David C. Schultz
Sep 29, 2026
David C. Schultz, age 83 of Appleton, WI passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from Alzheimer’s dementia. He was born on January 5, 1943, the son of Clarence and Anna (Wallendal) Schultz of Beaver Dam, WI. David graduated from Beaver Dam High School with the class of ’62. He served his country in the Wisconsin National Guard for 6 years.
David...
Joan L. Van Mun
Sep 28, 2026
Joan L Van mun, age 90, passed away on September 28, 2026, at St Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. She was born on January 7, 1936, to Herbert and Helen (Van Gompel) Heckel in Appleton, WI.
A full obituary is forthcoming.
A funeral liturgy for Joan will take place at 10:30am, on Saturday October 17, 2026, at Holy Spirit Parish, 600 Kimberly Ave,...
Gerald Edwin Wendt
Sep 24, 2026
Gerald E. Wendt, age 78. Born September 17, 1948, in Appleton, WI left us September 24, 2026, doing what he loved-playing cribbage.
Married Beverly Wundrow May 1972. They had 54 years together.
Jerry worked at James River (Graphic Packaging) for 29 years. Loved this country by serving in the Navy. After visiting many ports, he said America was still the best. God,...
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...
Patrick "Mac" McGinnis
Sep 20, 2026
Patrick McGinnis September 15, 1946 - September 20, 2026
Pat died peacefully Sunday evening September 20th, 2026 at his Eagle Point residence. He was the son of Henreitta and Harold McGinnis, both deceased. Pat was a lifetime Appleton resident, attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from Xavier High School. Always a train enthusiast, he attended many train shows around the...
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...
Dirk Bavinck
Sep 18, 2026
Dirk Bavinck of Appleton, WI, passed away on September 18, 2026, at the age of 87. Dirk was born in the Netherlands on September 1, 1939, to Dirk (Sr.) and Margaret (Keyzef) Bavinck. Most of his childhood was spent in the Netherlands until the age of 19, when he then moved to Appleton, WI, and met his future wife, Antonette...
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...
