Rose "Gusha" Metoxen
Mar 2, 2025
Rose Mary "Gusha" Metoxen, Kaukauna, age 75, died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was born on August 13, 1949, to the late Hazel (Smith) Metoxen-Noble and Freeman Metoxen, Sr. Rose worked as a catastrophic claims adjustor for American Family Insurance, retiring after 35 years of service. She also worked part time at the Oneida...
Lorraine M. Berg
Feb 25, 2025
Lorraine M. Berg, Fremont, age 96, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Cherry Meadows Hospice. She was born in Milwaukee on October 16, 1928, to the late Bernard and Kristiane (Kristiansen) Sunderland. On June 8, 1956, Lorraine married Raymond Berg in Brookfield. He preceded her in death on February 1, 2021. Lorraine enjoyed woodworking, painting, gardening, and showing dogs. ...
Lloyd Larsen
Feb 24, 2025
Lloyd A. Larsen, of Appleton, formerly of Sheboygan, died Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. He was born in Mountain, WI on March 18, 1934 to the late Alfred and Myrtle (Shier) Larsen. He worked in the foundry for many years. Lloyd was very handy and used his skills to repair automobiles, remodel homes...
Margaret C. Van Handel
Feb 24, 2025
Margaret Christine (Ulrich) Van Handel passed away on February 24, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Marge was born on March 31, 1937, in Appleton to Ken and Johanna Ulrich. She married the love of her life, Raymond on May 10, 1958, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Appleton. They had 66 years together raising three wonderful...
Bernice Grogan
Feb 22, 2025
Bernice G. Grogan, loving mother, passed away after a short illness on February 22, 2025, at the age of 90.
She is survived by her children: Lisa (James) Stephenson, Patrick (Betty) Grogan, James Grogan, and Timothy Grogan; and her grandchildren: Jerin (Emily), and Grant.
Bernice is preceded in death by her son, Michael Grogan.
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Patricia Lyle
Feb 21, 2025
Patricia P. Lyle, age 81, died at her home following a short illness on Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, on June 11, 1943, to the late Howard and Irene (Seeley) Phillips. Pat married Roger L. Lyle, Sr., on June 22, 1996, in West Hartford, Connecticut. Along with working as an aid in a health...
Kathleen Neuman
Feb 21, 2025
Kathleen E. Neuman (nee Niesen, Marquardt, Lambert), age 84, departed this earthly life on February 21, 2025. Kathy was born in Kaukauna on June 2, 1940, to the late Herbert and Adeline (Eiting) Niesen. She attended Holy Cross Grade School and graduated from Kaukauna High School before later attending Alverno College in Milwaukee, after which she began her family...
Linda L. Debruin
Feb 20, 2025
Linda L. DeBruin passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on her 82nd birthday, February 20, 2025. She was born Linda Lea Butler on February 20, 1943. After some time in the Green Bay orphanage, she was lovingly taken into the foster home of Casper and Phoebe Griesbach and stayed there until she married Francis Hofacker,...
Thomas C. Taplin
Feb 19, 2025
Thomas Clifford Taplin passed peacefully with his family by his side after a long battle with dementia on February 19, 2025. Tom was born in Menasha, WI on January 17th, 1943 to the late Cecil and Helen Taplin. He left home to join the Army in 1961 and served until 1964, when he met his future wife and best...
Suzanne M. Lella
Feb 12, 2025
Suzanne Lella, Neenah, age 83, died at CopperStone Assisted Living on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Jean B. (Squier) Hendricks
Feb 11, 2025
Jean B. (Squier) Hendricks, of Kaukauna, age 96, died Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Care Partners in Neenah. She was born in La Crosse on July 1, 1928 to the late Walter and Mattie (Phillips) Connell. Jean married Daniel G. Squier on November 12, 1946. He preceded her in death in 2001. In 2005, Jean married Henry Hendricks. He...
Margaret Brouillard
Feb 9, 2025
Margaret Brouillard, age 87, of Appleton, died Sunday, February 9, 2025. Marge was born in Milwaukee on February 13, 1937, to the late Ted and Maggie (Talbot) Fischer. Marge was a devoted, loving, and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. Marge was also a wonderful friend. She had many lifelong friends, including: Janet Wisneski, Joyce Lake, Ken and Clarice Hoffman,...
Chester G. Kaleta, Iii
Feb 9, 2025
Chester G. Kaleta, III, Neenah, age 48, died at his home.
A private service was held.
Sharon Koester
Feb 7, 2025
Sharon A. "Bunny" Koester, age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, of pancreatic cancer. Sharon was born on April 13, 1945, to the late William and Christine Vogels. Sharon married Kenneth Koester on April 15, 1989, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Kaukauna. They spent over 35 years camping at Kenney Lake Campground in Marion,...
Joann Nechodom
Feb 7, 2025
JoAnn Nechodom, age 68, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, after living a life that we should all aspire to. JoAnn was a person whose life was defined by love and selflessness. She had a remarkable ability to make those around her feel valued and cared for and showed genuine compassion that touched the lives of everyone. Her...
Robert Reffke
Feb 7, 2025
Robert Lee Reffke, Kimberly, age 86, died Friday, February 7, 2025, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. He was born on June 15, 1938, to the late William and Winifred (Peebles) Reffke. Robert served in the U.S. Navy form 1956-59. He married Judith Jansen on February 4, 1961, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. She preceded him in...
Leslie Seggelink
Feb 7, 2025
Leslie George Seggelink, Kaukauna, age 72, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, on Friday, February 7, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with ALS. He was born in Appleton on April 25, 1952, to the late Lester and Arbella (Young) Seggelink. Les married Darlene Evers on September 20, 1974, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, with whom...
John Martin Boots
Feb 5, 2025
John Martin Boots, Menasha, age 79, died Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He was born in Appleton on January 3, 1946, to the late Martin and Edith (Hammen) Boots.
John lived in Hawaii for over 35 years and loved the home he had there. He enjoyed working in his beautiful yard and workshop. John enjoyed sitting on his...
Sharon Ann Schmitz
Feb 5, 2025
Sharon Ann Schmitz, age 61, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Donald and Sandy (Sager) Vanden Heuvel, she was born in Kaukauna on September 20, 1963.
Sharon spent her career with Ascension Medical Group, beginning at Midway Road when it was...
James Pleshek Sr.
Feb 2, 2025
James Russell Pleshek, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully on February 2nd, 2025 at Lotus Gardens Senior Living in Appleton, WI. James was born on August 29th, 1938 to Russell and Verne Pleshek in Kaukauna, WI.
On October 12th, 1963 James was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and was a member of the South Congregation of Jehovah's...
