Gordon James Braun
Jun 28, 2025
Gordon “Gordy” James Braun, 94, passed away on June 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on February 18, 1931, to Clarence and Lucille Braun and raised in Two Rivers, WI. Gordy was in the Army, played in the Army Band, and served during the Trieste Conflict. As a result of his time in the military, he became...
John "Jack" Liebergen
Jun 27, 2025
John “Jack” Liebergen, 85, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1940, to his late parents Marvin and Hattie (Janssen) Liebergen.
Jack was born in Appleton and moved to Little Chute later. After high school, he worked as a mechanic for a short time before enlisting in the United States Navy. He was a BT...
James A. Zaremba
Jun 27, 2025
Jim Zaremba, age 83, of Appleton, WI, entered eternal rest on June 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving family and beloved “puppies”. Jim was the loving son of Theodore and Ether Zaremba.
Jim’s greatest love was his adoring family of 10 grandchildren, 3 children, and his adoring wife, Jan. He was so proud of his family and deeply loved by all....
Robert "Bob" Bodway
Jun 26, 2025
Robert “Bob” Charles Bodway, age 97 of Menasha, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Prairie Home Assisted Living, Menasha. He was born on March 19, 1928 in Menasha, WI, son of the late Albert Fahrenkrug and Clara (Ziegert) Bodway.
Bob was a proud US Navy veteran, serving on the USS Salamonie “Ole Sal” during World War II...
Kenneth John Captain
Jun 26, 2025
Kenneth John Captain, age 86, passed away on June 26, 2025. He was born in Appleton, WI to the late Hubert and Hilda (Liebergen) Captain on July 12, 1938.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30am on Wednesday July 2, 2025, at St Joseph Parish, 410 W Lawrence St, Appleton. Ken will be laid to rest at St...
Richard "Rick" J. Haase
Jun 26, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard “Rick” J. Haase, age 78 of Winneconne, formerly of Appleton, who passed away peacefully during the night at home on June 26, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.
Rick was born on August 15, 1946 in Appleton, son of Roland and Leone (Captain) Haase. On May 26, 1965...
John David Knaack
Jun 25, 2025
John David Knaack, age 75, passed away on June 25, 2025, at Rennes Health Care in Appleton. John was born on November 16, 1949, to the late Melvin and Gertrude (Konkel) Knaack in Appleton. He grew up in Appleton and attended Fox Valley Lutheran High School. Following his educational pursuits, began a family and had daughter Jodi and son John....
Karen L. Tuszka
Jun 25, 2025
Karen L. Tuszka, 82, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025. She was born on April 18, 1943, to her parents James and Belle (McDonell) Toman in Menasha, Wisconsin.
Karen was born and raised in Menasha. She graduated from Menasha High School. She met the love of her life, Richard, in the 7th grade. They were high school sweethearts and got...
Mary E. Egan
Jun 23, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Egan (McKay), age 101, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2025, in her bed at Care Partners, where she resided for almost 4 years. Mary was born December 27, 1923 in Chicago, IL, the youngest of five children to the late James and Mary (Kennedy) McKay. On May 23, 1953, she married her husband of 55 years, James...
Otto "Sonny" Mraz
Jun 23, 2025
Otto “Sonny” Mraz, age 87, passed away at his home in Appleton on June 23, 2025. Sonny was born May 27, 1938, son of the late Otto and Adeline (Becker) Mraz. Otto was a union steamfitter forty-three years, working out of Local 206 in Fond du Lac and later Local 400 out of Kaukauna. He traveled to many states with...
Ivy Vienna Van Den Heuvel
Jun 22, 2025
Ivy Vienna Van Den Heuvel passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms on June 22, 2025, at just five days old. She was born on June 17, 2025, to Emma Mikkelson and Jack Van Den Heuvel. Although her time with us was brief, she filled our hearts with immeasurable love and joy. Her snuggles, expressions, and smiles will forever be...
Edith E. Arndt
Jun 22, 2025
Edith Edna (nee Bruss) Arndt, 92, was called home to heaven on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Edith was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 20, 1932, to the late Elmer and Laura (nee Heuer) Bruss. She graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota, in 1954 with a degree in elementary education. She served at St. Paul Lutheran...
Joy L. Marks
Jun 20, 2025
Joy L. Marks, 72, passed away on June 20, 2025. She was born on September 28, 1952, to her parents Alvin and Sylvia (Beduhn) Casper.
Joy was born and raised in Milwaukee. She graduated from George Washington High School and went on to Evangelical Deaconess School of Nursing to become a Registered Nurse. She was passionate about her work and cared...
Ronald Garth Seefeldt
Jun 19, 2025
With deep sorrow and love, we announce the passing of Ronald Garth Seefeldt (Ron), beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. On June 19, 2025, one day before his 75th birthday, Ron left this world after a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer, this after a 17-year battle with prostate cancer. Ron, known for his quiet strength, kindness, sense of...
Thomas A. Winter
Jun 19, 2025
We have lost our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Tom was a lifetime member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, and was called home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 19, 2025. Tom was 84 years old, born in Appleton on October 3, 1940. Tom was the eldest son of Roy and Evelyn Winter.Tom was a...
Mark D. Gavinski
Jun 18, 2025
Mark D. Gavinski, 84, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 18, 2025. He was born on May 16, 1941, to his parents Sylvester and Ester (Peterson) Gavinski.
Mark was born and raised in Menasha. He graduated from Menasha High School in 1959 and went to Devry technical college for a short time. He worked as a...
Marvin M. Braun
Jun 17, 2025
Marvin M Braun, Kimberly, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The day after his 88th birthday.
Marvin was born in Wabeno, WI on June 16,1937 to the late Amanda (Rietz) and Earl Braun. After graduating in 1957, he worked at Schlafke’s Bakery in town, until September 1957 when he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force...
Ronald J. Hofslund
Jun 17, 2025
Ronald J. Hofslund, 76, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, in Appleton after a courageous battle with numerous heart-related health issues. He was born on September 28, 1948, in Chicago, the son of Joel and Lorraine (Kohlmeyer) Hofslund. He enjoyed golfing and fishing, including week-long family fishing trips to Canada. He was passionate about conservative politics, and after a...
Sandra "Sandy" Ostorero
Jun 17, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Ostorero passed away after a lengthy illness on June 17, 2025.
She is survived by her husband, Perry Ostorero; and her daughter, Danielle Ostorero.
Per Sandy’s wishes, there will be no funeral services.
Gary "Ernie" Hiroskey
Jun 17, 2025
Gary “Ernie” Michael Hiroskey, age 69, of Appleton, WI passed away unexpectedly of short-term illness in June of 2025. He was born to Linden and Betty (Rehfeldt) Hiroskey on March 25, 1956 in Appleton, WI. He spent most of his career at Graphic Packaging as a millworker and printer, finally retiring when the mill shut down. While Ernie never became...
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