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Patricia C. Nelson

Patricia C. Nelson

Mar 5, 2025

Patricia “Treeci” Nelson, 93, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025. She was born on February 2, 1932, to her parents George and Alicia (Killian) Christoph in Madison, Wisconsin.

Patricia was raised in Cottage Grove on the family farm. She attended Madison East High School and Graduated from Sun Prairie High School. She married the love of her life Leslie “Les”...

Gregory G. Mignon

Gregory G. Mignon

Mar 5, 2025

Gregory G. Mignon,75, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 5, 2025. He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on July 28, 1949 to Raymond and Elaine (Schwitzer) Mignon.

Greg graduated from Kaukauna High School and dedicated his career to working as a machine operator at Luvata. On June 28, 1969, he married LaVerne Delfosse, and together they raised two sons.

Greg...

Larry "LC" Connell

Larry "LC" Connell

Mar 5, 2025

Larry “LC” Connell, age 78, of Kaukauna, passed away on March 5, 2025 after a short illness. Larry was born on June 10, 1946 in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. On June 10, 1964 he turned 18, graduated high school and signed a major league baseball contract with the Boston Red Sox as a pitcher. He moved to Appleton area in 1965 to...

Mary C. Fulcer

Mary C. Fulcer

Mar 5, 2025

Mary C. Fulcer, age 86, passed away at her Appleton home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Appleton on December 20, 1938, daughter of the late Leo B and Geraldine (Heegeman) Livingston. Mary attended Appleton High School, and married Donald Fulcer on August 10, 1957 – enjoying more than sixty-seven beautiful years together.

Above all, Mary loved her...

Cory Fritz

Cory Fritz

Mar 4, 2025

Cory Patrick Fritz

Appleton– Cory P. Fritz, 33, passed away on March 4th, 2025, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He left behind a lifetime of cherished memories and an immeasurable impact on those who knew him. He was born on March 17th, 1991, in Appleton, WI, the son of Daniel Fritz and Cheryl (Haen) Hartjes. Cory had a passion for Legos, spending hours...

Linda L. Nogrady

Linda L. Nogrady

Mar 4, 2025

Linda L. Nogrady, age 75 of Appleton and formerly of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully at Silverstone Memory Care Facility in Appleton on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Linda was born in Hartford, WI, on October 12, 1949, to Alfred and June Kuehn of Slinger, WI. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt dedicated to her family and friends. Linda was...

Carol A. Noonan

Carol A. Noonan

Mar 4, 2025

Carol Noonan, 83, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, at Ascension Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on December 11, 1941, the daughter of Harvey and Lorraine (Schuh) Coenen. Carol graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1959 and worked many years as a data entry operator at the S.C. Shannon Company in Appleton. In her...

Barbara Ann Warzinik

Barbara Ann Warzinik

Mar 4, 2025

Barbara Ann Warzinik, 70, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025. She was born on March 2, 1955, in Stevens Point, WI the daughter of Alois and Laura Wojtalewicz. Barbara worked for Sentry Insurance for many years starting out as the sous chef at the Sport's Plate then transferring to the Insurance Division until retirement. Her passion was enjoying time...

Gail Olson Oliver

Gail Olson Oliver

Mar 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gail Olson Oliver, age 72, of Appleton, Wisconsin, on March 3, 2025. Gail was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and piano teacher whose life was defined by her love of family, music, and Christ.

Gail was born on October 13, 1952, in Arlington, Virginia, and devoted her life...

Mary Ellen Schwaller

Mary Ellen Schwaller

Mar 2, 2025

Mary Ellen (McHugh) Schwaller entered eternal life on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Mary Ellen was born on Feb 24th, 1932, in Appleton to Francis and Mary (Lupton) McHugh. She was very proud of her Irish heritage. She attended St. Mary Grade School in Appleton, St Mary High School in Menasha and Mount Mary College in Milwaukee.

Our mom had a deep...

Arnold Breitung

Arnold Breitung

Mar 2, 2025

Arnold Breitung, a child of God, was called home on Sunday, March 2, 2025.  A Christian Memorial Service for Arnie will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 804 Grignon Street in Kaukauna.  Rev. Stanley Draper will officiate and burial will take place in the church cemetery.   Visitation will take...

Patrick Schaefer

Patrick Schaefer

Mar 1, 2025

Patrick Scott Schaefer, 53, left this world on March 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. He was born on September 23, 1971 in Kimberly, Wisconsin to Joseph (Jack) and Vivian (Van Lanen) Schaefer.

As a graduate of Kimberly High School class of 1990, Pat’s love of sports was evident as he played both baseball and...

Donald "Ris" Ristau

Donald "Ris" Ristau

Mar 1, 2025

Donald “Ris” Ristau, 86, passed away on Saturday March 1, 2025, at Country Villa Assisted Living in Little Chute with his long-time companion, Elaine Ven Rooy, by his side. He was born on July 2, 1938, the second son of Alfred G. and Helen (Martens) Ristau.

Don worked in the construction business for several years with Romenesko Developments and later for...

Moon Ja Sa

Moon Ja Sa

Feb 27, 2025

Moon Ja Sa

August 2, 1940 — February 27, 2025

Beloved mother, joyous friend, loving wife, faithful & accepting of all

“Love … is the song of all the angels of God.” William Law, Priest

Moon Ja Sa (Kang), 84, peacefully joined her Lord on February 27, 2025. Her life radiated with faith, finding strength in prayer and sharing her belief in spiritual healing...

Michele A. Paulsen

Michele A. Paulsen

Feb 27, 2025

Michele (Kwaterski) Paulsen loved life and fought hard. Cancer is a bully that doesn’t play fair. But it will not dim our spirits. Everyone loved her, held her hands, and then let her go with the Lord.

Michele was born on July 31, 1965, to Dr. Mitchell and Carol Kwaterski. She attended St. Mary Central High School in Menasha; graduated from...

Ellen Mary Beardsley-Wildeman

Ellen Mary Beardsley-Wildeman

Feb 27, 2025

We celebrate the life of Ellen Mary Beardsley-Wildeman (Dvorak), 65, who passed away peacefully at her home in Black Creek on February 27th, 2025, after facing Bulbar ALS with grace and resilience.

Ellen’s journey began in La Crosse, WI, where she was born on October 12th, 1958, to Mary and Wenzel Dvorak. She cherished her hometown and the friendships she built...

Scott M. Steinke

Scott M. Steinke

Feb 27, 2025

Scott Michael Steinke, age 57, passed away on February 27, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Appleton. Scott was born on November 12, 1967, to Vern and Margaret “Margie” (Schladweiler) Steinke in Wisconsin Rapids. Following his graduation from Lincoln High School in 1986, Scott attended Fox Valley Tech and trained to be a police officer. Scott served his communities for a combined...

Robert Paul Koutnik

Robert Paul Koutnik

Feb 27, 2025

Robert P. Koutnik, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at ThedaCare Medical Center, Appleton, after a courageous battle with cancer and heart complications. He was born on September 16, 1955, in Appleton, the son of Clifford and Helen (Franzen) Koutnik.

Bob was a 1973 graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Menasha. He had a lifelong career of over...

Richard Schmidt

Richard Schmidt

Feb 26, 2025

Dr. Richard E. Schmidt went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 26, 2025.

He was born on August 24, 1934 in Floyd, Iowa to Conrad (Gene) and Lucy Apel Schmidt. He attended Floyd schools into the seventh grade and then moved with his family to Nora Springs, Iowa, where he graduated from high school in 1952. Following...

Sharon Sandra Desten

Sharon Sandra Desten

Feb 26, 2025

Sharon Sandra Desten (Williamson) age 83, passed away the morning of February 26, 2025, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Sharon was born on August 8, 1941, to the late Samuel and Lucille (Zemke) Williamson in Shawano, WI. She spent her youth in Cecil and graduated from Shawano High School. In 1963, she met Ronald “Ronnie” Desten at a...

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