Obituaries

Oct 16, 2025

Nancy R. Paters, 83, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025. She was born on April 7, 1942, to her parents Lester and Helen (Lockery) Seggelink in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. She was united in marriage to Theodore Paters on September 10, 1971, in Appleton, and he preceded her in death in 2004. She was employed with Copps Foods Store, Oshkosh for...

Oct 16, 2025

Born Patricia Ann Kaough in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Archie R. Kaough and Bessie Curley Kaough. After the death of her parents in a car accident when she was a child, she was raised by her maternal grandmother, Beatrice Stagg Curley, and her maternal aunt Yvonne Curley Payne. She had no siblings but was close to her cousins, especially Margaret...

Oct 15, 2025

Alice M. Ludwig (Van Boxtel), age 103 of Appleton, WI passed away on October 15, 2025. She was born on January 5, 1922 in Little Chute, WI to the late William and Helen (Hartjes) Van Boxtel. On February 14, 1940 – Valentine’s Day - Alice married Sylvester “Sibe” Ludwig. They celebrated 50 years together in 1990 and he preceded her...

Oct 15, 2025

Kimberly, age 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Silverstone Memory Care in Grand Chute. She was born on September 8, 1958 in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Eugene and Marlene (Coy) Smith.

Kim, as she was known to friends and family, was a dedicated, long-time employee, retiring after many years from ThedaCare and having also worked for...

Oct 14, 2025

Oct 14, 2025

Mrs. Theodore (Dolores Ann Buettner) Fischer, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025 with her family by her side.

Dolores was born April 8, 1933 in Appleton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank and Alma (Geenen) Buettner.

Dolores’ mom and dad started their business, Buettner’s Bakery, on September 29, 1934 in Clintonville with the latest equipment along with ovens electrically heated...

Oct 14, 2025

Linda Jane Heise, 72, passed away on October 14, 2025. She was born on July 28, 1953, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Charles and Annabelle Heise. She grew up in Milwaukee with her two sisters. Linda attended college at UW Oshkosh. Eventually, she moved to work for Luther Midelfort Mayo Clinic in the Chippewa Valley.

Linda spent many hours with her...

Oct 14, 2025

Keith Melzer, age 81, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer on October 14, 2025.

Born on February 19, 1944, Keith was the son of the late John and Adelle (Cumber) Melzer. He graduated from Xavier High School in 1962. On September 25, 1963, he married Beverly Jahnke and together they shared 62 years of...

Oct 13, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and great love that the family of Linda Jean Voster announces her passing at the age of 77, on Monday, October 13, 2025. Linda was born January 7, 1948, in Syracuse, NY to the late Gerald Edward Young and Mary Elizabeth McAvan.

Linda was raised in Syracuse by her mother and beloved step father, John J....

Oct 13, 2025

Elaine Florence (Denney) Putz, one of God’s most loving children, returned to His arms the evening of October 13, 2025. Elaine, affectionately known as Princess Fun or ‘Mama’, was born in Garner, Iowa to Florence (Ferguson) and Jim Denney February 2, 1937. She was the youngest of four children. 

Elaine married Merlin Putz on July 29th, 1959, after just two and...

Oct 13, 2025

On October 13, 2025, LaVern Lee (Oscar) Schultz was called to his savior’s arms with his loving family at his side.

Oscar was a loving husband, father, mentor, and friend. He was born January 28, 1952, to Walter and Viola (Grubaugh) Schultz.

On May 1, 1977, he met the love of his life, Debra Lynn Raddatz. They were united in marriage on...

Oct 13, 2025

Melvin (Mel) Russell Selle, age 86, was brought into eternal glory with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, October 13, 2025, in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Mel was born in Dale, Wisconsin, on April 16, 1939, to Walter and Lorena (Timm) Selle. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran in Dale. On August 4, 1962, Mel was united in...

Oct 13, 2025

Kenneth “Scotty” Buresh, age 63, passed away on October 13, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family following a brief illness. He was born on October 10, 1962, in Mile City, MT to the late Vincent and Donna (Jorgenson) Buresh. He grew up there with his brothers and sisters. Following high school Scotty enlisted in the Marine Corp and...

Oct 12, 2025

Phyllis M. Cherney, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving children. She was born on June 18, 1933, in Chicago, the daughter of Samuel and Alice (Matthews) Brox. Phyllis, the youngest of three daughters, was from a tight-knit family of Lebanese descent, and raised near Douglass Park in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood. Phyllis was...

Oct 12, 2025

Albert (“Al”) Mengarelli passed away peacefully just a few weeks before his 99th birthday, at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.

Al was born in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946, stationed in Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and California. Following his service, he earned a degree in Economics from Lawrence University in 1948.

That same year, Al...

Oct 11, 2025

Richard Stokes, age 86, brother to Marguerite Stokes, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 11, 2025, at Oakridge Gardens after a brief illness.

He was born on April 10, 1939, to the late Oscar and Sadie Stokes and grew up in Kaukauna. After high school, he went to the Milwaukee School of Engineering for 4 years. After he graduated college, he...

Oct 11, 2025

Mildred H. “Millie” Batzler (Hechel), age 86 of Greenville, WI passed away on October 11, 2025. Millie was born on October 25, 1938 to the late Arthur and Hilda (Krull) Hechel. In February of 1959, she was united in marriage to Gerald R. Batzler. He preceded her in death in 2017.

Millie enjoyed traveling, sewing, all kinds of needlework, gardening, and...

Oct 11, 2025

Robert “Greg” G. Lockhart, age 86, died on October 11, 2025, with his family at his side. He was born November 16, 1938, in Greenview, IL to Charles and Ina (Callaway) Lockhart, Jr. Upon graduating, he attended the University of Illinois-Urbana, where he earned a BS in Civil Engineering. Following his educational pursuits he and Marcele Kathryn Lockhart began a...

Oct 10, 2025

John Angus McMahon, known as Jack to his family and friends, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025 at the age of 92.

Jack was born on February 5, 1933 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His life was shaped early on by the loss of his mother when he was just two years old. He and his younger brother Dick were raised by...

Oct 9, 2025

Anna D. Merkes, age 102, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025.

Anna was born on June 8, 1923, in Norway, Michigan, the daughter of the late Madeline and Albert Cappaert. In 1926, the family moved to Kimberly, Wisconsin, where she grew up and graduated from Kimberly High School in 1942.

After graduation, Anna began working at Campbell’s Department Store...