Obituaries

Jun 3, 2025

Lloyd E. Learman, Appleton, age 83, died June 3, 2025.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joyce, and their family.

A private graveside service will be held.

Jun 2, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Arlene M. Egan, age 87, of Kaukauna, went home to heaven Monday, June 2, 2025, surrounded by her family. Arlene was born in Kaukauna on November 6, 1937, to the late Ray and Helen (Gerrits) Meulemans. Following her high school graduation, Arlene married Jack Hopfensperger. Together, they raised their three children and ran...

Jun 2, 2025

Jackie A. Look, Kaukauna, age 73, died unexpectedly Monday, June 2, 2025.  She was born June 16, 1951, to the late Cyril and Julia (Dercks) Reichel.

Jackie is survived by her children:  Paul (Sharon) Look, Amy (Paul Ludke) Look, and Jon (Virginia) Look; grandchildren:  Crystal, Cody, Aaron, Madelyn, Gary, and Aryah Johnson; great grandchildren: Jayden and Elena;...

Jun 1, 2025

Tom Van Thiel, age 74, left peacefully to go visit his family and friends who left before him on June 1, 2025. Tom was born on September 20, 1950, to the late Roman and Evelyn (Brum) Van Thiel. He attended Kimberly High School and graduated in 1968. He was employed at Combined Locks Mill for many years. Tom married...

May 24, 2025

Fumiko M. Eppinger, Kaukauna, age 95, died Saturday, May 24, 2025.  She was born January 1, 1930 to the late Kentoro Masuya in Tokyo, Japan.  Fumiko met her late husband, Jerome Eppinger, at a square dance in Tokyo.  She worked as a waitress for many years at Siego's and Nakashima of Japan.  Fumiko thought of the Nakashimas as family...

May 23, 2025

Cheryl (Cheri) Lynn Ehlert, 80, was called to her heavenly home on May 23, 2025 after a short illness. She married her husband and childhood sweetheart, Raymond Ehlert, Jr. on December 14, 1963 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Together they had three deeply loved daughters Tina (Brad) Bauer of Groton, MA; Sabrina Ehlert of Menasha, WI;...

May 19, 2025

George W. Cross, De Pere, age 68, died Monday, May 19, 2025.  He was born in Elmhurst, IL on April 26, 1957 to the late George and Lorraine (Papenbrok) Cross.  In his free time, George enjoyed volunteering with the Special Olympics and the Great Dane Society.

George is survived by his children:  Jennifer (Aaron) Coons, Germantown and...

May 16, 2025

Warren R. Hacker, Town of Buchanan, age 70, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 16, 2025. He was born in Appleton on July 24, 1954 to the late Russell and Bernice (DeBruin) Hacker.  Warren married Patricia Niesz at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church on May 28, 1976. Together they built a family foundation on faith and love with Warren as...

May 15, 2025

Daniel P. "Turk" McCabe, Kaukauna, age 74, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025.  He was born on September 15, 1950 to the late Howard and Germaine (Martzahl) McCabe.  After graduating from Kaukauna High School, Turk was hired by Thilmany Paper Company.  Counting the four years he was away serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, he had over 50 years...

May 7, 2025

Christa A. Nieuwenhuis, Grand Chute, age 88, died at her home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. She was born on May 16, 1936 to the late Kurt and Herta Spickermann in Berlin, Germany, where she lived as a child during World War II. Christa graduated from high school and business school and worked as a secretary. At 19, she...

May 6, 2025

Dennis W. Vanevenhoven, Appleton, died Tuesday, May 6, 2025. He was born in Kaukauna to the late Clifford and Gertrude (Donnermeyer) Vanevenhoven on December 5, 1947. Dennis married the love of his life, Janet Spry, in 1986. Following his graduation from UW-Oshkosh, he worked in sales for Kimberly-Clark. He loved baseball and was a huge Milwaukee Brewers fan, but...

May 6, 2025

Leon M. "Lee" Van Boxtel, Little Chute, age 85, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.  He was born in Little Chute on May 16, 1939, to the late Norbert and Hildegard (Roemer) Van Boxtel.  Lee married Clare Hietpas on September 12, 1959 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church.  He began his career at Appleton Papers...

May 4, 2025

David A. Carello, Appleton, age 48, died Sunday, May 4, 2025.

A full obituary will follow.

May 3, 2025

Frances Mary Dlugopolski, Appleton, age 88, died Saturday, May 3, 2025.

A full obituary will follow.

May 2, 2025

Martha Vanden Boogart, age 98, of Little Chute, died on May 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loved ones, and went to meet her Savior and be reunited with her husband Martin, son James, and other departed loved ones. She was born on a farm in the town of Vandenbroek on February 24, 1927 to John and...

Apr 30, 2025

Amber Blumenfeld, Appleton, died April 30, 2025.

No obituary is available.

Apr 27, 2025

Diane Trentlage, lovingly known as "G" to her family, unexpectedly passed away on April 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, laughter, and love that will forever brighten the lives of those who knew her. A true worker bee, G's life was a testament to dedication, whether she was serving others or bringing joy through her culinary...

Apr 26, 2025

Charles "Chuck" John Bongers, 78, of Grand Chute, WI, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 26, 2025, at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna, WI, after a six-year battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).

Born on May 1, 1946, in Appleton, WI, Chuck was the proud son of the late Orville and Barbara (Hammen) Bongers....

Apr 23, 2025

Mary A. Van Groll, Little Chute, age 80, died Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton.  She was born in Kaukauna on July 13, 1944, to the late Peter and Henrietta (Vande Wettering) Huss.  Mary was united in marriage to Marvin Van Groll on April 17, 1963, at Holy Cross Parish in Kaukauna.  He preceded...

Apr 23, 2025

John 5:24 "I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent Me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death to life."

Daughter of Larry & Ada Riley, Lois Kay Kildahl, 95, passed on to eternal life...