Obituaries

Dec 2, 2021

Betty Van Wychen, age 94 of Kaukauna, passed away peacefully and joined her beloved husband Rich in heaven on December 2, 2021. Betty was born in Kaukauna on February 19, 1927, daughter of the late Albert and Susan (Schommer) DeBruin. She attended Holy Cross Grade School and was a graduate of Kaukauna High School. Betty married Rich Van Wychen and...

Dec 1, 2021

Dec 1, 2021

Jeannine L. Gorsalitz, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Century Oaks Assisted Living of Appleton.  She was born on September 22, 1939 in Appleton and lived most of her life in the area.

Education was an important theme in Jeannine’s life.  She graduated from Trinity Lutheran School in Kaukauna and was a member...

Dec 1, 2021

Marie Maynard Guy age 100 passed away on December 1st, 2021 at St Paul Home in Kaukauna. She was born in Nadeau, MI, March 30, 1921 to Exilda Laurin. Her Father, Theodore Laurin died in Nov, 1920 five months before her birth. She was the youngest of six siblings. Marie married Wallace Maynard Sr on the 4th of July 1940...

Nov 30, 2021

Kenneth Basler, 76, of Neenah, passed away at his home on Tuesday November 30, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on November 4, 1945 in Neenah. The son of Hercel and Clara (Meyer) Basler, Kenneth married Susan Westenberger on October 14,1976. In his free time, he enjoyed woodworking, working on cars and trucks, going to car shows, camping,...

Nov 30, 2021

Nov 30, 2021

Brian Kurtis Adams, age 32, of Menasha passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2021. Recently he was diagnosed with an enlarged heart and it quickly progressed to heart failure. He was born November 6, 1989 to Brian Thomas Adams and Shea Ann Capallia.

He was an awesome father, definitely a family man, taking his kids out on adventures and spoiling...

Nov 30, 2021

John W. Meier, age 83, passed away on November 30, 2021.

There will be a service to honor both Barbara and John Meier Dec 10th at 11am at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Neenah. Located at 1511 Nicolet Blvd Neenah, WI 54956.

A complete obituary will be posted as soon as it is available.

Nov 30, 2021

Janet L. Watters, age 65, passed away on November 30, 2021 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Appleton from Covid pneumonia. Janet was born on August 31, 1956, the daughter of Dale and Georgia Watters. She graduated from Appleton West High School in 1974. Janet worked as a Unit Clerk at St. Elizabeth Hospital for many years and then as...

Nov 29, 2021

Judy Ann Torzala, age 79, of Kimberly, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2021. She was born in Milwaukee on May 15, 1942, daughter of Charles (Victor) and Pauline (Zaher) Schamerhorn. She graduated from Messmer High School and worked as a homemaker, market research specialist in grocery stores, and file clerk. On September 16, 1967, Judy married Myron Torzala. They...

Nov 29, 2021

Nov 28, 2021

David Nelson Lehner, 71, of Appleton, formerly of Oconto Falls, WI, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, at an Appleton hospital after a multiple-year fight with his disease. He was born May 6, 1950, in Oconto Falls, to Howard Nelson and Marilyn (Henckel) Lehner. He loved his hometown, where he graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1968. He then...

Nov 28, 2021

Donald Norman Ahrens, 73, of Appleton, passed away on Sunday November 28, 2021 at ThedaCare of Appleton.  He was born on June 14, 1948 in Appleton.  The son of Alvin and Viola (Hintz) Ahrens. He graduated from Appleton High School in 1966 and then spent 4 years in the Army. He then worked for Gilbert Paper retiring in 2012. On...

Nov 28, 2021

Tina Stuyvenberg, age 56 of Rib Mountain, passed away November 28, 2021, at UW Hospital in Madison, following a brief illness.  Tina was born in Kaukauna on June 24, 1965, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Lamers) Berghuis.  She graduated from high school and attended college for two years.

Tina is survived by her husband: Bill Stuyvenberg; three daughters: Liz (Armando)...

Nov 27, 2021

Eugene Glen Land (AKA Geno), 79, of Kaukauna passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Eugene was born on June 3, 1942 in Appleton, son of Victor and Gladys (Johnston) Land. Eugene grew up in Kaukauna and went on to spend four years in the United States Air...

Nov 27, 2021

The family thanks you for your support. In order to keep everyone safe and healthy we encourage the wearing of a mask.

1 Corinthians 16: 13-14 By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. For every house is built by someone, but God is the...

Nov 27, 2021

Ila Mae (Storma) (Sigl) Weyenberg, 90 of Black Creek, passed away Saturday, November 27th, 2021 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home of Seymour. She was born May 20th, 1931, daughter of the late Albert and Emma Storma.

Ila graduated from Seymour High School in 1949. After graduation, she worked at the Seymour Press. Over several years she also worked at Atlas...

Nov 26, 2021

Kathleen Jane Desjarlais (Hoffman), age 69, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021. She was born on December 16, 1951 in Appleton, WI to Grant Hess and Jane Bishop Hoffman. Kathy was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and wife. She was a loyal friend and devoted to her family – including her rescue dogs, was hard-working and selfless, and possessed...

Nov 26, 2021

Passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021 at The Heritage in Appleton at the age of 95.  Neil was born on October 24, 1926 in Appleton, WI to Neil and Lucinda Bruch. Neil graduated from Appleton High School in 1944. Neil was joined in marriage to Lucille “Lucy” Kohanski on April 30, 1960.

After graduation, Neil worked as a machinist...

Nov 24, 2021

Roger James Johnson, age 85, of Olathe, KS (formerly of Appleton, WI and Horseshoe Bay, TX), was called to be with his Savior on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, after a brief illness.  He was born on October 19, 1936, in Merrill, WI, to the late Robert and Ann (Sauer) Johnson. He graduated from West Bend High School, where he excelled...