Robert Allen Wipijewski
Jul 11, 2026
Robert Allen Wipijewski, Winneconne, passed away July 11, 2026.
No service will be held.
Gerald G. Albertz
Jul 11, 2026
Gerald G. Albertz, Kaukauna, age 71, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026. He was born in Newberry, MI on June 24, 1955, to the late Charles and Beatrice (Keip) Albertz.
Together with his brother Chuck, Gerald traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada. He never lost his love of travel and continued later in life traveling with Lamers Bus Lines. His...
Linda Mary Bayorgeon
Jul 3, 2026
Linda Mary Bayorgeon
March 19, 1952 – July 3, 2026
Linda Mary Bayorgeon, age 74, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 3, 2026, following a long illness.
Before her illness, Linda cherished time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed walking past the Grignon home with her dog and spending peaceful time up north at the cottage in Townsend, Wisconsin.
Linda...
Susan Marie Maes
Jun 30, 2026
Susan M. Maes, of Kaukauna, age 69, died late Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Sue was born in Little Chute on May 31, 1957, to the late Marvin and Margaret (Vandenberg) Vander Velden. In 1978, she married her best friend, Jeff Maes, and together they built a life centered around family while raising their two sons.
Sue was the kind of person...
Marian F. "Mickey" Lamers
Jun 30, 2026
Marian "Mickey" Lamers, age 89, of Darboy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Marian was born on March 19, 1937, to Barney and Verna (Huss) Van Handel. Marian, affectionately known as Mickey, was a 1955 graduate of Kaukauna High School. Mickey married Marvin Lamers on October 1st, 1958, at Holy Angels Catholic Church with a party that followed at...
Lola Mae Vanden-Wyngaard
Jun 25, 2026
Lola Mae Vanden-Wyngaard, age 94, passed away on June 25, 2026, at Hartland Place in Hartland, WI, of natural causes. She was born on May 2, 1932 in Appleton. Lola was the daughter of the late Elmer W. and Ellen E. (Kimball) Luedtke, Sr. In 1952 she graduated from Appleton High School. On April 8, 1982, Lola married Maureanus W....
Tony Cecil Gray
Jun 22, 2026
Tony Cecil Gray, age 62, of Oshkosh Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026. He was born in Oshkosh on December 26, 1963, to the late Cecil Oscar Gray and Amber Sharon (Peters) Gray.
Tony is survived by his children, Taylor James Schnieder-Gray, Michael Allen Schneider-Gray, Allen Joseph (Carlson) Gray & Caroline Ann (Farry) Gray, and Emilee Barbara Jean Garthwaite;...
Rita Mary Nelessen
Jun 16, 2026
Rita Nelessen, 95, went into the arms of Jesus, her Savior on June 16, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.
Rita as born on October 28, 1930, in Hollandtown, to the late John and Hattie Schmidt. She married Jim Nelessen on May 21, 1953. They celebrated 53 years together.
Rita’s life was centered on relationships — first and foremost her...
Donald Jerome Schmidt
Jun 16, 2026
Donald Jerome Schmidt, age 92, of Kaukauna, formerly of Askeaton, was called to his heavenly home on June 16, 2026. He was born on August 23, 1933. Don was raised by his Grandma (Mary Timmers Schmidt), whom he knew as Ma. His childhood was shaped by farm chores, working the fields with teams of horses, and sharing the load with...
Dora Colleen James
Jun 9, 2026
Dora Colleen (Pfeiffer) James passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, joining Monte in heaven. She leaves behind family and friends who will miss her love, kindness, guidance, and wonderful conversations. She was born on July 24, 1938, to the late Edwin and Nina (Brewer) Pfeiffer and was the youngest of five children. She attended...
James (Otto, Jim) Coenen
Jun 9, 2026
James R. (Otto, Jim) Coenen, Combined Locks, age 72, passed away surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, June 9, 2026. A Little Chute native, Otto was born March 26, 1954, to the late Otto and Marie (Hooyman) Coenen. On February 17, 1978, he married the love of his life, Leslie Van Dyke, at Holy Name of Jesus Parish. Otto worked...
Gerard William Derks
Jun 5, 2026
Gerard Derks, Seymour, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 5, 2026, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. He was born in Appleton on November 18, 1963, to the late William and Mary (Lauer) Derks. Ger grew up camping and fishing at White Clay Lake with his family.
Ger’s love was raising finches and canaries. We joked that he...
Pauline Marie Erdmann
Jun 2, 2026
Pauline M. Erdmann, age 87, Kimberly, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at St. Paul Elder Services. Pauline was born in Little Chute on March 20, 1939, to the late Edward and Irma (Hoffman) Bankert. She graduated from St. John’s High School in 1957. She married Wilbert Erdmann on March 4, 1977,...
Oswald "Ozzie" Rapp
May 31, 2026
Oswald "Ozzie" Rapp completed his earthly journey and joined his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 31, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
Ozzie was born on June 1, 1940, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, to Oswald and Minnette (Hochmuth) Rapp. He graduated from Arrowhead High School in Waukesha and attended both Lakeland College and Carroll College before earning an associate degree from...
Harriet A. Hurlbutt
May 29, 2026
Harriet A. Hurlbutt, age 91, died peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, May 29, 2026. Harriet was born in Rhinelander on July 29, 1934, to the late Floyd Sr. and Lula (Tupper) Boote. After her high school graduation Harriet married the love of her life, Robert Hurlbutt, on October 12, 1954. Together, they spent 38 years raising...
Carl Robert Schaefer
May 24, 2026
Carl R. Schaefer, Appleton, age 70, died Sunday, May 24, 2026, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. He was born in Appleton on April 29, 1956, to the late Norbert and Joan (Bruex) Schaefer. Carl married Mary Drephal on February 4, 1998.
Carl worked as a driver for White Clover Dairy for many years. He and Mary also farmed for...
Tyler Thomas Richter
May 23, 2026
Tyler Thomas Richter, Appleton, age 38, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026. He was born in Appleton on May 29, 1987, the son of Thomas and Lori (Andrews) Richter.
Tyler loved the outdoors and the forest was his favorite place to be. He enjoyed fishing and was fortunate to have spent many summer weeks on Lake Lucerne near Crandon and...
John Joseph Van Vonderen
May 17, 2026
John J. Van Vonderen, age 73, died Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Appleton with his family by his side. John was born in Kaukauna to the late Joseph and Luella (Petit) Van Vonderen on January 26, 1953. He attended Holy Cross grade school and graduated Kaukauna High School in 1971. John dedicated many years to his career at Thilmany Paper,...
Paula Lynn Heckert
May 16, 2026
Paula L. Heckert, Little Chute, age 61, died at her home on Saturday, May 16, 2026, after a battle with cancer. She was born in Appleton on July 13, 1964, the daughter of Anthony and Karen (Hostettler) Schuh. Paula married William Heckert at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church on November 30, 1991. They shared 32 years together. Many will remember...
Cole Matthew Garvey
May 15, 2026
Cole Matthew Garvey, Appleton, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 15, 2026. He was born in Appleton on April 21, 1987, the son of Michael and Yvonne (Hendricks) Garvey. Cole worked as a machinist at Fox Cities Machining. He loved working on his cars and trucks, especially his 1964 Galaxy. He also loved going to Iola Car Show...
