Obituaries

Nov 6, 2023

Joel R. Genett, age 61, passed away at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, on Monday, November 6, 2023. He was born in June of 1962 to Irene (Kons) Genett and the late Edward S. Genett. He graduated from Menasha High School in 1980. Joel worked at 7-Up Bottling and Hoffmaster all while being a landlord. He was married...

Nov 4, 2023

Michael James Riedl, age 77, passed away on November 4, 2023, following a lengthy illness, surrounded by family members. Mike was born on October 18, 1946, in Appleton, WI to the late George E. (Mike) and Merle Rossberg Riedl. Mike was a 1965 graduate of Appleton High School. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1969, majoring in...

Nov 3, 2023

Carol J. Quimby, Appleton, age 79, died Friday, November 3, 2023 at Meadowbrook of Appleton.  She was born in Neenah on September 28, 1944 to the late Gilbert and Frances (Malonofsky) Fulcer.  On June 18, 1983, she married Daniel Lee Quimbly.  In her younger years, Carol enjoyed bowling.  She also enjoyed spending time at the Cimarron with friends, gambling...

Nov 1, 2023

Diana Grasee, De Pere, died Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Arrangments are pending.

Oct 30, 2023

Stephen J. Don Carlos, Appleton, age 76, died Monday, October 30, 2023 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton after a short illness. He was born in Greenfield, Iowa on March 15, 1947 to the late Gaylord and Shirlee (Welcher) Don Carlos.  Stephen worked as an insurance underwriter at Integrity Insurance Company in Appleton up until his retirement. He...

Oct 25, 2023

William R. "Bill" Heckert, age 61, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023. He was born in Appleton on August 13, 1962, to the late Emil and Germaine (Krautkramer) Heckert. Bill married Paula Schuh at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Little Chute on November 30, 1991. They shared 32 years together, through thick and thin. Bill enjoyed fishing and loved...

Oct 25, 2023

Our beautiful daughter Kelly Jean Kotora, Appleton, age 33, died suddenly of natural causes on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.  She was born in La Grange, IL, the daughter of Clary and Carol (Buehler) Kotora.  Kelly graduated from UW Milwaukee with a degree in journalism.  She worked at Cinders and enjoyed creating her own recipes from the produce out of...

Oct 21, 2023

Melissa Sue Dennis, Kaukauna, was born in Kaukauna on May 10, 1971, the daughter of Michael and Shirley (Frank) Dennis.  Missy loved going up north and camping.  She also loved crafting and hiking.

Missy is survived by her mother, Shirley (friend Dave) Dennis of Kaukauna; brother, Scott (Tammy) Dennis of Marshfield; sister, Dawn (Tom) DeCoster, of Kaukauna;...

Oct 20, 2023

Ken Thompson (Pilot) peacefully left this earth on October 20, 2023 at his residence in Kaukauna.  Ken was born on January 24, 1939 to Esther Thesen and Oscar Thompson in Valders, WI. He was the oungest of six children and was preceded in death by all including his nephew Tom Hulin.

Surviving Ken, his best friend, partner...

Oct 19, 2023

On October 19, 2023, George Marion Dunham, 58, earned his wings, passing peacefully in his sleep.

George grew up in Clovis, California, and lived in many places before settling in Kimberly, Wisconsin. He was a sweet, kind, and beautiful soul. He brought joy and light to everyone he knew and was an inspiration to many. He was...

Oct 14, 2023

Patrick L. Bricco, 82 years old, died on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Pat was born in White Lake, Wisconsin, on November 29, 1940, to the late Lester and Helen (Taylor) Bricco. He graduated from White Lake High School in 1960 and went to work at the flooring mill in White Lake. He worked there for over 20 years. After...

Oct 14, 2023

Our dear father, Anthony (Tony) Rosecky, went to meet his Maker at the age of 97.  He was a strong willed and determined man.  Tony had many friends in the Appleton and Milwaukee area, where he worked and lived.

He is survived by his children:  Pam Rosecky, Pauline (Andy) Senk, Matt (Wendy) Rosecky, and Phyllis (Bill) Millious;...

Oct 13, 2023

Lee M. Fagg, age 63, died Friday, October 13, 2023, in Appleton. He was born on March 16, 1960, in Mississippi to the late William and Lenore (Tuttle) Fagg. Lee married the love of his life, Sandra Pingel, in Green Bay on June 18, 1994. He served his country in the United States Army, and following his time there,...

Oct 4, 2023

Betty Jean Forster, Hortonville, age 95, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Care Partners.  She was born in Readfield, WI on December 9, 1927 to the late Leonard and Glover (Siewert) Pribbernow.  Betty worked at the Outagamie County Hospital as an Occupational Therapist.  Later in life, she worked at Hillshire Farms.  Betty loved polka dancing, watching reruns of the...

Oct 4, 2023

Madison Marie Wouters, Little Chute, age 19, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital, with her family at her side, on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.  She was born in Appleton on March 3, 2004, the daughter of Thomas Wouters and Wendy (Schulze) Felden.

Madison loved going up north with her sister Cheyanne, going fishing and four wheeling, and borrowing...

Oct 3, 2023

Leonard C. Tessen, age 86, of Kimberly, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, October 3, 2023, at Cherry Meadows Hospice, with his family by his side. He was born on February 24, 1937, to the late Alfred and Emma (Gorges) Tessen. On January 10, 1959, he married the love of his life, Lois Westphal, in Gillett, Wisconsin. They shared 48...

Oct 2, 2023

Ronald H Stueber, Kaukauna, age 71, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at St. Elizabeth hospital, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle of lung cancer. Ron was born on April 10, 1952 in Appleton to the late Arthur and Augusta (Reffke) Stueber. Ron worked locally as a delivery driver, where he always seemed to find all...

Sep 25, 2023

My dear wife of 53 years has gone to be with Jesus.  My life and the lives of her friends and family will never be the same.

Mary was born in Kaukauna on October 12, 1940 to the late Norman and Erna (Speck) Gerhartz.

There will be a celebration of Mary's life on Monday, October...

Sep 18, 2023

Margaret Ann Behling, Kimberly, age 100, died Monday, September 18, 2023.  She was born in Kimberly on August 31, 1923 to the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Reynen) Boucher.  Margaret married Arthur F. Behling at Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna on July 13, 1946.  She was a member of the American Legion Women Auxiliary from 1952 – 2023, and served...

Sep 17, 2023

Margaret (Maggie) L. Bethke, age 66, passed away after a brief illness, in the arms of her loving husband, on Sunday morning September 17, 2023.  Maggie was born March 10, 1957 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Dorothy (Schlais) Crechard and the late Francis Crechard.

Maggie was a graduate of Lincoln High School Manitowoc class of 1975....