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Christa Anna Nieuwenhuis

Christa Anna Nieuwenhuis

May 7, 2025

Christa A. Nieuwenhuis, Grand Chute, age 88, died at her home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. She was born on May 16, 1936 to the late Kurt and Herta Spickermann in Berlin, Germany, where she lived as a child during World War II. Christa graduated from high school and business school and worked as a secretary. At 19, she...

Dennis William Vanevenhoven

Dennis William Vanevenhoven

May 6, 2025

Dennis W. Vanevenhoven, Appleton, died Tuesday, May 6, 2025. He was born in Kaukauna to the late Clifford and Gertrude (Donnermeyer) Vanevenhoven on December 5, 1947. Dennis married the love of his life, Janet Spry, in 1986. Following his graduation from UW-Oshkosh, he worked in sales for Kimberly-Clark. He loved baseball and was a huge Milwaukee Brewers fan, but...

Leon "Lee" Van Boxtel

Leon "Lee" Van Boxtel

May 6, 2025

Leon M. "Lee" Van Boxtel, Little Chute, age 85, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.  He was born in Little Chute on May 16, 1939, to the late Norbert and Hildegard (Roemer) Van Boxtel.  Lee married Clare Hietpas on September 12, 1959 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church.  He began his career at Appleton Papers...

David A. Carello

David A. Carello

May 4, 2025

David A. Carello, Appleton, age 48, died Sunday, May 4, 2025.

A full obituary will follow.

Frances Mary Dlugopolski

Frances Mary Dlugopolski

May 3, 2025

Frances Mary Dlugopolski, Appleton, age 88, died Saturday, May 3, 2025.

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Martha M. Vanden Boogart

Martha M. Vanden Boogart

May 2, 2025

Martha Vanden Boogart, age 98, of Little Chute, died on May 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loved ones, and went to meet her Savior and be reunited with her husband Martin, son James, and other departed loved ones. She was born on a farm in the town of Vandenbroek on February 24, 1927 to John and...

Amber Blumenfeld

Amber Blumenfeld

Apr 30, 2025

Amber Blumenfeld, Appleton, died April 30, 2025.

No obituary is available.

Diane Sharon Trentlage

Diane Sharon Trentlage

Apr 27, 2025

Diane Trentlage, lovingly known as "G" to her family, unexpectedly passed away on April 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, laughter, and love that will forever brighten the lives of those who knew her. A true worker bee, G's life was a testament to dedication, whether she was serving others or bringing joy through her culinary...

Charles "Chuck" John Bongers

Charles "Chuck" John Bongers

Apr 26, 2025

Charles "Chuck" John Bongers, 78, of Grand Chute, WI, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 26, 2025, at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna, WI, after a six-year battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).

Born on May 1, 1946, in Appleton, WI, Chuck was the proud son of the late Orville and Barbara (Hammen) Bongers....

Mary A. Van Groll

Mary A. Van Groll

Apr 23, 2025

Mary A. Van Groll, Little Chute, age 80, died Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.  She was born in Kaukauna on July 13, 1944, to the late Peter and Henrietta (Vande Wettering) Huss.  Mary was united in marriage to Marvin Van Groll on April 17, 1963, at Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna.  He preceded...

Lois Kildahl

Lois Kildahl

Apr 23, 2025

John 5:24 "I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent Me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death to life."

Daughter of Larry & Ada Riley, Lois Kay Kildahl, 95, passed on to eternal life...

Gary Earl Townsend

Gary Earl Townsend

Apr 22, 2025

Gary Earl Townsend, 85, born December 31, 1939, died April 22, 2025.

He left us peacefully with his wife Mary and son Scott lovingly by his side.

Visitation will be held May 17, 2025 at IMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (510 Sullivan Avenue, Kaukauna) from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.  His funeral will be held...

Michelle "Shelly" Farrell

Michelle "Shelly" Farrell

Apr 22, 2025

Michelle "Shelly" L. Farrell, 55 of Menasha, passed away unexpectedly April 22nd, 2025. She was born November 26th, 1969 in Chilton to parents Tom and Collen Farrell, currently of Greenville. Shelly was a kind, giving, beautiful soul who shared her wisdom and helped others see their worth. She always gave more than she received, but lifting another's spirit was...

Loraine V. Kacynski

Loraine V. Kacynski

Apr 20, 2025

Loraine V. (Grovenburg) Kacynski, of Grand Chute, WI, age 79, died on Sunday, April 20, 2025.  She was born on February 16, 1946, to the late Earl and Violet (Keyser) Grovenburg.   Loraine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She shared 49 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, George Kacynski. Together they built a beautiful family...

Roger J. Hopfensperger

Roger J. Hopfensperger

Apr 17, 2025

Roger J. Hopfensperger, 79, Appleton, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 16, 1945, to the late Joseph and Marie (Jochmann) Hopfensperger. On February 15, 1985, he married Sheila Uitenbroek, daughter of Irene (Marx) and the late Denis Uitenbroek. This year, Roger and Sheila celebrated 40 years of marriage.

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David Lee Tiedt

David Lee Tiedt

Apr 13, 2025

David Lee Tiedt, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 13th, 2025. Born in Appleton, Wisconsin on December 6, 1948, to the late Orville and Lauretta (Kressin) Tiedt, David was a beloved husband, father, grandfather (a.k.a. Papa), brother, and friend.

David attended Fox Valley Lutheran High School where his love for sports...

John R. Lewis

John R. Lewis

Apr 13, 2025

John R. Lewis, age 78, died Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Neenah. John was born on November 7, 1946, to the late Richard William and Mary Lou (Robb) Lewis, in Detroit, Michigan. He married the love of his life, Jenny Fryar, in Michigan City, Indiana, on June 22, 1974. Following his time serving in the United States Marine Corps,...

Donald Francis Martzahl

Donald Francis Martzahl

Apr 11, 2025

Donald Francis "Mush" Martzahl, 92, of Hortonville, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 surrounded by family.  Mush was born on January 19, 1933 in Kaukauna, WI to the late Herbert and Agnes (Powell) Martzahl.

Mush served in the Air Force as a B-29 tail gunner in the Korean War. After 4 years of service, he joined Local...

Thomas Norman Tews

Thomas Norman Tews

Apr 10, 2025

Thomas Norman Tews 1946 – 2025

Thomas Norman Tews passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. A devoted husband, father, proud veteran, and cherished friend to many, Tom lived a life defined by love, service, and commitment.

Tom grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he remained throughout most of...

Thomas F. O'Connell

Thomas F. O'Connell

Apr 7, 2025

Thomas Frederick "Tom" O'Connell was called to rest on April 7, 2025.  His life's journey began on May 11, 1951, the son of the late Lorry and June (Gullickson) O'Connell, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorry and June; brothers Tim (Joyce) O'Connell and Patrick O'Connell; and brothers-in-law: Michael and Steven...

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