for Jane will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 28,...Wichmann Funeral Home

Gary J. BrickAge 88Black Creek, WIGary J. Brick, age 88, of Black Creek passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. He was born...Gary J. Brick, age 88, of Black Creek passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. He was born on July 22, 1935 to the late Raymond and Eleanor...Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home

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