Obituaries

Jul 12, 2017

Randy Martin Van Den Wildenberg, age 55, passed away due to a massive heart attack on July 12, 2017, at his home in Florida. Randy was born October 11, 1961, in Appleton, son of the late Gerald and Arlene (Rehfeldt) Van Den Wildenberg.

Randy is survived by his wife: Lorrie Van Den Wildenberg of Florida; two sons: Daniel of Florida,...

Jul 12, 2017

Rev. Msgr. Mark Schommer, a man of God, was called to his Father’s side on Wednesday evening, July 12, 2017.

Monsignor Schommer was born in Kaukauna, to Raymond and Rosalia (Wydeven) Schommer. He grew up with one sister and two brothers. He attended Kaukauna High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point,...

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Jul 9, 2017

David “Dave” William DesRoberts, age 58, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 9, 2017, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI, following complications from a heart transplant. Dave was surrounded by his family.

He was born in Seattle, WA, on January 31st, 1959, the son of the late Bernard H. and Bernadette (Emond) DesRoberts. Dave was a...

Jul 8, 2017

Phillip Pharis, age 24, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017. He was born on June 29, 1993 to George Pharis III and April Potratz. Phillip was a commercial painter and always prided in his work. He was very easy going, funny, forgiving and an all-around great person. Phillip enjoyed poker nights with his friends, video games, frisby golf, and...

Jul 8, 2017

David Alan Ehlert, 57, died on July 8, 2017. He is survived by one sister, and 3 brothers, all in the Appleton area, son Ryan, daughter-in-law Megan, grandson Arthur who meant everything to him, and very loving wife of 33 years Deanna Young.

At David's request, no funeral services will be held.

The family would like to thank the staff...

Jul 7, 2017

Jul 6, 2017

Maxwell Thomas Fitzgibbon, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 in his mother’s arms and was greeted by his four angel siblings in Heaven.

Max was born on May 10, 2017 to Adam and Elizabeth Fitzgibbon in Neenah. Mighty Max, as he was known, enjoyed pulling on all of his tubes and nibbling on his breast milk swabs.

Max is...

Jul 5, 2017

Jul 3, 2017

Tim Lux, 52 years, passed away July 3, 2017 at home in Kimberly, Wisconsin from a sudden illness. He was born January 9, 1965 to his parents Gerald J. and Mary K. “Kathy” Lux (Weyenberg) in Appleton, Wisconsin. Tim was a graduate of Kimberly High School, class of 1983. He attended the University of Eau Claire - Wisconsin and shortly...

Jul 2, 2017

Beverly Borrmann, age 88 of Appleton, passed away at her home. Bev was born in Milwaukee on June 20, 1929, daughter of the late Robert and Dena (Johnson) Coulson. She graduated from both high school and Business College and on August 2, 1947 married William “Bill” Borrmann in Milwaukee. Together, the couple spent over sixty beautiful years together and raised...

Jul 1, 2017

Richard “Ricky” Stinemates, 20, passed away as the result of a tragic car accident on Saturday, July 1, 2017.

Ricky was born on October 8, 1996 in Cleveland Ohio to Larry and Debra Stinemates and he attended Appleton East High School. He was a fun loving person who always brought a smile to everyone’s face. Ricky was a truck enthusiast...

Jul 1, 2017

Phyllis Anne (Wolfram) Metropulos, 84, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away July 1, 2017. She spent her final days surrounded by the love and laughter of her family. She is now with her husband of 46 years, Jim, who preceded her in death in October of 2000. Phyllis was born November 15, 1932 in Stockton, Illinois to Clarence and Mae (Tresner)...

Jun 30, 2017

Christopher Philip Ott, lovingly known as “Otter” by his nearest and dearest friends, passed away on June 30, 2017.

Chris was an amazing husband, wonderful father, and a loyal friend. Chris always put others needs ahead of his own. He was a quiet man with a heart of gold and was always quick with a one-liner. Chris was passionate about...

Jun 30, 2017

Laura Van Asten, 20, of Darboy, passed away on June 30 from injuries sustained while riding a horse. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin, on July 7, 1996, to Kelly (Mike) and Elizabeth (Betty) Van Asten.

Laura just completed her junior year at Lawrence University pursuing a degree in trombone performance. She enjoyed sharing her musical talents with others at...

Jun 29, 2017

Jun 29, 2017

Carl Nelson Elliott, 52, Appleton, WI, formerly of Loveland, CO, passed away on June 29, 2017, after a sudden illness. \

Born in 1965 in Framingham, MA, he was a beloved son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Rhonda (Schaffer) Elliott, daughter Angie Elliott, son Ian Elliott, daughter-in-law Ashley (Brueser) Elliott, granddaughter...

Jun 28, 2017

On June 28, 2017, our son, husband, father, nephew, cousin and friend took his own life and lost his lifelong battle with mental illness and addiction.

William Raymond Maxwell was born on December 15, 1982 in Milwaukee, WI. He lived in both Milwaukee and Appleton for the majority of his life. Will had a keen wit and loving heart. He...