Obituaries

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,...

Aug 27, 2023

Linda Marie (Hall) Osterberg, 53, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on August 27, 2023.

Linda is survived by her children, Amanda Osterberg (Kenneth Brazil) and Ryan Osterberg; granddaughter, Monica Jean; father, Duane (Judy) Hall; siblings, Duane Hall, Jr., Randy Hall, and Sherry Hall; father-in-law, Ralph Osterberg; sisters- and brothers-in-law, Julie and John Bueter, Sarah and Troy Inman,...

Aug 20, 2023

Mark Anthony Gay, passed away on August 20, 2023, as a complication of his 2 ½ year challenge fighting cancer.  Mark was born on May 7, 1959, to Robert and Jeanette Gay.  He spent his childhood in Amery, Wisconsin and moved to Clintonville when he was in high school.  After graduating from Clintonville High School in 1977, he attended...

Aug 12, 2023

Harold M. "Marty" De Bruin, Kaukauna, age 83, died Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Care Partners in Appleton.  He was born in Little Chute on June 14, 1940 to the late Henry and Laura (Boser) De Bruin.

Marty was an excellent cook and loved to cook for family and friends. He was an avid card player and...

Aug 11, 2023

Samuel Gustave Sica "Sam"

March 16, 1981 – August 11, 2023

Sam was born March 16, 1981 to Kenneth J. Sica and Catherine A. Brandt. He is survived by his mom, Cate Brandt (John); sisters: Sarah Elvin (Brent) and Alice Plamann (Dillon); nephews:  Charlie Elvin and Teddy Elvin; and an interesting assortment of aunts and...

Aug 8, 2023

Roland "Rollie" F. Probst, age 73, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wis. He was born July 21, 1950 to Alois and Rosemary (Dietzen) Probst. He shares his birthday with his great-nephew, Joseph Vosters, and he was very proud of that!

Rollie graduated from Kimberly High School in 1968 and...

Aug 6, 2023

Roger H. Smith, age 89, died in Appleton on Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was born in De Tour, Michigan, to the late Harold and Julia (Challe) Smith on November 10, 1933. Roger married the love of his life, Barbara Benson, on June 5, 1954, at Bay View Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay. Together, they raised their five children....

Jul 28, 2023

Gloria Spearick passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023. She was born June 22, 1932, daughter of the late Gussie and Helen Peterson. She graduated from Trimont High School in 1950 and then moved to Neenah, WI.

Gloria was employed at Gilbert Paper Co. prior to her employment at Kimberly-Clark Corp. where she retired from in 1988....

Jul 28, 2023

Paul O. Kortz, Freedom, age 72, died Friday, July 28, 2023.  He was born in Appleton on December 19, 1950 to the late Orin and Rosella (Green) Kortz.  Throughout his life, Paul (also known as Puff) enjoyed working the pit crew for race cars, being a father to his 4 daughters, pig farming, and working the land.  He could...

Jul 24, 2023

On Monday, July 24, 2023, Beverly "Bev" A. (Ellis) Baumgart, age 89, was shown just how beautiful Heaven really is.

On January 28, 1934, a snowy Sunday morning, Bev was born in Argonne, WI to the late Floyd and Eleanor (Novak) Ellis.

As a child, Bev and her family moved around- From Argonne to Plainfield,...

Jul 24, 2023

Diane R. Peterson, age 72, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday, July 24, 2023. She was born in Shawano to the late Martin and Duwane (Mehlhorn) Pieper on March 6, 1951. Diane married the love of her life, James Peterson, on January 23, 1971, and together, they raised their three sons. Diane kept busy with...

Jul 20, 2023

Gerald A. Vander Loop, age 92, entered into eternal life with our Lord on July 20, 2023. He was born in the Town of Vandenbroek to Henry and Ella (Vanden Heuvel) Vander Loop. He married LaVerne Kemps at Holy Name Catholic Church on March 31, 1951, and together they raised seven children. LaVerne preceded him in death on February...

Jul 18, 2023

On July 18, 1988, the Burch family received the most precious gift … a late in life, unexpected little girl.  Brittany Judith was born into a family that couldn't have been more thrilled to have her.  With two smitten parents, a 17 year old sister, and an 11 year old brother, Britty easily took her role as the princess...

Jul 17, 2023

Calvin J. Welch, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 17, 2023. Calvin was born on November 8, 1938, in the town of Hobart, the son of the late Lloyd and Cordella Welch. He attended Holy Cross and later Kaukauna High School. He married the love of his life, Patricia Fleming,...

Jul 7, 2023

Bernice S. Maes, Kaukauna, age 94, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Friday, July 7, 2023.  She was born in Appleton on September 2, 1928 to the late Henry and Bertha (Vosters) Williamson.  Bernice married Henry Maes on October 1, 1949.   She treasured her family and was a loving mother.

Bernice is survived by her children:  Michael...

Jul 7, 2023

Sandra J. Wickesberg, Kaukauna, age 88, died at her home on Friday, July 7, 2023.  She was born on February 14, 1935 to the late Arthur and Bernice (O'Brien) Borg.  She married Gerald Wickesberg on May 5, 1956 at Bethany Lutheran Church.  He preceded her in death on January 4, 2005.  Sandra was a member of TOPS and the...