Obituaries

Nov 11, 2021

Appleton – Catherine A. Coolidge, 79, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at St. Paul Home, Kaukauna. She was born on May 19, 1942, in Kenosha, the daughter of Anthony and Martha (Johnson) Piencikowski. Catherine was born in Kenosha, but moved and attended school in the Beaver/Coleman area. She was a Girl Scout troop leader, volunteered at St. George...

Nov 10, 2021

Helen Ann Linstad, age 92, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on November 10, 2021. Born to Roy and Ester Baker in Marinette County in 1929, she was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

In 1950, Helen Ann married Howard Linstad in McAllister, Wisconsin. When she was young, she didn’t think she wanted to get married...

Nov 10, 2021

Mary Ann Stoeger, 94, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at the Valley VNA, Neenah. She was born on October 21, 1927, in Appleton, the daughter of Elmer Sr. and Mae (Schmitt) Brown. Mary Ann had a strong Catholic faith and love for family. She enjoyed looking at Christmas lights, family round robins, maintaining an impeccable flower garden, going...

Nov 10, 2021

DuWayne “Wayne” Gilchrist, 89, of Kaukauna passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 10, 2021, after a lengthy illness.

Wayne was born to Theodore and Emmaline (Beaulieu) on February 17, 1932, in Eau Claire. He graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School in 1950, then joined the U.S. Navy and served his country during the Korean Conflict....

Nov 9, 2021

Bill Hoks, 67, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, with his wife, Debbie, at his side. He was born on January 21, 1954, in Elgin, ND, the son of Emmett and Georgiann (Stilp) Hoks. Bill met the love of his life, Debbie Kappell, at the age of 10. They were united in marriage on August 30, 1974, at Sacred...

Nov 9, 2021

Nov 8, 2021

Emily and Fred moved their family from Chicago, Il. in the early 60’s to Wild Rose, WI. While Fred continued to be the police chief in Wild Rose, They owned and operated a business Ferrara’s In-Time Lounge in Wautoma.   Emily enjoyed going to casino’s and scratch off’s- Her favorite saying was ” If I only had an E! ” She...

Nov 8, 2021

Ralph Thomas Helser, age 84, of Little Chute, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday November 8, 2021. He was born on August 31, 1937 in Beloit.  The Son of Irving and Helen (Schafer) Helser. On April 26, 1969 he married Rita Rae Hafeman at Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton.   Ralph enjoyed camping, fishing, and his...

Nov 7, 2021

Donald McGregor Fyfe (“Popsy”), age 95,  died November 7, 2021.  He was born March 10, 1926 in West Virginia.  When he was 13 years old, his family moved to Sault Ste. Marie, Canada.

Don graduated from high school in 1943, and then entered the University of Michigan.  His college career was interrupted by World War II, and he served in...

Nov 7, 2021

Angela Marie Pappas, formerly of Appleton, WI was born to Eternal Life on November 7, 2021, at the age of 29.

Angela was Born to Life to Mike and Julie (Pfeiffer) Pappas on June 2, 1992.  Angela graduated from Appleton East High School in 2010. While in high school, Angela was active in soccer, dance, volleyball, and the Health Occupational...

Nov 7, 2021

Ellen M. Radley, age 82, passed away on November 7, 2021 at ThedaCare Medical Center in Appleton, following a fall at home. Ellen was born in Appleton on December 1, 1938, daughter of the late Edward and Verna (Plamann) Schroeder. She was baptized on December 25, 1938, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Appleton. Ellen was a 1957 graduate of...

Nov 7, 2021

Alice E (Mohr) Greene entered into Heaven Nov. 7, 2021 at Allouez Parkside Village 2.

She was born Oct. 3rd, 1921 in Milwaukee, WI and proudly lived to see her 100th birthday, celebrating with family twice! The daughter of Erwin and Linda (Bohn) Mohr. She married Robert Greene, the love of her life, Nov 3, 1943. They lived in Milwaukee,...

Nov 7, 2021

Daniel Van Dyke, age 76, passed away peacefully at St. Paul Home in Kaukauna, WI on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Dan was born on January 25, 1945, in Appleton, WI to the late Tony and Wilma Van Dyke. Dan grew up in Kaukauna and graduated in 1963 from Kaukauna High School. He enjoyed baseball and was also an avid basketball...

Nov 7, 2021

Harold James Mischler peacefully passed away in his sleep on November 7, 2021 at the age of 92. He was born August 18, 1929 in Milwaukee; the son of the late Frank and Ella (Fuhrmann) Mischler. Harold spent his early childhood in Milwaukee and moved to rural Kaukauna, where he grew up on the family farm. Here is where he...

Nov 6, 2021

Lowell A. Holverson, age 87, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. He was born February 8, 1934, to Marvin and Edith (Carpenter) Holverson and attended New London High School. He met the love of his life, Neita Nelson, as teenagers while attending the Luther League youth group at Grace Lutheran Church. In 1957, he and Neita were...

Nov 6, 2021

Mark Joseph Fenrich, age 67 of Menasha, passed away on November 6, 2021, after a brief illness. Mark was born on September 2, 1954, in Oshkosh, WI to Dean and JoMary Fenrich. Mark served in the United States Army after he graduated from high school. Mark worked for the Bemis Corporation for 32 years until his retirement in 2014. Mark...

Nov 5, 2021

  A warm and loving heart surrendered to God’s call as another beautiful soul has gone to Heaven.

Lyle Lee Vandenberg, age 86, passed away unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, November 5, in Chandler, Arizona.

Born to Delphine (DeGroot) and John Vandenberg on February 11, 1935, Lyle was a lifelong resident of Kaukauna, attending Holy Cross Grade School and graduating from...

Nov 5, 2021

Tom was born on December 21, 1943, in Appleton, Wisconsin. He graduated from Xavier High School in 1962 and went on to get his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

He married his wife Ginny on June 10, 1967. Together, he and Ginny raised their four wonderful children who grew up to bless them with 8 beautiful grandchildren,...

Nov 5, 2021

Thomas J. Smith, 60, of Neenah, died November 5, 2021 at Theda Clark Medical Center, after suffering a catastrophic stroke. Tom was born on March 2, 1961 to Everett and Hattie Smith. He graduated from Hortonville High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

In his younger years, Tom was an accomplished musician and played trumpet in many orchestras and...

Nov 4, 2021

Kira Smith was born on August 18, 1995 in Green Bay, WI to Tara Smith.  She graduated from Southwest High School and was attending UWGB while working at the Melting Pot.

She was a competitive gymnast until her height caught up to her.  She then switched to performing in musicals and show choir.  If you came home unexpectedly, you would...