Obituaries

Nov 21, 2025

Travis S. Schwaller, Oshkosh, age 52, passed away at his home on Friday, November 21, 2025, following a six month-long illness. He was born in Kaukauna on May 17, 1973, the son of Thomas Schwaller and Barbara (Soffa) Schwaller Du Vall. Travis graduated from Little Chute High School in 1991, where he wrestled and played football. He was an...

Nov 17, 2025

Wilma M. Schroder, age 83, passed away with her loving family at her side on Monday, November 17, 2025. She was born in Darboy to the late Anthony and Juanita (Wilson) Wyngaard on April 22, 1942. She was baptized at Holy Angels Church in Darboy, and after graduating high school, married the love of her life, Robert Schroder, on...

Nov 15, 2025

David Allen Deeg Sr., age 80, of Kimberly, WI, was called home by our Lord to his eternal rest on November 15, 2025. He was joyfully reunited in Heaven with his parents, Mary and Earl Deeg. David passed away peacefully, with his beloved wife and children by his side.

David devoted his life to his family. He...

Nov 12, 2025

Marvin K. Peterson, age 87, died peacefully early Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Ballard Glenn Assisted Living in Appleton. Marvin was born March 6, 1938, in Bear Creek to the late Harry and Meta (Lichtenberg) Peterson. Following his graduation from Clintonville High School, Marvin enlisted in the United States Army, serving overseas in Korea during peacetime. He married the...

Oct 25, 2025

Vernon John Evers June 10, 1935 – October 25, 2025

Vernon John Evers, age 90, of Greenville, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, with family by his side. He was born on June 10, 1935, in Appleton, Wisconsin, son of the late Martin and Florance Evers.

Vernon was a proud graduate of Appleton High...

Oct 23, 2025

David M. Kramer, Kaukauna, age 80, died Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Appleton on February 9, 1945, to the late William and Angela (VandeVoort) Kramer.  David was a hard worker, employed at Thilmany mill for 43 years. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it.  He...

Oct 22, 2025

Patricia "Patty" A. Walker, Kaukauna, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving husband at her side on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.  She was born in Kimberly on August 21, 1946, to the late James and Florence (Gussert) Jansen.  Pat married George Withrow and they spent 30 years together.  George preceded Pat in death on November...

Oct 20, 2025

Melvin E. Baker, Jr., Little Chute, age 82, died Monday, October 20, 2025, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.  He was born in Kentucky on September 17, 1943, to the late Melvin E. and Carla P. (Barker) Baker, Sr.  He retired from Badger Northland.

Melvin is survived by his children:  Sandra (James) Starr, Kaukauna; Patrick Baker,...

Oct 16, 2025

Marc J. Daverveld, Appleton, age 58, died peacefully at home of kidney cancer on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was born on February 4, 1967, to the late James J. Daverveld and Geraldine C. (Hietpas) Daverveld.  Marc graduated from St. John Grade School in Menasha and Menasha Sr. High School.  He trained first as an LPN and later returned...

Oct 14, 2025

James J. Niesen, Kaukauna, age 79, died at his home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.  He was born in Kaukauna on September 18, 1946, to the late Herbert and Adeline (Eiting) Niesen.  Jim married Diane Van Dyn Hoven in Appleton on September 5, 1975.  They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year.

Jim...

Oct 13, 2025

LuAnn Ellen Krueger, age 77, died early Monday, October 13, 2025, at her home in Brillion. LuAnn was born in Kewaunee on August 29, 1948, to the late Elmer and Doris (Kittel) Pilgrim. Following her graduation from high school, LuAnn spent her career working at Ariens, the majority in assembly and material handling. She married Earl Krueger on November...

Oct 13, 2025

Angela M. Vander Loop, Kaukauna, age 85, died Monday, October 13, 2025 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.  She was born in Appleton on February 18, 1940, to the late Leo and Gertrude (Tennessen) Hennes.  Angela married John "Jack" Vander Loop on June 30, 1958.

Angela was an avid trapshooter and ranked 7th in the world...

Oct 11, 2025

Judith Gail Mitchell, Kaukauna, age 83, died Saturday, October 11, 2025.  She was born in Appleton on July 23, 1942, to the late Harold and Pearl (Dittman) Hurst.  Judy graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1960 and married Mathew Mitchell at St. Mary Parish on January 21, 1961.  Before staying home to raise their 12 children, she worked at...

Oct 6, 2025

William B. Oren, Kaukauna, age 61, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  He was born in Edgerton, WI on February 21, 1964, to the late LaVerne Oren and Viola (Odegaarden) Deems.  Bill married Michelle "Missy" Vanden Boogart at Immanuel United Church of Christ on October 27, 2001.

Bill loved comedy, karaoke, writing, and...

Oct 3, 2025

Mary Frances Hietpas Bork, age 91 of Appleton, passed away at her home on October 3, 2025.  She was born in Kaukauna on September 24, 1934, and graduated from Kaukauna High School.  She and her loving husband, Daniel Bork Senior married in 1957 and celebrated almost 65 years of marriage.

Her greatest joy was her family.  She...

Sep 28, 2025

Katharina Mack, Cecil, age 90, died at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.

No obituary is available.

Sep 26, 2025

Lorena Marlene Hintz, Menasha, age 86, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 26, 2025. She was born March 12, 1939 in Leopolis, was married to Roy Hintz for 31 years, resided in Appleton and worked part-time cleaning at the Appleton Airport and other buildings while raising a family. Lorena later moved to Menasha and...

Sep 23, 2025

Mary Sharkey, Hortonville, died Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

No obituary is available.

Sep 22, 2025

Eugene Simon Schmitt, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at AMC in Appleton after a courageous and prolonged battle with cancer.

Eugene was born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, to the late Elizabeth J. Schmitt and Carlton E. Schmitt. He attended Kaukauna High School and went on to dedicate...

Sep 19, 2025

Thomas R. "Tom" Minnich, Hilbert, age 79, passed peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Brillion West Haven with his wife at his side, following and eight and a half year battle with Lewy Body Disease.  He was born in Napoleon, OH on July 16, 1946 to the late Donald T. "Red" and Annabelle (Blair) Minnich.

Tom...