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Marvin J. Smits
Jan 19, 2019
Marvin J. Smits, Appleton, age 77, passed away after a brief illness with his family at his side on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. He was born in Appleton on March 7, 1941 to the late Joseph and Waltera (Van Nuland) Smits. Marv married Carol Brehmer on August 8, 1964 at Holy Name...
Sonja Kay St. John
Jan 19, 2019
Our precious daughter died unexpectedly Friday, January 18, 2019. Sonja was such a gifted young lady and shared her talents through her love of music. She picked up a violin at the age of 7 and was mesmerized...her violin went everywhere with her. She played classical, gypsy jazz, rock, and anything else that moved her.
After a...
Jacob William Hermus
Jan 16, 2019
Jacob RAN to the arms of Jesus Christ on January 16, 2019 peacefully and at home surrounded in his parents' love. He was born on January 2, 2017 to Ben and Emily (Tennessen) Hermus. Jacob was born with CHARGE Syndrome, which included a multitude of life threatening and life limiting conditions.
Jacob showed strength, bravery, and resilience...
Roberta L. Schampers
Jan 14, 2019
Roberta L. "Bobbie" Schampers, Combined Locks, age 76, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, January 14, 2019. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 7, 1942 to the late Arthur LaVan and Lillian (Ruppel) Thill. Bobbie married Ronald L. Schampers at St. John Church in Little Chute on May 15, 1961. He preceded her in death on...
Carl Decoster
Jan 13, 2019
Carl A. DeCoster, Kaukauna, age 88, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019, after a courageous battle with various ailments with his family at his side. He was born in Kaukauna on November 4, 1930 to the late George and Mayme (Weyenberg) DeCoster. Carl married Nadine Lardinois in Green Bay on April 28, 1956. He was a drywaller for...
Patricia Stordock
Jan 13, 2019
Patricia Gail (Pickett) Stordock, Menasha, age 84, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Wrightstown, WI. She was born in Appleton on February 13, 1934, the second of three children born to William Sr. and Mabel (Sampson) Pickett. Pat graduated from Appleton High School in the class of 1952. In 1956, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin...
Marilyn J. Marshall
Jan 13, 2019
Marilyn J. Marshall passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Touchmark Appleton. She was born in Cambridge, MA on March 10, 1937 to the late Eli and Rose Asarkof. Marilyn married Dr. James R. Marshall in Massachusetts on June 15, 1958. He preceded her in death on their 48 th wedding anniversary, June 15, 2006. Marilyn and Jim moved...
Richard A. Pauls
Jan 5, 2019
Richard A. Pauls, Kaukauna, age 72, passed peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. He was born in Appleton on December 30, 1946 to the late Harold and Dorothy (Arnoldussen) Pauls. Richard married Karen Friebel on January 20, 1967 at Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna. He worked...
Kathryn Biese
Jan 5, 2019
Kathryn Biese, Little Chute, age 72, died Saturday at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
A full obituary will follow.
Brian J. Balthazor
Dec 31, 2018
Brian J. Balthazor, Appleton, age 45, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 31, 2018. He was born in Appleton to Calvin and Barbara (Kitzinger) Balthazor on February 28, 1973. Brian enjoyed gaming and comic books. He was an avid sports fan and especially loved the Packers.
Brian is survived by his parents, Calvin (Peggy) Balthazor,...
Elaine Jones
Dec 27, 2018
Elaine I. Jones, Little Chute, age 90, passed peacefully with her loving family beside her, on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born in the town of Maine, Wisconsin on September 3, 1928 to the late Wilbur and Laura (Mc Hugh) Carpenter. On March 30, 1946, Elaine was united in marriage to Leonard G. Jones...
Russell P. Natrop
Dec 26, 2018
Russell P. Natrop, Kaukauna, age 79, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born in Kimberly on May 22, 1939, to the late William and Ellen (Mc Daniel) Natrop. Russ married Elizabeth Vander Loop on October 14, 1961, at Holy Cross Parish, in Kaukauna. They had many blessed years together. Russ worked as a journeyman...
James Marheine
Dec 24, 2018
After many light hearted jokes and comments about dying, Jim passed away with no regrets Christmas Eve, amongst the sounds of children's laughter, cookies baking and Christmas music. I know he is thankful that he did not die lonely or alone.  He didn't waste any time soaring to reunite with his Sweetsie Pie Ruthie. Jim was a quiet man...
Diane Anderson
Dec 21, 2018
Diane K. Anderson, Shawano, formerly of Appleton, age 68, went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 21, 2018. She was born in Sheboygan on March 15, 1950 to the late Vernon and Betty Lou (Eichhorst) Anderson.
Diane is survived by her children:  Tina (Paul) Polansky, Tammy (Barry) Scholten, G.W. Schrader, Leona (Dan) Smith, and Jason (Kristi)...
Kim M. Weyenberg
Dec 14, 2018
Kim Weyenberg, of Combined Locks, passed away too soon at the age of 65 on December 14, 2018, surrounded by love. Kim loved deeply and shared her laughter, backyard sunshine and care, endlessly. Kim was born on September 10, 1953 in Kaukauna, daughter of the late Donald "Shy" and Joyce Bouressa. On April 26, 1974 she married her best...
Loren Stample
Dec 12, 2018
Loren Stample, Neenah, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018.
A private service will be held.
Rhona M. Adams
Dec 8, 2018
Rhona M. Adams, Appleton, age 72, died Saturday, December 8, 2018. She was born in South Africa on August 2, 1946, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berman.
She is survived by her husband, James.
In accordance with her wishes, no funeral will be held.
Carole I. Hamilton
Dec 4, 2018
Carol I. Hamilton, of Appleton, formerly of Kaukauna, age 90, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Province Terrace. She was born in Eagle River on January 17, 1928 to the late John and Ruth (Greely) Hamilton. All that knew her will miss her dearly.
She will be buried with her parents at Oak Hill Cemetery...
Carl C. Peeters
Dec 4, 2018
God needed a barber so he called Carl Peeters home on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at the age of 83. He was born in Little Chute to his parents Orville and Verona Peeters and married Margaret Hietpas on July 11, 1959.   Together they raised 5 children.
Carl or Pete as he was known by his friends cut...
Daniel (John) Romenesko
Dec 3, 2018
Daniel "John" Romenesko of Little Chute, a beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 79 on Monday, December 3, 2018. He was born to the late Joseph and Barbara (Verkuilen) Romenesko in Appleton in 1939. On November 10, 1960, Dan married his beautiful and loving wife Gerry Wyngaard at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church...
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