Obituaries

Jul 21, 2017

Kyle A Fischer, 25, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2017. He was born on May 20, 1992 to Randy and Chris Fischer. Kyle was smart, clever and had a great sense of humor. He was athletic and an avid sports fan. Growing up he spent a lot of time playing hockey across the Midwest and Canada with...

Jul 21, 2017

Hazel A. Steudel, 93, joined her Savior and loved ones in Heaven on Friday, July 21, 2017 at the Heritage Woods Hospice Residence.

Hazel was born on September 21, 1923 to Earl and Adelia (Falck) Thiele. On August 5, 1944 she was united in marriage to John Steudel at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church. Hazel worked at Wisconsin Electric and...

Jul 20, 2017

Jul 20, 2017

Ralph Gage, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 20, 2017.

Ralph was born to Roscoe T. and Augusta (Olander) Gage on March 12, 1924, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. His five older siblings were all born at the family home at 420 W. Fifth Street in the Old Third Ward.

Ralph was a proud member...

Jul 19, 2017

Jul 19, 2017

Stanton (Stan) E. Pedersen, age 88, Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather left this world on July 19th as a result of a short battle with cancer. During his life, Stan endured the loss of many close relatives particularly two of his sons (Charles and Cameron), a beloved granddaughter (Shannon) as well as his brother, Frank and father (Charles)...

Jul 18, 2017

Jul 17, 2017

Joseph H. Schumacher, 76 years, went on to his heavenly home July 17, 2017 at Brillion West Haven Assisted Living, Brillion, Wisconsin. He was born July 9, 1941 to his parents Robert S. and Margaret M. Schumacher (Driessen) in Little Chute, Wisconsin. Joe graduated from Kimberly High School, Class of 1960. He enlisted into the US Army in March of...

Jul 17, 2017

Donna Marie (nee Leary) Larsen of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away after battling brain cancer, on Monday, July 17, 2017, at the age of 54. She was born on June 30, 1963, to Joseph and Ruth Ann Leary.

Donna received a degree in Pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She worked in the pharmaceutical industry since graduating. She was active...

Jul 17, 2017

Jim Blakeslee, age 84, of Neenah, passed away at Emerald Ridge Assisted Living Community in Neenah, on July 17, 2017. Jim was born on November 14, 1932, in Sauk County to the late James A. and Gladys M. (Wolf) Blakeslee.

Jim was well known for his love of life, infectious sense of humor, and enthusiastic singing and dancing. He was...

Jul 16, 2017

Beverly Schmidt, 69, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Beverly was born on January 15, 1948 to Richard and Grace (Guyette) Taves in Neenah. On October 10, 1999 she was united in marriage to Richard Schmidt. She worked for many years at the Appleton Airport until her retirement. After retirement...

Jul 16, 2017

Taylor J. Buss, age 36 of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2017. Taylor was born on January 6, 1981 in Appleton Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Appleton East High School, Class of 1999. Taylor was so proud of his work ethic and was always willing to help others. He loved being up north. Snowmobiling, deer hunting or...

Jul 16, 2017

Services are pending.

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,...

Jul 12, 2017

Jul 12, 2017

Jul 10, 2017

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...