Obituaries

Dec 30, 2023

Diana L. DeBroux (Strong), age 82, passed away on December 30, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 22, 1941 in New London, the daughter of Byron and Laverne (Fields) Strong. Diana married the love of her life, LeRoy DeBroux, on October 3, 1964, in Hortonville, and they were...

Dec 22, 2023

Matthew E. (Matt) Daul, Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, December 22, 2023.  The son of Matthew and Marie (Carney) Daul was born on September 2, 1933. Matt was the youngest of five children, and grew up on the family farm in Freedom. He graduated from Freedom High School and then...

Dec 17, 2023

Within the hour of arriving home after our annual family Christmas celebration, on December 17, 2023, Joan Gerow, Kaukauna, age 88, continued on her journey to be with God and all of her siblings, Dale, Dave, Mary Ellen, Don and Rita in heaven. She was born September 6th, 1935, to the late Norbert and Agnes (Gillen) Kilgas.  On May...

Dec 15, 2023

On Friday, December 15, 2023, LouAnn Vander Wielen went home to be with her Savior and her eternal glory. She was born on April 25, 1931, to Ralph and Caroline (Grimmer) Bohne in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. She attended St. Mark's grade school and graduated from Washington High School. LouAnn married Thomas Vander Wielen in 2009.

LouAnn is...

Dec 14, 2023

Timothy John Loderbauer, age 42, of Little Chute passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, December 14, 2023. He was born on September 27, 1981, in Appleton, Wisconsin to Michael and Connie (Wege) Loderbauer.

Tim graduated from Appleton East High School in 2000. Tim enjoyed working for Goodwill, Bertram Dental Lab, Outlook Graphics and Plexus.

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Dec 13, 2023

Leona Dorothy Zingler, 101, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in Neenah. She was born in Menasha on February 17, 1922, to the late Louis and Sally (Gracyalny) Zielinski. Leona was a lady with many passions. She was an excellent cook, baker, enjoyed bowling and playing cards. She was a Girl Scout Leader for many years, loved...

Dec 9, 2023

Alice K. Lemmers, Kimberly, age 82, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Edenbrook of Appleton.  She was born on September 22, 1941, in the town of Stockbridge, the daughter of Martin and Loretta (Nett) Schomisch.   Alice attended St. Mary Catholic Elementary School and Stockbridge Public High School.  She graduated from high school as salutatorian in May 1959.  Alice married...

Dec 8, 2023

Gary Rueden, age 71, went home to his Heavenly Father on December 8, 2023.  Gary was born on September 22, 1952 to the late Ervin and Shirley (Rusch) Rueden. He attended Shiocton Schools where he met his wife, Margaret (Midge Johnson). They married June 9, 1972 and enjoyed 51 years of happiness together.

Gary was an avid...

Dec 7, 2023

Alan Robert Behling, Town of Buchanan, age 68, died at his home on Thursday, December 7, 2023, with his family at his side.  He was born in Kaukauna on August 4, 1955, the son of Arthur and Margaret (Boucher) Behling.  Al married Shirley Mae Vandenberg on June 9, 1976 at St. Paul Parish in Combined Locks.  He was a...

Dec 4, 2023

Grace M. Sengstock, Appleton, age 78, died Monday, December 4, 2023.  She was born in Appleton on July 24, 1945 to the late Wilmer and Dorothy Stecker.  Grace enjoyed being outside, camping, gardening, and feeding the birds.  She also liked crafting, puzzles, and grilling.

Grace is survived by her children:  Gary (Kari) Sengstock, Combined Locks; Amy (Chris)...

Nov 28, 2023

Destiny Lynn Pugh, Green Bay, formerly of Kaukauna, age 18, died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 28, 2023.  She was born in Green Bay on October 2, 2005, the daughter of Christopher Pugh and Kelly (Sanders) Pugh.  Destiny loved basketball and socializing with her friends.  She was on track to graduate early in January of 2024 at Preble High School.

Destiny was an...

Nov 27, 2023

On December 6, 1933, Donna Koeller was born in Gresham, Wisconsin to Louis and Clara (Buettner) Koeller.  Donna graduated from Gresham High School in 1951.  She went on to the College of St. Benedict and entered the convent after her first year.  Donna became a Benedictine sister and taught school in Minnesota for twelve years.  After leaving the convent,...

Nov 22, 2023

Brian D. Winius, of Winneconne, formerly of Little Chute, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh. A Little Chute native, he was born on April 28, 1962, the son of Lester and Patricia (Alger) Winius.

Brian is survived by his father Les of Freedom; daughter, Kelly (Dan) Maloney; granddaughter, Monroe...

Nov 18, 2023

Our beautiful daughter, sister, aunt, wife, and friend, Aurora Ann Nelson-Smith passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2023. She was born in Appleton, WI on Feb. 23, 1977, to Charles and Rita Nelson. Known to loved ones as Rory, she attended Catholic grade schools and graduated from Appleton East High School in 1995. She went on to graduate from...

Nov 15, 2023

Jean M. Gillis, Kaukauna, age 88, died on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 with her husband at her side.  She was born in Green Bay on October 21, 1935, to the late Art and Evelyn (Boehm) Kramer.  She married Larry Gillis in New Denmark on October 27, 1956.

Jean is survived by her husband of 67 years, Larry. ...

Nov 12, 2023

Donald M. Weyers, Kaukauna, age 83, died at St. Paul Elder Services on Sunday, November 12, 2023.  He was born in Kaukauna on September 4, 1940 to the late Wilfred and Gertrude (Jacobs) Weyers.  Donald was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Kaukauna American Legion Post 41.  He was an avid hunter and especially loved bow...

Nov 9, 2023

Patricia Schultz, Neenah, age 84, passed away early on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Apple Creek Senior Living in Appleton.  Patty enlisted in the Navy as a young woman and served until her discharge. Later, she joined the Navy Reserve.  While stationed in San Diego, she met and married Art Weiss.  They later divorced.  Throughout Patty's life, she loved...

Nov 9, 2023

Kathleen H. Besaw, Appleton, age 78, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 9, 2023 at her home. She was born April 10, 1945 to the late Robert and Ella (Beschta) Griesbach. Kathy was united in marriage to Doug Besaw on May 18, 1968 at SS Peter and Paul Parish. They were able to spend 55 wonderful years together before The...

Nov 8, 2023

In true Pat fashion she pulled her last Irish good bye on Wednesday November 8th.  She was loved by so many and was truly one of the most unselfish people you could ever meet.  Pat was married to the love of her life David for 53 wonderful years.  She worked in healthcare all of her life and was very...

Nov 7, 2023

Dennis Erwin Heinz, Lakewood, age 72, died at on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.  He was born in Appleton on February 25, 1951 to the late Ed and Joan (Bogan) Heinz.  Dennis married Sue Rothe on May 1, 1971.  He loved to camp with his family and fish.  Dennis enjoyed the wildlife in the North Woods, especially feeding the deer.  ...