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Lorraine M. Krenz

Lorraine M. Krenz

Feb 9, 2026

Lorraine Martha (Kromrei) Krenz, age 89, of Appleton, WI, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2026, at Ascension-St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. She was born on December 6, 1936, in Wausau, WI, the daughter of the late Theodore and Margaret (Damrow) Kromrei. She graduated from Wausau High School. On August 10, 1957, she married Franklin Krenz in Wausau. During their...

Pamela Jean Murphy

Pamela Jean Murphy

Feb 6, 2026

Pamela Jean Murphy, age 54, passed away on February 6, 2026, at her home following a long struggle to find answers about her health. She was born on December 16, 1971, in Troy, MO and was raised there with her siblings Patricia, Martin, Melissa and Jennifer. In 1985 the family moved to Appleton, WI, and soon after, Pam graduated from...

Terrance J. Siebers

Terrance J. Siebers

Feb 6, 2026

Terrance Siebers, 66, passed away with his family by his side on February 6, 2026. He was born on July 22, 1959, to his parents James and Jeanette (McGrath) Siebers.

Terry was born and raised in Kaukauna WI. He graduated high school when he was in the United States Army. When he was discharged, he went on to become a truck...

Marion K. West

Marion K. West

Feb 5, 2026

Marion Katherine West, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2026, at ThedaCare Appleton. She was born on December 22, 1943, to William and Christine (Verkuilen) Hermans, in Kaukauna. She was raised in Kaukauna and when her parents passed away (she was just a teen) she went to live with her brother. She graduated from Xavier High School.

It was...

Richard H. Gamble

Richard H. Gamble

Feb 4, 2026

Richard “Dick” Harvey Gamble, age 71, passed away February 4th, 2026, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was born June 26th, 1954, in Wyandotte, Michigan, a son of the late Harvey John Gamble and Virginia Eleanor Johnson.

Dick graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a B.S. in Mathematics and Economics. He earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan...

Thomas Smith

Thomas Smith

Feb 4, 2026

Thomas John Smith, entered into the presence of the lord at the age 62. Tom passed away at King Veterans home unexpectedly on February 4, 2026, in Waupaca, Wisconsin.

Tom was born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin. He graduated from Appleton East High School in 1981, where he was very athletic and participated in track and swimming. Shortly after graduation, Tom...

Verna Mae Green

Verna Mae Green

Feb 3, 2026

Verna Mae Green (Gast), age 91 of Appleton, WI passed away on February 3, 2026. She was born to late Harvey and Lorena (Reinke) Gast on June 11, 1934 in Mattoon, WI. She graduated from Mattoon High School with the class of ’52 and went on to become a baker for most of her career. She was a member of...

Roselyn "Rose" L. Wendt

Roselyn "Rose" L. Wendt

Feb 2, 2026

Roselyn (Rose) Wendt age 79, of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away on February 2, 2026, at her home due to multiple health challenges.

Born on 8/18/1947 in Elroy, WI to Edward and Betty Louise Wendt. Rose attended UW Madison and worked steadily as a registered nurse. Rose was held in high regard for her deep compassion, caring for patients across the entire...

Michael J. Coonen

Michael J. Coonen

Feb 2, 2026

Michael James Coonen, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026. He was born on May 6, 1954 to Dave and Nancy Coonen. Mike grew up in Menasha on 1st Street and was the oldest member of the notorious Coonen boys who gave their mother a run for her money. 

Mike graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1972 and was a...

Gilbert F. Zitzelsberger

Gilbert F. Zitzelsberger

Feb 2, 2026

Gilbert F. “Gib” Zitzelsberger, age 93, passed away on February 2, 2026. He was born July 1, 1932, in the Town of Stockbridge, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Bloechl) Zitzelsberger. He was the youngest of 11 children. Gilbert is a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1956-1958. He worked at Badger Northland for 26 years.

He was quite...

Stephen Joseph Diedrich

Stephen Joseph Diedrich

Feb 1, 2026

Stephen Joseph Diedrich, age 73, passed away on February 1, 2026, at ThedaCare Appleton surrounded by his family. He was born on January 22, 1953, in Appleton to Florian and Marie (Reed) Diedrich. Steve worked as a laborer at the Neenah Foundry for 40 years.

Steve was an avid collector of Beatles memorabilia. He passionately pursued stamps, cards, photos, and albums....

Valerie S. Bayer

Valerie S. Bayer

Jan 31, 2026

Valerie Bayer, 74, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026. She was born on November 28, 1951, to her late parents Frank and Lois (Heironimus) Hibbard.

She was born in Massachusetts and was raised in Appleton, Wisconsin. She graduated from Appleton High School and went to Louisburg College in Louisburg, North Carolina. She married her former husband Paul Bayer in 1975...

Paul Russell Simon

Paul Russell Simon

Jan 30, 2026

Originally from Kaukauna, Wisconsin, Paul Russell Simon passed away in his home late Friday, January 30th, 2026 after a brief but courageous fight with cancer. He was 67 years old. Before that, though, you should have seen him. 

When Paul was younger, he could jump so high that the bottom hem of his shorts cleared the volleyball net. He once scored...

Theodore Calvin Allen-Eckes

Theodore Calvin Allen-Eckes

Jan 30, 2026

Theodore Calvin Allen was born January 26, 2026, and passed away four too short days later on January 30, 2026. He was surrounded by his family and was so well-loved for the time he had here in our presence. Theo was to be the younger brother to Bentley who was so looking forward to being that awesome big brother. Bentley...

Shirley A. Rouse

Shirley A. Rouse

Jan 30, 2026

Shirley Ann (Boudreau) Rouse, age 93, passed away peacefully in Appleton, Wisconsin. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, Shirley was the beloved daughter of Leon and Clara Boudreau and lived a life defined by devotion to family, service to others, and an enduring love of learning.

From an early age, Shirley embraced life with independence and grace. As a teenager, she would walk...

Joan Helen Holloway

Joan Helen Holloway

Jan 30, 2026

Joan H. Holloway, 91, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. She was born on October 23, 1934, in Neenah, the daughter of Raymond and Loretta (Hoffman) Tuchscherer. Joan was united in marriage to Daniel “Bob” Holloway on May 14, 1955, at St. Margaret Mary Parish, Neenah, and he preceded her in death on May 18, 2013.

Joan was first and...

Dorothy Catherine Nachazel

Dorothy Catherine Nachazel

Jan 29, 2026

Dorothy Catherine Nachazel (nee Menzner) 91 passed away on January 29th 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on December 30th 1934 to Fred and Kate Menzner in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Dorothy spent her childhood in Marathon, Wisconsin and also spent time at the family cottage in Minocqua. She loved the outdoors.

In her youth Dorothy attended St. Mary’s in Prairie du Chien,...

Barbara Ann Lawrence

Barbara Ann Lawrence

Jan 29, 2026

Barbara Ann Lawrence (Kleinschmidt), age 78 of Appleton, WI passed away on January 29, 2026. She was born to Benjamin and Marjorie (Slater) Kleinschmidt on October 31, 1947 in Tomahawk, WI.

After graduating from Tomahawk High School in 1965, Barbara went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from UW Madison. She worked as a teacher for over 40 years, spending most...

Stacie Anne Ferguson

Stacie Anne Ferguson

Jan 29, 2026

Stacie Ferguson, 55, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, in the quiet presence of her family’s love. Strengthened by her unwavering faith and held by a circle of friends whose prayers spanned miles, she was entrusted to rest until we meet again.

Stacie was a beautiful soul who never did anything halfway. She carried herself with strength, humor, and heart....

Lenore Jane Domers

Lenore Jane Domers

Jan 29, 2026

Lenore Jane Domers, age 87, passed away on January 29, 2026, at Rennes Health and Rehab in Appleton. She was born on January 16, 1939, to the late Joseph and Hilda (Achterhof) Domers, in Grand Haven, MI. Lenore’s early education was in the Catholic school system, where she learned the true value in having a personal faith. Upon graduating from...

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