Gerald Dorn
Sep 22, 2026
Gerald J. Dorn of Little Chute, WI, passed away on September 22, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born on November 17, 1937, in New London, WI, to Mathias and Jannett Dorn. Gerald grew up in Appleton and attended St. Therese in his youth and then later worked at Miller Electric for 30 years. Motorcycle adventures with Melba...
Lynne E. Shaw
Sep 21, 2026
Lynne Elizabeth Shaw (Haessly), age 70 of Appleton, WI joined her heavenly kingdom on September 21, 2026. She was born to Gordon and Jessica (Sheridan) Haessly on April 20, 1956 in Fond du Lac, WI. After graduating from Fond du Lac High School, she earned a Bachelor of Science from UW Oshkosh and went on to become a vet tech...
Carol M. Carlson
Sep 20, 2026
Carol Mae Carlson (Ranke), age 91 of Appleton, WI passed away on September 20, 2026. She was born in Burlington, WI to Walter Ranke and Pearl (Schubel) Ranke Krueger. Her father passed away two months before she was born. She grew up in Waterford, WI and graduated from Waterford High School. Following graduation, she worked at Northwestern Mutual Life Ins....
James Joseph Kridelbaugh
Sep 20, 2026
James “Jim” Joseph Kridelbaugh, age 80, passed away at Cherry Meadows Hospice on September 20, 2026. He was born December 25, 1945, to the late Hurst and Dorothy (Danaher) Kridelbaugh in Detroit Michigan. Soon after his birth, the family moved to Chariton, IA, and Jim spent his formative years there. He graduated from Campion High School in Prairie du Chien,...
Michelle L. Nelson
Sep 19, 2026
Michelle Lynn Nelson, age 44 of Appleton, WI joined her heavenly kingdom on September 19, 2026. She was born to Kenneth and Bonita “Bonnie” (Retzlaff) Nelson on August 19, 1982 in Madison, WI. A private family funeral service will be held at 9:30 AM on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 930 E Florida Ave, Appleton, WI...
Karen Mary Juhnke
Sep 17, 2026
Karen Mary Juhnke, age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at her home in Maggie Valley, North Carolina.
Karen’s hometown was Berwyn, IL which was the starting point for the famous “Route 66.” Karen was a graduate of J.
Sterling Morton West High School in 1963. After high school, Karen worked as a beautician and at a local printing...
Denise A. Ryan
Sep 16, 2026
Denise Arlene Ryan, age 63 of De Pere, WI went home to the Lord peacefully at home on September 16, 2026. Born in Lakewood, Ohio, to Howard M. and Diane (Everett) Mason, she lived a life defined by love: for her Lord, her children, and the people others overlooked.
A graduate of Iowa State University in architectural interior design, Denise worked...
James C. DeShaney
Sep 16, 2026
James Clarence DeShaney, age 84, shed his earthly bonds and entered eternity on September 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 10, 1942, in Appleton, WI, to the late James and June (Delorme) DeShaney, the oldest of their four children. He attended Appleton High School and then enlisted in the US Navy. Upon...
Nita Randerson
Sep 16, 2026
Nita was put on this earth by her Good Lord on February 22, 1937. He returned to take her home on September 16, 2026. She was the third child born to Archie and Freida (Reinke) Scheibe and grew up on the family farm north of Appleton. She attended Pleasant Dale Schoolhouse through 8th grade, then Freedom High School, where she...
Gary L. Cummings
Sep 15, 2026
Gary Louis Cummings passed away on September 15, 2026. He was born May 23, 1949 in New London, WI. Gary was a 1967 graduate of Menasha High School. He served for three years in the U.S. Army, one in Vietnam, where he was decorated for his actions in April of 1970. After his honorable discharge, he attended FVTI. Gary met...
Lyle Zuleger
Sep 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Lyle Wayne Zuleger, who died peacefully surrounded by family on September 14, 2026. Lyle was born in Nichols, WI on October 1, 1943 to Richard and LaRhea Zuleger into a large family of 11 children. He attended a one-room school house for primary school and graduated from Shiocton High School...
Thomas J. Schaefer
Sep 14, 2026
Thomas James Schaefer, age 73 of Appleton, WI, peacefully passed away to eternal life on September 14th, 2026 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah after a decade-long battle with chronic illness. He took his final breath while being surrounded by his loving family.
Thomas was born on August 24, 1953 in Oconto, WI to Walter Schaefer and Eunice (Noack) Schaefer....
Floyd Otto
Sep 13, 2026
Floyd Otto, 100: Owned a Model T and an iPhone and Outlasted Both Warranties
Floyd Otto died Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Cape Coral, Florida, at 100, after a life well lived and much ice cream enjoyed.
Floyd grew up in Shawano, Wisconsin, a close-knit town so small that everyone drank at the same bar, including the doctor. The doctor would kick...
Anthony "Tony" R. Wyngaard
Sep 13, 2026
Anthony, a devoted husband, father, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, at 79, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and service. Born on February 8, 1947, in Appleton, Wisconsin, Anthony was the cherished son of Juanita and Anthony J. He graduated from Kaukauna High school in 1966. He was employed at Thilmany Paper Mill in...
Paul Clinton Chasteen
Sep 13, 2026
Paul Clinton Chasteen, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Appleton, WI, on September 13, 2026, with loving family by his side.
Born on February 2, 1945, in Aurora, Illinois, Paul was the youngest of three boys born to Rev. Commodore Fields Chasteen and Delma Irene (Dixon) Chasteen. From a young age, Paul's charm and infectious enthusiasm made him a...
Laverne "Hank" Sassman
Sep 13, 2026
Laverne “Hank” Sassman, age 91, passed away on September 13, 2026. He was born to the late Edwin and Clara (Bartman) Sassman on April 8, 1935. He spent his youth in Black Creek, WI. After high school, Hank entered the US Army where he served in Germany. Upon returning from his service, he “stole the purse” of a young lady...
Thomas Carl Maxymek
Sep 11, 2026
To some of his friends and family, he was known as Tom; to others who were friends of Bill W., they remember him as Max 8888; his dear wife, Ellen, called him “Just Tom”. Tom Max was born in Chicago, IL on April 7, 1943, oldest son of the late Chester “Max” and Rosemary Maxymek. He grew up with his...
Kay Frances Dayton
Sep 11, 2026
Did we ever tell you you're our hero? You're everything we wish we could be. Kay, aka Nana, was the epitome of selfless, unconditional love. She was beautiful, inside and out, and was always there for her family and friends. If she couldn't help directly, her rosary and prayers were not far behind. Kay Frances Dayton, age 87, died on...
David Gene Thompson
Sep 11, 2026
David Gene Thompson, age 73, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, at Parkview Nursing Home, Oshkosh. He was born June 30, 1953, in Neenah WI, to the late Richard and June (Nelson) Thompson. Following high school David entered the US Army. He then returned to his hometown and began a family. Later in his life he married Kim Holewinski...
Joseph Wayne Daoust
Sep 10, 2026
Joseph Wayne Daoust, age 81, passed away on September 10, 2026, at Lotus Garden Assisted Living in Appleton. He was born on November 16, 1944, to the late Lyman and Naomi (DeRosier) Daoust, in Ironwood, MI. Following high school, he earned an Associate of Arts in Photography from the Layton School of Art in Milwaukee. In 1966, Joe enlisted in...
