Judith F. DeYoung
Apr 28, 2026
Judith Frances DeYoung, age 83, passed away at Silverstone Memory Care on April 28, 2026. Judy was born on December 20, 1942, in Appleton, WI to Clarence and Bernice (Goehler) Williams. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Appleton High School. Her husband of 62 years, Paul knew of Judy (and she of him) nearly his whole life....
Mary B. Lueke
Apr 26, 2026
Mary Beth Lueke (Dahse), age 88 of Menasha, WI passed away in her sleep on April 26, 2026. She was born to Arthur “Art” and Irma (Hangartner) Dahse on April 3, 1938 in Shawano, WI. Mary married Charles Lueke “Charlie the barber”, spending 67 years with him. Together, they raised 2 wonderful children, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who she loved...
Mark Robert Klitzke
Apr 26, 2026
Mark Robert Klitzke, age 70, of Appleton, Wisconsin, was unexpectedly called home to Heaven on April 26, 2026.
Born on June 22, 1955, in Menominee, Michigan, Mark lived a life marked by faith, kindness, talent, and deep love for others.
Mark was the cherished son of Robert Klitzke and Betty (Aman) Klitzke, and the beloved brother of Diane Beatty and Kathleen Klitzke....
Philip "Phil" M. Kohne
Apr 25, 2026
Philip “Phil” M. Kohne, age 73, passed away on April 25, 2026, at St Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Phil was born on February 13, 1953, to the late Warren G. and Betty J. (Hopfensperger) Kohne. He was brought up in Kaukauna with his three siblings. Phil achieved an honorable mention for high school wresting. Phil graduated from Kaukauna High School...
Audrey Murphy
Apr 24, 2026
Audrey Mae Luebke Murphy, 90, of Appleton, WI, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Audrey was born in Appleton on October 22, 1935, to the late Erwin (Erv) Luebke and Viola (Mueller) Luebke. She graduated from Appleton High School (West) in 1953 and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1989. She met the love...
Diane Debra Steidl
Apr 24, 2026
Diane D. (Brasch) Steidl, age 63, passed away at Country Villa Assisted Living in Little Chute, on April 24, 2026. She was born on July 21, 1962, to Arlyn and Gitta Brasch. She graduated from Appleton East High School, class of 1980. Diane worked at Copps, Rayovac, Ariens, Hayes, and ended her career at Thermach.
Diane married Jim Steidl on September...
John Alden Esler
Apr 23, 2026
John Alden Esler passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, April 23, 2026. He was 83.
Born in the summer of 1942, John grew up in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, where he revealed early on that he was a man of many dimensions. At Kaukauna High School, he excelled on the football field and also found a natural ease on the...
Lorraine Evelyn Wittig
Apr 23, 2026
Lorraine E. (Hutchins) Wittig, age 88, passed away at Primrose Retirement Community on April 23, 2026. She was born at Eau Galle, Wi, in Dunn County to Shirley L. and Evelyn Shafer Hutchins where she grew up and graduated from Durand, WI High School before marrying Giles Wittig.
Lorraine is survived by her husband Giles Wittig, four daughters Jackie (Duane Floyd),...
Kristen Jane Langlais
Apr 22, 2026
Kristen J. Langlais, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Oak Park Place, Menasha. She was born on November 22, 1938, the daughter of Harold and Meribah (Gleason) Norseen. Kristen was a LPN for 20 years at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. Kristen will be remembered most for her good sense of humor, being kind, having...
John Sprangers Jr.
Apr 19, 2026
John Sprangers Jr, age 93 of Menasha, WI passed away on April 19, 2026. He was born to the late John Sr. and Hattie (Peters) Sprangers on March 30, 1933, in Green Bay, WI. Raised in Appleton, WI where he completed vocational school, John started his career at Central Paper in Menasha, WI until being called to proudly serve in...
Robert A. Verkuilen
Apr 18, 2026
Robert “Bob” Arnold Verkuilen, age 88 of Kaukauna, WI joined his heavenly kingdom on April 18, 2026. He was born to the late John and Anna (VanSchyndel) Verkuilen on December 5, 1937 in Kaukauna, WI. He went into the service and was honorably discharged from the Air Force. He then spent most of his career as a rewinder operator at...
Joseph "Joe" Anthony Caravella
Apr 18, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Anthony Caravella, age 82, of Kimberly, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, April 18th, 2026, surrounded by his sons Steve and Chris Caravella and his daughters-in-law Kristin and Lindsey Caravella to their voices gently singing “Amazing Grace”. Born on December 28th, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was the son of second-generation Sicilian parents Joseph John and Rose Mary (Balistreri) Caravella....
Benjamin Roger Salvador
Apr 17, 2026
Ben R. Salvador, age 83, passed away on April 17, 2026. He was born on September 14, 1942, in North Kohala, Hawaii, the son of Vincenti and Dominga (Epesa) Salvador. Ben graduated from North Kohala High School in 1960. He later married his high school sweetheart, Geraldeen “Geri” Lincoln, and they spent 28 years together. In Ben’s earlier years, he...
Glen S. Griesbach
Apr 17, 2026
Glen passed away peacefully at St Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin, on April 17, 2026, with his loving wife of 72 years, Rose (Patty) Sturm Griesbach, by his side.
He was born on April 8, 1933, in Mackville, WI to the late H. Louis and Leona (Dresang) Griesbach.
Glen was a builder of custom homes and contributed to numerous commercial restaurant renovations...
Helga Gertrude Castle
Apr 16, 2026
Helga Gertrude Castle (Strietzel), 94, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born on November 28th, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, to Paul and Marie (Heinrich) Strietzel of Germany, Helga’s life was defined by her curiosity, her creativity, and her unwavering connection to others. She was a woman of words—an incredible correspondent who dedicated herself...
George R. Croy
Apr 15, 2026
George Randolph Croy was born on December 6, 1942, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to Floyd Emerson Croy, Sr. and Irene (Maki) (Croy) Kaunisto. He departed this earth on April 15, 2026.
George graduated from Sault Ste. Marie High School in 1961 and enlisted in the Navy. He did his basic training at Great Lakes Naval Station. After training, George and...
Sally Jane Maki
Apr 14, 2026
Sally J. Maki, age 96, passed away peacefully at her home, on April 14, 2026. She was born on January 5, 1930, the daughter of Joseph and Myrtle (Lundin) Vezzetti. Sally loved quilting, sewing, needlework, knitting, and gardening. She was very tidy and organized and loved going on adventures and traveling locally with her daughter, Lynn. Sally enjoyed spending time...
Joan M. Sokoloski
Apr 13, 2026
Joan M Sokoloski, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026. She was born to Edward and Dorothy (Renn) Luniak on August 2, 1938, growing up on the family farm in Darboy, along with her five sisters. Joan went to the one room Star School in Menasha and then graduated from Menasha High School. Following high school, she worked...
Marti Schmall
Apr 12, 2026
Martha “Marti” Schmall (Toshner), age 81 of Appleton, WI passed away on April 12, 2026. She was born to the late George and Grace (Eichman) Toshner on August 11, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI. After graduating high school, she earned a bachelor of science from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and went on to work managerial and supervisorial positions for WE...
Gerald Anthony Henseler
Apr 12, 2026
Gerald A. Henseler, a respected Fox Valley business leader and deeply committed family man, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Gerry spent the majority of his professional life at Banta Corporation, where over a 36-year career he rose through the ranks to serve as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and member of the Board of...
