Obituaries

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....

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,...

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...

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...

Oct 12, 2021

Peyton Holly Schorer, of Kaukauna, age 17, passed on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, as the result of a motorcycle accident. She was born in Syracuse, New York on July 8, 2004, the daughter of Cale Schorer and Aimee Lebied. Peyton was currently a senior at Kimberly High School and previously attended West Genesee High School in Camillus, NY. She...

Oct 12, 2021

Paul R. Nettekoven, Kaukauna, age 84, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021. He was born in Appleton on December 20, 1936 to the late Victor and Ruth (Schmalz) Nettekoven. On April 29, 1961, Paul married Margaret Van Dyke at St. Mary's Church in Kaukauna. They had celebrated their 60th anniversary earlier this year. Paul was a veteran of the United...

Oct 11, 2021

Barbara J. Landua, Kaukauna, age 58, died at her home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, October 11, 2021. She was born in Kaukauna on September 15, 1963, the daughter of Jerry and Mary (Ebben) Gehl. Barbara married Lee Landua in a double wedding, with Barb's sister Julie and Lee's brother Todd, on April 9, 1991, in Montego Bay,...

Oct 7, 2021

Jude (Amos) Ervin Hermsen, 87, passed away on October 7 th after a 3 week struggle with a breakthrough Covid case at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI.

Jude was born in Little Chute, WI on November 2, 1933 and fondly remembered his youth and friends of Little Chute.  His father, Henry Hermsen, passed away when Jude...

Oct 6, 2021

Dean E. Hoffman died October 6, 2021, of Alzheimer's Disease. He was born July 19, 1946, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to the late Everett and Betty Hoffman.

He attended college in St. Cloud, earning a B.A. in art from St. Cloud State College; later he went on to earn an M.A. in special education from University of...

Oct 4, 2021

Donald P. Hartzheim, Darboy, age 85, died at Kindred Hearts Assisted Living on Monday, October 4, 2021.  Don was born in Appleton on April 13, 1936 to the late Joseph and Anna (Jochmann) Hartzheim.  He worked as a landscaper at Gillespie Gardens for many years, retiring in 2007.  Donald enjoyed boating, motorcycling, and cars.

Donald was preceded...

Oct 4, 2021

Anthony Douglas, Combined Locks, age 17, died as the result of a motorcycle accident on Monday, October 4, 2021.  He was born in Appleton on December 11, 2003 to Jason and Rhonda (Fox) Douglas.  Anthony was currently in his senior year at Kimberly High School where he previously enjoyed wrestling and football.  He loved country music, Cheyenne (truck), being...

Oct 2, 2021

John A. "Jack" Wydeven, Little Chute, age 82, died Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Little Chute Health Services.  He was born in Appleton on August 15, 1939 to the late George and Agnes (Van Hammond) Wydeven.  Jack graduated from St. John's High School in 1957.  He then served with the U.S. Army Reserve from 1957-1965.  Jack married Carol Diedrich...

Oct 1, 2021

Susan was born Susan Louise Karraker to John and Patricia Karraker in the Philippines, where her father was stationed in the Air Force, on July 15, 1954. She gained her angel wings unexpectedly on October 1, 2021, at the age of 67.

She married Ted Schmelter, Sr., in 1976 in Wisconsin and they eventually moved to Alabama,...

Sep 27, 2021

Donald R. Tisler, age 88, of Appleton, died on Monday, September 27, 2021. He was born on October 3, 1932, in Wayside, to the late James and Emma (Shimon) Tisler. Don married his best friend, Patricia "Pat" Mullins on August 9, 1958. They shared 65 wonderful years together.  He worked at Tecumseh Products in New Holstein for more than...

Sep 27, 2021

Dianne Hobin, age 74, of Manitowoc, died Monday, September 27, 2021.

Funeral arrangements are pending. Full obituary to follow.

Sep 22, 2021

Thomas Ray Temple, III, of Appleton, age 65, died at his home on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Tom was born in Chicago, IL, the son of Thomas R. and Dianne (Ackerman) Temple, on February 10, 1956. He married his wife Diane (Tadisch) Temple at St. Mary Parish in Appleton on January 19, 2019. Tom held many welding certifications, of...

Sep 21, 2021

Carol M. Wydeven, Little Chute, age 82, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 21, 2021 surrounded by her family at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.  She was born in Kaukauna on May 10, 1939 to the late John and Gladys (Milton) Diedrich and graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1957. Carol married Jack Wydeven at Holy Cross Parish on...

Sep 20, 2021

Leslie Charles "Lee" Foesch, age 79 of Little Chute, passed away peacefully with his family by his side.  An amazing and loving husband, father, grandfather, friend and son, Lee was always willing to lend a hand and was always busy helping others and taking care of something or someone.

Lee was born in Shawano, on January 23,...

Sep 20, 2021

Susan P. Bishop, Wrightstown, age 60, died at her home on Monday, September 20, 2021.  She was born in Sheboygan on February 13, 1961, the daughter of Ralland and Patricia (Conlon) Polzin.  Sue married Bruce Bishop on October 23, 1981 in Clintonville.  Together, they lived a very active life.  Early on, Sue and Bruce played on various softball and...

Sep 19, 2021

Mary Jean (Helein) Vanden Boogard, age 93, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Mary was born on October 30, 1927 in Appleton to the late Theodore and Florence (Huckbody) Helein.

Mary's husband Alois Vanden Boogard fondly recalls asking the prettiest girl at the Cinderella Ballroom to dance and for the next...