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Rexford (Rex) L. Werth

Rexford (Rex) L. Werth

Aug 29, 2024

Rex Werth, 81, passed away peacefully at Silverstone Memory Care in Grand Chute, WI, on August 29, 2024. He was born December 16, 1942, in the township of Matteson, WI, to the late Ward and Margaret (Gyrion) Werth.

He served in the Marines from 1960 to 1964, serving in South East Asia. He married his wife Lana (Fischer) in March of...

Olga Maria Wittman

Olga Maria Wittman

Aug 28, 2024

Olga Maria Wittman “Oma”, age 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Wednesday morning, August 28th, 2024. She was born June 1, 1935, in Regensburg, Germany to Johann M. Stadler and Anna T. Graf. 

Olga grew up in Regensburg during World War II and didn’t have the opportunity to graduate high school. Her first job was working at a printer...

Richard John Schuchart

Richard John Schuchart

Aug 28, 2024

Richard “Rick” John Schuchart, age 66, of Menasha, passed away on August 28, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 15, 1958, in Appleton Wisconsin to Richard and Jean Ann (Walsh) Schuchart. He was a graduate of Marinette Catholic Central, Class of 1976.

Rick was also a 1981 graduate of UW Oshkosh, receiving his bachelor’s degree...

Paul Cote

Paul Cote

Aug 28, 2024

Paul Cote, 72, passed away in the early morning hours on August 28, 2024. He was born to Paul and Joyce (Hewett) Cote on September 4, 1951.

Paul went to the University of Iowa and received his bachelor’s degree in business administration. He was a member of the first Iowa Hawkeye Big 10 championship wrestling team and achieved All-American honors. He...

Irene M. Hietpas

Irene M. Hietpas

Aug 27, 2024

Irene M. Hietpas, age 84, of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024, at St. Paul’s Villa. Irene was born on January 1, 1940, and always boasted of being a New Years Baby! She was the daughter of Willard and Clara Wildenberg. She attended School at St. John’s in Little Chute where she met her husband, Ken. They...

Michael J. Kane Sr.

Michael J. Kane Sr.

Aug 27, 2024

Michael Joseph Kane Sr. (Kano, Pops, Daddy-O), born November 30th, 1964, passed away on the afternoon of August 27th, 2024. Michael was a loving husband, father, and dear friend to many. He leaves behind his wife Nichele Kane, three children—Grace, Mickey, and Kevin Kane, and step daughter Camille Marquardt.

Born in Northfield, IL, Michael was the eighth of ten children to...

Daniel Kuepper

Daniel Kuepper

Aug 26, 2024

Daniel H. Kuepper, 82, passed away on August 26, 2024 after a courageous battle against small cell lung cancer. Dan was born on March 28, 1942 to Henry and Alma (Kilsdonk) Kuepper.

Dan grew up in Menasha and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1960. He married Barbara (Paveletzke) Kuepper in 1963. He worked for Kimberly-Clark for 35 years, retiring...

Richard Patrick Mitchell

Richard Patrick Mitchell

Aug 25, 2024

Richard P. Mitchell, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2024. Born in Chicago, IL, on March 17, 1937, he was the son of the late Celestina and John (Jack) Michalowski. 

At the age of six, Dick and his family relocated to Menasha, WI, where he attended grade school and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1955....

Barbara J. Seidler

Barbara J. Seidler

Aug 25, 2024

Barbara J. “Barb” Seidler, age 76, of Appleton, passed away on August 25, 2024. Barb was born on August 13, 1948 in Janesville, Wisconsin to the late Franklin and Regina (Zebrowski) Kruchoski. She was a graduate of Appleton West High School. In June of 1983 she married Michael Seidler and he preceded her in death on June 15, 2016. Her...

Robert Andrus

Robert Andrus

Aug 24, 2024

Robert Andrus, 81, died on August 24, 2024 at the Wisconsin Veterans home at King outside of Waupaca, WI. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 22, 1942 to Edward and Anna (Zaluski) Andrus. His high school and early college years were spent at St. Francis Seminary. He was drafted into the US Army and served in Vietnam. When...

Christine Maria Ulman

Christine Maria Ulman

Aug 24, 2024

Christine Maria Ulman, 87, of Spring, TX, sadly departed from us on August 24, 2024, due to complications stemming from an aortic dissection she suffered a month earlier. 

 She was born in Nijmegen, The Netherlands on October 24, 1936, and immigrated to the USA, relocating to Appleton, with her parents and sisters in 1948. 

She graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School,...

"Lee" Crouch

"Lee" Crouch

Aug 24, 2024

In loving memory of Hobert "Lee" Crouch, who at the age of 90, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2024, at Theda Care Medical Center, Neenah, WI. Born on February 13, 1934, in White Lake, WI, Lee rendered 30 years of honorable service to the National Guard, retiring with the esteemed rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His dedication to his country...

Jeannie Marie Zimmer

Jeannie Marie Zimmer

Aug 23, 2024

Jeannie M. Zimmer, 67, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, August 23, 2024. She was born on April 23, 1957, in Neenah, the daughter of Gerald and Evelyn (Hansen) Rausch. Jeannie lived in Tomahawk from 1990 to 2011 and moved back to be closer to her family. She enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, four wheeling, traveling, and playing Bingo. She...

Torvi Sharon-Alice Cotton

Torvi Sharon-Alice Cotton

Aug 22, 2024

Torvi Sharon-Alice Cotton, Daughter of Luke & Ashley Cotton, born on Monday August 19, 2024 at 3:06pm sadly passed away on August 22, 2024 at 5:07am in the arms of her parents. Torvi was born by emergency C-section and was immediately rushed to the NICU due to complications during labor. She was placed on life support and fought with all...

Nancy M. Buchanan

Nancy M. Buchanan

Aug 22, 2024

Nancy M. Buchanan (Merizon), age 90 of Appleton, WI passed away on August 22, 2024. She was born to Isaac and Della (Kempf) Merizon on June 23, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland.Nancy was a woman with a full heart that she was willing to share with everyone. She spent a lot of her free time volunteering for organizations and charities, such...

Delano "Del" Worden

Delano "Del" Worden

Aug 22, 2024

Delano "Del" Worden, aged 88, passed away on August 22, 2024, in Menasha, WI. Del was born on May 16, 1936, in Appleton, WI. 

 Del graduated from Appleton West and soon after joined the Air Force, where he worked as an airplane mechanic. Following his military service, he met his wife, Lois, and began a career as an artist and graphic...

Virginia Wein

Virginia Wein

Aug 22, 2024

Virginia H. "Ginny" Wein, 94, died on August 22, 2024. She was born in Sheboygan, WI on May 7, 1930, daughter of Frank and Laura (Uhrig) Heibel.

Ginny was an avid nature lover and shared that passion with her grandsons. In her later years, when her mobility was limited, she found joy in weekend country drives, each journey filled with the...

Wendell Gabriel Hanke

Wendell Gabriel Hanke

Aug 21, 2024

Wendell Hanke, 83, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Brewster Village. He was born on December 13, 1940, Stockbridge, Wisconsin, the son of Raymond and Bertha (Ritzke) Hanke. Wendell enjoyed listening to country music, especially Johnny Cash and Porter Wagner. He loved reading and reciting poetry. Wendell will be remembered for his resilience and strength; and his fondness...

Ellen Ruth Hinz

Ellen Ruth Hinz

Aug 21, 2024

Oh, how to begin an earthly writing about the humble life of the faith filled servant Ellen Hinz. I will begin with her own words - Heaven is my Home - she went there to God’s opened, comforting arms on Wednesday, August 21st. Even in the moments of the valley, there were notable glimpses of this ever, steadfast held truth....

Ellen Wolfrath

Ellen Wolfrath

Aug 21, 2024

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” Ps. 28:7.

Ellen, a child of God, was called home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the age of 86. She was born in Columbus, Wisconsin, on July 2, 1938, the daughter...

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