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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...

Peter J. Gidlund

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

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

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.

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

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

Mark Leverance

Mar 22, 2022

Mark Leverance, age 66, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

Arrangements are pending. Full obituary to follow.

Thomas S. Smith

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

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

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,...

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