Obituaries

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...

Sep 16, 2025

Dale Wood, Oshkosh, died September 16, 2025.

No obituary is available.

Sep 15, 2025

Dorothy Eleanore (Houdek) Mach of Appleton

Dorothy Mach passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on September 15th surrounded by the love of her family. She was born February 3rd, 1930 to Charles and Ella (Johanek) Houdek in rural Bryant, WI.  She lived on the farm until age 13 when she took various jobs in Antigo...

Sep 12, 2025

Monte James passed away on September 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on July 22, 1933 to the late Joseph and Clara (Rasmussen) James and the youngest of ten children.  On November 7, 1959, he was united in marriage to Dora Pfeiffer at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Crandon, WI.  They were blessed with...

Sep 12, 2025

Ted (Theodore) Frank Heidke, age 82, died tragically September 12, 2025, after being hit by a car walking in a crosswalk on his daily walk.

Ted was born September 11, 1943, to Esther Heidke (Heling) in Clintonville, WI.  He graduated from Clintonville High School in 1961.  He was in the Army Reserves right out of high school.  ...