William R. Hopfensperger
Apr 16, 2025
William “Bill” Hoppy” R. Hopfensperger, age 91, passed away on April 16, 2025. He was born on August 2, 1933, to Alexander and Carolyn (Patsch) Hopfensperger. Following his schooling he enlisted in the Navy in 1951 and attended Great Lakes Boot Camp. He served in Korea and returned home to be discharged in 1955. Upon returning home, he married Carol...
Eunice V. Johnson
Apr 15, 2025
Eunice Verna Johnson, 97, passed away peacefully April 15, 2025, at Brewster Village in Appleton. Eunice was born November 12, 1927, in the Town of Wellington, Monroe County, Wisconsin to Vernie and Margaret (Kisser) Clair. She graduated from Wilton High School and completed a secretarial course in La Crosse. On June 18, 1946, she married Leland Johnson at St. Matthew...
Theresa M. Buchberger
Apr 15, 2025
Theresa Mary Buchberger, Kaukauna, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1929 in Little Chute, WI to Martin and Catherine (Verkuilen) Vanden Hogen. She married Douglas Buchberger on November 26, 1955, and together, they celebrated 47 years together before his death in 2002.
Theresa attended St John’s grade school in Little Chute and, like...
Lyle J. Gerhartz
Apr 14, 2025
Lyle J. Gerhartz, 94, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025. He was born on January 22, 1931, to his parents Lewis and Ruby (Hostettler) Gerhartz in Stockbridge, Wisconsin.
Lyle was raised on the family farm in Stockbridge. He graduated in 1949 from Stockbridge High School. He just received his High School Diamond Diploma for celebrating his 75th high school reunion...
Lucille M. Patton
Apr 13, 2025
Lucille Mildred Patton (Konetzke), age 107 of Menasha, WI died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was born February 11, 1918 in Menasha, WI, daughter of the late Valeria (Zenefski) and Harry Konetzke (d. Nov. 4th, 1918). Valeria later married Walter Kaczmarek who, with Valeria, raised Lucille as their daughter.
She was a lifetime member of St....
Michael P. Hertziger
Apr 13, 2025
Michael Paul Hertziger, age 76, of Menasha, WI, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 13th, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on August 28th, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio. Michael was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He served his country honorably in the Vietnam War. His strength, courage, and resilience extended far beyond the battlefield,...
Marianne Altobelli
Apr 13, 2025
Marianne passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born in Connecticut on September 24, 1965, daughter of the late Aileen Agius and Jerome Agius who currently lives in Connecticut.
Many will remember Marianne for her years of employment as a fleet manager for J.J. Keller.
She leaves behind two sons: Dominic and Anthony; her siblings: Patrick...
Kyle Eisenschink
Apr 11, 2025
Kyle David Eisenschink, son, father, brother, friend, left this earth as a result of a motorcycle accident on April 11, 2025. He was born to David and Denise “Deedi” (Hermsen) Eisenschink on December 12, 1989, and was raised in Kaukauna with his sister Krystal. He graduated from Kaukauna High School in 2008, joined the National Guard, and went on to...
Jerome Papendorf, DDS
Apr 11, 2025
Dr. Jerome “Jerry” Papendorf was peacefully called to his heavenly home, on April 11th, 2025. He was born on February 15th, 1934 in Shawano, to the late Hattie (Wrchota) and Elmer Papendorf. He grew up helping run their family convenience store and always shared stories of his pony, “Dolly.”
On November 25, 1965, he married Joan Duggan and they built a...
Joel Richard Krueger
Apr 11, 2025
Joel Richard Krueger of Howard, Wisconsin, passed away on April 11, 2025 at the age of 61. Born on May 20, 1963, Joel’s life was a reflection of his faith, selflessness, and deep commitment to others.
A devoted Lutheran, Joel’s faith guided his every step, shaping his relationships, his actions, and the way he served his community. He lived with a...
Lucille Ida Mueller
Apr 11, 2025
Lucille Mueller, age 98, of Appleton, departed this life on April 11, 2025, and entered the Glory of Eternal Life with her family by her side. She was born on November 13, 1926, in Greenville to the late Edwin and Irene (Radtke) Steinberg. Baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Greenville, she attended Bethlehem Lutheran School, Hortonville, and was confirmed on Palm...
Leandra "Toots" Gill
Apr 10, 2025
Leandra “Toots” Julie Gill (Delie), age 88 of Appleton, WI joined her heavenly kingdom on April 10, 2025. She was born to Andrew and Deloris (Naniot) Delie on August 14, 1936 in Appleton, WI. After graduating high school in 1954, Leandra met and married her first love, Ralph Raiche and together, they had one son. They were together until his...
Shirley J. Schomisch
Apr 10, 2025
Shirley Jean Schomisch, age 89, of Appleton, WI passed away on April 10, 2025. She was born in Seven Springs NC on September 18,1935 to the late Paul and Beulah Mae (Brock) Byrd. After graduating from high school, Shirley became an x-ray technician moving to Wisconsin for a job in her field.
Shirley was married to J. Thomas Schomisch from 1959...
Darhl Brown
Apr 10, 2025
Darhl J. Brown
Darhl Brown, age 77 of Neenah, passed away on April 10, 2025, at Theda Care Medical Center in Neenah. Darhl was born April 1, 1948, in Neenah, the daughter of the late Eddie and Bernice (Begrow) Pockat. She was a graduate of Fox Valley Lutheran High School and attended Fox Valley Technical Institute.
She was employed for 23 years...
Pat Nelson
Apr 10, 2025
Patricia Gene “Pat” (Nave) Nelson passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 10, 2025, at the age of 75.
Pat was born in Fairmont, MN to Gene and Phyllis (Peterson) Nave. It was in Fairmont where she met the love of her life, Doug, and they were best friends from 10th grade. While attending the University of Minnesota, Pat...
Hilbert "Fife" Berthold Pfeifer, Jr.
Apr 8, 2025
Hilbert “Fife” Berthold Pfeifer, Jr. age 85, of Menasha, WI and formerly of Dodge Center, MN passed away on April 8, 2025. He was born on June 30, 1939, to Hilbert Berthold, Sr. and Gladys Mildred (Swenson) Pfeifer, in Bowbells, ND. He grew up on the family farm with his five siblings, graduated from Bowbells high school and earned his...
Richard "Dick" L. Lehman
Apr 8, 2025
Richard “Dick” L. Lehman, 81, passed away on April 8, 2025 due to complications from Parkinsons Disease, surrounded by family. He was born on July 11, 1943, to his parents Gordon and Anna Marie (Johnson) Lehman.
He was born in New London and was raised on a farm in Bear Creek. He graduated from Bear Creek High School and went on...
Thomas Langenhuizen
Apr 7, 2025
Thomas Lee Langenhuizen was born October 2, 1946, to George and IlaMae (Friebel) Langenhuizen, and passed away on April 7th, 2025. Tom was a proud graduate of Kimberly High School, Class of 1965.
Tom honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, enlisting on January 9, 1966, during the Vietnam conflict. He was stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany, with the 39th Artillery...
Frank W. Erdmann
Apr 7, 2025
Franklin “Frank” W. Erdmann, 92, passed away surrounded by family on April 7, 2025. He was born on August 23, 1932, to his parents August and Selma (Kroenke) Erdmann.
Frank was born in Town of Richmond – Shawano County – and was raised there on the family farm. He worked hard on the farm until he was drafted into the United...
Annaceil "Annie" Meulemans
Apr 7, 2025
Annie Meulemans, of Appleton, formerly Black Creek, passed away on April 7, 2025 at her residence at the age of 89. Annie was born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin on August 20, 1935 to Edward and Jeanette Lappen (Van Dyke). Annie graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1954. There she had learned to play clarinet in the marching band and saxophone in...
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