Michael David Hurley
Oct 25, 2026
Michael David Hurley, age 67, passed away on October 25, 2026, at home with his family at his side. He was born on May 23, 1959, in Milwaukee to the late David and Rosalie (Michaud) Hurley. Upon graduating from Appleton West in 1977, Mike went to work at Appleton Papers (now Appvion) and worked there for the next 40 years!
Mike...
Hillard "Jake" Jankowski
Oct 22, 2026
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Hillard Jankowski. He was 90 years old and lived in Menasha, WI. He passed away peacefully in the company of his family on October 22, 2026. Hillard, or “Jake” as many knew him by, was born in Antigo, WI on November 15, 1935. He grew up in Antigo, WI and...
Shannon Elizabeth Laemmrich
Oct 22, 2026
Shannon Elizabeth Laemmrich, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2026. Born on June 4, 1991, Shannon graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School in Neenah before earning her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Marian University. Driven by her passion for helping others, she was actively pursuing her master’s degree in psychology through Southern New Hampshire University.
Shannon was...
Michael J. Davel
Oct 19, 2026
Michael Joseph Davel, age 64 of Greenville, WI joined His heavenly kingdom on October 19, 2026. He was born to James and Lorna (Leu) Davel on March 19, 1962 in Neenah, WI. After graduating from Menasha High School, he went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in business administration from UW Eau Claire. He applied these skills to his career...
Elaine Kolpack
Oct 19, 2026
Sharon “Elaine” Kolpack, born February 23, 1950, passed away on October 19, 2026.
Born in Texas, Elaine proudly served in the United States Navy. While stationed in Washington, D.C., she met Bryce, beginning a love story that would span 54 years of marriage and a lifetime of shared memories.
Elaine was a kind and loving person who found joy in spending time...
Julia A. Weber
Oct 18, 2026
Julia “Julie” Ann Weber, age 90 of Appleton, WI “went to her reward” on October 18, 2026. She was born to Theodore and Adeline (Gosz) Barbieur on March 22, 1936, in Tennessee. After graduating high school, she earned a teaching degree from UW-Oshkosh and taught elementary school for over 30 years. She was married to Roger Van Den Wildenberg for...
Dr. Jim (James) Smrecek
Oct 18, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the death of Dr. Jim (James) William Smrecek, Sherwood, WI, 71 years- old on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Jim passed away peacefully at his home, with his family at his side after a four-year battle with lung cancer. He was a cherished husband, father of four daughters, grandfather of eleven (one...
Marilyn E. Kersten
Oct 17, 2026
Marilyn Edith Kersten (Lowe), age 98 of Menasha, WI joined her heavenly kingdom on October 17, 2026. She was born to Leslie and Mary (McQuillan) Lowe on May 10, 1928 in Green Bay, WI. After graduating from Menasha High School, Marilyn married the love of her life, John “Skinny” Kersten in August of 1948 at St. Patrick’s Church in Menasha...
Nancy Pappas
Oct 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Nancy Pappas
Nancy Pappas unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, following a brief illness.
Nancy wore many hats throughout her life, and she filled each one with heart, dedication, and a genuine love for others. She was an assistant basketball coach at XHS/MHS, where she shared her knowledge of the game and encouraged her athletes to...
David Conrad Fries
Oct 16, 2026
My husband David passed away peacefully on October 16th, 2026, at 4:00am. 14 hours earlier he woke from a deep sleep in his hospital room and said quite loudly to pull the plug and take those needles out. “I want to go to heaven.” So he met his Lord and Savior as he wanted.
David was born in Racine, WI, on...
Lorena V. Roelke
Oct 16, 2026
Lorena “Rena” Valeria Roelke (nee Meisel), age 94, passed away on October 16, 2026, at Ballard Glenn in Appleton. She was born July 31, 1932, to Edmund and Dorothy (Ubbelohde) Meisel. Rena married Frank Roelke, Jr. with whom she shared 59 years until his passing in 2013.
Rena is survived by children: Russ (Lynn), Cyndi (Jim) Thaldorf, and Judy (David) Sprink....
Judith A. Martin
Oct 16, 2026
Judith “Judy” Ann Martin, age 84 of Neenah, WI passed away on October 16, 2026. She was born to Burton and Blanche (Verheyen) Martin on May 10, 1942, in Neenah, WI. After graduating from high school, she became an alumni of St. Norbert College and earned a Master’s degree in education from Viterbo University. Judy went on to teach middle...
Michael E. Frahm Sr.
Oct 15, 2026
Michael Earl Frahm Sr. left this earth early Thursday morning, October 15th, 2026. He had battled cancer along with other illnesses that came along with it and despite his strong will, his body was done fighting. He was born on February 27, 1957 to Melvin and Marceil Frahm. He grew up in Appleton, graduated from Appleton East High School and...
Dennis M. Schuchardt
Oct 15, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dennis Michael Schuchardt, age 82, on October 15, 2026 at his home in Appleton, Wisconsin surrounded by his wife and daughters.
Dennis was born on November 16, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of the late Sarah and Roy Schuchardt. As a young boy, he loved playing cowboys and going...
Louis Edward Maylander
Oct 11, 2026
Louis Edward Maylander, devoted husband, father, brother, social worker and friend, passed away at home on Sunday, October 11, 2026. He was 76.
Born on Saturday, May 27, 1950 in Newark, NJ to Edward and Henrietta (DuFrane) Maylander, Lou grew up with many foster brothers and sisters, one of whom - his brother, Gary Owen - officially joined the family when...
James D. Orr
Oct 11, 2026
James “Jim” Douglas Orr, 86, passed away on October 11, 2026. In his final moments, his heart continued to beat until his beloved wife, Carlene, arrived at his side to hold his hand and say goodbye—a final reflection of the love they shared for more than six decades. Born June 10, 1940, in New London, Wisconsin, to Herbert and Florence...
Nancy Radtke
Oct 10, 2026
Nancy E. Radtke, 76, of Neenah, peacefully passed away at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Appleton, with her family at her side, on Saturday October 10, 2026. Nancy was born June 13, 1950 in Ripon and is the daughter of the late Douglas F. and Elaine M. Stellmacher. On September 29, 1978 she married Clifford J. Radtke, Jr. in Stoughton.
Nancy is...
Jean Suzanne Consie
Oct 10, 2026
Jean Suzanne Consie, beloved sister, devoted teacher and faithful servant of God, passed peacefully into eternal rest on October 10, 2026, at the age of 80 in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Born on November 25, 1945, in Ironwood, Michigan, Jean always had a deep love for learning. She started kindergarten at just four years old, which made her first year a challenge, but...
Judith Ann Verbeke
Oct 8, 2026
Judith A. Verbeke, age 81, passed away on October 8, 2026. She was born on May 14, 1945, in Almont, MI, the daughter of Floyd and Dorothy (Boyd) Smith. Judith grew up on the family farm in Capac, MI. In her younger years, she was actively involved in the choir and ladies aid at Emanuel Redeemer Lutheran Church, in Yale,...
Bernard M. Brooks
Oct 8, 2026
Bernard (Ben) Matthew Brooks 1936 ~ 2026
I died this week due to complications resulting from my children making me old before my time and having lived more than twice as long as I had expected and probably three or four times longer than I deserved... I wish it had been from too much sex, tennis, sailing, or something else that...
