Obituaries

Feb 13, 2020

Judith A. (Kiefer) Laux, age 81, of Menasha, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 13, 2020. She was born on August 24, 1938 in Neenah, daughter of the late Leonard and Della (Olson) Kiefer. Judy was a 1956 graduate of Hilbert High School and worked for many years at the Outagamie Bank in Appleton. She was untied in marriage to...

Feb 13, 2020

Ronald C. Roehl, 85, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Brewster Village, where he lived for the last 10 years. Ronnie was born on September 19, 1934 to Roland and Verina (Huhn) Roehl. He worked at Valley Packaging for over 20 years. In his younger days he enjoyed camping, bike riding, bowling, doing puzzles and boating. He was...

Feb 12, 2020

Feb 12, 2020

Leo Riehl was born on Sunday, May 28, 1939, in the town of Bovina, Wisconsin, the fourth child of Nolan and Rose (Cable) Riehl. Soon after, on July 23, 1939, he became a child of God through water and word, as he was baptized. Our Savior, Jesus, continued to nourish Leo’s faith and on June 14, 1953, he was confirmed...

Feb 12, 2020

Dennis “Dege” G. Schubring, 73, of Appleton, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on February 12th, 2020 in Appleton.

Dennis was born in Appleton to George and Gloria Schubring on November 23, 1946. He went to school at Appleton (West) High School where he was a talented runner, even making the Varsity Track team as a Freshman.  ...

Feb 11, 2020

Jean Swick, age 84 of Appleton, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Cherry Meadows. Jean was born in Appleton on March 10, 1935, daughter of the late Clarence Daelke and Elda (Meyer) Lautenschlager. Jean was a 1953 graduate of the Appleton High School and for many years worked as a secretary at various places, Appleton High School, Sears &...

Feb 11, 2020

The world has lost one of the kindest most caring men, Lawrence “Larry” W. Vignali, 87, of Appleton, formerly of Baraboo, has unexpectedly gone to his Savior on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He was born on January 21, 1933, to the late Claude and Irma (Cottrell) Vignali in Merril. Larry enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged...

Feb 10, 2020

Gertrude M. “Toots” Martin, age 102, of Kimberly, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Country Villa Assisted Living in Freedom.

Gert was born on December 21, 1917 in Kimberly to the late Christopher and Hendrika (De Leeuw) Van Daalwyk. She was united in marriage to Philip Martin on February 6, 1945 in Appleton. They would raise 4 children...

Feb 8, 2020

Jeanne Weyers Bellin passed away peacefully at Brewster Village in Appleton, WI on February 8, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 8, 1955 to the late Francis and Margaret “Barb” (Watson) Weyers while living on the family farm in Hortonville, WI, and moved to Kimberly before starting kindergarten. She graduated from Kimberly High School...

Feb 8, 2020

Bernadette Marie (Rychter) Stoegbauer of Appleton, passed into eternal life on February 8, 2020 surrounded by family as she lost the battle to cancer. She was born on September 9, 1950, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to the late Stanley L. and Grace H. (Ganski) Rychter.

She grew up on the family farm in the Township of Dewey. Bernadette was raised...

Feb 7, 2020

Erma Joyce Sowders, age 87, passed away on February 7, 2020, at Aspire Senior Living with her family by her side.  Erma was born on May 12, 1932, in Hammon, Oklahoma, daughter of Joseph and Mary (McFarland) Farni. Erma met her future husband, Walter Porter Sowders Jr., after he winked at her in the grocery store where he and her sister...

Feb 7, 2020

Dianne (Van Stippen) Christenson, 61, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 7, 2020. Born on January 19, 1959 to Joseph and Mary (Hottenstine) Van Stippen in Appleton, WI. Dianne graduated from Appleton East High School in 1977.

Dianne met her soulmate, her Kansas cowboy, when they were in their early twenties. Their connection was immediate and quickly...

Feb 6, 2020

Louise M. (Szydzik) Ulrich, 88, died on Thursday, February 6, 2020. She was born on June 9, 1931, to the late Michael and Clara (Brodzinski) Szydzik. Louise graduated from Menasha High School. She met the love of her life at a polka dance at the Cinderella Ballroom. Robert Ulrich was a Marine Drill Sergeant back from the Korean War; he...

Feb 6, 2020

Jeanne Ann Dixon, age 68, of Combined Locks, returned to the arms of Jesus, on February 6, 2020. On October 31, 1951, she was the first child of Marvin and Lucille (Kemps) Kempen. Raised in Askeaton, Wisconsin she became a Sister of the Bay Settlement Order. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from St. Norbert College. She taught in...

Feb 6, 2020

Gerald R. “Jerry” Van Handel, age 60, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 6, 2020 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton, following a courageous battle with ALS. His wife, Lori, was by his side.  There is NO family history of the disease.  A beloved husband, father and dear friend to many, Jerry will be deeply missed by his family and all who...

Feb 5, 2020

Nee Fulcer, formerly Kruse, entered Eternal life on February 5th, 2020 at the age of 85. Barbara Ellen Fulcer was born to Milton and Mary (Slattery) Fulcer on January 15, 1935, in Appleton, WI. Barbara grew up in Appleton WI and married her sweetheart Henry Kruse. They moved from Appleton to Little Chute where they raised eight children in 23...

Feb 5, 2020

Kenneth Dale Dickson, 74, passed peacefully with his wife and minister by his side on February 5, 2020.  He was a seven-year cancer survivor who finally succumbed to the effects of radiation therapy. Ken was born in Waukon, Iowa on September 25, 1945, son of the late Howard and Melva Dickson.  Ken married Sharon Graf on June 19, 1981.  He graduated from Waukon...

Feb 5, 2020

Joann Elizabeth Fields Uitenbroek, age 84 passed away peacefully with her family at her side, February 5, 2020, at Rennes Healthcare in Appleton, where she had been fighting the effects of Myasthenia Gravis.   She was born on May 28th, 1935, to Lloyd F. and Caroline M. (Schreiber) Fields in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Joann attended St Joseph’s Grade School in Appleton and...

Feb 4, 2020

Jeffry James Berton, a man who spent decades building bridges from his younger days, died on February 4, 2020. He was 77. In the end, Jeffry discovered he was loved by God, family and friends, but getting there was difficult.

Jeffry was born on October 18, 1942 to George C and Lucille M. (Rusch) Berton. He was fifth born in...

Feb 4, 2020

Catherine G. Schaefer, 90, passed away on February 4, 2020 at Brewster Village, Appleton. She was born on October 18, 1929, in Perkins, Michigan, the daughter of Adelore and Nellie (Brouse) Gerou. After graduation from Rock High School, Catherine worked for Western Union Telegraph Company as a Relief Operator. After a long distance romance, she flew on her first airplane...