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Peter J. Gidlund
Apr 10, 2022
Peter J. Gidlund, Appleton, ge 78, died at Carolina Manor on Sunday, April 10, 2022.
In accordance with his wishes, no funeral will be held.
William Bernard Vandenboom
Apr 1, 2022
William Bernard Vandenboom, age 83, of Hortonville, died in Appleton on Friday, April 1, 2022. He was born in Little Chute to the late Bernard and Mary (Williamson) Vandenboom on February 4, 1939. William "Bill" Vandenboom married Alice Dietzen on June 6, 1964, at Sacred Heart Church in Appleton. Bill enjoyed working in the yard, feeding the birds, and...
Marcellus H. Van Gompel
Mar 29, 2022
Marcellus (Dumps) (Marc) Van Gompel, formerly from Little Chute, Gillett, and Kimberly, passed away at the age of 90, on March 29, 2022. Marcellus was born on July 15, 1931 to the late Anton and Marie (Jansen) Van Gompel. He married June Verhagen in 1954 and was a faithful husband until her death in 1986. Marcellus and June had...
Robert B. Geenen, Sr.
Mar 28, 2022
After a long and full life, of 91 years, Robert B. Geenen, Sr., "shuffled off" peacefully in his sleep under the care of the loving staff at Country Villa in Little Chute while immersed in the love of his large family.
Bob was born in 1930 in Freedom, WI on the family farm of the late John...
Donna Mae Prahl
Mar 23, 2022
Donna Mae Prahl, Little Chute, died Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the age of 74. She was born on May 7, 1947, to the late William and Elizabeth (Evers) Sanderfoot. Donna married Jack Prahl on July 2, 1988. It was common knowledge that both she and Jack shared a love for Elvis, as well as taking bus trips together...
Mark Leverance
Mar 22, 2022
Mark Leverance, age 66, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
Arrangements are pending. Full obituary to follow.
Thomas S. Smith
Mar 22, 2022
Thomas S. "Smitty" Smith, Little Chute, age 76, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Little Chute Health Care Services. Thomas was born in North Carolina on October 12, 1945, to the late Roy and Virginia (Pilkington) Smith. On November 27, 1992, Thomas married Luceinne Michaelis in Green Bay. Thomas was a proud Army veteran, serving from 1964 to 1967....
Stanley L. Welhouse
Mar 21, 2022
Stanley L. Welhouse passed away on March 21, 2022, finally able to rejoin the love of his life, Jeanne. He was born on August 26, 1932 in Neenah, Wisconsin to the late Levi and Ruby (Rosenthal) Welhouse.
Stan attended St. John's grade school and high school in Little Chute, graduating in 1950. Stan joined the US Air...
Kathrine A. Clancy
Mar 20, 2022
Kathrine A. Clancy, Kaukauna, age 55, died Sunday, March 20, 2022 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Appleton on November 18, 1966, the daughter of Charles and Marilyn (Paltzer) Hegner. Kat married Gerald Clancy in Appleton on June 26, 1992. He preceded her in death on October 15,...
Eugene D. Schaefer
Mar 15, 2022
Eugene D. Schaefer, Kaukauna, age 88, died at his home on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was born in Kaukauna on August 27, 1933 to the late William and Helen "Nell" (Vogt) Schaefer. Gene served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Later, he served as the Post Commander of the Kaukauna V.F.W. Post 3319 and participated...
Margaret Ann Paulson
Mar 14, 2022
Margaret Ann Paulson, long time resident of Kaukauna, returned to her heavenly father on March 14, 2022 at the age of 89. She passed peacefully with her family at her side and music in the air. Margaret was born in Oconto, WI on April 5, 1932 to Wesley and Ruth (Follett) Hall.  She married Dr. Jerome Paulson on August...
Butch E. Miller
Mar 11, 2022
William E. "Butch" Miller, Little Chute, died Friday, March 11, 2022, at the age of 83. He was born in Thorp to the late John and Claira (Baumgartner) Miller on October 31, 1938. Butch married Nancy Bergman at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church on June 17, 1961. He worked as a Tow Motor Driver for U.S. Paper out of...
Kenneth Flanagan
Mar 3, 2022
Kenneth J. Flanagan, age 59, died Thursday, March 3, 2022 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.
Arrangements are pending.
(Cheryl) Cheri A. Blajeski
Mar 3, 2022
Cheryl Ann "Cheri" Blajeski, Kaukauna, age 63, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022. She was born in Kaukauna on June 18, 1958 to the late John and Harriet (Vanden Bogart) Blajeski. Cheri cherished her role as mother and grandmother. She was always involved in her kids' activities as they grew up, including Boy and Girl Scouts, various sports, and...
Robert D. Strelow, Sr.
Mar 1, 2022
Robert D. Strelow, Sr., Black Creek, died with his family by his side on March 1, 2022, at the age of 72. He was born in Appleton on February 12, 1950. On June 7, 1980, Robert married Victoria A. Calder at St. Bernard's Church in Appleton. Robert had many hobbies throughout his life, some of which include being a...
Lois A. Gerrits
Feb 27, 2022
Lois A. Gerrits, passed away at her home with her family at her side on Sunday, February 27, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Appleton on September 16, 1932 to the late George and Martha (Ahrens) Schabo. Lois married Eugene Gerrits on August 6, 1949 at Sacred Heart Parish. He preceded her in death...
Nancy V. Weller
Feb 22, 2022
Nancy V. Weller, Appleton, age 73, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. She was born in Alexandria, Virginia on May 26, 1948 to the late Edward and Estell (Bowen) Weller. Nancy loved watching General Hospital and the Green Bay Packers. She also enjoyed puzzles, reading, and her favorite treat a vanilla shake. Her greatest love was her family.  ...
John L. Rietveld
Feb 12, 2022
John L. Rietveld, Combined Locks, age 91, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, February 12, 2022. He was born in Nuenen N.B. Holland on January 10, 1931 to the late Peter and Bertha (Gietman) Rietveld. After immigrating to the United States in 1950, John joined the United States Marine Corps and served from 1952-54. He married Harriet...
Margaret Hankwitz
Feb 8, 2022
Margaret "Pete" Lucille Hankwitz, Kaukauna, age 88, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. She was born in Appleton to the late Walter and Eleanor (Vredenburg) Bogan on February 1, 1934.  Through the years, Pete bartended at multiple area establishments, including Blue Angel and Hawks Nest. Her true love was for cats and birds but enjoyed playing poker machines and...
Raymond A. Van Dyn Hoven
Feb 7, 2022
Raymond "Wimpy" Van Dyn Hoven, lifelong resident of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully on Feb. 7, 2022 at age 91. Ray was born December 1, 1930 to Hank and Florence (Romenesko) Van Dyn Hoven.   Following graduation from Kaukauna High School, he joined the Navy, and proudly served his country. On April 15, 1952, he married Margaret A. Schuh at St....
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