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Susan A. Ernst

Susan A. Ernst

Dec 1, 2024

Susan entered eternal life on December 1, 2024, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah. Sue was born in Milwaukee on July 6, 1945, the oldest of four children of Lyle and Betty (Schneider) May.

Following her graduation from Wauwatosa West High School, she married Ron Ernst in Wauwatosa on April 8, 1967. Together they enjoyed traveling and music. She was an...

Michael Patrick McMullen

Michael Patrick McMullen

Nov 30, 2024

Michael Patrick McMullen, 70, of Menasha, passed away on November 30, 2024. 

Michael was born in Wisconsin, on December 9, 1953, to Clarence and Elizabeth (Bushman) McMullen. 

Michael worked at Menasha Corp. for 35 years. 

He enjoyed fishing and wildlife, especially watching the birds and squirrels from the window, and taking trips to visit his daughter Dawn. He loved everybody around him and...

Gordon William Natrop

Gordon William Natrop

Nov 29, 2024

Gordon William Natrop "Gordy", of Kimberly, Wisconsin, passed away at the age of 92 on November 29, 2024, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center Appleton after a short period of pneumonia. 

Gordy was born in Kimberly, Wisconsin on July 26, 1932, to William and Ellen (McDaniel) Natrop. 

Gordon proudly enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Korean war. After the...

Ardyth A. Schlichting

Ardyth A. Schlichting

Nov 29, 2024

Age 92 left us to sing in the Lord’s heavenly choir on November 29, 2024. Ardyth was born in Kingston, Wisconsin, on April 22, 1932, to Pastor T.W. and Adelle Redlin, and both have preceded her in death. She had one brother, Gerald Redlin, who had also already passed away. She married Harry Schlichting on March 12, 1960, and he...

Carol DeZee

Carol DeZee

Nov 28, 2024

Carol Mitchell De Zee, 60, of Neenah, Wisconsin passed away on November 28, 2024, after a short illness. Carol was born in California on September 28, 1964, to Richard and Ann (Mitchell) Rosenthal. After moving to Wisconsin, this California girl became a Green Bay Packers fan. She learned not just to drive in the snow, but to enjoy its beauty. 

Throughout...

Randal Raymond Dorschner

Randal Raymond Dorschner

Nov 28, 2024

Randal Raymond Dorschner, 71, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was born on September 16, 1953, in Neenah, Wisconsin, to Raymond and Donna (Steffens) Dorschner.

Randy’s life was marked by a deep passion for music, ignited during his formative years playing the saxophone and concertina in his father’s polka...

LuAnn Starner

LuAnn Starner

Nov 28, 2024

LuAnn Starner, a child of God, was called to her heavenly home on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. LuAnn was born in Waupaca on July 1, 1953, daughter of Melvin and Donna (Thiel) Cartwright who also live in Greenville.

First and foremost, LuAnn was a devout Christian and disciple of Christ. She was a caring daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, who...

Barbara J. Schewe

Barbara J. Schewe

Nov 28, 2024

I, Barbara Schewe, Greenville, passed from this life to eternal life and found peace on November 28th, 2024 at the age of 74.  I've moved on to heaven.  The older I got, the less my official end on earth mattered to me.  I do not want fanfare or recognition.  Of greater importance is the hope of eternal life and the...

Gail J. Gagne

Gail J. Gagne

Nov 26, 2024

Gail J. Gagne, age 80 of Neenah, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2024 due to an aneurysm. Gail was born on June 21, 1944 in Owen, Wisconsin to Donald and Sophie (Borowick) Mathewson. She was a 1962 graduate of Owen/Withee High School. On December 13, 1971 she married Norman Gagne and eventually settled down in the Menasha area, starting...

Richard Roy Schierl

Richard Roy Schierl

Nov 25, 2024

Richard Roy Schierl passed away on November 25, 2024 at American Grand Assisted Living Suites with his family at his side.

Rich was born on November 16, 1940, Appleton, WI. He was the son of the late Sylvester “Sonny” Schierl and Ione (Hoffman) Eisch.

Rich graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Menasha. He worked at Earl Litho- Printing, George Banta Publishing Co.,...

Marvin Lewis Schuettpelz

Marvin Lewis Schuettpelz

Nov 24, 2024

Marvin Lewis Schuettpelz, passed away on November 24, 2024, at Heartwood Homes Assisted Living. Marv was born on May 22, 1938, in Menominee County, WI. He was the son of Gustav and Ruby (Gardebrecht) Schuettpelz.

Marv attended and graduated from Suring High School. He worked at various cheese factories. He worked at Simon’s Specialty Cheese in Little Chute for thirty-six and...

Thomas H. Burrows, M.D.

Thomas H. Burrows, M.D.

Nov 23, 2024

Dr. Thomas H. Burrows left this world and entered eternal life on November 23, 2024. Tom was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on June 16, 1935, to Oliver and Anna Burrows, and was raised in Elmhurst, Illinois. Tom grew up with his brother Oliver Knox Jr. (Bud), who was six years older to the same day. He attended York Community...

Daniel K. Borree

Daniel K. Borree

Nov 23, 2024

Dan Borree, age 60 of Appleton, was called home to be with Jesus, suddenly, while deer hunting on Saturday, November 23rd, opening day of deer season and a time of year he always looked forward to. Dan was born in Kaukauna on January 29, 1964, son of Kenneth Borree and the late Carol (Loderbauer) Borree. He was a graduate of...

Dick A. Hansen

Dick A. Hansen

Nov 21, 2024

Richard “Swede” A. Hansen, age 88 of Appleton, WI passed away on November 21, 2024. He was born to Theodore and Eva (Jorgensen) Hansen on May 25, 1936 in Madison, WI. Dick earned his Master’s degree in social work and became a social worker for the Appleton School District for the majority of his working career.

Dick always liked pranking people...

Cole A. Keberlein

Cole A. Keberlein

Nov 21, 2024

Cole Anthony Keberlein of Kaukauna, WI passed away unexpectedly at the age of 28 on November 21, 2024. He was born to Peter Keberlein and Kerri (Van Stiphout) Jansen on July 26, 1996 in Neenah, WI. After graduating from high school, he worked a couple of jobs within the Little Chute school district, but was most recently a Teacher’s Assistant...

Pastor Michael A. Wolff

Pastor Michael A. Wolff

Nov 21, 2024

Michael A. Wolff, 68, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 27, 1956, to his parents Helmuth and Myrtle (Mollet) Wolff.

Michael was born and raised in Appleton. He graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School as class Valedictorian in 1974. He went to Northwestern College in Watertown for his bachelor’s degree...

Karen Ann Burghardt

Karen Ann Burghardt

Nov 20, 2024

Karen Burghardt (Brandt), born on June 11, 1965, of Shawano, WI, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024. She was a cherished daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, known for her warmth and infectious laughter.

Karen had two children, Robert (Michelle) Burghardt and Christy (Tim) Tom. Her love extended to her grandchildren, Tobias and Allison, who brought her great joy and...

Lois M. Gage

Lois M. Gage

Nov 20, 2024

Lois M. Gage, age 81, of Appleton, died unexpectedly on November 20, 2024, while visiting relatives in Wausau. Lois was born in Appleton on August 10, 1943, daughter of the later Wilfred and Agnes (Lamers) Vandenberg. She had been married to Ralph Gage who preceded her in death in 2007.

 Lois grew up in Kimberly, WI the youngest of six siblings....

Mary Josephine Brochtrup

Mary Josephine Brochtrup

Nov 20, 2024

Mary Josephine Brochtrup, 90, passed away Wednesday, November 20th after a battle with dementia. She was born on January 6, 1934, at home, the oldest daughter of Carl and Nell Oberthur. Mary attended St. Francis School in Hollandtown and Kaukauna High School. On September 25, 1952, she was united in marriage to Fred Brochtrup at St. Francis Church, Hollandtown. They...

Carl S. Sengstock

Carl S. Sengstock

Nov 20, 2024

Carl Sylvester Sengstock, age 89, passed willingly and lovingly into the arms of the Lord with the love and support of his family by his side, on Wednesday November 20th, 2024. Carl was born on October 14th, 1935 to Harvey and Lulu Sengstock in Appleton, WI. Carl married Patricia Mae Senecal (d December 30, 2018) on May 4th 1957. They...

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