Ann Hoffman
Sep 17, 2024
Ann (Vanden Wyngaard) Hoffman, age 65, was united with the Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, following a brief battle with cancer. Ann was born on April 14, 1959, the daughter of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Nowak) Vanden Wyngaard. She married Dennis Hoffman on May 28, 1982.
Ann is survived by her husband of 42 years,...
Corbin Vander Wielen
Sep 9, 2024
Corbin Vander Wielen of Appleton, age 26, died Monday, September 9, 2024. He was born in Appleton on July 27, 1998, the son of Lance Patrick Vander Wielen of Appleton and Christi Lynn Gaylor of Rudyard, MI.
Corbin loved being outdoors, particularly hunting and motorcycling. He treasured his family and enjoyed the company of his friends. His...
Joan E. Borman
Sep 9, 2024
Joan Ellen Borman, the center of so much, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and listening to Willie Nelson, on September 9th, 2024. She was almost 92 years old.
Joan was born on September 24th, 1932 to Harold and Helen Lytie in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She spent her entire childhood and young adult life there,...
Judith A. Reffke
Sep 5, 2024
Judith A. Reffke, Kimberly, age 82, died Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Cherry Meadows. She was born in Kaukauna on January 12, 1942 to the late Cornelius and Josephine (Heinz) Jansen. On February 4, 1961, Judy married Robert Reffke at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. She loved camping with family and friends and, as the camp cook, prepared delicious...
Gerald B. Nytes
Sep 4, 2024
Gerald B. Nytes, Menasha, age 89, died surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born in Appleton on March 6, 1935 to the late Ben and Lucy (Stemper) Nytes. Jerry married Catherine Stier on May 17, 1958 at St. Patrick Parish in Menasha. Together, they lived on Lake Winnebago for 44...
Francis H. Gerow
Sep 1, 2024
Fulfilling his final wish to be cared for at home, on September 1, 2024, in the presence of his family, Francis H. Gerow, age 91 went on to heaven to be with God, his wife Joan, and his only son Dan. All of whom he was missing greatly.
"What a kind and wonderful man", God will say....
Barbara Weyenberg
Aug 30, 2024
Barbara "Babs" Weyenberg (formerly Wodjenski), age 85, of Kaukauna, passed away at Copperstone Assisted Living on Friday, August 30, 2024 after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of James "Jim" Weyenberg and they had just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary earlier this year. Babs lived in Kaukauna almost her entire life: attending Holy Cross Grade School, then...
Patrick John Campbell
Aug 30, 2024
Patrick J. Campbell, Kaukauna's self-appointed "Pigeon Racing Champion," hung up his cribbage board for the last time on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on August 4, 1943, Patrick spent his early years in Kaukauna mastering the fine art of getting away with things—skills that later served him well as Chief of Police for the...
Ronald Edward Karls
Aug 24, 2024
Ron Karls, age 60, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born on January 27, 1964, to his loving parents, Donald Karls and the late Judy (Bunnell) Karls. He later married his high school sweetheart, Kathy (Roberts) Karls.
Ron graduated from Chilton High School and then went to...
Donald F. Houdek
Aug 23, 2024
Donald Francis Houdek, age 96, was called to his eternal home on August 23, 2024. He was born on November 27, 1927, to the late Frank and Emma (Bunker) Houdek. Upon completing his education at Kewaunee High School, Class of 1945, he enlisted in the US Army Air Force, where his service took him to Okinawa. Post enlistment, he...
Lana Rae Otradovec
Aug 17, 2024
Lana Rae Otradovec, age 58, of Little Chute, passed away at home on Saturday, August 17, 2024, with grace, courage, and family by her side. She stayed true to herself until the very end. Born in Appleton, WI, on July 3, 1966, she was the beloved daughter of Orville and Rose Marie (Fernandez) Otradovec.
Lana was the...
Richard J. Kerrigan, Sr.
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...
Bianca L. Sheprow
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...
Charles Kenneth Brinkman
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...
Michael Haupt
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,...
Thomas Almon Pepper
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...
Loretta Mae Acker
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. ...
Gina L. Hoffman
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...
Dolores M. Meinert
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...
James M. Vantoll
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...
