Obituaries

Apr 22, 2025

Gary Earl Townsend, 85, born December 31, 1939, died April 22, 2025.

He left us peacefully with his wife Mary and son Scott lovingly by his side.

Visitation will be held May 17, 2025 at IMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (510 Sullivan Avenue, Kaukauna) from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.  His funeral will be held...

Apr 22, 2025

Michelle "Shelly" L. Farrell, 55 of Menasha, passed away unexpectedly April 22nd, 2025. She was born November 26th, 1969 in Chilton to parents Tom and Collen Farrell, currently of Greenville. Shelly was a kind, giving, beautiful soul who shared her wisdom and helped others see their worth. She always gave more than she received, but lifting another's spirit was...

Apr 20, 2025

Loraine V. (Grovenburg) Kacynski, of Grand Chute, WI, age 79, died on Sunday, April 20, 2025.  She was born on February 16, 1946, to the late Earl and Violet (Keyser) Grovenburg.   Loraine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She shared 49 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, George Kacynski. Together they built a beautiful family...

Apr 17, 2025

Roger J. Hopfensperger, 79, Appleton, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 16, 1945, to the late Joseph and Marie (Jochmann) Hopfensperger. On February 15, 1985, he married Sheila Uitenbroek, daughter of Irene (Marx) and the late Denis Uitenbroek. This year, Roger and Sheila celebrated 40 years of marriage.

Apr 13, 2025

David Lee Tiedt, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 13th, 2025. Born in Appleton, Wisconsin on December 6, 1948, to the late Orville and Lauretta (Kressin) Tiedt, David was a beloved husband, father, grandfather (a.k.a. Papa), brother, and friend.

David attended Fox Valley Lutheran High School where his love for sports...

Apr 13, 2025

John R. Lewis, age 78, died Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Neenah. John was born on November 7, 1946, to the late Richard William and Mary Lou (Robb) Lewis, in Detroit, Michigan. He married the love of his life, Jenny Fryar, in Michigan City, Indiana, on June 22, 1974. Following his time serving in the United States Marine Corps,...

Apr 11, 2025

Donald Francis "Mush" Martzahl, 92, of Hortonville, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 surrounded by family.  Mush was born on January 19, 1933 in Kaukauna, WI to the late Herbert and Agnes (Powell) Martzahl.

Mush served in the Air Force as a B-29 tail gunner in the Korean War. After 4 years of service, he joined Local...

Apr 10, 2025

Thomas Norman Tews 1946 – 2025

Thomas Norman Tews passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. A devoted husband, father, proud veteran, and cherished friend to many, Tom lived a life defined by love, service, and commitment.

Tom grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he remained throughout most of...

Apr 7, 2025

Thomas Frederick "Tom" O'Connell was called to rest on April 7, 2025.  His life's journey began on May 11, 1951, the son of the late Lorry and June (Gullickson) O'Connell, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorry and June; brothers Tim (Joyce) O'Connell and Patrick O'Connell; and brothers-in-law: Michael and Steven...

Apr 6, 2025

Daniel T. "Dan" Hoppe, of Mountain, formerly of Kaukauna, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 6, 2025.  He was born in Appleton on August 17, 1953, the son of Eugene Hoppe and Virginia (nee Zarter) Hoppe-Nohr.  Dan married Deb Sommerfeld in Green Bay on February 3, 1973.  He worked as a millwright at Thilmany Pulp and Paper for many years...

Apr 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Todd Lee John Fye, 61, who peacefully left us on April 5, 2025. Born on July 25, 1963, in Clintonville, Wisconsin, Todd was the son of Marvin and Dorothy Fye (Maiden name: Schwietzer).

He is survived by his loving children, daughter Natasha Rufino da Silva (husband...

Apr 4, 2025

Joyce I. Leintz, Combined Locks, age 90, died peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025.  She was born in Kaukauna on December 14, 1934, to the late Willard and Helen (Vandenberg) Hartjes.  Joyce married Alois J. Leintz at St. Paul Parish in Combined Locks on June 16, 1954.  He preceded her in death on September 6, 1999.

Joyce...

Mar 31, 2025

Martha J. Prill, Appleton, age 77, died at her home on Monday, March 31, 2025.  She was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on August 14, 1947, to the late Robert and Margaret (Hanson) Ormseth.  Martha married Carl Prill in Oshkosh on August 16, 1969.  She worked as a Residential Care Technician at the Winnebago Mental Health Institute for...

Mar 28, 2025

Michael J. Kugel, Kaukauna, aged 70, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 28, 2025.  He was born in Shawano on February 27, 1955. Mike was a Patternmaker his entire career.  He enjoyed watching fastpitch softball, fishing, woodworking, building models, and cheering on the Badgers.

Mike is survived by his wife, Lisa; his children: Amber (Allen) Albrecht, Troy...

Mar 25, 2025

Floyd VanDenEng, age 88, Appleton, went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Floyd was born July 16, 1936 in Freedom to the late Peter and Elizabeth (Brooks) VanDenEng. Floyd was united in marriage to Joan Lemmen on May 20, 1961.  Floyd worked his entire life at Thilmany Pulp & Paper...

Mar 23, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) Joseph Van Schyndel, born October 28, 1942, was called to heaven on Sunday, March 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born to the late Joseph Van Schyndel and Elaine (Kieffer) Van Schyndel.  He attended Kaukauna High School and that's where his roots remained for the duration of his life.  He married Janice Lee Vanden...

Mar 23, 2025

John A. "Jack" Heegeman, Appleton, age 77, died at his home on Sunday, March 23, 2025.  He was born in Appleton on May 6, 1947, to the late John G. and Jean (Johnson) Heegeman.  Jack married Virginia "Ginna" Kaufman at St. Mary's Parish on April 1, 1967.  They had 57 wonderful years together.

Jack worked as an...

Mar 20, 2025

Kurtis S. Koehler, Little Chute, age 75, died Thursday, March 20, 2025.  He was born in Fond du Lac on July 24, 1949.  Kurt was self-employed as an electrician.  He enjoyed NASCAR, football, golf, Sheephead and Cribbage and always looked forward to his annual family fishing trip.

Kurt is survived by his children:  Jodi (Chris) Lavarda, Appleton;...

Mar 20, 2025

Michael G. Crowe, Appleton, age 69, died at his residence on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Funeral arrangements are pendinng.

Mar 20, 2025

Donald R. Karner, Kaukauna, age 71, born July 17, 1953, sadly left our world on March 20, 2025, after a long and heroic battle with congestive heart failure.  Don died at home with the love of his wife, Randi, and cats, Pee Dee, Fuzzy Tail, and Peedor, at his side.

Honoring Don's request, there will not be...