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Marvin Lewis Schuettpelz

Marvin Lewis Schuettpelz

Nov 24, 2024

Marvin Lewis Schuettpelz, passed away on November 24, 2024, at Heartwood Homes Assisted Living. Marv was born on May 22, 1938, in Menominee County, WI. He was the son of Gustav and Ruby (Gardebrecht) Schuettpelz.

Marv attended and graduated from Suring High School. He worked at various cheese factories. He worked at Simon’s Specialty Cheese in Little Chute for thirty-six and...

Daniel K. Borree

Daniel K. Borree

Nov 23, 2024

Dan Borree, age 60 of Appleton, was called home to be with Jesus, suddenly, while deer hunting on Saturday, November 23rd, opening day of deer season and a time of year he always looked forward to. Dan was born in Kaukauna on January 29, 1964, son of Kenneth Borree and the late Carol (Loderbauer) Borree. He was a graduate of...

Dick A. Hansen

Dick A. Hansen

Nov 21, 2024

Richard “Swede” A. Hansen, age 88 of Appleton, WI passed away on November 21, 2024. He was born to Theodore and Eva (Jorgensen) Hansen on May 25, 1936 in Madison, WI. Dick earned his Master’s degree in social work and became a social worker for the Appleton School District for the majority of his working career.

Dick always liked pranking people...

Cole A. Keberlein

Cole A. Keberlein

Nov 21, 2024

Cole Anthony Keberlein of Kaukauna, WI passed away unexpectedly at the age of 28 on November 21, 2024. He was born to Peter Keberlein and Kerri (Van Stiphout) Jansen on July 26, 1996 in Neenah, WI. After graduating from high school, he worked a couple of jobs within the Little Chute school district, but was most recently a Teacher’s Assistant...

Pastor Michael A. Wolff

Pastor Michael A. Wolff

Nov 21, 2024

Michael A. Wolff, 68, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 27, 1956, to his parents Helmuth and Myrtle (Mollet) Wolff.

Michael was born and raised in Appleton. He graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School as class Valedictorian in 1974. He went to Northwestern College in Watertown for his bachelor’s degree...

Karen Ann Burghardt

Karen Ann Burghardt

Nov 20, 2024

Karen Burghardt (Brandt), born on June 11, 1965, of Shawano, WI, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024. She was a cherished daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, known for her warmth and infectious laughter.

Karen had two children, Robert (Michelle) Burghardt and Christy (Tim) Tom. Her love extended to her grandchildren, Tobias and Allison, who brought her great joy and...

Lois M. Gage

Lois M. Gage

Nov 20, 2024

Lois M. Gage, age 81, of Appleton, died unexpectedly on November 20, 2024, while visiting relatives in Wausau. Lois was born in Appleton on August 10, 1943, daughter of the later Wilfred and Agnes (Lamers) Vandenberg. She had been married to Ralph Gage who preceded her in death in 2007.

 Lois grew up in Kimberly, WI the youngest of six siblings....

Mary Josephine Brochtrup

Mary Josephine Brochtrup

Nov 20, 2024

Mary Josephine Brochtrup, 90, passed away Wednesday, November 20th after a battle with dementia. She was born on January 6, 1934, at home, the oldest daughter of Carl and Nell Oberthur. Mary attended St. Francis School in Hollandtown and Kaukauna High School. On September 25, 1952, she was united in marriage to Fred Brochtrup at St. Francis Church, Hollandtown. They...

Carl S. Sengstock

Carl S. Sengstock

Nov 20, 2024

Carl Sylvester Sengstock, age 89, passed willingly and lovingly into the arms of the Lord with the love and support of his family by his side, on Wednesday November 20th, 2024. Carl was born on October 14th, 1935 to Harvey and Lulu Sengstock in Appleton, WI. Carl married Patricia Mae Senecal (d December 30, 2018) on May 4th 1957. They...

Gary Steven Smits

Gary Steven Smits

Nov 19, 2024

Gary Steven Smits (aka “Butch” to family), age 71, of Appleton, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, after a courageously fought battle with CADASIL.

Gary was born on October 21, 1953, to the late Lee & Bette Smits in Green Bay, WI. He attended Preble High School, graduating in 1972. Six years later, he married the...

Jeanie Krause

Jeanie Krause

Nov 18, 2024

Jeanie's funeral service can be viewed livestream at the church's YouTube Channel.

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Vergene "Jeanie" Krause, age 91, went home to heaven on Monday, November 18, 2024.  Jeanie was born July 27, 1933, in New London, daughter of the late Arthur and Myra (Huebner) Winkler.  On November 29, 1952, she married Roman J. Krause, Jr. in New London. He...

Kristine A. Van Berkel

Kristine A. Van Berkel

Nov 18, 2024

Kristine "Missy" Van Berkel, 61 passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, surrounded by her family, and the love she so freely gave to others. 

Born on November 29, 1962 to Gerald and Beverly (Wydeven) Van Toll, Missy brought warmth, compassion, and joy to everyone fortunate enough to know her. She was a devoted wife of Daniel Van Berkel with whom...

Joseph Anthony Haen

Joseph Anthony Haen

Nov 17, 2024

Joseph A. Haen, born on January 16, 1995, passed away suddenly on November 17, 2024. He is the son of John and Kate Haen and brother of Jason Haen. Joe attended Xavier High School in Appleton, graduating with the class of 2013. He then attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Throughout these years, he worked side by side with his dad...

Mary Ellen Sprotte

Mary Ellen Sprotte

Nov 17, 2024

Mary Ellen (Wagner) Sprotte, age 67, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her home. Mary was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on January 28, 1957, to the late Edward and Mary (Zuraski) Wagner.

Following graduation from Appleton East High School she attended Fox Valley Technical College earning an Associate’s Degree in Finance. On August 28,...

Gerald Lee Boone

Gerald Lee Boone

Nov 16, 2024

Gerald Boone, 92, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. 

He was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in December of 1931, the son of Burl and Geraldine Boone. 

Gerald “Jerry”, graduated from Green Bay East High School and went on to marry Charlotte Schuh. The couple spent 56 years together. Jerry started out in the wallpaper industry and later...

Bill H. Von Holt

Bill H. Von Holt

Nov 16, 2024

William “Bill” Henry Von Holt, age 83 of Appleton, WI passed away at home on November 16, 2024. Bill was born to the late William and Eleanore (Mcfall) Von Holt on October 23, 1941 in Chicago, IL. After graduating from Hortonville High School, Bill joined the Marine Corps to defend our country. He had a few jobs throughout his life,...

Beverly Ann Lehrer

Beverly Ann Lehrer

Nov 15, 2024

Beverly (Bev) Lehrer, age 85, of Kaukauna, WI passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI.

Bev was born on July 27, 1939, in Chilton, WI, to Arnold and Erna (Behnke) Heimann. She grew up in Chilton, WI and attended Chilton High School (class of 1958).

After graduation Bev worked at A&W and the Shoe factory in...

Dolores H. Nussbaum

Dolores H. Nussbaum

Nov 15, 2024

Dolores Nussbaum, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 15, 2024. She was born on July 19, 1934, to her parents Joseph and Mary Van Handel in Grand Chute, Wisconsin. She was baptized on July 22, 1934.

Dolores spent her childhood on the farm with her mom, dad, and siblings. Ranging from Freedom to Skunk Hill to Five...

Keith Daniel Heimann

Keith Daniel Heimann

Nov 15, 2024

Keith Daniel Heimann, 56, passed away on November 15th, 2024, at AMC Hospital from an aortic aneurysm. Keith was born on June 27th, 1968, at Calumet Memorial Hospital to Arnie and Millie Heimann. In 1994, Keith was joined in marriage to Brenda, who he affectionately called his “person” and they recently celebrated 30 years of marriage together. Keith and Brenda...

Werner R. Koehler

Werner R. Koehler

Nov 15, 2024

Werner Ray Koehler, age 95, was born on May 28, 1929, in Weyauwega, WI, to the late Walter and Elsie (Miller) Koehler. His earthly life ended on November 15, 2024, at which time he began his eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. While still in high school, he met his future wife of 75 years, Jeanine Ann...

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