Obituaries

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...

Sep 19, 2021

Grace Hoffman passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the age of 102. She was born June 2, 1919 in Little Chute to the late John J. and Cora Hammen.   She was the third born of nine children, and lived in Little Chute almost all of her life. Grace graduated from St. John High School in 1937,...

Sep 13, 2021

Kevin Michael Cox, age 69, died September 13, 2021 following a very aggressive and short battle with cancer.  He was born the youngest child of Robert H. Cox, Sr. and Anita (Sershon) Cox on July 17, 1952.  He graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1970 and proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War as a...

Sep 11, 2021

On Saturday, September, 11, 2021, Mary Fischer passed away. She had many accomplishments in her life time, overcoming obstacles that would have stopped so many. She owned two jewelry stores (Fischer Jewelry) in Appleton, and repaired electric razors. She sold land in Florida, had a bookkeeping and tax service, sold Mary Kay, headed up the Jerry Lewis Labor Day...

Sep 6, 2021

Tyrone D. Babcock, Appleton, age 77, gained his heavenly wings on Monday, September 6, 2021, with his loving wife and family by his side.

Survived by his wife, Beverly J. Babcock of Appleton; sons: Randy Babcock, Menasha; and Scott (Kris) Babcock, Necedah; daughter Connie (Mark) Becker, Winneconne; and many grandchildren. He is further survived by his step-father...

Sep 5, 2021

Bernice E. Hoff, Appleton, age 93, died Sunday, September 5, 2021.

Arrangements are pending.

Sep 5, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Dee Bartolazzi (Heintz) announces her passing. Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother gained her angel wings on September 5, 2021 at the age of 74.  Her final hours were spent surrounded by her children and husband.

She was born on October 7, 1946 in Alton, IL, the...

Sep 4, 2021

Jerry Vandenberg, 88, passed away peacefully at Country Villa Assisted Living in Little Chute on September 4, 2021.  Jerry was born on April 30, 1933 in Appleton. He was thankful for his visit from Father Jim and looking forward to joining Jesus in Heaven.

Jerry is survived by the love of his life, Bernice (Hietpas) Vandenberg; son,...

Sep 2, 2021

Barbara B. Moehr (Van Deraa), age 78, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2021 surrounded by family. Barb was born on January 4, 1943 to the late Martin and Minnie Van Deraa. She married Randall Moehr, Sr. on July 1, 1991.

Barb worked at Aluminum Specialty then Mirro Foley Co. for many years. She then took on...