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Bonnie I. Hotchkiss

Bonnie I. Hotchkiss

Feb 3, 2022

Bonnie I. Hotchkiss, Menasha, age 71, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 3, 2022.  She was born in Appleton on November 28, 1950 to the late Clarence and Florence (Cahee) Bauernfiend.  Bonnie enjoyed playing cards with her sister, trips to the casino, and road trips throughout the state.  She will be remembered for her deviled eggs...

William E. Coon

William E. Coon

Jan 30, 2022

William "Skip" E. Coon, age 74, of Menasha, died at his home on Sunday, January 30, 2022. He was born in Appleton on June 5, 1947, to the late Woodrow and Eileen (Wichman) Coon. Skip married Tuesday Boelter on July 25, 2009. Skip served his country for four years, being in the Navy from 1964 to 1968. He loved...

Shelly Lawver

Shelly Lawver

Jan 29, 2022

Shelly Lawver, age 50, passed away at her home Saturday January 29, 2022, surrounded by her family in Kaukauna. Shelly was born September 9, 1971, in Kaukauna to her loving parents Kirby and Margarette (Surprise) Vanden Bloomer. On July 19th 1997, Shelly married the love of her life Melvin M. Lawver. She was very active with her family whether...

Robert C. Acker

Robert C. Acker

Jan 29, 2022

Robert "Bob" C. Acker, age 80, of Appleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 29, 2022. Robert was born to the late Clarence and Irene (Pries) Acker on October 14, 1941. He married his wife, Loretta Dombeck, on March 31, 1962, in Milwaukee. Robert's passion in life were cars, whether that was building them, working on...

Gary Van Groll

Gary Van Groll

Jan 29, 2022

Gary E. Van Groll, Appleton, age 77, passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with COPD on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  He was born in Appleton on November 1, 1944 to the late John and Claribel (Schmidt) Van Groll.  Gary retired from Miller Electric after more than 25 years of service.

Gary enjoyed...

James G. Ebben

James G. Ebben

Jan 25, 2022

James Gerard "Jim" Ebben, Kaukauna, age 64, died Tuesday January 25, 2022 at his home. He was born June 17, 1957 in the City of Kaukauna, Wisconsin to Willard and Helen (Joyce) Ebben. Jim was the third of six children.  Jim earned a Bachelor's degree in 1979 from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in Washington, D.C. His interest...

Ruth D. Coenen

Ruth D. Coenen

Jan 25, 2022

Ruth D. Coenen, Kaukauna, age 90, died at her home, with her family at her side, on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.  She was born in Kaukauna on January 11, 1932, to the late John and Ella (Danen) Van De Loo.  Ruth married Ralph (Tuffy) Coenen at St. Mary Parish in Kaukauna on October 27, 1953.  He preceded her in...

Terrance Thomas Brennan

Terrance Thomas Brennan

Jan 25, 2022

Terrance (Terry) Brennan died January 25, 2022, at home in Appleton, WI, with family by his side. Terry was born May 4, 1935, in Saginaw, MI, to Casimira (Carrie Borowiak) and Thomas Brennan. In April 1938, Terry moved to Newberry, MI, a community he loved and served.

After graduating from Newberry High School in 1953, Terry attended...

Mary K. Eiting

Mary K. Eiting

Jan 24, 2022

Mary K. Eiting, Kaukauna, age 75, died from natural causes, at peace, on Monday, January 24, 2022.  She was born on October 4, 1946 to the late Bernard and Stella (Hoersch) Collins.  Mary wed her high school sweetheart, Kenneth C. Eiting at Holy Cross Parish on September 5, 1966.  He has been awaiting her in heaven since January 10,...

Timothy G. Brown

Timothy G. Brown

Jan 22, 2022

Timothy G. (Tim) Brown, age 59, of Appleton, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 after a brief non-COVID illness.   Tim was born in Appleton on April 23 rd , 1962 to Carl D. and Rita A. Brown. He attended St. Therese School, Roosevelt Junior High School and Appleton West.  He continued his education at Fox Valley Technical College...

Beverly Jane Thoma

Beverly Jane Thoma

Jan 22, 2022

Beverly J. Thoma, 79, of Manawa, died at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Beverly was born in Appleton to the late George and Magel (Bradley) Guyette on September 10, 1942. She married Elroy Thoma on October 24, 1959. Beverly liked to gamble, play bingo, and crochet. She cherished time spent with her children,...

James P. Vanderloop

James P. Vanderloop

Jan 20, 2022

James P. Vanderloop, Combined Locks, age 77, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Thursday, January 20, 2022. He was born in Kaukauna on January 12, 1945 to the late Norbert and Helen (Klister) Vanderloop. Jim served as an MP in the U.S. Army. Jim will be remembered as a very hard worker. He worked in construction, built silos,...

Jerome O'Neill

Jerome O'Neill

Jan 17, 2022

Jerome E. O'Neill, Kaukauna, age 68, died at Cherry Meadows Hospice on Monday, January 17, 2022.  He was born in Antigo on March 19, 1953 to the late Lyman George and Fern E. (Chrudimsky) O'Neill.  Jerry married Roxann Vander Wielen at First English Lutheran Church in Appleton on August 17, 1990.

Jerry is survived by his wife...

Daryl Sole

Daryl Sole

Jan 16, 2022

Daryl Sole, age 73, died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at The Landings of Kaukauna.

Arrangements are pending.

Russell A. Mereness

Russell A. Mereness

Jan 16, 2022

Russell A. Mereness, Kaukauna, age 71, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 16, 2022 following a major surgery.  He was born in Appleton on October 23, 1950 to the late Russell and Joan (Hendricks) Mereness.  Russell loved meeting and talking to people where ever he went.  He loved capturing moments of life through his constant picture taking and was a...

John L. Mereness

John L. Mereness

Jan 15, 2022

John L. Mereness, Kaukauna, age 69, died Saturday, January 15, 2022 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.  He was born in Appleton on August 30, 1952 to the late Russell and Joan (Hendricks) Mereness.  John was a loving caregiver and best friend to his brother, Russell.  He was always there for his family or anyone else who needed...

Steven Douglas Moore

Steven Douglas Moore

Jan 15, 2022

Steven D. Moore, age 74, of Appleton, died Saturday, January 15, 2022, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center. He was born to the late Douglas and Jean (Wyrobeck) Moore, in Watertown, WI, on May 10, 1947.  Steven was an Air Force veteran and served from 1966-1970.  He married Mitzi Faris on July 29, 1972, at Sacred Heart Church in Fond...

Gerald C. Wouters

Gerald C. Wouters

Jan 13, 2022

Gerald (Jerry or "Pups") C. Wouters (77) of Little Chute, WI passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 13, 2022.  Jerry was born on February 12, 1944 in Kaukauna, WI to late Louis and Lucille (Pendergast) Wouters along with seven brothers and sisters.  Jerry worked at Thilmany Pulp and Paper most of his adult life and retired...

Kim Zwiers

Kim Zwiers

Jan 13, 2022

Kim L. Zwiers, 63, of Combined Locks, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. She was born April 12, 1958, to Linda and Vance Zwiers in Combined Locks. Kim graduated from Kimberly High School in 1976, and later attended Marion College, studying nursing. She worked for 36 years at several local nursing homes. She loved taking care of people, reading,...

Thomas Anthony Dlugopolski

Thomas Anthony Dlugopolski

Jan 7, 2022

Thomas Anthony Dlugopolski of Appleton passed away on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at ThedaCare Hospital in New London, Wis., with family at his side. He was 86.

He was born April 25, 1935 in Marinette, Wisconsin, to parents John and Teckla Dlugopolski. He graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Marinette and went onto Marquette...

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