Obituaries

Mar 25, 2021

Margaret (Peg) Stevenson (Jonen), Combined Locks, WI, age 78, died Thursday, March 25, 2021 with family at her side, after a long-fought battle with Multiple Sclerosis.  She was born in Appleton on May 30, 1942 to Clarence and Mildred (Fillion) Jonen. Peg is remembered by many people as a gifted seamstress for most of her life.  She began her...

Mar 19, 2021

On Friday, March 19, 2021, at the age of 89, Ernie was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born on September 6, 1931, in Trout Creek, MI to the late Nicholas & Margaret Maki.  On October 3, 1957, he married Dora McCollum, they were together for 64 years.  Ernie was a Staff...

Mar 17, 2021

Elizabeth T. "Bette" Van Dyke, Center, age 86, died at her home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.  She was born in Kaukauna on August 3, 1934 to the late William and Therese (Hein) Brux.  Bette married Kenneth Van Dyke on May 3, 1956 at St. Mary Parish in Kaukauna.  She was proud to be the...

Mar 14, 2021

Marilyn H. "Lynn" Williams, Little Chute, died at Little Chute Health Services on Sunday, March 14, 2021.   She was born in Appleton on March 16, 1932 to the late John and Helen Wollenberg.  Lynn married Philip J. Williams at Holy Name Parish on February 19, 1955.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Philip; and...

Mar 11, 2021

Michael Francis Allgeyer was born on May 13th, 1950 and left this world on March 11th, 2021.  He was survived by his daughter, Adrea Allgeyer who at the time was deployed and Kuwait; siblings: Jackie (Allgeyer) Skinner, Robert Allgeyer Jr.,  Pat (Sue) Allgeyer, Mary (Allgeyer) Wouters and and Kathy(Allgeyer)/ Dave Vanden Bloomen; biological granddaughter Mackenzie Serenity Rose; nieces and...

Mar 10, 2021

Edna Van Wychen, Kaukauna, age 96, died with her family at her side at The Landings in Kaukauna on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.  She was born on December 26, 1924 to the late Rose (Ebben) and George Scheibe.  Together with her five sisters, they worked hard on the family farm in Freedom.  On January 8, 1944 she married her...

Mar 4, 2021

Claudia Lynn Metko, Stockbridge, age 73, died Thursday, March 4 th , 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton following a short battle with cancer. She was born in Appleton, WI on August 6, 1947 to the late Ed Metko and Lila Metko Fulcer.  Claudia's daughter Candee and her children were her pride and joy, along with her...

Feb 26, 2021

David G. Eick was called to his heavenly home due to a medical condition unrelated to COVID-19 on February 26, 2021.

David was born December 16th, 1961 at Kaukauna Community Hospital. He lived most of his life in the State of Wisconsin, but did live in Gary, Indiana for a few years. David had a passion for...

Feb 25, 2021

Marcella B. "Cella" Hurst, Appleton, age 67, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton, as a result of Covid-19.  She was born on December 20, 1953 in Stephenson, MI to the late Harold and Marjorie (Gaffney) Corey.  Cella married Kenneth B. Hurst, Jr. on June 10, 1974 at Holy Name Parish in Kimberly.  Her...

Feb 21, 2021

William J. Bongers, Little Chute, age 66, died Sunday, February 21, 2021.

A full obituary will follow.

Feb 21, 2021

Momma Bear (Donna Van Stippen) passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, February 21, 2021, when she went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 81. Donna was born January 18, 1940, the daughter of the late Henry and Helen (King) Neift.

Donna was...

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...