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Sherwin J. Fuerbringer

Sherwin J. Fuerbringer

Feb 20, 2025

Sherwin John “Pinky” Fuerbringer, 84, passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Pinky was born on October 29th, 1940, in Watertown, Wisconsin to his parents John and Alice (Nee Gleiter) Fuerbringer. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Roseanne. His other siblings are sister Sally Holmes and brother Del Fuerbringer. Pinky...

Catherine R. Otte

Catherine R. Otte

Feb 19, 2025

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Catherine "Kathy" R. Otte, age 88, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on February 19, 2025, at Eagle Court Memory Care. 

She was born on February 4,1937 in Reedsville, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Charles and Veronica (Geigel) Vondrachek. Catherine graduated from Reedsville High School. She was united...

James Alfred Hebert

James Alfred Hebert

Feb 19, 2025

James Alfred Hebert, age 83, passed away on February 19, 2025. Jim was born on December 10, 1941 in Illinois to the late Alfred and Dorothy (Benoit) Hebert. After graduation from high school he attended Marquette University pursuing a degree in civil engineering. He worked as a Land Surveyer, starting his own business, Outagamie Land Surveying in 1976. The business...

Kathleen H. Baker

Kathleen H. Baker

Feb 18, 2025

Kathleen “Kathy” Helen Baker (Rose) was born to eternal life on February 18, 2025 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in 1953 to the late Ruth and Marvin Rose in Green Bay, WI. Kathy graduated from West De Pere High School and attended college at UW Stout and UW Menasha. She worked as a real estate...

Dave A. Preimesberger

Dave A. Preimesberger

Feb 16, 2025

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Roger Edwin Gersmehl

Roger Edwin Gersmehl

Feb 16, 2025

Roger E. Gersmehl passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the Garden View Assisted Care Facility. He was affectionally known as Pappy to his family. He was born on March 17, 1942, in Manitowoc, WI the son of Lester and Flora (Hemb) Gersmehl. He married his wife, Ruth Ann and had five children together. Roger worked at the...

John L. Vander Sanden

John L. Vander Sanden

Feb 16, 2025

John Vander Sanden, age 77, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, with his family by his side at Theda Care in Appleton. John was born in Appleton, WI on November 10, 1947, to Cornelius (Casey) and Rosella Vander Sanden (Kroes). John married Arleen Emerich on June 22, 1973, and together they raised 3 wonderful children. They were married for...

Vivian M. Wilz

Vivian M. Wilz

Feb 16, 2025

Vivian Wilz, 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Willow Lane Assisted Living. She was born on April 16, 1925, in Appleton, the daughter of David and Marie (Hoffmann) Halloran. Vivian was united in marriage to the love of her life, Donald J. Wilz, on July 20, 1942, in Appleton, and they shared 68 years together before...

Keith Eldred, OD

Keith Eldred, OD

Feb 15, 2025



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Keith Eldred Memorial Service

Dr. Keith C. Eldred, age 79, formerly of Cheyenne, WY, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Appleton, WI. He was born on February 28, 1945, to the late Carlyle and...

Gregg Donald Parker

Gregg Donald Parker

Feb 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gregg Donald Parker-

Gregg Donald Parker, age 65, of Appleton, WI, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on December 6, 1959, in Appleton, WI, to the late Donald and Elaine (Sievert) Parker. 

Gregg married his lifelong partner, Rebecca Lotts, on January 10, 1990. Together, they built a beautiful life and were...

Donald L. McGowan

Donald L. McGowan

Feb 13, 2025

Donald “Don” Leroy McGowan, 90, passed peacefully on February 13th, 2025.

He was born July 25th, 1934 at his grandparents house in Hilbert, WI, to parents Thomas and Clarinda (Behnke) McGowan.

Don leaves behind his wife of 28 years, Kathy (Heath) McGowan, son Donn, daughter in law Patty (Opsteen), granddaughter Carly (Alex) Minten, special buddy Pussycat; and his sisters Debbie (Tony) Sonnleitner...

Christine Jane Scovronski

Christine Jane Scovronski

Feb 13, 2025

Christine Jane Scovronski, age 78, of Menasha, passed away on Thursday February 13, 2025, at ThedaCare, Neenah. Chris was born in Neenah to the late Albert and Lucy (Wicsinske) Lenz on October 30, 1946. She was raised in Neenah with her 2 siblings. At the age of 17, she met Francis “Frank” Scovronski, and the rest as they say, “is...

Marlys M. Wordell

Marlys M. Wordell

Feb 9, 2025

Marlys Mae Wordell, aged 82, was received into the loving arms of her Savior on the morning of February 9, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Marlys was born to Alvin and Myrtle (Wolter) Schmidt of Morrison, Wisconsin, on May 1, 1942. She was baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit on May...

Harold Petta

Harold Petta

Feb 8, 2025

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Hap Petta Memorial Service

Harold "Hap" Petta, 77, a loving husband, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away on February 8, 2025, in Appleton, WI. He was born on January 11, 1948, in Sheboygan, WI to Harold and Margaret (Koechel) Petta.

Following his...

Shirley Ann Schmidt

Shirley Ann Schmidt

Feb 7, 2025

On Feb 7, 2025 Shirley Ann (Loderbauer) Schmidt of Kaukauna, WI, left us peacefully with her family by her side after a brief illness. Shirley was born to Joseph and Donna Loderbauer on July 11, 1962 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Growing up on a farm, she grew to love the simple things in life like flowers and nature. Shirley graduated...

Marcia Lee Lynch

Marcia Lee Lynch

Feb 7, 2025

Marcia Lee Lynch, age 75, died in her home on February 7, 2025. She was born on April 27, 1949, to parents Arthur and Elizabeth “Betty” (Burns) Lauer in Minneapolis, MN. She was raised in the Fox Valley area, graduating from Kaukauna High. Following her schooling she worked for and received her LPN. She returned to school and received her...

Dorothy Bridgham

Dorothy Bridgham

Feb 7, 2025

Dorothy “Dottie” Bridgham, 94, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025 in Kimberly, WI. Dorothy was born on November 11, 1930 to Warren and Bessie (Wheeler) Hartwell in Duluth, MN.

After graduating from Duluth Central High School, Dottie attended the University of Minnesota, earning a degree in education and laying the foundation for a lifelong commitment to teaching. Following graduation, she...

Josh M. Werner

Josh M. Werner

Feb 6, 2025

Josh Michael Werner, age 36 of Marion, WI passed away unexpectedly from health complications on February 6, 2025. He was born to Terry Werner and Lisa Sarauer (Popp) on February 8, 1988 in Appleton, WI. He worked several jobs throughout his life, ultimately working his way up to a proud assistant manager position at Dollar General. However, there was nothing...

Jean Elizabeth Langenhuizen

Jean Elizabeth Langenhuizen

Feb 6, 2025

I have finally closed this earthly chapter and been welcomed into another realm of existence, joining all those I have known and loved and have gone before me. I am at peace and in the presence of my God, my Savior, and my Comforter.

I was born into this life to Gordon and Lucille (Sigl) Vandenberg. I had 12 learning years...

Larry J. Delarwelle

Larry J. Delarwelle

Feb 5, 2025

Larry John Delarwelle, 84, passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2025. He was born on May 5, 1940, to his parents Erwin and Mayme (Dart) Delarwelle in Luxemburg, Wisconsin.

During his first years of life, his parents owned and operated a cheese factory. There he grew up alongside twin brother and best friend, Garry. He often stated that he...

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