Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Mar 29, 2023

Laurie L. Winkler, Kaukauna, age 57, died at her home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

No service was held.

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...

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...

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. ...