Obituaries

Mar 24, 2023

Janice M. Borchert, age 83, died in Appleton on Friday, March 24, 2023. She was born in Kaukauna to the late Herbert and Ethel (Miller) Dreger on June 12, 1939. Janice married Maynard Borchert on January 26, 1974, and together, they enjoyed 48 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on May 22, 2022. Janice worked as a...

Mar 23, 2023

Donald Payne, Shiocton, age 78, died at his home on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Mar 20, 2023

Geraldine A. Loderbauer, Kaukauna, age 76, died Monday, March 20, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  She was born on February 16, 1947 to the late Peter and Lorraine (Krueger) Loderbauer.  Gerri began her career at International Papers (Thilmany Pulp and Paper) in 1965 and retired in 2007, after 42 years of service.  She worked at Fox Valley Coin from...

Mar 20, 2023

Mark Elliot Draeger passed away March 20, 2023. Mark was born May 22, 1972, his father Ronald Draeger preceded him in death in January of 2021. Mark is survived by his loving and dedicated mother, Marilyn Draeger (Breseman), his sister Wendy, aunts, uncle, cousins and a multitude of friends.

Mark grew up in New Berlin, WI and...

Mar 14, 2023

Our Dutch mother, Theodora (Dora) Johanna Spanjers, had a long, active 90 years of life culminating on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. She was born in Herpt Heusden, Netherlands. When she was 22 years old, she immigrated to the United States where she married her loving husband Tony, also from the Netherlands. Together on the farm, they raised four daughters:...

Mar 2, 2023

Dolores G. Van Bakel, 90, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at St. Paul Manor in Kaukauna. Dolores (Lorrie) was born on August 2, 1932, to John and Theodora (Dora Vander Burgt) Van Bakel in Little Chute, WI.  Lorrie lived all of her life in Little Chute, attending St. John Grade and High School and graduating in 1950. ...

Mar 2, 2023

Barbara A. Weiss died March 2 at Unity Hospice in DePere, surrounded by family and friends.  Barb was born October 31, 1939 to Anna and Albert Weiss and grew up in Kaukauna with her older sisters, Marian and Lucille, who preceded her in death.

Barb played softball in her youth and enjoyed a good card game, but...

Feb 21, 2023

Steven J. Miller, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Steve was born April 22, 1952 to Sandra and Roger Miller, in Neenah.  Steve worked in printing at Valley Press Inc. and Norka. He loved boating, fishing, and working on cars and boat engines.

Steve is survived by his mother, Sandra Miller; brother, Michael Miller...

Feb 16, 2023

Myra J. "MJ" Langner, formerly of Seymour, age 88, died Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Brewster Village.  She was born in the Town of Maine on June 15, 1934 to the late William and Maude (Johnson) Schinke.  On February 14, 1953 Myra married Donald Langner.  He preceded her in death on May 27, 2019 after 66 years of marriage. ...

Feb 14, 2023

Jack L. Waller, of Nelsonville, age 85, died in Appleton on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Jack was born to the late Joseph and Laura (Louison) Waller on January 28, 1938, in Nelsonville. Jack owned and operated Waller's Market until his retirement. He loved baseball and playing cribbage, and always enjoyed the Packers. Jack looked forward to the Waller Family...

Feb 7, 2023

On February 7 th , Kathleen Haen, 82, slipped away gently and peacefully, indicative of the type of person she was.

Kathy was born on March 15, 1940 in Neenah to the late Gordon and Velva Schleicher.  After graduating from Neenah High School, Kathy went on to marry Daniel Haen on August 24, 1963 and moved to...

Feb 5, 2023

Sylvester J. Geurts, Kaukauna, age 97, died Sunday, February 5, 2023.  He was born in Little Chute on May 20, 1925 to the late William and Marie (Kortz) Geurts.  Sylvester served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded a Purple Heart.  He married Angela Hendricks at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church on November 23, 1946. ...

Jan 24, 2023

Timothy R. Femal, of Medina, age 77, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  He was born in Appleton on May 22, 1945 to the late Phelan E. and LaVerne G. (Schiedermayer) Femal.  Tim graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1963 and married Lauree L. Duginski in Appleton on June 24, 1964.  Together, they raised four...

Jan 23, 2023

Ronald J. Malcore, age 73, died Monday, January 23, 2023, in Appleton after a brief illness. He was born on September 21, 1949, to the late Elmer and Ethel (Hoslett) Malcore. Ron was a Vietnam veteran and was a member of the VFW after serving his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed going to the casino, playing...

Jan 23, 2023

Nancy K. Vanden Boogart, age 71, of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 23, 2023. She was born in Kaukauna to the late Kenneth and Kathryn (Kaiser) Reinholz on June 26, 1951. After graduating with the class of 1969 from Kaukauna High School, Nancy married the love of her life, Tom Vanden Boogart, on April...

Jan 22, 2023

David Lee Nelson, Sr., Shiocton, age 88, died at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

No funeral will be held.

Jan 20, 2023

Christine Rae Havinga (nee Kunstman), Kaukauna, age 70, peacefully passed away at Little Chute Health Services on Friday, January 20, 2023, with her family at her side.  She was born in Appleton on May 27, 1952 to the late Raymond and Betty (Defferding) Kunstman, Jr.  Chrisy married Donald Havinga on May 5, 2005.  He preceded her in death on...

Jan 19, 2023

Reginald Hermsen, age 96, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side in Little Chute on January 19, 2023.  He was born in Little Chute on December 14, 1926, to the late Jack and Delia (Janssen) Hermsen.  He was the oldest of nine children and much loved and looked up to by his younger brothers and...

Jan 9, 2023

John J. Roblee, age 91, died in Fond du Lac on Monday, January 9, 2023. John was born on January 6, 1932, in Rosendale, to the late James and Mildred (Adams) Roblee. He married the love of his life, Janet M. Crouch, on February 11, 1961, at St. Patrick's Church in Ripon. John served his country in the United...

Jan 9, 2023

Grace M. Steinway, 102 years young, was called to her everlasting home on Monday, January 9, 2023 and is now at peace with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Kaukauna to the late Adolph and Alma (Nicholas) Hildebrandt on August 31, 1920. Grace married the love of her life, Harold "Rick" Steinway, on October 30,...