Nora Gloria Busko
Jun 17, 2024
Nora Gloria Busko (5-24-24 - 6-17-24) of Kaukauna passed away unexpectedly on June 17th, 2024 at St. Elizabeth hospital due to a gastrointestinal complication that developed in utero. While her life was short, the love her family has for her is endless.
Nora was described as the perfect baby. She was smiley, happy, and beautiful. She was always ready to join...
Dolores M. Hoefler
Jun 17, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce that our mother, Dolores Hoefler, age 93, passed on from this life on June 17, 2024, at St. Paul Elder Services. She was born November 17, 1930, to the late Chris and Lena (Bies) Gerig, on a farm near Kaukauna. A 1948 graduate of Kaukauna High School, she married Wenzel Hoefler on...
Elizabeth "Betty" Lueck
Jun 16, 2024
Elizabeth [Betty] M. Lueck, age 90, of Kaukauna, WI passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 1:45 pm. She was born at home in Kaukauna in 1934 to Anthony and Mary [Pennings] Derus. Betty attended Holy Cross grade school and graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1952. She initially worked at Campbell’s clothing store and then Look Drug Stores...
Elaine Josephine Dart
Jun 15, 2024
Elaine Josephine Dart, 87, passed away on June 15, 2024 in Appleton, WI. She was born to Henry and Josephine (Gillis) Heraly on November 21, 1936 in Casco, WI.
Elaine married the love of her life, Ervin August Dart, on September 7, 1957. Together, they owned Forester Banquet Hall in Appleton for over 17 years and helped their community celebrate countless...
Arlynne "JoAnn" Van Cuyk
Jun 15, 2024
Arlynne “JoAnn” (Naumann/Milis) Van Cuyk, age 92 of Seymour, WI passed away on June 15, 2024. She was born to Elmer and Frieda (Koehler) Naumann on May 26, 1932 in Green Valley, WI. She graduated from Pulaski High School with the class of ’50. JoAnn married her first love, Charles J. Milis in June of 1952 and together, they raised...
Marvin J. Stenz
Jun 14, 2024
Marvin (Marv) James Stenz, age 87, passed away suddenly, yet peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born on April 24, 1937 in Stockbridge, WI, son of the late Leo and Bridget (Head) Stenz and grew up on the family farm. Marv was baptized at St. Mary’s Church in Stockbridge and was later confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in...
Ana Karen Herrera-Quiroz
Jun 14, 2024
Ana Karen Herrera-Quiroz, age 26 of Kimberly, WI joined her heavenly kingdom after a hard-fought battle with cancer on June 14, 2024. She was born to Alejandro Herrera and Alma Quiroz on October 17, 1997 in Veracruz, Mexico. After high school, she became a landscaper and a factory worker after moving to the USA to be with her father. Ana...
Margy Durbin
Jun 14, 2024
Margy Durbin (Ward) age 68 of Appleton, WI passed away on June 14, 2024. She was born to Ronald and Ethel (Curtis) Ward on January 1, 1956 in Boscobel, WI. After graduating from Wauzeka High School with the class of ’74, she enlisted in the Air Force. Margy met the love of her life, James “Jim” Durbin in 1977 while...
Scott L. "Cazz" Casanova
Jun 13, 2024
Scott "Cazz" Casanova, age 73 passed away on June 13, 2024 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. He was born on July 9, 1950 in Merrill, Wisconsin to the late Lyle and Betty (Hougum) Casanova. He was a friend of Bill W, "Alcoholics Anonymous" since 9-11-06. He spoke at ThedaCare Behavioral Center for 7 ½ years, helping others to...
James "Jim" Manton Schaut
Jun 12, 2024
James Manton Schaut, affectionately known as Jim, 59, passed away unexpectedly on June 12th, 2024, at his home in the Town of Buchanan. Jim was born in Norway, Michigan on April 1st, 1965, to Bernice Beyers and James Schaut. He spent his early childhood growing up in Burkett, Texas, a place he held dear to his heart. He graduated from...
Tad James Christophersen
Jun 10, 2024
Tad James Christophersen, 40, passed away on June 10, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born on October 29, 1983 to Peter and Ellen Christophersen.
After graduating from Appleton East High School, Tad pursued a career as a foreman at Americold Logistics. He was known for his strong work ethic and good sense of humor. Tad was an...
James Edward Ponto
Jun 10, 2024
James “Jim” Edward Ponto, Sr., age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on June 10, 2024, surrounded by his family and their love. Jim was born in Neenah, WI to Aaron E. and Adeline H. (Koerwitz) Ponto on May 17, 1933. After attending school in New London, he met and married Joan Mae Strong at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in...
Barbara Jean Roeland
Jun 9, 2024
Barbara Jean “Barb” Roeland, 64, entered eternal rest on June 9, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wis., surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was born on July 6, 1959, in Stevens Point, Wis. to Lawrence and Catherine Wierzba. She graduated from Menasha High School in 1977, where she played volleyball and was part of the drill team. After high school,...
Paul Lawrence De Bruin
Jun 9, 2024
Paul passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2024.
Paul attended St. Therese elementary school, was a graduate of Appleton High School, UW-Oshkosh and proudly served in the US Army. He was a loving husband to Marcie (Charrier) De Bruin for nearly 60 years. His daughters, Becky (Jeff) Thiel and Rachel (Randy) Pope, were blessed with his love and determination, and carry...
Joan E. Brouillard
Jun 8, 2024
Joan Elizabeth Brouillard (nee Krueger), age 88 of Appleton, WI was born to her eternal life on June 8, 2024. She was born to Edwin and Gerda (Leisering) Krueger on May 18, 1936 in Appleton, WI. She graduated from Appleton High School and took some additional training to become a CNA. She dedicated her entire career at St. Elizabeth Hospital...
Thomas Glen Vandehey
Jun 8, 2024
Thomas Glen Vandehey, 86, passed away on June 8, 2024 with his beloved wife Jean at his side. Tom was born in Kimberly on April 29, 1938 to Herman and Ethel (Verhagen) Vandehey.
After graduating from Kimberly High School, Tom began his work at Kimberly Mill navigating roles in the laboratory, delivery and warehousing before retiring as a production planner after...
Lois Thorson
Jun 7, 2024
Lois (Skarweski) Thorson passed away on June 7, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She will be remembered for her outgoing personality and fun hats. Born in Neenah, WI on December 18, 1951, she married Tim Thorson on July 19, 1974.
A graveside service is planned for Thursday, July 11th at 10 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Winchester with Pastor...
Ian Patrick Rasmussen
Jun 7, 2024
Ian Rasmussen, 26, passed peacefully into his Savior’s arms on Friday, June 7, 2024 surrounded by his family in the same home in Appleton where he took his first breath on July 26, 1997 as part of a planned home delivery. Ian is the youngest son of Brian and Jill (Prange) Rasmussen. He graduated from Menasha High School in 2015,...
Loretta J. Bushman
Jun 6, 2024
Loretta Bushman, age 89 of Appleton, passed peacefully on June 6, 2024. She was born in Appleton on September 9, 1934, along with her twin sister, Lorraine. Their parents were the late Herman and Barbara (Gruentzel) Bushman.
Loretta is survived by several nieces and nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Herman (Janet) Bushman, Jr., Ione...
Noreen M. Thomas
Jun 6, 2024
Noreen M. Thomas (Romenesko) of Appleton, WI passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 just before her 70th birthday at Cherry Meadows. She was cared for the past 2 years by her husband of 27 years, Tommie Thomas in their home. Prior to being diagnosed with frontal lobe dementia in 2022, and in the end, liver cancer, Noreen had a...
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