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Richard Thomas Heegeman

Richard Thomas Heegeman

Nov 9, 2024

Richard “Dick” Heegeman, 72, passed away peacefully on November 9 surrounded by his children. 

Dick was born in Appleton to the late Robert and Betty Heegeman. He was the eldest son of the family. He is survived by his sister Beverly “Sues” Vandenberg, Janice (Terry) Staedt, and Ted (Cindy) Heegeman, all of Appleton. He was preceded in death by his sister...

Vivian A. Schutte

Vivian A. Schutte

Nov 7, 2024

Vivian Arlene Schutte, age 93, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 7, 2024, at Primrose Memory Care in Appleton. She was born on January 26, 1931 in Lincoln Park, MI, to the late Sigvart and Clara (Malen) Lien. As a young child her family moved to Minnesota and she attended high school in Morris, MN. Following that, she...

Kenneth R. Parish

Kenneth R. Parish

Nov 5, 2024

Kenneth R. Parish, age 78, passed away on November 5, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Ken was born to John and Florence (Rudd) Parish in Detroit, MI on August 6, 1946. He was brought up with his younger sister Chris (Christina). Ken attended Wayne State University and the University of Michigan where he received dual bachelor's degrees. He...

Ernest E. Paulowski

Ernest E. Paulowski

Nov 5, 2024

Ernest "Ernie" Edmund Paulowski, age 80 passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Born on October 30, 1944 to the late Edmund and Isabelle Paulowski.

He attended Menasha High School and graduated in 1963. During his junior year, he was class president and Prom King. His class remained very close even after graduation. Classmates frequently met to reminisce...

Audrey A. Valentyne

Audrey A. Valentyne

Nov 5, 2024

Audrey A. Valentyne, 95, made her way to heaven on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from her apartment at Country Villa. Audrey was born in Kimberly on July 16, 1929 to Edward and Eva (Courchane) Krueger. 

She graduated from Kimberly High School in 1948. Upon graduation, she worked for Home Mutual. On July 15, 1950 she was united in marriage to Donald...

David John Rahmlow

David John Rahmlow

Nov 3, 2024

David J. Rahmlow, age 80, passed away at Primrose Retirement Community on Sunday, November 2, 2024. 

He was born on August 15, 1944, the son of Wilbert and Eleanor (Timm) Rahmlow. David was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Appleton. He graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School in 1962, and then attended Fox Valley Technical College. 

David married...

Joyce L. Wichman

Joyce L. Wichman

Nov 3, 2024

Joyce Laura Wichman, 81, passed away November 3, 2024 surrounded by her family. Joyce was born May 27, 1943, daughter of the late Martin and Selma (Jentz) Dettmann. She married Ken Wichman and enjoyed 44 years of marriage together before his death. They resided on the family farm in the town of Center. Growing up, Joyce worked on the farm...

Steven A. Reitzner

Steven A. Reitzner

Nov 3, 2024

Steven A. Reitzner, age 74, passed away on November 3, 2024. He was born in Neenah, WI on May 4, 1950, to the late Edwin and Helen (Yorkson) Reitzner and was a lifelong resident of the Fox Valley.

After graduating from St Mary Central High School, Menasha, Steve continued his education, earning degrees from UW Oshkosh and Fox Valley Technical College.

Steve...

Theresa Regina Lamb

Theresa Regina Lamb

Nov 2, 2024

Theresa Regina Lamb, 96, of Appleton, went to meet her creator on November 2, 2024, at Appleton Retirement Community. 

She was born in Ellington Township on November 23, 1927, the daughter of John and Theresia (Rank) Grall. 

On January 31, 1946, she married Arthur E. Lamb. He preceded her in death on January 14, 1994. 

Theresa is survived by 2 daughters, Theresa Johnson...

Catherine Lu Sadowski

Catherine Lu Sadowski

Nov 2, 2024

Catherine L. "Cathy" Sadowski, age 73, formerly of Marinette, currently of Appleton, passed away on November 2, 2024. She was born on November 23, 1950 in Marinette, Wisconsin to Milton and Sarah (Phillips) Strutz, the youngest of 3.

There will be a Celebration of Life on November 9, 2024 with a gathering from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Ridgeview Highlands...

John R. Hoffmann

John R. Hoffmann

Nov 2, 2024

John R. Hoffmann, 76, died unexpectedly on November 2, 2024 at his home in Menasha, WI. He was born on July 8, 1948 in Neenah, WI to Ralph and Virginia (Young) Hoffmann.

John was a Vietnam veteran of the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1970. He served aboard the USS Enterprise CVN 65 from 1966 through the on board...

Clarice Gierke

Clarice Gierke

Nov 1, 2024

Clarice Gierke, age 91, passed away on November 1, 2024 at ThedaCare Hospital in Appleton after an apparent stroke. Clarice was born February 6, 1933, the first of nine girls born to the late Irene (Seichter) and Joseph Beumler. She grew up on the family farm just east of Kiel, Wisconsin and attended school at SS. Peter and Paul before...

Joy A. Thiel

Joy A. Thiel

Nov 1, 2024

Joy Ann Thiel (Alger), 85, of Little Chute, WI passed away peacefully, on Friday November 1st, 2024 surrounded by family. Joy was the beloved daughter of the late George and Gladys (Pendergast) Alger. She was married to Gerald Thiel, with whom she raised a loving family. 

Joy will be remembered for her remarkable strength and independence. With unwavering resilience and determination,...

Louis Raymond Quella

Louis Raymond Quella

Oct 31, 2024

Louis R. Quella, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Oakridge Gardens after a short battle with liver cancer. He was born on April 8, 1942, and raised in Menasha. Louis was employed with Banta Book Group for over 35 years, retiring in 2004. He also honorably served in the U.S. Army. On May 19, 1979, Louis married...

Deborah L. King

Deborah L. King

Oct 31, 2024

Deborah “Debbie” Lou King (Gerrits), age 68 of Appleton, WI, born on Thursday, November 3, 1955 passed on Thursday, October 31, 2024 after a long battle with M.S. Debbie was born to Vern “Grut” and Mary (Sengstock) Gerrits in Appleton, WI and was the oldest of 5 girls. She married Patrick King in April of 1988. Debbie was a trimmer...

Donald L. Roland

Donald L. Roland

Oct 31, 2024

Donald Roland, 83, went peacefully to his eternal home with Jesus on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at ThedaCare Hospital in Appleton.

Don was blessed with 3 wonderful children: T.Jay Roland (Jenny Addis), Rena (Michael) Anderson, and Kristie (Peter) Gill. He cherished his 10 grandchildren: Kalina Roland (Dan Van), Grant (Kim) Roland, Kayleigh (J.J.) Araiza, Delisa (Stephen) Everett, Cody (Sara) Chalue, Alissa...

Sebastian Duran

Sebastian Duran

Oct 30, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved child, Sebastian Duran who was taken from us too soon on October 30, 2024, at the tender age of 10 months. Sebastian was born on December 4th, 2023 at the Children's Wisconsin Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Passing away in his mother's arms, after struggling with a birth defect called Congenital...

Ryland J. Kautz

Ryland J. Kautz

Oct 30, 2024

Ryland James Kautz, age 6 of Kaukauna, WI leveled up from this world and earned his everlasting peace on October 30, 2024. He fought an inspirational 15-month battle against brain cancer (DIPG), in which he fought for Good Days and more of them, which was shared publicly on CaringBridge. He was born to Jeremy and Lindsay (Werth) Kautz on June...

Connie L. Schmieding

Connie L. Schmieding

Oct 30, 2024

Connie Lee Schmieding, age 78 passed away on Wednesday October 30, 2024. She was born in Appleton, Wl on May 23, 1946. Connie graduated from Appleton West High School in 1964. She was united in marriage to her High School sweetheart Richard on June 17, 1966 and celebrated 56 years of marriage. Connie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She...

Frederick John Krablean

Frederick John Krablean

Oct 28, 2024

Rick Krablean, 76, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Kathy’s Hospice, West Bend. He was born on October 1, 1948, in Appleton the son of Frederick Patrick and Violet Virginia (Filtz) Krablean. Rick was united in marriage to the love of his life, Linda “Lin” Marie Dorschner on her favorite holiday, Valentines Day 1971, in Menasha. She preceded...

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