Obituaries

Sep 24, 2024

Bernard G. "Beans" Schuh, Kaukauna, age 86, died at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.  He was born in Brillion on May 9, 1938 to the late John and Margaret (Braun) Schuh.  Bernard married Nancy Opsteen on April 3, 1960 in Kimberly.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Bernard worked as a welder and machinist at Badger...

Sep 22, 2024

Dennis L. Schoen, Appleton, age 79, died Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Brewster Village.

No funeral is planned.

Sep 18, 2024

Jathiah (Jay) Stanley Dean Clark passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his devoted family on September 18, 2024, after a 15-month battle of advanced cancer. He was born April 6, 1956, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, to Frank & Dorothy Clark. He spent the majority of his life in Door County.

He married his school crush and...

Sep 17, 2024

Joyce H. Williams, of Hilbert WI (formerly of Combined Locks, WI), age 89, was called to the Lord on September 17, 2024. She was born in Kimberly, WI on January 31, 1935 to the late John and Phyllis (Baumann) Smits. On June 3rd, 1954, Joyce married the love of her life, James A. Williams at Holy Name Church in...

Sep 17, 2024

Barbara Mae Rosczynalia, Little Chute, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Little Chute Health Services.  She was born in Franklin, KS on June 15, 1930 to the late Frank and Pauline (Roebuck) Kranker.  Barbara married Clarence William Rosczynalia in Chicago on December 23, 1948.  He preceded her in death in 1965.

Barbara enjoyed cooking, sewing, reading, puzzles,...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...