Obituaries

Ottilie Glazier

Ottilie Glazier

May 17, 2025

Ottilie Glazier passed away peacefully Saturday evening, May 17, 2025, with family by her side after a brief illness.

Ottilie was as kind and loving to all as anyone could be. She was a wonderful and supportive partner to husband Roy until his death in 1992, dear and loving mother and mother in-law to sons Roy (Susan), Robert (Penny) and daughter...

Margaret A. Pennings

Margaret A. Pennings

Jul 2, 2025

Margaret Pennings, age 92, of Kimberly, WI, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family while being held in the arms of the Lord.

Margaret was born on April 2, 1933, to George and Johanna (Ver Hallen) Koenen and was raised in Combined Locks, WI. A proud graduate of Kimberly High School, she was the valedictorian of...

David Wayne Zboray

David Wayne Zboray

Jun 30, 2025

David “Dave” Wayne Zboray, age 71, passed away on June 30, 2025, at ThedaCare Neenah. Dave was born on January 26, 1954, in Fort Worth, TX to Donald and Dorothy (Hoare) Zboray. As the son of an Air Force man, Dave spent time in many locations around the United States and eventually landing in Oshkosh, WI where he met a...

Barbara C. Vitek

Barbara C. Vitek

Jun 29, 2025

Barbara Clara Vitek was born December 15, 1940, at home in Lind Center, WI, to Matthew and Lonia (Handrich) Davis-Walter. During her childhood, Barbara lived in the Fremont area, Clarks Mill, and Menasha. She went to a one-room schoolhouse before attending Jefferson School and Trinity School, and she graduated from Menasha High School in 1959. After graduation, Barbara worked for...

David John Fischer

David John Fischer

Jun 28, 2025

David J. Fischer, 89, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. He was born on February 3, 1936, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Harvey and Arvilla (Mumford) Fischer. David was united in marriage to Sandra Winters, on January 12, 1956, and she preceded him in death on June 25, 2009. In 2011 David married Dale Odom and she...

Gordon James Braun

Gordon James Braun

Jun 28, 2025

Gordon “Gordy” James Braun, 94, passed away on June 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on February 18, 1931, to Clarence and Lucille Braun and raised in Two Rivers, WI. Gordy was in the Army, played in the Army Band, and served during the Trieste Conflict. As a result of his time in the military, he became...

Patricia J. Vanden Boom

Patricia J. Vanden Boom

Jun 27, 2025

Patricia J. (Dupont) Vanden Boom left this world, entering into heavenly peace with her Lord and Savior and reuniting with the love of her life, Carl, on June 27, 2025. She was born on July 14, 1929, in Appleton, Wisconsin to Joseph and Agnes Dupont and was raised in Kimberly, attended Holy Name School, and graduated from Kimberly High School.

Pat...

John "Jack" Liebergen

John "Jack" Liebergen

Jun 27, 2025

John “Jack” Liebergen, 85, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1940, to his late parents Marvin and Hattie (Janssen) Liebergen.

Jack was born in Appleton and moved to Little Chute later. After high school, he worked as a mechanic for a short time before enlisting in the United States Navy. He was a BT...

James A. Zaremba

James A. Zaremba

Jun 27, 2025

Jim Zaremba, age 83, of Appleton, WI, entered eternal rest on June 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving family and beloved “puppies”. Jim was the loving son of Theodore and Ether Zaremba.

Jim’s greatest love was his adoring family of 10 grandchildren, 3 children, and his adoring wife, Jan. He was so proud of his family and deeply loved by all....

Sandra L. Koeller

Sandra L. Koeller

Jun 26, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Lee Koeller (Thielke), age 69 of Appleton, WI passed away unexpectedly at Care Partners Assisted Living Home with family by her side on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Sandra was born on July 21, 1955 as the daughter of the late Herman and Evelyn (Danley) Thielke in Clintonville, WI, where she grew up with her siblings and her parents....

Kyle Joseph Marx

Kyle Joseph Marx

Jun 26, 2025

Kyle Joseph Marx, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 26th, 2025 at his home.

Kyle was born on December 14, 1986 in Appleton, WI to Greg & Lori Marx. He graduated from Appleton East High School, Class of 2005. He was an avid soccer player and played from age 6 -17.

Kyle’s greatest joy was the birth of his son,...

Robert "Bob" Bodway

Robert "Bob" Bodway

Jun 26, 2025

Robert “Bob” Charles Bodway, age 97 of Menasha, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Prairie Home Assisted Living, Menasha. He was born on March 19, 1928 in Menasha, WI, son of the late Albert Fahrenkrug and Clara (Ziegert) Bodway.

Bob was a proud US Navy veteran, serving on the USS Salamonie “Ole Sal” during World War II...

Kenneth John Captain

Kenneth John Captain

Jun 26, 2025

Kenneth John Captain, age 86, passed away on June 26, 2025. He was born in Appleton, WI to the late Hubert and Hilda (Liebergen) Captain on July 12, 1938.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30am on Wednesday July 2, 2025, at St Joseph Parish, 410 W Lawrence St, Appleton. Ken will be laid to rest at St...

Richard "Rick" J. Haase

Richard "Rick" J. Haase

Jun 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard “Rick” J. Haase, age 78 of Winneconne, formerly of Appleton, who passed away peacefully during the night at home on June 26, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.

Rick was born on August 15, 1946 in Appleton, son of Roland and Leone (Captain) Haase. On May 26, 1965...

John David Knaack

John David Knaack

Jun 25, 2025

John David Knaack, age 75, passed away on June 25, 2025, at Rennes Health Care in Appleton. John was born on November 16, 1949, to the late Melvin and Gertrude (Konkel) Knaack in Appleton. He grew up in Appleton and attended Fox Valley Lutheran High School. Following his educational pursuits, began a family and had daughter Jodi and son John....

Karen L. Tuszka

Karen L. Tuszka

Jun 25, 2025

Karen L. Tuszka, 82, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025. She was born on April 18, 1943, to her parents James and Belle (McDonell) Toman in Menasha, Wisconsin.

Karen was born and raised in Menasha. She graduated from Menasha High School. She met the love of her life, Richard, in the 7th grade. They were high school sweethearts and got...

Mary E. Egan

Mary E. Egan

Jun 23, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Egan (McKay), age 101, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2025, in her bed at Care Partners, where she resided for almost 4 years. Mary was born December 27, 1923 in Chicago, IL, the youngest of five children to the late James and Mary (Kennedy) McKay. On May 23, 1953, she married her husband of 55 years, James...

Otto "Sonny" Mraz

Otto "Sonny" Mraz

Jun 23, 2025

Otto “Sonny” Mraz, age 87, passed away at his home in Appleton on June 23, 2025. Sonny was born May 27, 1938, son of the late Otto and Adeline (Becker) Mraz. Otto was a union steamfitter forty-three years, working out of Local 206 in Fond du Lac and later Local 400 out of Kaukauna. He traveled to many states with...

Ivy Vienna Van Den Heuvel

Ivy Vienna Van Den Heuvel

Jun 22, 2025

Ivy Vienna Van Den Heuvel passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms on June 22, 2025, at just five days old. She was born on June 17, 2025, to Emma Mikkelson and Jack Van Den Heuvel. Although her time with us was brief, she filled our hearts with immeasurable love and joy. Her snuggles, expressions, and smiles will forever be...

Edith E. Arndt

Edith E. Arndt

Jun 22, 2025

Edith Edna (nee Bruss) Arndt, 92, was called home to heaven on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Edith was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 20, 1932, to the late Elmer and Laura (nee Heuer) Bruss. She graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota, in 1954 with a degree in elementary education. She served at St. Paul Lutheran...