Adam R. Merkel
Nov 3, 2026
Adam Raymond Merkel, born in Appleton, Wisconsin on May 23, 1984 passed away on November 3, 2026.
Adam was a loving father, brother, and son known for his humor and personality. He loved wrestling, football, and most of all, his family. He enjoyed spending time playing cards with his brother. He had a gift for making people laugh and creating memories...
Arthur F. "Art" Behling
Nov 3, 2026
Arthur F. “Art” Behling, age 103, of Kimberly, died early Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born in Kimberly to the late Raymond and Theresa (Luniak) Behling on September 17, 1923. Art married Margaret Boucher at Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna on July 13, 1946. They were married 77 years and became registered in...
Joseph John Weyenberg
Oct 31, 2026
Joseph John Weyenberg, Jr., 84, of Kaukauna, WI passed away October 31, 2026, at home with his family by his side after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Joe was born February 26, 1942, to the late Joseph, Sr., and Margaret (Muthig) Weyenberg.
Joe graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1961. After high school, Joe was in the Navy and served...
Catherine Mary Nytes
Oct 29, 2026
Catherine Mary Nytes, affectionately known as “Cacky,” was born on September 10, 1935, to Joseph and Alice Stier. She grew up on North Commercial Street above her father’s grocery store, alongside her nine siblings. Her younger brother, Joe, gave her the nickname “Cacky” when she was very young, a name that stayed with her throughout her life.
Cacky graduated from St....
David Lee Driessen
Oct 29, 2026
The Driessen family is sad to announce the passing of our patriarch, David L. Driessen who passed peacefully at home with his family surrounding him. Dave was born to Earl and Marie Driessen on September 18, 1937. He attended St. John’s High School in Little Chute, graduating in 1956. In the early 1960s, he married Sharon Wilkinson welcoming 4 beautiful...
Anthony Lee Wisneski
Oct 26, 2026
Anthony “Tony Ski” Wisneski, of Neenah, WI, passed away October 26, 2026 just after making it to his 70th birthday the day prior. He was born to the late Edward “Ed” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Lee) Wisneski. He met the love of his life, Holly (Vanesky) forty years ago and finally tied the knot in 1996.
By trade, Tony was an HVAC...
Thomas L. Buss
Oct 25, 2026
Thomas L. Buss, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on October 25, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on April 24, 1953, in Appleton, Wisconsin, Tom was the cherished son of Leonard and Germaine Buss. He lived a life full of love, adventure, and dedication to his family and friends.
Tom leaves behind his devoted wife, Karen...
Mary Louise Vanevenhoven
Oct 23, 2026
Mary Louise (Lamers) Vanevenhoven was born November 29, 1942, to Genevieve (Meier) and Hugo Lamers. Mary was 83 years old when she passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 23, 2026, with her family at her side. She graduated from Wrightstown High School in 1961. On February 9, 1962, Mary married Roger “Pete” Vanevenhoven. They were married for 62...
Robert Frederick Wierschke
Oct 22, 2026
Robert Frederick Wierschke, age 90, of the Village of Combined Locks, passed away on Thursday, October 22, following complications from a fall. Bob was born on October 7, 1936, in Neenah, Wisconsin to Willard and Hilda (Brandt) Wierschke.
On May 27, 1961, Bob married Sharon Christensen at St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Menasha. She survives him, along with their five children:...
Kay Eileen Lamberg
Oct 18, 2026
Kay E. Lamberg, age 93, of Appleton, died Sunday, October 18, 2026. Kay was born to the late Roy and Vivian (Pech) Reynolds in Belmond, Iowa, on January 23, 1933.
Kay wanted to be a nurse from the time she was a small child and went to the University of Iowa to become an RN (Always a Hawkeye). Throughout her career,...
Marcella Agnes Meulemans
Oct 17, 2026
Marcella A. Meulemans, age 91, died early Saturday, October 17, 2026. Marcella was born on January 31, 1935, to the late Edmund and Agnes (Vernosh) Beyer in the town of Spruce, Wisconsin. She married Clyde St. Louis in 1951 and moved to Kaukauna in 1952. Marcella worked at Zwicker Knitting Mill from 1956-1991.
In 1976, Marcella married Arthur Meulemans at St....
Robert John "Bob" DeKoch
Oct 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Robert "Bob" DeKoch
A Life of Leadership, Legacy, and Limitless Generosity
Robert "Bob" DeKoch, a devoted husband, brother, mentor, and one of Northeastern Wisconsin's most influential business leaders, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family and the respect of a community he spent a lifetime building up.
Bob was born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, to Jean and...
Barbara Ann Sheets
Oct 14, 2026
Barbara Ann Sheets, age 86, passed away at St. Paul Home on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. She was born in Neenah on August 24, 1940, to the late Eugene and Loretta (Keisner) Keberlein.
Barbara was a devoted mother. In addition to raising her own family, she fostered over 25 children.
She was a diehard Packer fan and loved rooting for her team.
Barbara...
Mary E. Ludtke
Oct 13, 2026
Mary Ellen Ludtke, age 89, of Little Chute, died early Tuesday, October 13, 2026. She was born in Little Chute on July 1, 1937, to the late Peter and Ella (Ambrosius) Siebers. Mary married the love of her life, Ron Ludtke, on June 14, 1958, at St. John’s Catholic Church, where she was a lifelong member. She devoted her life...
Diane Shebilske
Oct 12, 2026
Born to Ray and Alice Maas in January 1952, and passed away October 2026, Diane's 52 year journey with her husband and soulmate, Gary, was put on pause until they are to be reunited again.
Diane was blessed with great artistic talent which she utilized as a graphic artist at Jansport, creating designs for printed sportswear. Not only could her creations...
Randy Sanders
Oct 12, 2026
Randy J. Sanders, age 66, of Little Chute, passed away unexpectedly with his family at his side late Monday, October 12, 2026. He was born in Kaukauna on October 30, 1959, to the late Alvin and Ruth (Streator) Sanders. Randy married the love of his life and his best friend, Kathi (Wynboom) Verbeten, on September 15, 1995. By trade, Randy...
Charles F. Goodsole
Oct 11, 2026
Charles Frederick Goodsole Jr. (Charlie), 83, passed away at home on October 11, 2026, with his wife, Eileen, at his bedside.
He was born in Oak Lawn, IL, in 1943 to Charles and Margaret (Guener) Goodsole and spent his childhood years in Denver, CO, and Grand Island, NY. He graduated from Erie County Technical Institute, where he studied electrical engineering.
Charlie built...
Kathryn R. Sheldon
Oct 10, 2026
Kathryn Rosemary Sheldon, Kaukauna, age 79, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026.
A full obituary will follow.
Steven G. Walker
Oct 7, 2026
Steven G. Walker, Grand Chute, age 57, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Arrangements are pending.
Jody Robert Wydeven
Oct 4, 2026
Jody R. Wydeven, Mountain, formerly of Combined Locks, died as the result of an accident on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the age of 59. A native of Combined Locks, Jody was born on January 3, 1967, the son of James “Wimpy” and Janice (Hammen) Wydeven.
Jody completed the welding program at Fox Valley Technical College following high school. While he...
