Obituaries

Feb 5, 2024

Irene H. Van Deraa, age 94, of Kimberly, died Monday, February 5, 2024, in Kaukauna. She was born on February 3, 1930, to the late Theodore "Ted" and Minnie Hietpas Kemps. Irene married Harvey Van Deraa on November 21, 1950, at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Kimberly. They enjoyed 71 years together before Harvey's death in 2021. Along...

Feb 3, 2024

Maj-Lis went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the age of 91.  She was born on May 29, 1932 to Werner and Elna (Forsell) Johnsson in Nedervetil, Finland.  On June 12, 1955 she married Elmer Hagglund, he preceded her in death in 2017 after 61 years of marriage.  They came to the United...

Feb 1, 2024

Milton L. Page, Hortonville, age 82, died at his home on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

A full obituary will follow.

Feb 1, 2024

Earl Plass, Little Chute, age 91, died in Appleton on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Earl was born on July 28, 1932, to the late James, Sr. and Clarabelle (Tousey) Plass. After graduating from Shawano High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving in the Korean War. On September 3, 1955, Earl married Marion Rotter, Together they raised...

Jan 29, 2024

Melvin N. Vanden Bloomer, Kaukauna, age 48, died Monday, January 29, 2024.  He was born in Kaukauna on December 26, 1975 to the late Kirby and Margaret (Surprise) Vanden Bloomer.  Melvin enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cooking.

Melvin is survived by his siblings:  Mary Vanevenhoven, Tom Vanden Bloomer, Sandy Bartelt (Glenn),  Terry (Sheila) Vanden Bloomer, Gary Vanden Bloomer,...

Jan 27, 2024

Roy Irvin Diedrick, 75, passed away January 27, 2024 at the Pines Post Acute and Memory Care. He was born March 8, 1948 to Henry and Beatrice (Munger) Diedrick in Seymour, WI.

Roy had a love for being on the road. He loved driving truck and just getting to see the states. He drove truck from 1964...

Jan 23, 2024

Darryl Wayne Sheffa, age 62, of Menasha, passed away on January 23, 2024, peacefully at his home. His battle with cancer was short, having only recently been diagnosed. Darryl was born on November 22, 1961 to the late Edward Leon Sheffa and Zakiya Andito Ajanaku, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Darryl is survived by his fiance, Stephanie Hendricks of...

Jan 21, 2024

Molly (Marlene) H. Kirvan, Kaukauna, age 84, died Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Care Partners of Appleton.  She was born October 14, 1939 to the late Louis and Irene (Noffke) Derks. She married Donald Kirvan on July 15th, 1983.

Molly is survived by her husband, Don; children:  Ed (Kay) Fulcer, Robert "Squeek" (Sue) Fulcer, and Tammy (John)...

Jan 20, 2024

Larry L. Behnke, age 70, of Menasha, passed away on January 20, 2024, at his home surrounded by love after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born on February 20, 1953, to the late Richard "Buddy" and Ida (Custer) Behnke, who resided on a family farm in Hilbert.

Larry married Carol Champeau on March...

Jan 20, 2024

Priscilla (Pixie) Jean Johnson passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly, on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at St Paul's Elder Services - Rehabilitation Center in Kaukauna, WI,  at 79 years of age.

Pixie was born on April 15, 1944 in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of Hilbert and Opal (Martin) Hankins. Her early years were spent in Gays Mills,...

Jan 20, 2024

JoAnn K. Van Handel, Little Chute, age 68, died Saturday, January 20, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Appleton on September 11, 1955 to the late Herman and Delores (Kurey) Van Handel.  JoAnn attended Plamann School until age 21.  Mom transported her and other Little Chute students to school.  JoAnn was employed at Valley...

Jan 18, 2024

Mark F. Pasowicz, Oneida, age 61, died at his home on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

No funeral will be held.

Jan 11, 2024

John F. Truby, 75, passed away at home January 11, 2024, after a long illness. He was born March 26, 1948, to William and Dorothy (Kunz) Truby of Milwaukee.

John was a member of Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church for 30 years, and recently, due to moving, Mount Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was married to Melody (Zimmerman)...

Jan 8, 2024

Jean G. Nickols, age 92, died Monday, January 8, 2024.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Jan 6, 2024

Marie H. Thiel, Appleton, age 99, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, January 6, 2024.  She was born in the Town of Buchanan on February 4, 1924 to the late Arnold and Mary (Nytes) Verbeten.  Marie married Earl C. Thiel on October 26, 1946 at St. Paul Parish in Wrightstown.  Together, they raised their family as members of...

Jan 6, 2024

Rosalie Scarlett-Kay Garcia, Freedom, age 2, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024.  She was born at in Neenah on December 31, 2021, the daughter of Brooke Seal and Salvador Garcia Chavez, Jr.

Rosalie is survived by her parents, Brooke Seal and Salvador Garcia Chavez, Jr.; grandparents, William and Paige Gee; great grandparents, Stephen and Linda Gaidasz;...

Dec 30, 2023

Diana L. DeBroux (Strong), age 82, passed away on December 30, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 22, 1941 in New London, the daughter of Byron and Laverne (Fields) Strong. Diana married the love of her life, LeRoy DeBroux, on October 3, 1964, in Hortonville, and they were...

Dec 22, 2023

Matthew E. (Matt) Daul, Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, December 22, 2023.  The son of Matthew and Marie (Carney) Daul was born on September 2, 1933. Matt was the youngest of five children, and grew up on the family farm in Freedom. He graduated from Freedom High School and then...

Dec 17, 2023

Within the hour of arriving home after our annual family Christmas celebration, on December 17, 2023, Joan Gerow, Kaukauna, age 88, continued on her journey to be with God and all of her siblings, Dale, Dave, Mary Ellen, Don and Rita in heaven. She was born September 6th, 1935, to the late Norbert and Agnes (Gillen) Kilgas.  On May...

Dec 15, 2023

On Friday, December 15, 2023, LouAnn Vander Wielen went home to be with her Savior and her eternal glory. She was born on April 25, 1931, to Ralph and Caroline (Grimmer) Bohne in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. She attended St. Mark's grade school and graduated from Washington High School. LouAnn married Thomas Vander Wielen in 2009.

LouAnn is...