John R. Hannemann
Apr 21, 2025
The Christian Funeral Service for John will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, located at W7265 School Road in Greenville, with Rev. David Olson officiating. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of the service,
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Leona M. Brantmeier
Apr 18, 2025
Leona M. Brantmeier, age 93, of Menasha, passed away on April 18, 2025. Leona was born on September 4, 1931, in the Town of Stockton to the late Julius and Regina (Ostrowski) Rzentkowski. Leona spent her early years helping on the family farm with chores and tending to her younger siblings. She moved to Menasha in 1950 and started working...
Marjorie "Marge" A. Parker
Apr 18, 2025
Marjorie "Marge" Ann Parker (Kraus), age 89, passed away peacefully at Eagle Court in Appleton, Wisconsin on April 18, 2025.
Marge was born on June 26, 1935, in Sheboygan, WI to William and Marcella (Paulson) Kraus. She graduated from Central High School in Sheboygan in 1953 and went on to attend Sheboygan County Normal School. Her passion for teaching led her...
Janet I. Rufe
Apr 17, 2025
Janet I. (Fredrickson) Rufe, age 88, passed away on April 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and an endless appreciation for a good joke.
Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, Janet graduated from Bay View High School before earning her bachelor’s degree from UW–Madison, where she met her future husband, Dennis Rufe. They shared 49 years of marriage...
Frankie Toonen
Apr 16, 2025
Frankie Marie (Durrett) Toonen, age 91, of Appleton died April 16, 2025. Frankie was born November 10, 1933 in Marshall, Missouri to the late Frank and Ethel (Boyer) Durrett. She married Paul Toonen of Appleton, Wisconsin at St. Joseph Church in Appleton on October 16, 1954.
She lived in Marshall for most of her childhood, except from 1938 until early 1942...
Mark William Sachs
Apr 16, 2025
Mark William Sachs, age 59, shed his earthly bonds on April 16, 2025, following a five-year long battle with Glioblastoma.
A full obituary is forthcoming and details will be updated as they become available.
Karen M. Price
Apr 16, 2025
Karen Marcella (nee Gaffney) Price, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, following a short illness. Karen was born in Appleton on July 8, 1958, to Cletus Thomas “Fish” Gaffney and La Vila Laura “Snookie” (Cotter) Gaffney. As a young girl she displayed an innate artistic ability, even winning a drawing contest sponsored by a children’s program on...
William R. Hopfensperger
Apr 16, 2025
William “Bill” Hoppy” R. Hopfensperger, age 91, passed away on April 16, 2025. He was born on August 2, 1933, to Alexander and Carolyn (Patsch) Hopfensperger. Following his schooling he enlisted in the Navy in 1951 and attended Great Lakes Boot Camp. He served in Korea and returned home to be discharged in 1955. Upon returning home, he married Carol...
Eunice V. Johnson
Apr 15, 2025
Eunice Verna Johnson, 97, passed away peacefully April 15, 2025, at Brewster Village in Appleton. Eunice was born November 12, 1927, in the Town of Wellington, Monroe County, Wisconsin to Vernie and Margaret (Kisser) Clair. She graduated from Wilton High School and completed a secretarial course in La Crosse. On June 18, 1946, she married Leland Johnson at St. Matthew...
Theresa M. Buchberger
Apr 15, 2025
Theresa Mary Buchberger, Kaukauna, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1929 in Little Chute, WI to Martin and Catherine (Verkuilen) Vanden Hogen. She married Douglas Buchberger on November 26, 1955, and together, they celebrated 47 years together before his death in 2002.
Theresa attended St John’s grade school in Little Chute and, like...
Lyle J. Gerhartz
Apr 14, 2025
Lyle J. Gerhartz, 94, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025. He was born on January 22, 1931, to his parents Lewis and Ruby (Hostettler) Gerhartz in Stockbridge, Wisconsin.
Lyle was raised on the family farm in Stockbridge. He graduated in 1949 from Stockbridge High School. He just received his High School Diamond Diploma for celebrating his 75th high school reunion...
Lucille M. Patton
Apr 13, 2025
Lucille Mildred Patton (Konetzke), age 107 of Menasha, WI died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was born February 11, 1918 in Menasha, WI, daughter of the late Valeria (Zenefski) and Harry Konetzke (d. Nov. 4th, 1918). Valeria later married Walter Kaczmarek who, with Valeria, raised Lucille as their daughter.
She was a lifetime member of St....
Michael P. Hertziger
Apr 13, 2025
Michael Paul Hertziger, age 76, of Menasha, WI, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 13th, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on August 28th, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio. Michael was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He served his country honorably in the Vietnam War. His strength, courage, and resilience extended far beyond the battlefield,...
Marianne Altobelli
Apr 13, 2025
Marianne passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born in Connecticut on September 24, 1965, daughter of the late Aileen Agius and Jerome Agius who currently lives in Connecticut.
Many will remember Marianne for her years of employment as a fleet manager for J.J. Keller.
She leaves behind two sons: Dominic and Anthony; her siblings: Patrick...
Johnnie L. Jackson
Apr 12, 2025
Johnnie Lebarron Jackson passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2025, with his family by his side.
Born in Mobile, Alabama, on June 21, 1942, Johnnie was the eldest of two sons of Una Jane and Dora “Dude” Jackson. From an early age, music was at the heart of his identity. His extraordinary talent earned him a music scholarship from...
Kyle Eisenschink
Apr 11, 2025
Kyle David Eisenschink, son, father, brother, friend, left this earth as a result of a motorcycle accident on April 11, 2025. He was born to David and Denise “Deedi” (Hermsen) Eisenschink on December 12, 1989, and was raised in Kaukauna with his sister Krystal. He graduated from Kaukauna High School in 2008, joined the National Guard, and went on to...
Jerome Papendorf, DDS
Apr 11, 2025
Dr. Jerome “Jerry” Papendorf was peacefully called to his heavenly home, on April 11th, 2025. He was born on February 15th, 1934 in Shawano, to the late Hattie (Wrchota) and Elmer Papendorf. He grew up helping run their family convenience store and always shared stories of his pony, “Dolly.”
On November 25, 1965, he married Joan Duggan and they built a...
Joel Richard Krueger
Apr 11, 2025
Joel Richard Krueger of Howard, Wisconsin, passed away on April 11, 2025 at the age of 61. Born on May 20, 1963, Joel’s life was a reflection of his faith, selflessness, and deep commitment to others.
A devoted Lutheran, Joel’s faith guided his every step, shaping his relationships, his actions, and the way he served his community. He lived with a...
Lucille Ida Mueller
Apr 11, 2025
Lucille Mueller, age 98, of Appleton, departed this life on April 11, 2025, and entered the Glory of Eternal Life with her family by her side. She was born on November 13, 1926, in Greenville to the late Edwin and Irene (Radtke) Steinberg. Baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Greenville, she attended Bethlehem Lutheran School, Hortonville, and was confirmed on Palm...
Leandra "Toots" Gill
Apr 10, 2025
Leandra “Toots” Julie Gill (Delie), age 88 of Appleton, WI joined her heavenly kingdom on April 10, 2025. She was born to Andrew and Deloris (Naniot) Delie on August 14, 1936 in Appleton, WI. After graduating high school in 1954, Leandra met and married her first love, Ralph Raiche and together, they had one son. They were together until his...
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