Mary K. Veitenhans
Jul 8, 2026
Mary (Barta) Veitenhans was born on November 5, 1940, to Maurice and Marian Barta in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was the first of six children-her siblings being Jean Zanzig (Dick), Paul Barta (Chris), Tom Barta (Jane), Patty Zeegers (Jim), Bill Barta (Sue). She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Paul, and her sister, Patty.
She spent her early years...
Jerome A. Vanden Heuvel
Jul 8, 2026
Jerome “Jerry” “Van” Vanden Heuvel, after a five-year courageous fight with cancer, his earthly journey ended and he went to his heavenly home on July 8, 2026. He was born on January 8, 1943, to the late Joseph H. and Lucille A. (Arnoldussen) Vanden Heuvel.
Jerry spent his childhood in Kaukauna, growing up on softball diamonds and playing fast pitch softball all...
Daniel K. Weir
Jul 7, 2026
Daniel “Dan” Kennedy Weir, age 61 of Greenville, WI passed away on July 7, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born to Donald and Barbara (Matyas) Weir on August 23, 1964 in Grand Forks, ND. Dan graduated from Appleton West High School with the class of ’83 and went on to earn his Associates from Fox Valley...
Margery Lee Gibbons (Weber)
Jul 7, 2026
Margery L. Gibbons, age 94, passed away peacefully, at Copperstone Assisted Living, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Margery was born on December 12, 1931, to Hugo and Hilda (Louis) Weber, in Beaver Dam. She was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School and Beaver Dam School of Business. She was the lead majorette for the Beaver Dam High School Band...
Craig L. Larson
Jul 7, 2026
Craig Louis Larson, age 69 of Appleton, WI joined his heavenly kingdom on July 7, 2026 after battling long-term health complications. He was born to Leighton and Alice (Schlimm) Larson on January 10, 1957 in Appleton, WI. While Craig kept to himself for most things, his family will remember him as a hunter, a golfer, a bowler, an outdoorsman, and...
John Holtan
Jul 4, 2026
With grateful hearts, we celebrate the life of John Holtan.
John passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and memories that will forever be treasured.
John was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Karen, a loving father to Kristen and Nicole, a cherished son, family member, and friend, and truly one of a kind....
Debbie Lynn Hauser
Jul 4, 2026
Debbie Lynn Hauser, age 71, passed away on July 4, 2026, at her home while surrounded by her family, due to complications with cancer and heart failure. She was born on September 26, 1954, to Gene and Germaine (Engel) Day. She grew up in Appleton with her four brothers. She graduated from Appleton West High School.
True to her Wisconsin heritage,...
Keith Lee Reinke
Jul 3, 2026
Keith L. Reinke, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at Rennes Health & Rehab. He was born on July 7, 1947, in Appleton to Siegfried H. Reinke and Erna M. (Beyer) Reinke.
Keith dedicated several decades of his career to the telephone company, where his coworkers affectionately knew him as “Rambo.” Beyond his career, his true life’s...
Christine Jo Minzlaff (Schuh)
Jul 2, 2026
Christine J. Minzlaff, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2026. She was born on September 10, 1986, in Kaukauna, the daughter of William and Mary Jo (Mooren) Schuh. Chris was united in marriage to Joshua Minzlaff on July 15, 2011, in Kaukauna. Together they enjoyed being outdoors, hiking, camping, motorcycling, snowboarding, sky diving, sailing, traveling, and visiting art...
Mark D. Wunderlich
Jun 30, 2026
Mark D. Wunderlich, age 78, passed away on June 30, 2026, with his wife Connie at his side, holding his hand. He was born at St Elizabeth Hospital on April 3, 1948, to Carlye and Elmyra (Schulze) Wunderlich. He was raised in Greenville with his 7 siblings. It was a home filled with both chaos and love. Shortly after graduating...
Barbara Ann Stapleton
Jun 29, 2026
Barbara “Barb” A. Stapleton (Falkner) passed away unexpectedly, at her home on June 29, 2026. She served honorably in the United States Air Force. Barb loved camping and fishing up north. She also enjoyed crafting and always loved horses. She also had a soft spot in her heart for her furry friends.
She will be missed by many family members and...
Christopher M. Mott
Jun 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of an extraordinary man, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Chris Mott found peace on June 29th, 2026 and left this world surrounded by family and the love he spent a lifetime giving so freely to others.
To know Chris was to know a man of unwavering character, compassion, and...
Thomas G. Berghuis
Jun 28, 2026
Thomas “Tom” G. Berghuis, age 81, passed away on June 28, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 26, 1945, to John and Mary (Ashauer) Berghuis. Tom was raised in Kaukauna, attended Kaukauna High School and furthered his education by attending UW Stevens Point. Following college, he enlisted in the Army and served by...
Lori Ann Roocks
Jun 27, 2026
Lori Ann Roocks, age 62, of Menasha, passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospital on June 27, 2026, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 14, 1964, in Neenah, WI, daughter to David and Sally (Thalke) Roocks. She graduated from Menasha High School in 1982 and from Lawrence University in 1986 with...
Norman O. Raatz
Jun 25, 2026
Norman “Norm” Otto Raatz, 88, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on June 25, 2026.
Born on September 3, 1937, in Owen, Wisconsin, to Otto and Elda (Molle) Raatz, Norm grew up with a strong sense of duty and character. Following his graduation from high school, he proudly served his country in the Army National Guard, Red Arrow Division, an experience that...
Nancy Schraeder Sexton
Jun 25, 2026
Nancy S. Sexton, age 91, passed away on June 25, 2026.
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Grace E. Mac Lean
Jun 23, 2026
Grace Edith (Meyer) Mac Lean, age 92, of Appleton, Wisconsin, entered into eternal life with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 23, 2026. She lived a long life and touched many lives—family, friends, and neighbors—with her kindness, generosity, and Christian faith.
Grace was born on March 16, 1934, in Appleton, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Robert and Edna (Krueger) Meyer....
Charles George Rucynski
Jun 23, 2026
In the early morning of Tuesday June 23, 2026, the world became a little less bright by the passing of Charles “Chuck” Rucynski, Jr, 87 of Menasha, WI. He passed away peacefully with the love of his life, Sharon, by his side. Chuck was born May 22, 1939, in Oswego, NY to the late Charles and Hilda (Reifke) Rucynski.
On June...
Robert James Santiago
Jun 21, 2026
Robert “Robby” James Santiago, age 40, passed away on June 21, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 23, 1986, to Jose Santiago, Sr and Judith (Knuijt) Heller at St Elizabeth Hospital. He grew up in Appleton and graduated from Appleton East High School. He then went to Fox Valley Tech and received a certificate in Electricity. This...
Robert Aldwin Niver
Jun 20, 2026
Robert A. Niver, age 95, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, at Touchmark Assisted Living, Appleton. He was born on August 12, 1930, in Antrim County, MI, the son of Rex and Amelia (Horn) Niver. Bob graduated from high school in Newberry, MI in 1950. In 1951, he joined the U.S. Army, spending the winter of 1952 in Korea,...
