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Jack L. Waller

Jack L. Waller

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...

Kathleen E. Haen

Kathleen E. Haen

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...

Sylvester J. Geurts

Sylvester J. Geurts

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. ...

Timothy R. Femal

Timothy R. Femal

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...

Ronald J. Malcore

Ronald J. Malcore

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...

Nancy Kay Vanden Boogart

Nancy Kay Vanden Boogart

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...

David Lee Nelson, Sr.

David Lee Nelson, Sr.

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.

Christine R. Havinga

Christine R. Havinga

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...

Reginald C. Hermsen

Reginald C. Hermsen

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...

John J. Roblee

John J. Roblee

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...

Grace Steinway

Grace Steinway

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,...

Wanda Zimmer

Wanda Zimmer

Jan 6, 2023

Wanda Zimmer, Appleton, died Friday, January 6, 2023.

No funeral will be held.

Jean M. Balza

Jean M. Balza

Jan 6, 2023

Jean M. Balza, Kaukauna, age 93, died Friday, January 6, 2023 at Care Partners Assisted Living.  She was born in Appleton on August 21, 1929 to the late Harry and Clara (Wolff) Cunningham.  Jean married Richard Balza at St. Therese Parish on October 10, 1953.  She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, Bridge and Cribbage.

Jean is survived by...

Thomas Drootsan

Thomas Drootsan

Dec 28, 2022

Thomas Drootsan, Kaukauna, age 85, entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Tom was born in Milwaukee to the late James and Minnie (Anderson) Drootsan on August 25, 1937. After serving his country in the United States Air Force, Tom continued his career in police science, being Sheriff of Outagamie County. He married the love of his life,...

Orlin C. Kuehl

Orlin C. Kuehl

Dec 26, 2022

Orlin Charles "Orlie" Kuehl passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.  He was born to Martin and Eleanor (Schedler) Kuehl on June 8, 1935 in the township of Caledonia.  After graduation from New London High School he took employment at the Institute of Paper Chemistry in Appleton.  There he met Marilyn Vandenberg,...

Julie (Rausch) Kolosso

Julie (Rausch) Kolosso

Dec 16, 2022

Julie Ann (Rausch) Kolosso, 53, passed away early Thursday morning at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton after a long and difficult struggle with addiction, and then a serious form of cancer. Julie was born February 13, 1969 to Bev and Dave Rausch at St. Elizabeth. She spent most of her life here in the Fox Valley, but also lived...

Paula J. Yonker

Paula J. Yonker

Dec 16, 2022

Heaven has opened its gate and welcomed another angel on Friday, December 16, 2022.  Paula Yonker, age 63, passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born on September 18, 1959 in Waukesha, WI, the daughter of Archie and Beverly (Hassett) Fletcher.  Paula spent most of her childhood in Waukesha, until...

Evelyn M. Koehnke

Evelyn M. Koehnke

Dec 14, 2022

Evelyn May Koehnke, Grand Chute, age 52, died at her home on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. She was born in Menasha on June 2, 1970 to the late Earl and Marlene (Lee) Koehnke, Sr.

Evelyn is survived by her siblings:  Eugene, Larry, Sherry, Lori, and Ervin; daughter-in-law, Denise Koehnke; and grandchildren:  Serray and Brock Koehnke.  She is...

Dennis A. Merbach

Dennis A. Merbach

Dec 14, 2022

Dennis A. Merbach, Appleton, age 76, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.

A full obituary will follow.

Susan Maki

Susan Maki

Dec 14, 2022

Susan J. Maki, Kaukauna, age 75, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Detroit, MI on July 30, 1947 to the late John and Helen (Rosinski) Polutanovich.  Sue married Bruce Maki in Indian River, MI on December 1, 1973.  He preceded her in death...

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