Obituaries

Oct 19, 2023

On October 19, 2023, George Marion Dunham, 58, earned his wings, passing peacefully in his sleep.

George grew up in Clovis, California, and lived in many places before settling in Kimberly, Wisconsin. He was a sweet, kind, and beautiful soul. He brought joy and light to everyone he knew and was an inspiration to many. He was...

Oct 14, 2023

Patrick L. Bricco, 82 years old, died on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Pat was born in White Lake, Wisconsin, on November 29, 1940, to the late Lester and Helen (Taylor) Bricco. He graduated from White Lake High School in 1960 and went to work at the flooring mill in White Lake. He worked there for over 20 years. After...

Oct 14, 2023

Our dear father, Anthony (Tony) Rosecky, went to meet his Maker at the age of 97.  He was a strong willed and determined man.  Tony had many friends in the Appleton and Milwaukee area, where he worked and lived.

He is survived by his children:  Pam Rosecky, Pauline (Andy) Senk, Matt (Wendy) Rosecky, and Phyllis (Bill) Millious;...

Oct 13, 2023

Lee M. Fagg, age 63, died Friday, October 13, 2023, in Appleton. He was born on March 16, 1960, in Mississippi to the late William and Lenore (Tuttle) Fagg. Lee married the love of his life, Sandra Pingel, in Green Bay on June 18, 1994. He served his country in the United States Army, and following his time there,...

Oct 4, 2023

Betty Jean Forster, Hortonville, age 95, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Care Partners.  She was born in Readfield, WI on December 9, 1927 to the late Leonard and Glover (Siewert) Pribbernow.  Betty worked at the Outagamie County Hospital as an Occupational Therapist.  Later in life, she worked at Hillshire Farms.  Betty loved polka dancing, watching reruns of the...

Oct 4, 2023

Madison Marie Wouters, Little Chute, age 19, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital, with her family at her side, on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.  She was born in Appleton on March 3, 2004, the daughter of Thomas Wouters and Wendy (Schulze) Felden.

Madison loved going up north with her sister Cheyanne, going fishing and four wheeling, and borrowing...

Oct 3, 2023

Leonard C. Tessen, age 86, of Kimberly, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, October 3, 2023, at Cherry Meadows Hospice, with his family by his side. He was born on February 24, 1937, to the late Alfred and Emma (Gorges) Tessen. On January 10, 1959, he married the love of his life, Lois Westphal, in Gillett, Wisconsin. They shared 48...

Oct 2, 2023

Ronald H Stueber, Kaukauna, age 71, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at St. Elizabeth hospital, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle of lung cancer. Ron was born on April 10, 1952 in Appleton to the late Arthur and Augusta (Reffke) Stueber. Ron worked locally as a delivery driver, where he always seemed to find all...

Sep 25, 2023

My dear wife of 53 years has gone to be with Jesus.  My life and the lives of her friends and family will never be the same.

Mary was born in Kaukauna on October 12, 1940 to the late Norman and Erna (Speck) Gerhartz.

There will be a celebration of Mary's life on Monday, October...

Sep 18, 2023

Margaret Ann Behling, Kimberly, age 100, died Monday, September 18, 2023.  She was born in Kimberly on August 31, 1923 to the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Reynen) Boucher.  Margaret married Arthur F. Behling at Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna on July 13, 1946.  She was a member of the American Legion Women Auxiliary from 1952 – 2023, and served...

Sep 17, 2023

Margaret (Maggie) L. Bethke, age 66, passed away after a brief illness, in the arms of her loving husband, on Sunday morning September 17, 2023.  Maggie was born March 10, 1957 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Dorothy (Schlais) Crechard and the late Francis Crechard.

Maggie was a graduate of Lincoln High School Manitowoc class of 1975....

Sep 10, 2023

Margaret M. Cotter, age 76, passed away peacefully, with her husband at her side, on Sunday, September 10, 2023. She was born in Little Chute to the late Henry and Rose (Vander Wyst) Kuhn on October 15, 1946. Marge married the love of her life, James Cotter, on August 12, 1967. Together, they raised their two sons, Lawrence and...

Sep 8, 2023

Barbara Sieglinde (Popp) Buchanan died September 8th, 2023, at her daughter's home in Appleton, WI with loved ones at her side. Barbara Buchanan was born on June 14th, 1946, to Elisabeth and Willy Popp in the suburbs of Berlin, Germany. Times were very trying for her family during the war, as Barbara was the only child to survive that...

Sep 5, 2023

Edward (Ed) E. Thorne, Menasha, age 61, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 28, 1961 to the late Carroll "Sandy" and Flora (Lovette) Sandefur.  Ed was a huge Brewers fan and NASCAR fan and loved listening to rock and roll and country...

Sep 5, 2023

Yvette Marie Eggert, Neenah, age 54, died peacefully with her mother at her side on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  She was born in Albany, GA on September 18, 1968, the daughter of Steven and Cheryl (Yunk) Eggert.  Yvette worked at Lakeside Packaging for 19 years and made many friends there.  She enjoyed riding her bicycle and camping.  Yvette loved...

Sep 4, 2023

Patrick "Hound" O'Connell passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 4, 2023. He was 64 years old and never left a party early in his life, so we can't believe he left this one so soon.

Pat was born November 13, 1958 to Lorry and June (Gullickson) O'Connell in Chippewa Falls, WI. He spent the vast majority of...

Sep 2, 2023

Kelly L. Hanson, age 49, died Saturday, September 2, 2023.

Arrangements are pending. Full obituary to follow.

Sep 2, 2023

Linda M. Phillips, Kaukauna, age 76, died unexpectedly yet peacefully, with her family at her side on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah.  She was born in Marinette on May 14, 1947 to the late Thomas and Mabel (Techmeier) Davis.  Linda married Donald A. Phillips on August 30, 1967 at Kaukauna Methodist Church.  He...

Aug 29, 2023

Janet E. Jury, Little Chute, age 80, died at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.  She was born in Kaukauna on April 4, 1943 to the late Joseph and Cedonia (Hannemann) Munes.  On June 26, 1965, Janet married Tim Jury at St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish in Kaukauna.  She was a people...

Aug 28, 2023

Ruth Maylaine Pleshek, 80, passed away peacefully on August 28th, 2023 at Peabody Manor in Appleton, WI. Ruth was born on June 12th, 1943 to Edwin and Eva Fehrman in Tomahawk, WI.

On March 9th, 1957 Ruth was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and was a member of the South Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses in Appleton,...