Kenneth Paul Vander Zanden
Jul 31, 2026
Kenneth Paul Vander Zanden, age 81, of Kimberly, died Friday, July 31, 2026.
Visitation for Ken will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main Street, Little Chute) beginning at 4:00 p.m. and concluding at 5:45 p.m. His Funeral will follow at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Dave Vande Hey officiating. Military Honors will immediately follow, conducted...
Bryan Lee Vanden Boogaard
Jul 31, 2026
Bryan was born in Appleton, WI in 1957 to Jim and Helen Vanden Boogaard. In his early years, Bryan spent a lot of time with his sisters and cousins at their family farm. He also enjoyed time Up North at family cottages.
Bryan was married to Mary Jo Smet in 1980. Together, they made a loving home and family. Raising their...
John Henry Dedering
Jul 28, 2026
John H. “JD” Dedering, age 75, of Kimberly, died early Tuesday, July 28, 2026. He was born on February 24, 1951, in Sheboygan, WI, to the late Armin and Margaret (Thiedemann) Dedering. John attended Kiel Schools, graduating with the Class of 1969. Upon his graduation, he proudly served with the United States Marine Corps from 1969 through 1973, which included...
Nancy L. Pitt
Jul 23, 2026
Nancy Pitt, Appleton, age 68, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Peabody Manor. She was born in Appleton on August 11, 1957, to the late Harold and Frances S. (Brandt) Woehler. Nancy married Robert Pitt on May 22, 1992, at Doty Park in Menasha. She loved cooking, music, and dancing. Nancy was a huge Brewers fan and also enjoyed...
Daniel Leon Loos
Jul 22, 2026
Daniel L. Loos, Harrison, age 86, died at his home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. He was born in Appleton on June 3, 1940, to the late Oscar and Florence (Felauer) Loos. Daniel married Mary Mc Daniel on June 13, 1964, at Holy Cross Parish. She preceded him in death on October 27, 2013. Together, they made many trips to...
John Douglas Bartelt, Jr.
Jul 22, 2026
John Douglas Bartelt, Jr., Green Bay, age 40, passed away July 22, 2026. He was born in Appleton on July 13, 1986, the son of John Bartelt, Sr. and Sandra (Vanden Bloomer) Bartelt.
He is survived by his parents: Sandra (Glenn) and John (Kim); brothers: Brian (Ceora), Tony (Chelsie), and Jason (Dana); and aunts and uncles: Mary, Tom, Terry, Gary, Mike...
Stanley D. Martin
Jul 18, 2026
Stanley D. Martin, Little Chute, age 87, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Peabody Manor. He was born in Appleton on July 30, 1938. Stanley served in the U.S. Army in 1956 and was stationed in France. He married Yvonne “Vonnie” Verhoeven in September of 1960. Stanley retired from Thilmany Pulp and Paper in 1999 after over 40 years...
Dennis Arlon Mader
Jul 15, 2026
Dennis Arlon Mader, Menasha, age 79, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Appleton on July 26, 1946, to the late Cyril and Eleanor (Weyenberg) Mader. Dennis graduated from Kimberly High School in 1964 and went on to Milwaukee Area Technical College for cooking and Lansing Community College...
Aaron Matthew Look
Jul 12, 2026
Aaron Matthew Look, age 32, of Kaukauna, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12, 2026. He was born in Appleton on May 3, 1994, the son of Mike Thyssen and Amy Look.
Aaron’s greatest joy in life was his children. He cherished every moment spent outdoors with them—whether biking, hiking, swimming, or enjoying time Up North. Known for his playful spirit,...
Robert Allen Wipijewski
Jul 11, 2026
Robert Allen Wipijewski, Winneconne, passed away July 11, 2026.
No service will be held.
Gerald G. Albertz
Jul 11, 2026
Gerald G. Albertz, Kaukauna, age 71, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026. He was born in Newberry, MI on June 24, 1955, to the late Charles and Beatrice (Keip) Albertz.
Together with his brother Chuck, Gerald traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada. He never lost his love of travel and continued later in life traveling with Lamers Bus Lines. His...
Linda Mary Bayorgeon
Jul 3, 2026
Linda Mary Bayorgeon
March 19, 1952 – July 3, 2026
Linda Mary Bayorgeon, age 74, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 3, 2026, following a long illness.
Before her illness, Linda cherished time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed walking past the Grignon home with her dog and spending peaceful time up north at the cottage in Townsend, Wisconsin.
Linda...
Susan Marie Maes
Jun 30, 2026
Susan M. Maes, of Kaukauna, age 69, died late Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Sue was born in Little Chute on May 31, 1957, to the late Marvin and Margaret (Vandenberg) Vander Velden. In 1978, she married her best friend, Jeff Maes, and together they built a life centered around family while raising their two sons.
Sue was the kind of person...
Marian F. "Mickey" Lamers
Jun 30, 2026
Marian "Mickey" Lamers, age 89, of Darboy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Marian was born on March 19, 1937, to Barney and Verna (Huss) Van Handel. Marian, affectionately known as Mickey, was a 1955 graduate of Kaukauna High School. Mickey married Marvin Lamers on October 1st, 1958, at Holy Angels Catholic Church with a party that followed at...
Lola Mae Vanden-Wyngaard
Jun 25, 2026
Lola Mae Vanden-Wyngaard, age 94, passed away on June 25, 2026, at Hartland Place in Hartland, WI, of natural causes. She was born on May 2, 1932 in Appleton. Lola was the daughter of the late Elmer W. and Ellen E. (Kimball) Luedtke, Sr. In 1952 she graduated from Appleton High School. On April 8, 1982, Lola married Maureanus W....
Tony Cecil Gray
Jun 22, 2026
Tony Cecil Gray, age 62, of Oshkosh Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026. He was born in Oshkosh on December 26, 1963, to the late Cecil Oscar Gray and Amber Sharon (Peters) Gray.
Tony is survived by his children, Taylor James Schnieder-Gray, Michael Allen Schneider-Gray, Allen Joseph (Carlson) Gray & Caroline Ann (Farry) Gray, and Emilee Barbara Jean Garthwaite;...
Rita Mary Nelessen
Jun 16, 2026
Rita Nelessen, 95, went into the arms of Jesus, her Savior on June 16, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.
Rita as born on October 28, 1930, in Hollandtown, to the late John and Hattie Schmidt. She married Jim Nelessen on May 21, 1953. They celebrated 53 years together.
Rita’s life was centered on relationships — first and foremost her...
Donald Jerome Schmidt
Jun 16, 2026
Donald Jerome Schmidt, age 92, of Kaukauna, formerly of Askeaton, was called to his heavenly home on June 16, 2026. He was born on August 23, 1933. Don was raised by his Grandma (Mary Timmers Schmidt), whom he knew as Ma. His childhood was shaped by farm chores, working the fields with teams of horses, and sharing the load with...
Dora Colleen James
Jun 9, 2026
Dora Colleen (Pfeiffer) James passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, joining Monte in heaven. She leaves behind family and friends who will miss her love, kindness, guidance, and wonderful conversations. She was born on July 24, 1938, to the late Edwin and Nina (Brewer) Pfeiffer and was the youngest of five children. She attended...
James (Otto, Jim) Coenen
Jun 9, 2026
James R. (Otto, Jim) Coenen, Combined Locks, age 72, passed away surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, June 9, 2026. A Little Chute native, Otto was born March 26, 1954, to the late Otto and Marie (Hooyman) Coenen. On February 17, 1978, he married the love of his life, Leslie Van Dyke, at Holy Name of Jesus Parish. Otto worked...
