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Roger J. Hermsen

Roger J. Hermsen

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...

Joseph L. Zierler

Joseph L. Zierler

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...

Boyd "Bud" Kohn

Boyd "Bud" Kohn

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...

Robert J. Fritsch

Robert J. Fritsch

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...

Janet L. Besta

Janet L. Besta

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...

Leon B. Woodward, Jr.

Leon B. Woodward, Jr.

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...

Ruth A. Bloy

Ruth A. Bloy

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. ...

Stacie J. Looker

Stacie J. Looker

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...

Isabelle A. Winius

Isabelle A. Winius

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...

Juvenal Pinzon-Hernandez

Juvenal Pinzon-Hernandez

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...

Kenneth J. Vosters

Kenneth J. Vosters

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...

Lori M. Johnson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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