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Paul B. Schuh

Paul B. Schuh

Feb 26, 2025

Paul B. Schuh, 85, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Frontida Memory Care in Kimberly. He was born on January 15, 1940, in Freedom, WI. He was the sixth of twelve children born to Ignatius and Martha (Verhagen) Schuh. Paul was a craftsman by trade and enjoyed working in construction. One...

Jim Potter

Jim Potter

Feb 25, 2025

Jim Potter, 78, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1946, to Merrill and June (Mignon) Potter in Appleton, Wisconsin.

He was raised in Appleton and graduated from Appleton West High School in 1965. He attended Black River Falls college. He went to have a thriving career in the liquor business for 44 years and...

Michael Edward Miller

Michael Edward Miller

Feb 24, 2025

Michael Edward Miller, age 67, passed away on February 24, 2025 from a cardiac episode. Michael was born on August 20, 1957, to James and Joyce (Williams) Miller in Johnson City, TN. His youth was spent in various military bases around the world until returning to Johnson City to attend East Tennessee State University where he received his bachelor’s degree...

Roger James Simpson

Roger James Simpson

Feb 22, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Roger (Rog) James Simpson, age 82, on Saturday, February 22, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Rog was born in Galesburg, Illinois July 15, 1942 to parents Fern Moore and James Simpson.

Roger was a retiree of Bergstrom/Gladfelter Paper after 40 years of service. He had proudly continued his education through various paper-making...

Joan M. Koslowski

Joan M. Koslowski

Feb 22, 2025

Joan Margaret Koslowski, 85, reached her goal of eternal life on Saturday, February 22, 2025. She was born on October 3, 1939, to Viler and Gertrude Zilisch. Joan graduated from St. Patrick Grade School and then Menasha High School. She married John Koslowski on July 25, 1959. They were blessed with four children, instilling in them the values of love,...

Carolyn Close

Carolyn Close

Feb 22, 2025

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Memorial Broadcast

Carolyn Close, 85, passed away peacefully at American Grand Assisted Living Suites in Neenah, WI on February 22, 2025. Carolyn was born on September 26, 1939, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to Raymond and Alice (Abell) Schull.

Carolyn attended P J Jacobs High School in Stevens Point, where she was part...

George Robert Davis

George Robert Davis

Feb 21, 2025

George Robert Davis, affectionately known as "Woody," 88, passed away on February 21, 2025, in Neenah, Wisconsin. He was born on May 27, 1936, in Naples, Illinois.

Following his graduation from Bluffs High School, Woody served honorably in the Air Force from 1958 to 1962, where he was stationed in Korea and worked on radar systems. His commitment and hard work...

Earlene "Mary" Steinfort

Earlene "Mary" Steinfort

Feb 21, 2025

Earlene Mary Steinfort (Gillman), age 90 of Appleton, WI passed away on February 21, 2025. The only child of Earl and Ione Gillman, Earlene was born on September 23,1934 in Menasha, WI. After graduating from Menasha High School, she went on to work in the laboratory for Kimberly Clark, a job she loved. Earlene married the love of her life,...

Sherwin J. Fuerbringer

Sherwin J. Fuerbringer

Feb 20, 2025

Sherwin John “Pinky” Fuerbringer, 84, passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Pinky was born on October 29th, 1940, in Watertown, Wisconsin to his parents John and Alice (Nee Gleiter) Fuerbringer. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Roseanne. His other siblings are sister Sally Holmes and brother Del Fuerbringer. Pinky...

Catherine R. Otte

Catherine R. Otte

Feb 19, 2025

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Catherine "Kathy" R. Otte, age 88, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on February 19, 2025, at Eagle Court Memory Care. 

She was born on February 4,1937 in Reedsville, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Charles and Veronica (Geigel) Vondrachek. Catherine graduated from Reedsville High School. She was united...

James Alfred Hebert

James Alfred Hebert

Feb 19, 2025

James Alfred Hebert, age 83, passed away on February 19, 2025. Jim was born on December 10, 1941 in Illinois to the late Alfred and Dorothy (Benoit) Hebert. After graduation from high school he attended Marquette University pursuing a degree in civil engineering. He worked as a Land Surveyer, starting his own business, Outagamie Land Surveying in 1976. The business...

Cal Hanagan

Cal Hanagan

Feb 18, 2025

Cal Hanagan, 61, a vibrant and unforgettable spirit, passed away on February 18, 2025. He was born on April 18, 1963 to Clifford and Lois (Smith) Hanagan in Kaukana, WI.

After graduating from Kaukauna High School, Cal went on to serve in the United States Army from 1980 to 1984. He spent 12 years as an admired car salesman for Russ...

Kathleen H. Baker

Kathleen H. Baker

Feb 18, 2025

Kathleen “Kathy” Helen Baker (Rose) was born to eternal life on February 18, 2025 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in 1953 to the late Ruth and Marvin Rose in Green Bay, WI. Kathy graduated from West De Pere High School and attended college at UW Stout and UW Menasha. She worked as a real estate...

Dave A. Preimesberger

Dave A. Preimesberger

Feb 16, 2025

Dave Preimesberger passed away on February 16, 2025. 

Simply put Dave was a gentle giant, for the most part he was quiet. But don't let his shyness fool you. Once he knows you, he talks your ear off but he'll use choice words that penetrate all the way to your bones. 

He was a burger and fry kind of guy. Don't forget...

Roger Edwin Gersmehl

Roger Edwin Gersmehl

Feb 16, 2025

Roger E. Gersmehl passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the Garden View Assisted Care Facility. He was affectionally known as Pappy to his family. He was born on March 17, 1942, in Manitowoc, WI the son of Lester and Flora (Hemb) Gersmehl. He married his wife, Ruth Ann and had five children together. Roger worked at the...

John L. Vander Sanden

John L. Vander Sanden

Feb 16, 2025

John Vander Sanden, age 77, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, with his family by his side at Theda Care in Appleton. John was born in Appleton, WI on November 10, 1947, to Cornelius (Casey) and Rosella Vander Sanden (Kroes). John married Arleen Emerich on June 22, 1973, and together they raised 3 wonderful children. They were married for...

Vivian M. Wilz

Vivian M. Wilz

Feb 16, 2025

Vivian Wilz, 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Willow Lane Assisted Living. She was born on April 16, 1925, in Appleton, the daughter of David and Marie (Hoffmann) Halloran. Vivian was united in marriage to the love of her life, Donald J. Wilz, on July 20, 1942, in Appleton, and they shared 68 years together before...

Keith Eldred, OD

Keith Eldred, OD

Feb 15, 2025



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Keith Eldred Memorial Service



Dr. Keith C. Eldred, age 79, formerly of Cheyenne, WY, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Appleton, WI. He was born on February 28, 1945,...

Gregg Donald Parker

Gregg Donald Parker

Feb 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gregg Donald Parker-

Gregg Donald Parker, age 65, of Appleton, WI, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on December 6, 1959, in Appleton, WI, to the late Donald and Elaine (Sievert) Parker. 

Gregg married his lifelong partner, Rebecca Lotts, on January 10, 1990. Together, they built a beautiful life and were...

Donald L. McGowan

Donald L. McGowan

Feb 13, 2025

Donald “Don” Leroy McGowan, 90, passed peacefully on February 13th, 2025.

He was born July 25th, 1934 at his grandparents house in Hilbert, WI, to parents Thomas and Clarinda (Behnke) McGowan.

Don leaves behind his wife of 28 years, Kathy (Heath) McGowan, son Donn, daughter in law Patty (Opsteen), granddaughter Carly (Alex) Minten, special buddy Pussycat; and his sisters Debbie (Tony) Sonnleitner...

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