Obituaries

Jan 7, 2022

Wilfred Frederick Loewenhagen (Wolfie)

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on January 7, 2022 at the age of 89 after a short battle with cancer.   He was born on November 15, 1932 to the late Edward and Bertha (Sigl) Loewenhagen.

Before retiring, he was employed at Fort James for 43 years.  As...

Jan 6, 2022

Daniel L. Bork, Sr., Appleton, age 88, passed away at his home on January 6th, 2022.  He was born in Appleton at his Grandpa's home on May 22 nd , 1933, and graduated from Appleton West High School. He then met Mary Hietpas, the love of his life. They were married in 1957 and celebrated almost 65 years of...

Jan 5, 2022

Bernice Strobel, age 98, resident of The Landings of Kaukauna, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

She was born in Little Chute on September 3, 1923, daughter of Adrian "Jack" Pynenberg and Leda (Ebben) Pynenberg. Bernice grew up in Little Chute and graduated from St. John High School. She married Melvin Strobel in 1945 and resided in...

Jan 3, 2022

Fue Xiong, Appleton, died Monday, January 3, 2022.

Arrangements are pending.

Dec 31, 2021

Troy D. Trudeau, Wrightstown, age 51, died Friday, December 31, 2021. He was born in Appleton on July 11, 1970, the son of Harold and Kristie (Louison) Trudeau. Troy married Shawn St. Aubin in Appleton on August 2, 1996, and they enjoyed over 30 years together. He enjoyed outdoor pursuits, including hunting, fishing and snowmobiling, but his passion was...

Dec 31, 2021

Alice E. Joosten, of Little Chute, age 90, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, December 31, 2021. She was born to the late Earl and Catherine (Van Asten) Nichols on April 15, 1931.

On May 7, 1949, she was united in marriage to Jerome "Shorty" Joosten; together they had eight children. While...

Dec 27, 2021

Carl H. Steder, Menasha, age 80, died at his home on Monday, December 27, 2021.  He was born on September 26, 1941 to the late Frank and LaVerne (Hendricks) Steder.  Carl served in the United States Marine Corps from 1959-1973.  He later worked in surveillance at Lake of the Torches Casino.

Carl is survived by his wife,...

Dec 26, 2021

Christine "Chris" Lynn Hanges, 67, of Kimberly Wi passed away on December 26, 2021 after a short and courageous struggle with pancreatic cancer.

Chris was born in Appleton, WI to the late Louis and Hattie Locke on July 7 th , 1954.  She married Jonathan Hanges on November 18, 1972 at Faith Lutheran Church.  Chris had many...

Dec 24, 2021

Joyce M. Kolasinski, Menasha, age 90, died Friday, December 24, 2021 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah.  She was born in Neenah on February 18, 1931 to the late Joseph and Marie (Budweiser) Sokel.  Joyce married David Kolasinski at St. Mary Church on August 26, 1950.  He preceded her in death on December 27, 1990.  Joyce loved her...

Dec 23, 2021

Dad received his personal invitation to Jesus's birthday!

Roger J. Hermsen, age 79 of Little Chute passed away peacefully with his family by his side at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center--Appleton on Thursday, December 23, 2021, following a 20-day battle with COVID. He was born in Little Chute on June 26, 1942, to the late Jack and Delia...

Dec 21, 2021

Joseph L. Zierler, Kaukauna, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the age of 62 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in Kaukauna on April 1, 1959 to the late Louis and Shirley (Munes) Zierler.  Joe married Mary Huss on May 20, 1983 at Holy Cross Parish.  He worked at James River...

Dec 20, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father and grandfather, Boyd (Bud) Kohn, age 89 on December 20, 2021.  Dad's struggle with pneumonia ended peacefully in his sleep where he then entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior.  Dad was born in Waupun on August 10, 1932 to Tillie (nee Tygee) Kohn.  His...

Dec 19, 2021

Robert "Bob" Fritsch, age 74, died in Appleton on Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was born to the late Arthur and Marie (Novak) Fritsch on December 22, 1946. Bob married Helen Micke-Bain at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Wrightstown on December 15, 1972. Following Bob's graduation from West De Pere High School in 1965, he joined the Air Force...

Dec 18, 2021

Janet Lee Besta, Appleton, age 85, died peacefully at home on Dec. 18, 2021, after a struggle with dementia. Her partner of over 20 years, Gene Burner was by her side. Born in Dixon, IL on Aug. 4, 1936, she was raised as an only child to the late Frank and Olive (Welch) Sleasman. All would describe her as...

Dec 14, 2021

Leon B. Woodward, Jr., of Appleton, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at the age of 76 from complications of Parkinson's. Leon was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, to the late Leon and Betty (Gates) Woodward, on July 26, 1945. Leon married Suzanne St. Germain at First Baptist Church in West Chester on June 4, 1966. He worked at SSP...

Dec 13, 2021

Ruth A. Bloy, of Appleton, formerly of Forest Junction, age 103, died Monday, December 13, 2021 at Heartwood Homes.  She was born in Berlin, WI on November 1, 1918 to the late Rev. G.T. and Amolia Neumann- Vieth.  Ruth married Lawrence Wink in Center Valley on April 13, 1941.  Her father officiated.  Lawrence preceded her in death in 1965. ...

Dec 9, 2021

Stacie J. Looker, Greenville, age 55, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 9, 2021 at her home with family at her side.  She was born in Neenah on September 30, 1966 to the late Jerry and Mary Ann (Bruley) Looker.  During her 35 year career as a beautician Stacie opened Stacie's Barbershop and Styling Salon in 2006. Stacie had a...

Dec 7, 2021

Isabelle Ann "Isie" Winius, Kimberly, WI age 93, was reunited with her beloved husband of 63 years, Harry, on Tuesday 12-7-21. Born in Appleton, WI to the late Christopher and Rose (Weyenberg) Vanden Heuvel, Isie grew up on the family farm with her three siblings. Lucy, Don, and Joyce. Isie married Harold "Harry" Winius on July 24, 1948 at...

Dec 6, 2021

Juvenal (Paisa, Paisita) Pinzon-Hernandez, Little Chute, age 56, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 6, 2021.  He was born in Michoacan, Mexico on July 20, 1965, the son of Francisco Hernandez and Maria Isabel Pinzon.

Paisa was a kind, funny, good-hearted man.  It was always nice to be around him and converse with him.  Paisa...

Dec 4, 2021

Kenneth (Ken) J. Vosters, age 71, passed away of an unexpected heart attack at his home on December 4, 2021.  Ken was born on October 11, 1950 in Appleton, the son of Bernard (Butch) and Doris (Hammen) Vosters.  Ken was the third of nine Vosters children.  He attended St. John's grade school and graduated from St. John's High School...