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Dianne A. Meyer

Dianne A. Meyer

Jun 21, 2025

Dianne A. Meyer, Appleton, age 78, died Saturday, June 21, 2025.  She was born in Madison on November 27, 1946, to the late Donald and Mary (Schroeder) Hoff.  Dianne married her high school sweetheart, Gary Meyer, on July 2, 1966, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church.  Prior to her employment at Kimberly Clark (from 1986 until retirement), she worked as a...

Jason A. Wadinski

Jason A. Wadinski

Jun 21, 2025

Jason Alan Wadinski, Appleton, age 50, the son of Thomas Wadinski (Karen) and Candice Guske of Wausau, and Theresa Adamski (stepmother), died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 21, 2025.  He was born in Wausau on December 5, 1974.  Jason was extremely talented at everything he did.  He pursued his passion for cosmetology and hair, showcasing his exceptional skills.  His keen...

Marjorie A. Janssen

Marjorie A. Janssen

Jun 20, 2025

Marjorie A. Janssen, Kimberly, age 91, died Friday, June 20, 2025.  She was born in De Pere on January 21, 1934, to the late Clem and Elvira (Marquardt) Leanna.  Marjorie married Gerrit Janssen on July 18, 1953.  She was an active member of St. Paul Parish in Combined Locks, where she coordinated the funeral lunches and volunteered with the...

Arlene Bruecker

Arlene Bruecker

Jun 18, 2025

On June 18th, 2025, Arlene Bruecker's golden heart stopped beating. Arlene was born on October 11, 1932, to Peter and Marie (Coenen) Kempen. She married the love of her life, Roger, on her birthday in 1951.  She always said he was the best birthday gift she had ever received. Roger called Arlene his "bride" until the day he died...

Hazel E. Vosters

Hazel E. Vosters

Jun 17, 2025

Hazel E. Vosters, Little Chute, age 93, passed into the Lord's hands on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.  She was born on March 21, 1932, to the late Charles and Lydia (Fritz) Roth.  Hazel married Marvin Vosters on September 16, 1952.  She was widowed in 1984, when Marvin was killed in a trucking accident.

Hazel enjoyed gardening, crafting,...

Mark "Moo" Mielke

Mark "Moo" Mielke

Jun 14, 2025

Mark Stephen "Moo" Mielke, Appleton, age 65, died Saturday, June 14, 2025. He was born on November 5, 1959, the son of Ronald Francis Mielke and Lenore Ann "Bubsie" (nee Wolff) Mielke. Moo was a huge NA SCAR fan and loved to root for his favorite driver, Mark Martin. He enjoyed duck hunting, golfing, washing and detailing his car,...

Larry J. Gillis

Larry J. Gillis

Jun 13, 2025

Larry J. Gillis, Kaukauna, age 82, died June 13, 2025.  He was born August 27, 1936 to the late Harry and Jane (Koslowski) Gillis.  Larry married Jean Kramer on October 27, 1956 in New Denmark, Wisconsin.  She preceded him in death on November 15, 2023.

He is survived by nieces, nephews, and friends.

Larry was...

Sally (Rosella) Bevers

Sally (Rosella) Bevers

Jun 13, 2025

Sally (Rosella) Bevers, Little Chute, age 96, died Friday, June 13, 2025 at the St. Paul Home.  She was born in Kaukauna on August 19, 1928 to the late James and Mary (Hartzeim) McMorrow.  On November 6, 1948, she married Jesse Bevers at Holy Cross in Kaukauna.  He preceded her in death on September 20, 2012 after 63 years...

Joan Elizabeth Kolosso

Joan Elizabeth Kolosso

Jun 4, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joan E. Kolosso, age 91, who departed this life on June 4, 2025 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Joan was born in Combined Locks on November 6, 1933 to the late Peter and Petronella (Ebben) Berghuis. On November 27, 1952, Joan married Donald Kolosso at St. Mary's Parish...

Debra J. Ketter

Debra J. Ketter

Jun 4, 2025

Debra Jean (Roberts) Ketter, age 69, of Black Creek, passed away June 4, 2025 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.  Debbie was born October 20, 1955 in Appleton, WI to the late Roland Westley Roberts and the late Jeannette L. (Dreyer) Roberts.  She spent her childhood living in Appleton, Eagle River, and Ladysmith, WI.  Debbie spent her adult life...

John M. Williamson

John M. Williamson

Jun 3, 2025

Isaiah 46:4

"Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you, I will sustain you and I will rescue you,"

John ("Jack") Williamson passed away in the arms of his Savior Jesus on Tuesday, June 3, 2025...

Lloyd E. Learman

Lloyd E. Learman

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.

Arlene Marie Egan

Arlene Marie Egan

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...

Jackie A. Look

Jackie A. Look

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;...

Tom Van Thiel

Tom Van Thiel

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...

Fumiko M. Eppinger

Fumiko M. Eppinger

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...

Cheryl L. Ehlert

Cheryl L. Ehlert

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;...

George W. Cross

George W. Cross

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...

Warren R. Hacker

Warren R. Hacker

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...

Daniel P. Mccabe

Daniel P. Mccabe

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...

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