Dennis L. Debruin
May 9, 2023
Dennis DeBruin (Bruno), age 75, passed away peacefully holding his wife's hand on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at ThedaCare following a brief illness. He was born April 13, 1948 to the late Martin "Ben" and Bernetta (Schydzik) DeBruin. Bruno graduated with the class of 1966, from Kaukauna High School. He served in the United States Air Force from...
Gaylord A. Van Loo
May 7, 2023
Gaylord A. Van Loo, age 76, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 7, 2023. He was born in Waukesha to the late Joseph and Edith (Johnson) Van Loo on April 12, 1947. Gaylord graduated from Berlin High School on June 6, 1965, and from UW-Oshkosh in 1967, with a degree in Marketing. Early on, Gaylord was a...
Laura E. Cook
May 6, 2023
Laura E. Cook, Menasha, age 55, died at her home on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
A private family service was held.
Margarita Elena "Helen" Schelm
Apr 27, 2023
Margarita Elena "Helen" Schelm, Kimberly, age 81, died at her home, surrounded by her LOVING family, on Thursday, April 27, 2023. She was born in Socorro, New Mexico on March 14, 1942, to the late Teodosio and Rosa (LaGrange) Ulibarri. On April 23, 1977, Margarita married Carl Schelm at Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Appleton. Margarita was BLESSED...
Todd Joseph Van Harpen
Apr 23, 2023
Todd Joseph Van Harpen, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 23, 2023. He was born March 26, 1948, to the late Roy and Vi Van Harpen, in Menasha, WI. He and his loving wife Louise (Reynebeau) were joined in marriage May 29 th , 1971.
Todd was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor...
Brian Lee Gerrits
Apr 22, 2023
Brian Lee Gerrits, formerly of Kaukauna, passed away at the age of 34, on April 22, 2023. He was born September 17, 1988, to Jeff and Julie (Allwardt) Gerrits of Kaukauna. He graduated from Kaukauna High School with the class of 2007 and UW Oshkosh. He held various jobs in the valley. He is survived by his parents; children: Blake...
Gerald Lee Friesen
Apr 20, 2023
Gerald L. "Jerry" Friesen, age 88, died peacefully in Kimberly late Thursday, April 20, 2023. Jerry was born in Mankato, Minnesota, on August 6, 1934, to the late John and Dorothy (Biehl) Friesen. Jerry married the love of his life, Gladys "Tootie" Mueller, on January 26, 1957. After graduation, Jerry started his 44-year career at Marathon Corporation/James River...
Kerwin T. Ulwelling
Apr 19, 2023
Kerwin T. Ulwelling, Kimberly, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by family at his side. Kerwin was born on February 19, 1929 to the late Andrew and Elisabeth (Reily) Ulwelling and grew up the second oldest of four children in West Allis, Wisconsin.
On June 16, 1956, Kert...
Leta G. Hoffstatter
Apr 15, 2023
Leta G. Hoffstatter, of Little Chute, age 92, after suffering a stroke 2 ½ months earlier, went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Leta died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 15, 2023. She was born in Stanley, WI on August 11, 1930, the daughter of Milo and Emma Zeller. Leta was preceded in death by...
Doris George
Apr 12, 2023
Doris R. George, Kaukauna, age 90, died with her family at her side on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.  She was born in Appleton on June 20, 1932 , to the late Joseph and Isabel (Wallace) Stumpf.  Doris married Roger A. "Boots" George on September 4, 1958 , at Holy Angels Parish in...
Richard (Pat) L. Patrick
Apr 10, 2023
Richard L. "Pat" Patrick, Appleton, age 81, died Monday, April 10th, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born in Kimberly on January 27th, 1942 to the late William and Gertrude (Sobiesczyk) Patrick, Sr. Pat enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17 and was based in Norfolk, VA, proudly serving his country...
Ronald J. Kersten
Apr 10, 2023
Ron came from a large family and acquired an even larger circle of friends during his lifetime.
Some people change the world by one major contribution and others by the good they put into it every day. Ron was like that.
People could always count on him to help in any way...
Edward B. Bogard
Apr 8, 2023
Edward B. Bogard, Darboy, age 93, died Saturday, April 8, 2023 at his home. He was born in Kimberly on February 20, 1930 to the late Edward and Etta (Wildenberg) Vanden Boogaard. Ed was a Naval veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1950-1954, and was a member of the William Verhagen American Legion Post 60. He married Berdella...
Judith Ann Geerts
Apr 6, 2023
Judith Ann "Judy" Geerts, Little Chute, age 82, died peacefully with her family at her side, on Thursday, April 6, 2023. She was born in Kaukauna on January 18, 1941, to the late Henry and Violet (Boettcher) Siebers. Judy married the love of her life, Thomas (Giz) Geerts, at Holy Name Church in Kimberly on July 8, 1961. They...
Thomas John Wydeven
Apr 2, 2023
Thomas John Wydeven, Little Chute, age 87, died peacefully with his wife and daughter at his side, on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at St. Paul Home. He was born in Kimberly on December 28, 1935 to the late Richard and Grace (Jansen) Wydeven. Tom married Betty Hermsen at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church on August 29, 1959. He worked...
Lori Ann Van Landghen
Apr 2, 2023
Lori A. Van Landghen, age 63, died Sunday, April 2, 2023. Lori was born in Appleton on March 25, 1960, to the late Bruce and Margaret (Seeliger) Van Landghen. As well as working as a crossing guard in Little Chute, Lori tended bar at the Old Trail Inn, Richmond Street Pub, and the Hawk's Nest....
Mary Ann Daul
Mar 30, 2023
Mary Ann Daul, 81, of Freedom, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, with her family by her side at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Appleton. Mary Ann was born in Little Chute on September 15, 1941, to the late Vincent and Margaret (Sanders) Verhoeven. She married the love of her life, Mathew E. Daul, Jr., at St. John Nepomucene...
Laurie. L. Winkler
Mar 29, 2023
Laurie L. Winkler, Kaukauna, age 57, died at her home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
No service was held.
Jacqueline Ann Hughes
Mar 29, 2023
Jacqueline Ann Hughes, age 81, passed away at her home early morning March 29, 2023 in the loving arms of her husband. She was born January 15, 1942 to the late Melvin and Lexie (Schuenemann) Van Asten. She married Patrick Hughes in 1960 and raised 6 wonderful children. Jackie was a very caring and nurturing mother, who always made...
Ruth Gerrits
Mar 24, 2023
Ruth M. Gerrits, Kaukauna, died Friday, March 24, 2023, at the age of 96. She was born on October 4, 1926, in Appleton to the late William and Leona (Lorenz) Heiman. Ruth married Donald Gerrits at St. Joseph Parish in Appleton on October 23, 1948. Together, they enjoyed 59 years of marriage, raising their 10 children, before Donald's passing...
