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...
Rudolph E. Vitek
Apr 12, 2026
Rudolph “Rudy” Vitek was born on the family farm in Highbridge, WI, to Peter and Mary (Pikl) Vitek on November 5, 1933. He attended a one-room school in Highbridge grades 1-8, and graduated from Mellen High School in 1952, where he served as Class President his senior year. From 1948-1952, Rudy played accordion in a three-piece band, and after graduation...
Jolene Lamers
Apr 11, 2026
Jolene Kay Lamers passed away April 11, 2026, at the age of 72 after a long battle with stage 4 COPD. She was born January 14, 1954, the first-born child of Milton and Ruth (Lueck) Collar.
Jolene was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Ev. Lutheran Church in Hortonville where she also attended grade school. Growing up she participated in 4H events...
Karletta "Kay" Oudenhoven
Apr 11, 2026
Karletta “Kay” Marie Oudenhoven, age 79, passed away on April 11, 2026, at ThedaCare in Appleton. She was born on February 4, 1947, to the late Louis and Lucille (Pendergast) Wouters.
Kay loved her family more than anything else. Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life. She loved to spend time with them and especially enjoyed the more...
William J. Schiegg
Apr 8, 2026
William J. Schiegg, beloved spouse, father, grandfather, and dedicated educator, passed away on April 8, 2026 at the age of 83.
Born on April 30, 1942 in Manitowoc at Holy Family Hospital to his parents Joseph and Catherine (Berger) Schiegg, Bill attended Lincoln High School and later obtained his Bachelors in Education and Masters in Guidance Counseling from UW Oshkosh. Bill...
Jerold R. Thiel
Apr 6, 2026
Jerold “Jerry” Robert Thiel passed peacefully on April 6, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. It was a fitting farewell for a man who gave so much of himself to those around him. He has now been reunited in heaven with his beloved sons, Eric and Michael.
Born May 14, 1949, to Royce and Ida Thiel, Jerry grew...
Thomas E. Resch
Apr 6, 2026
Thomas E. Resch, age 82 of Appleton, WI passed away surrounded by his family on April 6th, 2026. He was born to Wilfred and Elsie Resch on September 28th, 1943 in Menasha, Wi. Thomas graduated from St. Mary’s High School of Menasha and began working at George Banta Publishing at age 17 until retirement. He willfully served in the National...
James Edward Stutson
Apr 5, 2026
James “Jim” Edward Stutson, 77, passed away after a long illness on April 5, 2026, at CopperStone Assisted Living with his wife by his side.
Jim was born on December 28, 1948, in Milwaukee, to William Stutson Sr. and Marie Zoelle Stutson. He grew up in Oshkosh, where he attended Lourdes High School. He married Barbara Wicks on August 12, 1978,...
