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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...
Peyton Holly Schorer
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...
Paul R. Nettekoven
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...
Barbara J. Landua
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,...
Jude Hermsen
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...
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