Obituaries

Jul 5, 2021

Donna Ruth Schultz (Schabo), Neenah, WI our dear mother of four, grandmother of six and great grandmother of five passed away on July 5th, 2021.

Donna was born on November 3rd, 1932, the first of two daughters to Ruth (Williams) and Reinhold Schabo. She was educated in the schools of Neenah.

On August 18th, 1951, she married the love of...

Jul 5, 2021

William “Bill” Zak, age 73, of Appleton, passed away on July 5, 2021 at his home. His wife, sons and daughter in law at his side. Bill was born on March 12, 1948 in Neenah to Chester and Marion (Mayer) Zak. In his youth he was able to hitch hike his way across the country from Wisconsin to California with...

Jul 4, 2021

Jul 3, 2021

Jaycee Rose Sunshine Vallier, 8, of Darboy, went to live with Jesus on Saturday, July 3, 2021, after a 520-day battle with brain cancer. She was a true warrior and chose to lay down her sword when her physical body ran out of fight before she did. Her spirit was nothing short of heroic as she was a true superhero in every sense of...

Jul 3, 2021

Donald D. Remmel passed away from natural causes on Sat. July 3, 2021, surrounded by his family. Don was born in Neenah, Wi. On January 24,1941 to Walter & Olive Remmel. He was the oldest of five children.

Don graduated from Menasha High School  in 1959 where he participated in football and  tennis. He attended Univ. of Oshkosh  and  later ...

Jul 3, 2021

Sharyl LaFaive passed away on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 at the age of 60 after battling endometrial cancer. Sharyl was born on September 14, 1960, in Neenah to Agnes I. Rogge, née Nauer, and Shirley W. “Billy” Rogge. She graduated Neenah High School in 1978. Sharyl married her best friend Al on August 20th, 1983. In 1998 they traveled to...

Jul 3, 2021

Christine Demeter, age 56, of Appleton, Wisconsin, faithfully passed on to her heavenly healing on July 3, 2021. She fought the rollercoaster battle against ovarian cancer for four years.  Daily she would smile, pray, and declare that she would do “One hard thing”.  She continually blessed and thanked her caregivers and doctors and asked, “How can I pray for you?”...

Jul 3, 2021

On July 2, in Appleton WI, Barbara Ann (Eggert) Dalke, age 84, passed away peacefully after visits with her family, close friend, and pastor at Cherry Meadows Hospice. She had been struggling for the past six months with a series of chronic conditions.

Barb, a lifelong Appleton resident, had the good fortune of being the child of a warm-hearted, spunk-filled...

Jul 2, 2021

Karen A. Werner, 80, Appleton, died on Friday, July 2, 2021. She was born on July 25, 1940, to the late Leo and Beatrice (Little) Gruber in Appleton. Karen was united in marriage to Donald Werner on October 15, 1960, at St.Therese Catholic Church. She spent most of her life in Appleton and moved to the cabin in Eland in...

Jul 1, 2021

Jul 1, 2021

On Thursday, July 1, 2021, Bonita (Bonnie) Mary Thews passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home at the age of 80.  Bonnie was born in Little Chute, Wisconsin on October 9, 1940.  After graduating from New London High School in 1958, she went on to earn an Associate Degree and worked in purchasing at Kimberly Clark for 43...

Jun 30, 2021

Stephen C. Meidam died on June 30, 2021, at Century Oaks, in Appleton.

He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on January 10th, 1946 to Miles R. and Helen J. (Williamson) Meidam. He lived almost his entire life in Appleton and the surrounding communities.

Steve loved the outdoors and fishing in particular. Every opportunity he had as a youth found him...

Jun 30, 2021

John “Johnny” Robert DeGroot, 32 of Kaukauna passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.  He was born on August 16, 1988 to Robert “Bones” DeGroot and Debbie Belling-DeGroot.  In his free time John enjoyed snowmobiling, four-wheeling, the outdoors, golfing, racing, watching sports, and playing on his xbox.  He especially enjoyed spending time with his...

Jun 29, 2021

Dr. Philip R. Bouressa, 87, Kimberly,  passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Phil was born on May 29, 1934, in Little Chute, to the late Clarence and Regina (Verstegen) Bouressa. Establishing his work ethic early in life,  Phil headed off to Cherry Camp in Door County as a teenager where he picked cherries, creating friendships and memories for stories...

Jun 29, 2021

Anthony “Tony” James Schommer, age 62, of Higden, Arkansas, passed away June 29, 2021.  Tony was born on April 1, 1959, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Orville and Mary Schommer.

Anthony was a loving son, brother, husband, and uncle.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Sarah Jane Couillard Schommer,  his brothers Pat...

Jun 29, 2021

Thomas Martin “Tom” Vanden Heuvel, age 81, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2021 at his home. He was born in Appleton on January 4, 1940 to John and Antoinette (Vander Zanden) Vanden Heuvel. He attended St. Therese Elementary School and was a graduate of St. Mary High School in Menasha. He was an excellent student. After graduation...

Jun 28, 2021

Gayle Kukulka, a long-time resident of Appleton, passed peacefully into the arms of the angels on June 28, 2021. She succumbed to a stroke during her valiant fight with cancer. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend who dedicated her life to her family and her lifetime love of animals. She was a certified dog trainer and...

Jun 28, 2021

Delphine Mary Farvour, age 69, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2021 after a long illness. Del was born on September 19, 1951, daughter of the late William and Romilda (Portman) Kuhn. She married Gerald Farvour on May 12,1977 and they raised one daughter together.

Del went to school in Chilton and had a diverse work history. She worked in...

Jun 28, 2021

Edward Jakl, 84, of Kaukauna passed peacefully surrounded by his family on June 28, 2021.  He was born at home on June 1, 1937 to parents Bernice and Edward Jakl, Sr., and  attended Holy Cross grade school, Kaukauna High School, and the University of WI-Oshkosh. He lettered in track in high school, regularly participating in state tournaments.  Ed married Catherine...

Jun 27, 2021

Alan L. Fischer, age 57, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021, surrounded in love by his family after a short fight with cancer at his residence in Appleton. He was born on March 31, 1964, in Clear Lake, Iowa, the son of Robert Fischer and the late Delores (Taft) Fischer. Alan was united in marriage to...