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James J. Van Vreede

James J. Van Vreede

May 17, 2022

James J. Van Vreede, Kaukauna, age 93, died Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  He was born in Freedom on June 30, 1928 to the late Theodore and Katherine (Dempsey) Van Vreede.  Jim married Esther Green at St. Nicholas Parish on September 6, 1949.  She preceded him in death on December 25, 2005.

Jim had...

Dylan G. Rosenthal

Dylan G. Rosenthal

May 14, 2022

Dylan Gregory Rosenthal, Appleton, age 30, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 14, 2022.  He was born in Appleton, the son of Gregory Rosenthal and Brenda (Andreas) Castaneda.  Dylan enjoyed spending time with his girlfriend and her children.

Dylan was full of life and overwhelming love.  His gifts were so uniquely his and he put his full effort...

Dave (Jerome) Hungerford

Dave (Jerome) Hungerford

May 14, 2022

Dave (Jerome) Hungerford, Greenville, age 85, died at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

In accordance with his wishes, no funeral will be held.

Gerald E. Waters

Gerald E. Waters

May 13, 2022

Gerald E. Waters, Little Chute, 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Jerry was born on April 30 th , 1946, to Arthur Edward Waters and Sarah Lydia Boss.  Jerry was born in Illinois and the family moved to Rhinelander when he was a child.

Jerry was a proud veteran...

Olive M. Derus

Olive M. Derus

May 12, 2022

Olive (Ollie) Derus, Appleton, age 88, passed away peacefully at home with her devoted husband Gerald (Jerry) by her side on Thursday, May 12, 2022. She was born in Appleton on July 13, 1933 to the late Peter C. and Anna (Molitor) VandenHeuvel.

After graduating from St. John High School in Little Chute, Ollie worked as a...

Bonnie Reece

Bonnie Reece

May 9, 2022

Bonnie Reece, Appleton, formerly of Tucson, Arizona, died Monday, May 9, 2022 at Applecreek Memory Care.  She was born in Swifton, Arkansas on October 1, 1931 to the late Lloyd and Lizzie (Haynes) Phillips.  Bonnie married Morris Gene Reece on March 4, 1950 in Tuscon.   Gene served in the United States Air Force for 24 years, making her a...

Keith J. Wuyts

Keith J. Wuyts

May 9, 2022

Keith Joseph Wuyts, age 59, died Monday, May 9, 2022. Keith was born in Appleton, on September 7, 1962 to Jack and Bernice (Besaw) Wuyts. Keith worked as a real estate contractor, and in his free time, he enjoyed boating, hunting, archery, and spending time up north.

Keith is survived by his children: Taylor Wuyts and Jake...

Lois Hansen

Lois Hansen

May 7, 2022

Lois Hansen (Beale)age 72, of Oshkosh, WI died on Saturday, May 7, 2022, peacefully in her home. She was born to the late Delbert and Delberta Beale on December 13, 1949, in Madison, WI. On March 30, 1979, she married Tim Hansen. Lois loved spending time in the kitchen baking cookies with her grandsons and cherished her triplet granddaughters who...

Arsella I. Strick

Arsella I. Strick

May 2, 2022

Arsella I. Strick, Little Chute, age 95, died at Country Villa Assisted Living on Monday, May 2, 2022.  She was born in Kaukauna on November 30, 1926, to the late Loyal and Elsie (Brown) Schmalz.  Arsella married Paul Strick at Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna on April 10, 1947.   They shared 70 years together before he preceded her in...

Bernice H. Vandenberg

Bernice H. Vandenberg

May 1, 2022

What a beautiful birthday surprise. Our Mom, Bernice Vandenberg joined our Dad, Jerry Vandenberg in heaven on May 1, 2022; missing his birthday by mere hours.  What some might call fashionably late!

Bernice Vandenberg, 88, passed away peacefully at Country Villa Assisted Living in Little Chute on May 1, 2022.  Bernice was born on June 20, 1933...

Carol Hansel

Carol Hansel

Apr 30, 2022

Carol S. Hansel, Appleton, age 73, passed away at Meadow Brook on Saturday, April 30, 2022.  She was born in Appleton on June 29, 1949 to the late Eugene and Nila Pegel.  Carol enjoyed playing cards and games, coloring, and having Sunday coffee with the girls as she liked to say. Her favorite television show to watch was the...

Gregory G. Deering

Gregory G. Deering

Apr 29, 2022

Gregory G. Deering, Kaukauna, age 63, died Friday, April 29, 2022 with his wife at his side, after a 1½ year battle with Sarcoma Cancer.  He was born in Kaukauna on April 15, 1959, the son of Robert and Patricia (Ambrosius) Deering.  Greg and Cher (Diedrich) met in kindergarten and were high school sweethearts, later to be married on...

Bruce J. Van Landghen

Bruce J. Van Landghen

Apr 28, 2022

Bruce J. "Van" Van Landghen, Little Chute, age 81, died at his home on Thursday, April 28, 2022.  He was born in Appleton on August 28, 1940, to the late Frederick and Alvina (Wulgaert) Van Landghen.  He met the love of his life, Margaret "Red" Seeliger, in 2 nd grade.  They married on October 1, 1959, and shared 56...

Steven J. Will

Steven J. Will

Apr 25, 2022

Steven Jon Will, Appleton, age 56, died of natural causes on Monday, April 25, 2022 at his home.  He was born in Brown Deer on May 3, 1965.  Steven's family moved from Brown Deer to Appleton in 1967 where he attended Appleton West High School.  After graduation, he worked at Pierce Manufacturing, Bemis, Oshkosh, and was currently employed at...

Helen V. Baeten

Helen V. Baeten

Apr 24, 2022

Helen V. "Grizz" Baeten, Appleton, received the gift of eternal life on Sunday, April 24, 2022, her 95 th birthday. She was born in Kaukauna on April 24, 1927 to the late Herman and Mary (Schaefer) Grissman. Helen married Marvin Baeten on November 5, 1949 at St. Mary's Parish in Kaukauna. She enjoyed playing cards, especially canasta and poker,...

John M. Hauch

John M. Hauch

Apr 16, 2022

John M. Hauch, age 78, died at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac on Saturday, April 16, 2022. He was born in West Bend on February 20, 1944 to the late Carl and Sylvia (Hetzel) Hauch. John married Margaret Vallone at St. Martin's UCC in Fillmore, WI on July 19, 1997. He retired from Mercury Marine. John enjoyed...

Kathy Rose Deshaney

Kathy Rose Deshaney

Apr 15, 2022

Kathy Rose DeShaney of Appleton soared into heaven on the wings of angels on Good Friday, April 15, 2022.  She was a graduate of Plamann School and employed by Valley Packaging. Kathy loved her big family and is survived by her family Robert (Sheri) DeShaney: Ginger, Guy, Tammy, Candi; Jeanne (Alan) Lamers: Ron, Robin, Joie, Jackie, Kenny, Annie ;...

Nancy J. Klarner

Nancy J. Klarner

Apr 14, 2022

Nancy J. Klarner, Town of Buchanan, age 83, passed away with her family at her side on Thursday, April 14, 2022.  She was born in Seymour WI on February 11, 1939 to the late Walter and Anna (Burmeister) Blohm.  Nancy graduated from Seymour High School in 1957 and worked at Doepkers Bakery, IGA Grocery Store, and Seymour Canning Company. ...

Christy Ann Pennings

Christy Ann Pennings

Apr 13, 2022

Christy Ann Pennings, Kaukauna, age 71, died at Cherry Meadows Hospice on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.  She was born in Kaukauna on January 28, 1951 to the late Clarence and Eunice (Van Dalen) Pennings.  In May, 2018, Christy was baptized in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  She enjoyed jewelry making, sewing, reading, and cooking and regularly...

Martin P. Wynboom

Martin P. Wynboom

Apr 13, 2022

Martin Peter Wynboom, 81, peacefully passed away on April 13th, 2022 at the Appleton ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones. Marty was born on January 22nd, 1941 to Martin and Frances Wynboom in the village of Little Chute, WI.    In 1957, Marty met the love of his life, Diane Verstegen at an outdoor concert. Marty and Diane...

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