Obituaries

Feb 21, 2026

Sylvester E. Vanden Hogen, age 93, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was born in Little Chute on December 16, 1932, to the late Martin and Catherine (Verkuilen) Vanden Hogen. Following his graduation from St. John's High School, Ves served his country in the United States Army during the Korean...

Feb 17, 2026

Cheryl L. Carpenter, Appleton, age 72, passed away  on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, after a long battle with Neuro-Endocrine cancer.  She was born in Appleton on February 7, 1954, the daughter of G.W. "Bill" and Mary Ann (Heule) Swick.  Cheryl married Ralph Carpenter on February 8, 1989, in Negril, Jamaica.  He preceded her in death on August 19, 2019....

Feb 17, 2026

Mary L. Vanevenhoven, Appleton, age 79, passed away at her home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.  She was born in Appleton on February 5, 1947, to the late Robert and Agnes (Pichette) Helser.  Mary married Gary Vanevenhoven on September 4, 1965.  They enjoyed 50 years together, until his death on July 13, 2015.

Mary...

Feb 13, 2026

Carlton "Carl" E. Fiestedt, age 89, of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center.

Carl was born on September 15, 1936, to the late Armond and Margaret (Boyea) Fiestedt. On May 23, 1970, he married the love of his life, Grace (Verhagen) Fiestedt, at St. John Nepomucene Church. Together they...

Feb 9, 2026

Patricia Ann (Koerth) Plate, of Kimberly, age 84, died late Monday, February 9, 2026, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Neenah. She was born in Brillion on April 12, 1941, to the late Clarence and Lucinda (Jandrey) Koerth.

Patricia graduated from Brillion High School in 1958 and went on to attend Milwaukee Accredited School of Cosmetology in...

Feb 8, 2026

Joan E. Robinson, age 89, of Kimberly, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026. She was born on January 23, 1937.

Joan will be especially remembered for her love of swimming, knitting, reading, telling jokes, and dressing up her ceramic porch goose. She also was known for having a green thumb. Joan loved the Chicago Cubs...

Feb 5, 2026

Donald R. Carey, Marion, age 95, died at ThedaCare Medical Center, New London.

In accordance with his wishes, no obituary will be posted.

Feb 3, 2026

Sophia Emily Stoltmann, Appleton, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, due to natural causes.  She was born in Elm Grove, WI on October 16, 1992, the daughter of Steven R. and Judy D. (Miller) Stoltmann.  Although her Bachelor's Degree is in Graphic Design, she didn't want to sit behind a desk, so she became an...

Feb 2, 2026

It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Gary Michael Holcomb on February 2nd, 2026, at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center, Appleton, WI. A heart attack took him from us too soon at the age of 68.

Gary was born on October 16th, 1957, to Richard and Katherine Holcomb in Appleton, WI. After completing...

Jan 29, 2026

Dave Harrison (1953-2026)

David George Harrison, 72, a devout Christian from Appleton, peacefully returned to the God he loved on January 29th after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer.

Dave was born in Oshkosh in 1953 to Alvin and Amelia Harrison. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1971 and went on to complete a...

Jan 28, 2026

Jerry Endres, age 84, joined his Savior in heaven on January 28, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1941, in New London, Wisconsin to John and Alice Endres.

A man with a heart as big as his smile, Jerry dedicated his life to serving others. He had a rare gift for connection, genuinely interested in every...

Jan 25, 2026

Steven Robert Paiser December 7, 1951 – January 25, 2026

Steven Robert Paiser — known to many as Paiscar and fondly called "Stevie" by his Aunt Dot — passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, at the age of 74. A longtime resident of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, Steve was born on December 7, 1951 in Shawano to Gordon...

Jan 20, 2026

Roger L. Lyle, Sr., Appleton, age 81, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026.  He was born in Detroit on May 2, 1944, to the late R. Lee and Fernita (Cline) Lyle.  Roger grew up in the Detroit area and graduated from Mumford High School, Class of 1963. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed on the USS ARNEB...

Jan 18, 2026

Lucille M. Hietpas, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Combined Locks on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with her family by her side. Lucille was born in the Town of Vandenbroek on April 19,1933, to the late William and Gertrude (Linskens) Ebben. Lucille married the love of her life, Roger Hietpas, on May 20, 1952, at St....

Jan 17, 2026

Tami Sue (Stiebs) Burton, age 60, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at her home in Kaukauna. A deeply loved mother, wife, sister, and daughter, Tami touched the lives of everyone who knew her.

Born on September 22, 1965, in Appleton to Mikell and Colleen (Garrow) Stiebs, Tami grew up alongside her two sisters, Julie and...

Jan 14, 2026

Jamie F. Stalker, born April 9th, 1949, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Jamie is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Stalker; her sister, Sherry; and her mother, Bernice. She is survived by her son, Brian Stalker; and her only grandchild, Brandy Stalker. Jamie had good friends who she enjoyed speaking with as well as a strong...

Jan 13, 2026

Jean A. Weyenberg, Vanden Broek, age 89, died Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born in Little Chute on December 30, 1936, to the late Emil and Rosella (Bongers) Van Dyke. Jean married Ervan Hooyman on June 18, 1958, and he preceded her in death on February 16, 1989. She married Roman "Romie" Weyenberg on September 9, 2000. He...

Jan 10, 2026

Donald G. Ourada, aged 90, passed away peacefully in Little Chute on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Born in Sheboygan on June 8, 1935, to the late Fabian and Anne (Kristzonas) Ourada, Don lived a life marked by devotion to family, faith, and community.

On August 20, 1958, Don married the love of his life, Susan Murray at...

Jan 8, 2026

Mercedes Ann Schaefer, age 93, of Menasha, died Thursday, January 8, 2026.  She was born on March 10, 1932, to the late Edwin and Beatrice (Loerke) Schulz.

On May 14, 1966, Merc married Donald Rosenbohm.  He preceded her in death in 2000.  She then married LeRoy "Lee" Schaefer on November 29, 2003.  He preceded her in death...

Jan 8, 2026

Daniel L. Van Handel, Harrison, age 64, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 8, 2026, suddenly of natural causes.  A Little Chute native, he was born on April 30, 1961, the son of Raymond and Margaret (Ulrich) Van Handel.   Dan married Debra Stanek on October 12, 1991 in Sun Prairie.  He enjoyed watching sports and playing golf.  ...