Obituaries

Aug 14, 2024

Richard J. Kerrigan, Sr., Appleton, age 90, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024.  He was born in Appleton on February 7, 1934, the son of the late George G. and Lillian (Holtz) Kerrigan.  He attended St. Therese in Appleton, St. Joe's in Green Bay and graduated from St. John High School in Little Chute.  Dick enlisted in the U.S. Navy...

Aug 13, 2024

Bianca LaShay Sheprow, Appleton, born June 9, 1991, died August 13, 2024.

With heavy hearts we announce the tragic loss of our beloved Bianca.  She was taken too soon, at the age of 33, after a hard fought battle with cancer.  Bianca brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with her kind heart, radiant smile, and...

Aug 9, 2024

Charles K. Brinkman, age 83, of Little Chute, died August 9, 2024. He was born in Appleton to the late Otto and Margaret (Riehl) Brinkman on October 17, 1940. Charles married the love of his life, Barbara Beyer, on September 19, 1970, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Kaukauna. They were married for 45 years before she preceded him in...

Aug 9, 2024

Michael John Haupt, died on his 74th birthday, Friday, August 9, 2024, after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born in Green Bay on to the late John and Helen (Schwinderman) Haupt on August 9, 1950. After serving his country in the United States Army, Mike married the love of his life, Theresa Smith, on April 15,...

Aug 6, 2024

Thomas A. Pepper, age 73, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. He fought a valiant battle with multiple illnesses related to his exposure to Agent Orange during his service in the Vietnam War.

The son of Almon and Marie (Klosterman) Pepper, he was born on January 29th, 1951, in Park...

Aug 5, 2024

Loretta M. Acker, Freedom, age 80, died Monday, August 5, 2024 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.  She was born in Milwaukee on October 14, 1943 to the late Edwin and Angeline (Sinski) Dombeck.  Loretta married Robert Acker on March 31, 1962 in Milwaukee.  Her favorite hobbies were crafting and sewing.  Together, Loretta and Robert loved to travel.  ...

Jul 30, 2024

Gina Hoffman, a loving mother and friend, died surrounded by loved ones in her home on Tuesday, July 30th, 2024, at the young age of 44.

Gina was born in Kaukauna, WI on March 24th, 1980. She worked hard to receive her cosmetology license. As a devoted mother she loved hiking, going to the beach, hunting, and...

Jul 29, 2024

Dolores M. Meinert, age 95, of Kaukauna, died Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born to John and Elizabeth (Basler) Melchior in Chilton on November 11, 1928. Dolores married the love of her life, Art Meinert, on May 10, 1952, in Kaukauna. They spent 48 years together before his death in 2000.

Dolores is survived by her...

Jul 29, 2024

James M. VanToll, Little Chute, age 88, died at his home on Monday, July 29, 2024.  He was born in Appleton on July 13, 1936 to the late Peter and Gertrude (VanCuick) VanToll.  Jim married Faith Cook at St. Therese Parish, Appleton on December 29, 1956. He worked for Coffey Motors for 18 years and Kaukauna Utilities for 30...

Jul 20, 2024

Emery T. Lornson, Little Chute, age 78, died at his home on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

A full obituary will follow.

Jul 14, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Chera Catherine Hietpas, on July 14, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, on February 7, 1950, to Germaine and Robert Hietpas.

Chera worked at Hoffmaster for many years as a tow motor driver. She was a loving,...

Jul 14, 2024

Edmond Peter Spaeth, age 89, of Little Chute, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Ed was born in Cashton, Wisconsin, on October 14, 1934, to the late Peter and Anna (Mlsna) Spaeth. Edmond served in the U.S. Army in Korea and was a member of the Cashton VFW. He was also a 50 year member of the Jacob...

Jul 14, 2024

James Champeau, Kaukauna, age 86, died Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Jul 14, 2024

Frank A. Meyer, Appleton, age 92, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home.  He was born in Neenah on August 2, 1931, to the late Frank John and Otillia (Staab) Meyer.  Frank served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955 with the Strategic Air Command.  He was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant.  ...

Jul 12, 2024

Vivian E. Vollmer, New London, age 93, passed away with her family by her side on July 12, 2024, at her favorite time, sunrise. She was born on October 5, 1930, in Wild Rose, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Reuben and Evelyn Schultz. Vivian was married to Milan George "Smiley" Vollmer, on October 2, 1954, in Wautoma, Wisconsin. He...

Jul 11, 2024

Susan Ann Ourada, Combined Locks, age 88, died at Country Villa in Little Chute, with her devoted family at her side, on Thursday, July 11, 2024.  She was born in Appleton to the late Edward and Madeline (Moran) Murray.  Sue married Donald Ourada at St. Joseph Parish in Appleton on August 30, 1958.

Faith and family were...

Jul 11, 2024

I went home to Heaven to be with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 11, 2024. I was born in Appleton, WI on May 12, 1960 to the late Donald M. Schwab and Patricia A. (Hanson / Schwab) Voight. I was a graduate of Appleton West and FVTC. I married the Love of My Life, Steven, on...

Jul 9, 2024

Veraine L. "Chick" Surman, Appleton, age 91, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024 after a short illness.  She was born in Green Bay on August 4, 1932 to the late George and Helen (Lotto) Skaletski.  Chick married La Vern "Toad" Surman on May 26, 1951 in Eaton, WI.  Chick loved her flowers and enjoyed taking care of them.  She was...

Jul 5, 2024

Barbara A. Huebner, Menasha, age 80, died at her home on Friday, July 5, 2024.

Arrangements are pending.

Jul 3, 2024

Patricia C. "Patti" Zimmer, Grand Chute, age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, after a long and difficult journey with Alzheimer's Disease.  She was born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, on August 5, 1938 to the late Norbert and Eileen (Randerson) Van Wychen.  Patti married Frederick E. Zimmer on August 31, 1976.  Together, they enjoyed time spent at...