Obituaries

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.  ...

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...