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Eugene D. Schaefer

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

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

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

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

(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.

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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,...

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