Obituaries

Mar 24, 2024

James A. "Jim" Vande Wettering, age 91, passed away on March 24, 2024. Jim was born in Green Bay on October 13, 1932, to John and Marie (Van De Ven) Vande Wettering. Jim lived for 2 things, sports and horses. After graduating from Freedom High School, where he played baseball, basketball and on Freedom's first football team in 1949,...

Mar 23, 2024

William "Bill/Monk" F. Fischer

William F. Fischer, age 72, died Saturday, March 23, 2024, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton following a short battle with his health. He was born in Kaukauna on January 14, 1952, to the late Raymond and Janet (Marx) Fischer. On November 25, 1978, Bill married the love of his life, Dolly...

Mar 16, 2024

Philip J. Williams, Little Chute, age 92, died Saturday, March 16, 2024.  He was born in Illinois on May 4, 1931 and married Marilyn "Lynn" Wollenberg at Holy Name Parish on February 19, 1955.  She preceded him in death on March 14, 2021.  Philip retired from Appleton Papers.

Philip loved all sports, but especially golf and baseball.  ...

Mar 11, 2024

Carol A. Wulterkens, Combined Locks, age 90, died Monday, March 11, 2024 at Apple Creek Place.  She was born in Kimberly on August 14, 1933 to the late John and Phyllis (Baumann) Smits.  Carol married Henry U. Wulterkens on February 10, 1953 at Holy Name Parish in Kimberly.  She loved teaching religion for many years.  Carol also loved fishing...

Mar 4, 2024

Gerald Francis "Gerry" Vondrachek, of Appleton, passed away on March 4, 2024.  He was born on August 12, 1944, in Reedsville, WI, the eighth and final child of Charles C. and Veronica (Geigel) Vondrachek.

Gerry graduated from Reedsville High School with the class of 1962.  He was a colorful character able to speak easily and confidently.  This...

Mar 3, 2024

Jeffrey J. Oberg, age 65, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was born in Milwaukee to John and Yvonne (Kurth) Oberg on November 7, 1958. Jeff worked a dedicated career in law enforcement and enjoyed helping people, being there for his friends and family, and traveling.

Jeff is survived by his wife,...

Mar 2, 2024

Rose Mary "Gusha" Metoxen, Kaukauna, age 75, died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, March 2, 2025.  She was born on August 13, 1949, to the late Hazel (Smith) Metoxen-Noble and Freeman Metoxen, Sr.  Rose worked as a catastrophic claims adjustor for American Family Insurance, retiring after 35 years of service.  She also worked part time at the Oneida...

Mar 1, 2024

Elaine A. Simpson, Kaukauna, age 84.  Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and neighbor died peacefully in the presence of her family on Friday, March 1, 2024.  She was born in Kimberly on October 16, 1939, the daughter of the late Harry A. and Ethel (Bongers) Van Nuland.  Elaine was united in marriage to Ronald Simpson on September...

Feb 28, 2024

Born to Life October 24, 1947. Took her Lord's hand on February 28, 2024.

Lynn is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lillian Kelly; and furry friends: Kimba, Patsy and Mitzi.

Those who remember her include her brother Bob Kelly of Kaukauna; friends: Lylette Smith, Alan and Laverne Johnson, Carol Shackleford and other...

Feb 26, 2024

Sandra Lee Freis, Appleton, age 85, ­­­­ passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024.  She was born on September 8, 1938 to the late Hilbert and Marcella (Voss) Freis and was a 1956 graduate of Kiel High School.  Sandy worked at Michiel's Brillion Inn and as a CNA in nursing homes in New Holstein and Chilton.  She retired...

Feb 26, 2024

Mark C. Schiller, Fox Crossing, age 51, died Monday, February 26, 2024 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah.  He was born in Appleton on July 29, 1972, the son of Dennis and Sharon (Lepsch) Schiller.  He worked as an arborist at Schiller's Tree Service. In Mark's early years he earned Eagle Scout Rank and participated in bicycle racing....

Feb 24, 2024

Joseph Berger, Omro, died Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Feb 24, 2024

Richard C. Wyngaard, age 90, of Little Chute, died Saturday, February 24, 2024, surrounded by his family. Dick was born in Little Chute on April 24, 1933, to the late Henry and Gertrude (Vanden Burgt) Wyngaard. Following his graduation from St. John's High School, Dick proudly served his country in the United States Army. He married the love of...

Feb 19, 2024

Sally Handler Tews, beloved wife and mother, peacefully departed from this world on February 19, 2024, succumbing to complications from interstitial lung disease.

Sally shared 56 cherished years of marriage with her devoted husband, Thomas Tews, a union built on a foundation of love, understanding, and unwavering support. Together, they weathered life's challenges and celebrated its joys,...

Feb 18, 2024

Yvonne Mary Arft, age 92, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Kimberly. Yvonne was born October 6, 1931, daughter of the late Henry and Alice (Van Caster) Yunk. She graduated from Appleton West in 1949 and went on to marry the love of her life, Edward "Jack" Arft, on December 4, 1951. Together, Yvonne and Edward were...

Feb 11, 2024

James F. Cotter, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Appleton, which he shared with his wife and soul mate (Margaret Cotter) for 56 years prior to her passing late last year.

Jim was a truck mechanic for many years before retiring and loved to tinker in his garage with various projects.  Dad taught us...

Feb 8, 2024

James (Jim) K. Learman age 79 died Thursday February 8th, 2024. He was born in New London, WI on May 4, 1944, to the late Vernon Sr. and Eloise (Blink) Learman. He was preceded in death by his wife Rose M. Learman in 2020, two sons, and several siblings.  Jim is survived by one son, sisters, and brothers.

Feb 8, 2024

Donald George (Zeke) Weyenberg

Revelations 3:11 "I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown."

Surrounded by his 5 children at home, Dad saw Jesus at Heaven's gate waiting with open arms on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Donald was born to Martin and Nellie...

Feb 8, 2024

Thomas M. Hammen, Little Chute, age 82, died Thursday, February 8, 2024.  He was born in Little Chute on April 13, 1941 to the late Ernest and Eunice (Hartjes) Hammen.  Shortly after graduating high school, Tom and a friend bought a car and set off to see the country.  They eventually ended up in California but ran out of...

Feb 7, 2024

Robert H. Hoelzel, Kaukauna, age 79, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. He was born in Darboy on June 12, 1944 to the late Clarence and Dolores (Otte) Hoelzel. Bob married Linda Fritz on April 14, 1973 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church where he was a lifelong member. She preceded him in death...