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Nancy "Joanne" Moard

Nancy "Joanne" Moard

Feb 25, 2021

Nancy Joanne (Pogemiller) Moard, age 87, passed away on February 25, 2021, into the arms of her loving Savior.  Joanne was born on August 12, 1933, to Earl and Harriet Pogemiller, and was the last of seven daughters.  Joanne graduated from Wapello High School in 1951, and earned a two-year teaching certificate from Iowa State Teachers College.  Later, she earned...

John  Peter Laux  Sr.

John Peter Laux Sr.

Feb 23, 2021

John P. Laux Sr. 73, was called home on Tuesday, February 23, 2020.  John is survived by his son John (Courtney); Grandchildren: Canaan, Alec, Ebanie, Devon, Anaya, and Cayden.  Sisters: Mary (Tom) Murphy, and Kathy (Larry) Fondow.  Brothers: David Laux and Joseph (Pam) Laux.  Special Friend Judy Tvaruzka and his fur-babies Sunny, Mischief, and Tom-Tom.  He was preceded in death...

Donald J. Mader

Donald J. Mader

Feb 23, 2021

Donald Joseph Mader, 87, of Menasha, passed away peacefully at Brewster Village in Appleton on Tuesday, February 23, 2021  Donald was born in Appleton on October 14, 1933, the son of Irene (Kiley) and Frank Mader.

Donald graduated from Appleton High School in 1952, and proudly served on active duty in the United States Army from 1957 until 1959 and...

Sandra A Wicinske

Sandra A Wicinske

Feb 22, 2021

Neenah – Sandra A. Wicinske, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on November 12, 1947, in Neenah, the daughter of George and Olive (Miller) Kluba. Sandy met her true love, John M. Wicinske, just a month before the couple graduated from Appleton High School in...

Marvin Carl "Marv" Wrege

Marvin Carl "Marv" Wrege

Feb 22, 2021

Marvin Carl Wrege, 79, of Appleton WI, passed peacefully at home on Feb 22, 2021, surrounded by family. Marvin grew up in Mellen, WI where he graduated high school in 1959.  Following graduation, he joined the US Navy where he served as a Corpsman.  Upon completing his tour, he was employed by Columbia Hospital in Milwaukee, where he met Mitzi. ...

Mary (Never) Buss

Mary (Never) Buss

Feb 22, 2021

Mary, a loving mother and grandmother died peacefully in her home on Monday, February 22, 2021.  She was born on November 21, 1942 in Kimberly WI, the daughter of Fred and Agnes Never.

Mary graduated from Kimberly High School in 1961. She moved to California in the late 70’s, where she worked in retail, then the courthouse, before settling in...

David R. List

David R. List

Feb 21, 2021

David Robert List, of Appleton, went to Heaven on February 21, 2021, surrounded by his family following a brief illness.

David was born in Appleton on June 21, 1976 to Robert and Sharon List.  He was among the first Plamann School students to be integrated into the Appleton Area School District.  He was a proud manager on the football team...

Carol Jean Willenkamp

Carol Jean Willenkamp

Feb 21, 2021

Carol Jean (Semrow) Willenkamp, 78, Appleton, our wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother joined our Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 21, 2021, after a four-year long fight against kidney cancer that had spread. Carol was born on November 8, 1942, in Appleton, to Harry and Frieda (Koss) Semrow. Carol lived in Appleton her entire life. Carol met her amazing husband, Bob,...

Alice T. Vercauteren

Alice T. Vercauteren

Feb 21, 2021

Alice Theresa Vercauteren, age 86, was called home by God on February 21, 2021. She was a woman of sincere and deep faith and is now in heaven with God and her loved ones.

Alice was born on October 28, 1934, to the late Margaret and John Sweere, who were immigrants from Holland. She was blessed with eleven siblings who...

William G. "Bill" Brodell

William G. "Bill" Brodell

Feb 19, 2021

Bill passed away on Friday morning, February 19, 2021, after dealing with various forms of cancer over the past 22 years. He was born in Milwaukee on August 11, 1950, and was preceded in death by his parents George and Irene Brodell and brother Edward. Bill attended high school and junior college in Milwaukee and graduated from the University of...

Gladys Maria Wisnefski

Gladys Maria Wisnefski

Feb 19, 2021

Gladys M. Wisnefski, a trailblazing educator and award-winning scholar who inspired generations of students and colleagues, died peacefully at her home in Appleton on Feb. 19. Mrs. Wisnefski, a devoted wife, loving mother, doting grandmother and friend to many around the world, was 83.

Mrs. Wisnefski was born on June 23, 1937, in Valparaíso, Chile, the daughter of the late...

Ervin L. Woldt

Ervin L. Woldt

Feb 18, 2021

On Thursday February 18, 2021, Erv Woldt, 84, son, brother, uncle, great uncle, and cousin passed away peacefully at home with family by his side. Erv was born May 13, 1936, son of Oscar and Bertha (Van Dera) Woldt. He grew up in Appleton and graduated from Appleton High School. Erv transitioned from high school right to working the next...

Jerry R. Haugner

Jerry R. Haugner

Feb 17, 2021

Jerry R. Haugner, (67) died this year on Ash Wednesday.  Jerry loved animals, especially dogs,  his friends and his family. (Jerry was known to “speak dog” and approached life with the same joy, loyalty, friendship, empathy and love as they did.)  For a profession, he was a house artist / painter / carpenter and worked on homes and buildings throughout...

Sandra G. Baldridge

Sandra G. Baldridge

Feb 16, 2021



Sandra G. Baldridge, age 66, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021, after losing a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Sandra was born on October 1, 1954 in Wausau, WI to the late William and Rosalie (Fust) Brehmer and graduated from Wausau West High School in 1972. Known for her strong work ethic, she worked for many years...

Marlys Irma Regan

Marlys Irma Regan

Feb 15, 2021

Marlys I. Regan (Hillmann), born on February 17, 1944 and went to Heaven on February 15, 2021. Marlys lived a blessed and happy life with her husband of 58 years, Tom. Together they had two children; daughter Vicki Jo Regan Stauber (Keith) and their children Olivia and Evan Stauber, and son Scott Thomas Regan (Karen) and their children Katrina Becker...

Verna G. Peterson

Verna G. Peterson

Feb 14, 2021

Verna Peterson earned her wings and was called home to heaven on Sunday, February 14th, 2021, with her family holding her hands by her side.  She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother who fiercely loved all of those in her life. Verna met the love of her life in high school and together they built an amazing life and...

Diane Ragus

Diane Ragus

Feb 12, 2021

Appleton – Diane Ragus, age 83, of Appleton, passed away February 12. 2021. She was born Marie Diane Luce on May 12, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland. The daughter of Valentine A. Luce and Marguerite Gregoire Luce, she grew up in Linthicum, Maryland; Long Island, New York; Washington, DC; Flushing, New York; Bristol and Levittown, Pennsylvania; Hagerstown, Maryland, and Waltham, Massachusetts....

Sharon L. Brautigam

Sharon L. Brautigam

Feb 12, 2021

On Friday, February 12, 2021, Sharon Lynn Brautigam (Wetzel) passed away at home at the age of 86 years. Sharon will be forever cherished and missed by her husband Richard, their daughters, Kim (Mike) Hibsch, Brenda (David) Schrier, and Susie (Randy) Fieldhack, and her four grandchildren, Blake & Claire Schrier and Jackson & Katie Fieldhack. Sharon was born on April...

Agnes R. Witeck

Agnes R. Witeck

Feb 11, 2021

Agnes Rosemary Witeck, 90, passed away at Valley VNA Senior Care in Neenah on February 11, 2021.

Agnes was born the youngest of four daughters in Appleton on April 22, 1930 to Peter and Caroline (Lamm) Jochman.  She lived on the family’s Greenville farm which, years later, was acquired by the Institute of Paper Chemistry.  At Saint Mary of Immaculate Conception...

Joanie Van Hoof

Joanie Van Hoof

Feb 11, 2021

Joan “Joanie” Marie Antoinette Van Hoof, age 56, died suddenly on February 11, 2021, at her home in Oshkosh. She was born on July 14, 1964, in Green Bay, the daughter of the late Joseph “Joe” and Catharine “Katie” School Van Hoof.

Joanie grew up in Hollandtown, and lived with her parents, until moving to group homes throughout the Fox...

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