Thomas Aquinas Wilson
Sep 3, 2026
Thomas A. Wilson, Appleton, age 87, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was born in Milwaukee on March 23, 1939, to the late Louis and Agnes (Leicht) Wilson. Thomas married Kathleen Kramer on July 16, 1966, and celebrated their 60-year anniversary this summer. Together, they loved to travel the world.
Tom graduated from St. Norbert College in 1960 and Marquette...
James J. Young
Aug 23, 2026
James J. Young, age 74, died Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was born in Neenah on August 7, 1952, to the late John and Mildred (Mason) Young. Jim married his best friend, Sandra Weiland, on July 6, 1974. Outside of working for Neenah Foundry, Jim was a huge fan of both the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers. While...
Michael Joseph Niesz
Aug 18, 2026
Michael J. Niesz, Kaukauna, age 63, died Tuesday, August 18, 2026. He was born in Kaukauna on March 15, 1963, to the late Joseph and Annette (Kross) Niesz. Michael loved golf, the Green Bay Packers, and the Milwaukee Brewers. He had a passion for automobiles and collecting sports memorabilia, especially the Packers, Brewers, and Bucks. When his kids were younger,...
Robert J. Portman
Aug 16, 2026
Robert J. Portman, De Pere, age 66, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 16, 2026. He was born in Kaukauna, on June 16, 1960, to the late Joseph and Frances (Grissman) Portman. Robert retired from Pierce Manufacturing in 2022 after more than 20 years of service. He enjoyed sitting on his porch watching the birds and wildlife in his backyard that...
Ruth Fritz
Aug 8, 2026
Ruth Fritz, age 96, passed on Saturday, August 8, 2026, closing a long and beautiful life rooted in family, faith, and the simple joys that brought her happiness. Born in New London on August 7, 1930, to the late Frank and Ruth (Close) Lenz, she developed the values that shaped her entire life—kindness, devotion, and a deep love for the...
Todd Michael Franco
Aug 5, 2026
Todd M. Franco, age 62, of Little Chute, passed away, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, following a severe and unexpected illness. Todd was born in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Tom and Louella (Miller) Franco. Todd grew up in Marinette, Wisconsin and graduated from Catholic Central with the class of 1982. He was...
Kenneth Paul Vander Zanden
Jul 31, 2026
Kenneth P. Vander Zanden, age 81, died in Appleton on Friday, July 31, 2026. He was born in Shiocton on August 30, 1944, to the late Martin and Marie (Van Beek) Vander Zanden.
Ken was very proud to have served in the United States Navy Reserves as a Seabee, retiring as a Chief. Following in his footsteps were two of his...
Bryan Lee Vanden Boogaard
Jul 31, 2026
Bryan was born in Appleton, WI in 1957 to Jim and Helen Vanden Boogaard. In his early years, Bryan spent a lot of time with his sisters and cousins at their family farm. He also enjoyed time Up North at family cottages.
Bryan was married to Mary Jo Smet in 1980. Together, they made a loving home and family. Raising their...
John Henry Dedering
Jul 28, 2026
John H. “JD” Dedering, age 75, of Kimberly, died early Tuesday, July 28, 2026. He was born on February 24, 1951, in Sheboygan, WI, to the late Armin and Margaret (Thiedemann) Dedering. John attended Kiel Schools, graduating with the Class of 1969. Upon his graduation, he proudly served with the United States Marine Corps from 1969 through 1973, which included...
Nancy L. Pitt
Jul 23, 2026
Nancy Pitt, Appleton, age 68, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Peabody Manor. She was born in Appleton on August 11, 1957, to the late Harold and Frances S. (Brandt) Woehler. Nancy married Robert Pitt on May 22, 1992, at Doty Park in Menasha. She loved cooking, music, and dancing. Nancy was a huge Brewers fan and also enjoyed...
Daniel Leon Loos
Jul 22, 2026
Daniel L. Loos, Harrison, age 86, died at his home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. He was born in Appleton on June 3, 1940, to the late Oscar and Florence (Felauer) Loos. Daniel married Mary Mc Daniel on June 13, 1964, at Holy Cross Parish. She preceded him in death on October 27, 2013. Together, they made many trips to...
John Douglas Bartelt, Jr.
Jul 22, 2026
John Douglas Bartelt, Jr., Green Bay, age 40, passed away July 22, 2026. He was born in Appleton on July 13, 1986, the son of John Bartelt, Sr. and Sandra (Vanden Bloomer) Bartelt.
He is survived by his parents: Sandra (Glenn) and John (Kim); brothers: Brian (Ceora), Tony (Chelsie), and Jason (Dana); and aunts and uncles: Mary, Tom, Terry, Gary, Mike...
Stanley D. Martin
Jul 18, 2026
Stanley D. Martin, Little Chute, age 87, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Peabody Manor. He was born in Appleton on July 30, 1938. Stanley served in the U.S. Army in 1956 and was stationed in France. He married Yvonne “Vonnie” Verhoeven in September of 1960. Stanley retired from Thilmany Pulp and Paper in 1999 after over 40 years...
Dennis Arlon Mader
Jul 15, 2026
Dennis Arlon Mader, Menasha, age 79, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Appleton on July 26, 1946, to the late Cyril and Eleanor (Weyenberg) Mader. Dennis graduated from Kimberly High School in 1964 and went on to Milwaukee Area Technical College for cooking and Lansing Community College...
Aaron Matthew Look
Jul 12, 2026
Aaron Matthew Look, age 32, of Kaukauna, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12, 2026. He was born in Appleton on May 3, 1994, the son of Mike Thyssen and Amy Look.
Aaron’s greatest joy in life was his children. He cherished every moment spent outdoors with them—whether biking, hiking, swimming, or enjoying time Up North. Known for his playful spirit,...
Robert Allen Wipijewski
Jul 11, 2026
Robert Allen Wipijewski, Winneconne, passed away July 11, 2026.
No service will be held.
Gerald G. Albertz
Jul 11, 2026
Gerald G. Albertz, Kaukauna, age 71, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026. He was born in Newberry, MI on June 24, 1955, to the late Charles and Beatrice (Keip) Albertz.
Together with his brother Chuck, Gerald traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada. He never lost his love of travel and continued later in life traveling with Lamers Bus Lines. His...
Linda Mary Bayorgeon
Jul 3, 2026
Linda Mary Bayorgeon
March 19, 1952 – July 3, 2026
Linda Mary Bayorgeon, age 74, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 3, 2026, following a long illness.
Before her illness, Linda cherished time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed walking past the Grignon home with her dog and spending peaceful time up north at the cottage in Townsend, Wisconsin.
Linda...
Susan Marie Maes
Jun 30, 2026
Susan M. Maes, of Kaukauna, age 69, died late Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Sue was born in Little Chute on May 31, 1957, to the late Marvin and Margaret (Vandenberg) Vander Velden. In 1978, she married her best friend, Jeff Maes, and together they built a life centered around family while raising their two sons.
Sue was the kind of person...
Marian F. "Mickey" Lamers
Jun 30, 2026
Marian "Mickey" Lamers, age 89, of Darboy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Marian was born on March 19, 1937, to Barney and Verna (Huss) Van Handel. Marian, affectionately known as Mickey, was a 1955 graduate of Kaukauna High School. Mickey married Marvin Lamers on October 1st, 1958, at Holy Angels Catholic Church with a party that followed at...
