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Lori M. Johnson
Dec 2, 2021
Lori M. Johnson, Little Chute, age 46, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was born in Appleton on October 21, 1975, the daughter of Bill and Faye (Thurner) Jensen. She grew up in Kaukauna and graduated the class of 1994. Lori worked in food safety compliance at Nestle until May, 2021 and then worked at the Hawk's...
Daniel P. Van Veghel
Nov 22, 2021
Daniel P. Van Veghel, Town of Vandenbroek, age 62, died unexpectedly Monday, November 22, 2021. He was born in Appleton on July 10, 1959 to the late Imelda (Mollen) Van Veghel, Adrian Van Veghel. Dan owned and operated J. Mollen Machine & Tool. If you ever needed to find Dan he was in the shop. His hobbies included working...
David R. Wiley
Nov 19, 2021
David Rhoads Wiley, Appleton, age 82, died Friday, November 19, 2021. He was born in Sellersville, PA on January 27, 1939 to the late Glover and Aida (Ricci) Wiley. He married Brenda Stewart in Durham, NC in 1961. She preceded him in death on August 26, 2002.
David earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Duke University...
Randall S. Finch
Nov 15, 2021
Randall Scott "Randy" Finch, Kaukauna, age 62, died at his home on Monday, November 15, 2021.  He was born in West Virginia on March 18, 1959. Randy worked as a welder/fabricator for over 40 years. He married Christi Tarket at Peter's Pumpkin Patch on October 30, 2021.
Randy was a kind, sweet, and loyal man that always...
Shirley E. Kurath
Nov 15, 2021
Shirley E. Kurath, of Appleton, age 93, died Monday, November 15, 2021. She was born in Emerald, Wisconsin, to the late Henry and Florence (Timm) Kuhn, on July 10, 1928. Shirley married Sheldon Kurath on June 19, 1954, in Glenwood City, Wisconsin. Shirley attended the Swedish Hospital for nurse training and the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh, graduating in...
Marvin L. Lueddecke
Nov 12, 2021
Marvin L. Lueddecke, Kimberly, age 85, passed away peacefully in the hospital on November 12, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Dorchester, WI on August 28, 1936. On September 16, 1958, Marvin married Delores Herbeck. He was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kaukauna and a Christian role model for his children and grandchildren. ...
Nancy J. Peters
Nov 10, 2021
Nancy J. Peters, age 63, of Kaukauna, died peacefully Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. Nancy was born in Kaukauna on November 25, 1957, to the late Aloysius and Eunice (Baeten) Peters. Nancy worked for Bel Brands Kaukauna Cheese for 35 years until her retirement. Nancy lived her life on her own terms. She...
William L. Otto
Nov 6, 2021
William (Bill) L. Otto, 86, passed away at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton on November 6, 2021. Bill was born at home August 30, 1935 to the late William H. and Rose (Kronz) Otto, the oldest of 4 children. He was united in marriage to Kathleen McCormick on February 11, 1961 at St. John's Church, Little Chute. They...
Harvey H. Van Deraa
Nov 4, 2021
Harvey H. Van Deraa, age 93, of Kimberly, died Thursday, November 4, 2021, in Appleton, WI. Harvey was born in Little Chute on December 28, 1927, to the late John and Bertha (Kortz) Van Deraa. He married Irene Harriet Kemps on November 21, 1950, at Holy Name Church in Kimberly. Harvey served in the Army and was a member...
Timothy J. O'Connell
Nov 4, 2021
Timothy J. O'Connell, Chippewa Falls, age 79, died Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, with his sons at his side. Tim was born in Chippewa Falls on September 14, 1942 to the late Lorry and June (Gullickson) O'Connell. He married Joyce Price on March 9, 1974. She preceded him in death on December 11,...
Earl J. Schley
Nov 3, 2021
Earl J. Schley, Kaukauna, age 71, died at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, with his daughter at his side.  He was born in Appleton to the late Myron and Mary (De Keuster) Schley on March 19, 1950. Earl enjoyed fishing and loved watching fishing shows and wrestling. He cherished time spent with his children...
Leo E. Faust
Oct 29, 2021
Leo E. Faust passed away at age 79 on October 29, 2021 while on vacation in New Orleans. Leo was born to Michael and Leona Faust in Kaukauna on December 13, 1941.
He attended Holy Cross Grade School and graduated from Kaukauna High School. Following high school, he joined the United States Coast Guard and served from...
Robert M. Handel
Oct 28, 2021
Robert M. "Bob" Handel, of Kimberly, age 78, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Bob was born in Madison on September 12, 1943, and was the son of Arno and Vivian (Mack) Handel. On June 19, 1965, Bob married his best friend, Mary Mauel, at St. Mary Church in Kaukauna. He served in the National...
Samuel C. Neuman
Oct 27, 2021
Samuel C. Neuman, Kaukauna, age 79, died Wednesday, October 27, 2021. He was born in Waupun on December 10, 1941 to the late Gustov and Helen (Reinhardt) Neuman. He married Kathleen Lambert (Niesen) in Sun Prairie on May 20, 1995. Sam was an Army veteran, retiring after 20 years of service. He then worked as a maintenance supervisor at...
Helen R. Jansch
Oct 27, 2021
Helen R. Jansch, Kaukauna, age 97, died peacefully in her sleep to rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton on October 27, 2021. She was born in Appleton on August 25, 1924 to the late Anton and Charlotte (Young) Roehl. Helen graduated from St. Joseph Grade School and Appleton High...
Annette Valentine
Oct 27, 2021
Annette "Ann" Valentine, Age 85 , Appleton, formerly of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Heartwood Senior Living from complications related to dementia.
Annette was born on June 6, 1936 in Antigo to Donald and Henrietta (Twaroski) Huttenburg. She married her husband of 67 years, Charles Valentine, on August 7, 1954 in Minnesota.
...Carlton Edward Schmitt
Oct 24, 2021
Carlton Edward Schmitt, Kaukauna, age 101, peacefully died at his home on Sunday, October 24, 2021. He was born in Kaukauna on August 30, 1920 to the late Joseph and Ella (Krebser) Schmitt. Carl owned the Kaukauna Bargain Center. Carl has always believed in hard work and had a great work ethic which he applied to everything he did....
Terry L. Welhouse
Oct 21, 2021
Terence L. "Terry" Welhouse, Neenah, age 64, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born in Kaukauna on August 25, 1957, the son of Stanley and Jeanne (Sachs) Welhouse. Terry worked at the Kimberly Mill for 30 years until it closed. He then worked at the Dodge County Correctional Institution for ten years,...
Robert J. Creasy
Oct 17, 2021
Robert J. Creasy, age 71, of Appleton, died October 17, 2021. He was born on July 6, 1950, in Richland Center, to the late Lott Tennant and Mabel Creasy. Robert enjoyed fishing and appreciated the serenity that nature brought to him. He was a man who told many jokes, enjoyed playing Euchre, and loved to help others whenever he...
Alice M. Vandenboom
Oct 12, 2021
Alice Mae Vandenboom, age 81, of Hortonville, died in Appleton on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. She was born in Darboy to the late Joseph and Clara (Vande Loo) Dietzen on August 9, 1940. Alice married William "Bill" Vandenboom on June 6, 1964, at Sacred Heart Church in Appleton. Alice enjoyed cooking and baking, working in the yard, feeding the...
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