Obituaries

Feb 18, 2021

Werner J. Mathis, Neenah, age 68, died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital.

Arrangements are pending.

Feb 17, 2021

Michael J. Eberhard, Appleton, age 68, died at his home, surrounded by his children, on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.  He was born in New London on November 12, 1952 to the late Leslie "Bud" and Mildred (Krueger) Eberhard.  Michael served in the U.S. Air Force 3703 Squad Flight 1334 and was a chaplain with the American Legion Reno Post...

Feb 15, 2021

Appleton, WI - Our lives became emptier on February 15, 2021 when our mom, Audrey Marie (Gulig) Wirkes, age 82, left this world and embraced her family in her eternal home. We imagine her smiling warmly as she met Jesus face-to-face.

Audrey was born October 6, 1938 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was very proud of her upbringing...

Feb 13, 2021

"Well done, good and faithful servant!" Matthew 25:23

Rita Anna (Bohmann) Brown, age 93, of Appleton passed into eternal life on February 13, 2021 of natural causes.  She was born near Marshfield, WI on June 27, 1927 to George Bohmann and Mary (Schneider) Bohmann.  She was the 14 th of 15 children.   She grew up on the...

Feb 9, 2021

Steven Daniel Huss entered the Kingdom of Heaven on February 9, 2021 after a life full of love, laughter, family, and friendships. He was born on April 22, 1968 to Donald and Joyce (Everts) Huss. Steve graduated from Little Chute High School in 1986, and went on to start his own excavating business, Dirt Works. Along the way, he...

Feb 8, 2021

James F. Schuh, Little Chute, age 92, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021.  He was born in Freedom on May 20, 1928 to the late Fredrick and Catherine (Meulemans) Schuh.  Jim graduated from Freedom High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army  in both the Philippines and Korea.  He was also a member of the...

Feb 6, 2021

Karen (Hostettler) Schuh, Little Chute, age 76, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at St. Paul Elder Services.  She was born on November 3, 1944 to the late Robert and Mildred (Parker) Hostettler.  Karen grew up in Kaukauna.  She attended St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from Kaukauna High School in...

Feb 2, 2021

Mary Loewenhagen, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on February 2, 2021, at the age of 88.  She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Wilfred "Wolfie" Loewenhagen, who considered her the prettiest girl in Appleton.  She is also survived by daughters: Lynn Artz, Sharon (Dave) Bloomer, and Kathy Helms; son, Dan (Cindy); granddaughters: Amy Aumend...

Feb 1, 2021

Raymond W. Berg, Bloomfield, age 94, died at his home on Monday, February 1, 2021.  He was born in Milwaukee on December 8, 1926 to the late Samuel and Lillian (Jantzen) Berg.  Ray married Lorraine Sunderland on June 8, 1956 in Brookfield.  He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.  Ray was a member of the Operating Engineers Union Local...

Jan 27, 2021

Donald O. Roehrborn, Little Chute, age 91, died at his home with his family at his side, on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.  He was born in Marshfield on September 7, 1929 to the late Walter and Emma (Witthuhn) Roehrborn.  Don married Ila Van Asten in 1951.  She preceded him in death in 1995.  Don was a U.S. Army veteran...

Jan 26, 2021

"Duke" Ralph Joseph Krabbe

Kimberly – "Duke" Ralph Joseph Krabbe, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on January 26, 2021.  Born in Appleton, Wisconsin on December 8, 1936, to Ralph and Francis (Dombeck) Krabbe.  Duke was a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend.  Marine, retired mail carrier, flower delivery guy, referee, coach, fisherman and amateur...

Jan 24, 2021

John E. Strelow, Fond du Lac, age 86, died Sunday, January 24, 2021.

In accordance with his wishes, no funeral will be held.

Jan 21, 2021

Richard P. "Rich" Joosten, Little Chute, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.  He was born in Little Chute on October 18, 1933 to the late John and Anna (Van Groll) Joosten.  Rich served in the U.S. Army from 1955-57.  He married Beverly Otto on November 7, 1958 at...

Jan 21, 2021

Greg Collins, age 67, of Kaukauna, passed away at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Greg was born in Appleton on October 23, 1953 to the late Bernard and Stella (Hoersch) Collins. On June 29, 2002 he was united in marriage to Diane Diedrich. Greg worked at Presto until his retirement.

Greg...

Jan 19, 2021

Appleton - Roger A Sundblom, age 85, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 19, 2020, a victim of the COVID pandemic. He was born to the late Norman and Eloise (McIntyre) Sundblom on July 30, 1935 in Evanston, IL. Roger graduated from Evanston High School in 1955. He was an active member of the school diving team for one...

Jan 19, 2021

Evelyn Caroline (VanZeeland) Sprangers, age 92 of De Pere, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. She was born on August 10, 1928 to the late Frank and Emma (Diedrich) Van Zeeland in Kaukauna. On June 21, 1949 she married Floyd Sprangers at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kaukauna. Evelyn was a member of Holy...

Jan 17, 2021

Dolores M. Stepniak, Appleton, age 86, died after a courageous fight with several medical conditions on Sunday, January 17, 2021.  She was born in Coleman, WI on June 30, 1934 to the late Ernest B. and Inez V. (Semrau) Hoida.  Dolores graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High School in 1952.  She married Donald A. Stepniak at Epiphany Church...

Jan 15, 2021

Arnold (Arnie) H. Merkel, Kimberly, age 77, died at his home Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born in Marshfield on August 6, 1943, to the late Andrew and Katherine (Cooke) Merkel. He married Barbara DeLeeuw at Holy Name Parish on October 2, 1965.

Arnold worked for Pittsburgh Paints for 35 years and became a Nation-Leading Salesman...

Jan 12, 2021

Raymond Alexander Wells died Tuesday, January 12, at home with his children at his side. He was born January 27, 1934, in Spaulding, Michigan to William and Delia (Corriveau) Wells.

Ray graduated from Powers-Spaulding High School in 1953. He served in the United States Navy from 1955-1957 with Air Transport Squadron 23 and was stationed in Atsugi,...

Jan 10, 2021

Joy Louise Leonard, Little Chute, age 84, died Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was born in Oshkosh on July 8, 1936 to the late Arthur M. and Betty F. (Gray) Larish. Joy married Donald F. Leonard on March 16, 1996 in Appleton. Joy was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Little Chute.

Joy is survived...