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Gary R. Gluth

Gary R. Gluth

Jun 20, 2023

Gary R. Gluth, Sr., age 77, of Kaukauna, died at his home late Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Gary was born in Oshkosh to the late Lester and Ethel (Rasey) Gluth on December 15, 1945. He married Kathryn Meyer on June 3, 1967, at Sacred Heart Church in Oshkosh, together raising their four children. Gary served his country in the...

Christine Ann Chaffey

Christine Ann Chaffey

Jun 18, 2023

Christine Ann "Raven" Chaffey, Appleton, died Sunday, June 18, 2023 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.  She was born in Bellflower, CA on July 23, 1970, the daughter of Michael and Donna (Emerson) Chaffey.  Raven had a love of animals and was devoted to her dogs, Panther and Trinity.  She had a passion for food and loved trying...

Karen Mae Benotch

Karen Mae Benotch

Jun 16, 2023

Karen Mae Benotch passed away peacefully on Friday, June 16, 2023. She was born on October 21, 1962, the daughter of Karl and Erika Altmann.

Karen was a very personable, humble person, who was most happiest just living a simple life. She enjoyed shooting pool, tossing bean bags, and playing cribbage. Karen loved sitting on the porch...

Nancy Marie West

Nancy Marie West

Jun 9, 2023

Nancy Marie West, Appleton, age 87, died Friday, June 9, 2023 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.  She was born in Appleton on August 5, 1935 to the late Joseph and Helen (Kitzinger) Brouillard.

In accordance with her wishes, a private burial will be held.

Theodore H. Wilcox

Theodore H. Wilcox

Jun 9, 2023

Theodore 'Ted' Harry Wilcox (83) of Appleton, passed away peacefully at his home, listening to the Brewer game, surrounded by his family June 9th, 2023.

He was born on August 24th, 1939, to parents Rolland T. and Flora (Neuman) Wilcox in Appleton, WI. Ted lost his mother at the age of 4.  His resilient spirit was cultivated...

Donald Guy Hansen

Donald Guy Hansen

Jun 6, 2023

Donald Guy Hansen, lovingly known to his family and many others as "Papa", age 84 of Waupaca passed away on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023.

Don was born on June 28th, 1938 in Chicago IL, son of Henry Hansen and Amy (Barrington) Hidde. Don had 2 younger brothers: Richard "Dick" Hansen and Clyde "Chuck" Hansen. After separating from...

Sandra J. Coffey

Sandra J. Coffey

Jun 1, 2023

Sandra J. Coffey, Kaukauna, age 79, died at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, June 1, 2023.  She was born in Kaukauna on March 18, 1944, to the late Wilfred and Louise (Marsh) Vanevenhoven.  Sandra married Michael Coffey at Holy Cross Parish on March 13, 1965.  She enjoyed playing cards, she shared a deep passion for...

Robert John Mittlestadt

Robert John Mittlestadt

May 26, 2023

Robert John Mittlestadt (aka, Johnny, Bob, Grandpa John, Papa John, and Trapper) age 83, Darboy, WI was welcomed home on May 26, 2023, after a very brave and courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). He entered the gates of heaven and was embraced in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

John was...

James A. Nechodom

James A. Nechodom

May 25, 2023

James A. Nechodom, Little Chute, age 69, passed away peacefully with family by his side due to complications from heart surgery at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday, May 25, 2023.  He was born in Appleton on January 13, 1954 to the late Robert and Lorraine (Vaubel) Nechodom.  Jim followed his father and grandfather's footsteps into law enforcement with a...

Sharon Lynn Wichman

Sharon Lynn Wichman

May 23, 2023

Sharon L. "Sherri" Wichman, age 74, died unexpectedly at her cottage in Door County, on May 23, 2023. She was born in Oshkosh on April 5, 1949, to the late Leo and Isabelle (Schroeder) Voss. Sherri was an outgoing, giving soul. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was an amazing Mom and Grandma, doing various...

Sharon L. Fries

Sharon L. Fries

May 22, 2023

Sharon L. Fries, age 80, died unexpectedly at her home on May 22, 2023. She was born in Appleton on August 27, 1942, to the late William and Evelyn (DeGroot) Riley. Sharon was raised in Appleton, graduating from Appleton High School, before marrying Donald Fries on February 27, 1965. Together, they raised their three children. Sharon was the most...

Dennis L. Debruin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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