Thomas Smith
Feb 4, 2026
Thomas John Smith, entered into the presence of the lord at the age 62. Tom passed away at King Veterans home unexpectedly on February 4, 2026, in Waupaca Wisconsin.
Tom was born and raised in Appleton Wisconsin. He graduated from Appleton East High School in 1981, where he was very athletic and participated in track and swimming. Shortly after graduation, Tom...
Gilbert F. Zitzelsberger
Feb 2, 2026
Gilbert F. “Gib” Zitzelsberger, age 93, passed away on February 2, 2026. He was born July 1, 1932, in the Town of Stockbridge, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Bloechl) Zitzelsberger. He was the youngest of 11 children. Gilbert is a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1956-1958. He worked at Badger Northland for 26 years.
He was quite...
Stephen Joseph Diedrich
Feb 1, 2026
Stephen Joseph Diedrich, age 73, passed away on February 1, 2026, at ThedaCare Appleton surrounded by his family. He was born on January 22, 1953, in Appleton to Florian and Marie (Reed) Diedrich. Steve worked as a laborer at the Neenah Foundry for 40 years.
Steve was an avid collector of Beatles memorabilia. He passionately pursued stamps, cards, photos, and albums....
Valerie S. Bayer
Jan 31, 2026
Valerie Bayer, 74, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026. She was born on November 28, 1951, to her late parents Frank and Lois (Heironimus) Hibbard.
She was born in Massachusetts and was raised in Appleton, Wisconsin. She graduated from Appleton High School and went to Louisburg College in Louisburg, North Carolina. She married her former husband Paul Bayer in 1975...
Theodore Calvin Allen-Eckes
Jan 30, 2026
Theodore Calvin Allen was born January 26, 2026, and passed away four too short days later on January 30, 2026. He was surrounded by his family and was so well-loved for the time he had here in our presence. Theo was to be the younger brother to Bentley who was so looking forward to being that awesome big brother. Bentley...
Shirley A. Rouse
Jan 30, 2026
Shirley Ann (Boudreau) Rouse, age 93, passed away peacefully in Appleton, Wisconsin. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, Shirley was the beloved daughter of Leon and Clara Boudreau and lived a life defined by devotion to family, service to others, and an enduring love of learning.
From an early age, Shirley embraced life with independence and grace. As a teenager, she would walk...
Joan Helen Holloway
Jan 30, 2026
Joan H. Holloway, 91, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. She was born on October 23, 1934, in Neenah, the daughter of Raymond and Loretta (Hoffman) Tuchscherer. Joan was united in marriage to Daniel “Bob” Holloway on May 14, 1955, at St. Margaret Mary Parish, Neenah, and he preceded her in death on May 18, 2013.
Joan was first and...
Dorothy Catherine Nachazel
Jan 29, 2026
Dorothy Catherine Nachazel (nee Menzner) 91 passed away on January 29th 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on December 30th 1934 to Fred and Kate Menzner in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Dorothy spent her childhood in Marathon, Wisconsin and also spent time at the family cottage in Minocqua. She loved the outdoors.
In her youth Dorothy attended St. Mary’s in Prairie du Chien,...
Barbara Ann Lawrence
Jan 29, 2026
Barbara Ann Lawrence (Kleinschmidt), age 78 of Appleton, WI passed away on January 29, 2026. She was born to Benjamin and Marjorie (Slater) Kleinschmidt on October 31, 1947 in Tomahawk, WI.
After graduating from Tomahawk High School in 1965, Barbara went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from UW Madison. She worked as a teacher for over 40 years, spending most...
Stacie Anne Ferguson
Jan 29, 2026
Stacie Ferguson, 55, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, in the quiet presence of her family’s love. Strengthened by her unwavering faith and held by a circle of friends whose prayers spanned miles, she was entrusted to rest until we meet again.
Stacie was a beautiful soul who never did anything halfway. She carried herself with strength, humor, and heart....
Lenore Jane Domers
Jan 29, 2026
Lenore Jane Domers, age 87, passed away on January 29, 2026, at Rennes Health and Rehab in Appleton. She was born on January 16, 1939, to the late Joseph and Hilda (Achterhof) Domers, in Grand Haven, MI. Lenore’s early education was in the Catholic school system, where she learned the true value in having a personal faith. Upon graduating from...
Gary W. Gurske
Jan 28, 2026
Gary Wayne Gurske, age 82, formerly of Iron River, Wisconsin, passed away on January 28, 2026. He was born on December 22, 1943, in Ashland, Wisconsin, to John and Lorraine (Shubert) Gurske.
After graduating from DePadua High School with the Class of 1961, Gary earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. He went on to serve...
Jerome Harold Zoellner
Jan 28, 2026
Jerome “Jerry” Harold Zoellner, age 82, passed away on January 28, 2026. He was born on May 10, 1943, in Fond do Lac, to Louis and Ada (Bowe) Zoellner. He grew up in rural Fond du Lac on a farm with three brothers. He learned the value of hard work on the farm, though he couldn’t wait to move away....
Hunter V. Rhiner
Jan 28, 2026
Hunter V. Rhiner, passed away peacefully at home in Appleton, WI on Wednesday January 28, 2026. Born on January 16, 1949, in Kansas City, KS to Lynn A. and Alice B. Rhiner. He was a devoted husband, father and friend.
Hunter graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School, Shawnee, KS and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. During his...
Betty Jean Greil
Jan 27, 2026
Betty Jean (Popp) Greil of Appleton had her prayers answered on Tuesday January 27th, 2026, as she moved to meet Jesus in heaven.
Betty lived a full 85 years and was a loving and devoted wife to the late James William Greil.
Betty lived a purposeful life, loving and raising her family, especially her grandchildren. Betty enjoyed being a true prayer warrior...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Winsted
Jan 27, 2026
Elizabeth A. Winsted, age 92, passed away on January 27, 2026, at The Heritage, Appleton. She was born on December 14, 1933, in Kimberly, the daughter of Mathias and Wilhelmine (Hanegraaf) Busch. She was united in marriage to James Winsted on October 13, 1956, at Holy Name Catholic Church, Kimberly. Elizabeth was a uniquely fashionable and independent woman and a...
Gerald D. Schultz
Jan 26, 2026
Gerald David Schultz, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday January 26, 2026. He was born on August 11,1939, in Neenah, WI to Francis and Flora (Lorfeld) Schultz.
Growing up in Neenah meant summers of family trips spent at Pickerel Lake and Lake Poygan. Time spent with family was very important. He was an animal lover and was known for rescuing stray...
James F. Lux
Jan 25, 2026
James Francis Lux, who was a remarkable and full 101 years, died on January 25, 2026, at Oak Park Place in Menasha, Jim was born on February 9, 1924, to Herman and Marion (Kuepper) Lux in Menasha. Following high school, Jim enlisted in the Army and served for nearly 3 years during WWII. After returning to the States, he married...
Dennis Santkuyl
Jan 24, 2026
Dennis Joseph Santkuyl, age 75 of Freedom, WI died unexpectedly on January 24, 2026. He was born to Joseph and Jean (Thompson) Santkuyl on December 4, 1950 in Appleton, WI. After graduating high school, he enlisted with the Air Force in the Vietnam conflict. After coming home, he started working as a millworker in Combined Locks’ paper mill. He met...
Ruth Harp
Jan 23, 2026
Ruth Harp (Ebben), 91, died Friday, January 23, 2026, on her own terms and living out her dream – to spend her final years in the comfort of her own home in Appleton. It was the place she shared with her beloved husband, Tom, until his passing on May 17, 2020. The two married on June 2, 1958 at St....
