Obituaries

Barbara Ellen Talbot

Barbara Ellen Talbot

Jul 22, 2025

Barbara “Barby” Talbot, 65, passed away at her home in Menasha, WI on July 22, 2025.

Barby was born on March 31, 1960 to Thomas Talbot and Patricia (Verbrick) Talbot. She graduated from Menasha High School in 1978 and was a proud Menasha resident for most of her life. Barby lived on the east coast during the early years of her...

Max Levi Lawrence

Max Levi Lawrence

Sep 5, 2025

Max Levi Lawrence passed away surrounded by the love of his parents on September 5, 2025, after fighting bravely for 46 days. He was born to his parents Samuel and Makayla (Covill) Lawrence on July 21, 2025.

Max is survived by his parents, and his brothers Beau and Cameron.

There will be a visitation on Friday September 12, 2025, at Wichmann Funeral...

Dorothy Jane McVey

Dorothy Jane McVey

Sep 4, 2025

On September 4, 2025, the Lord reached out His hand to Dorothy Jane McVey and said, “Come to me.” She was born on September 8, 1935, to the late Frederick and Margaret (Missling) Huebner. She grew up on the family farm in Hortonville with her siblings. She learned how to keep a home from her mom and her older sisters.

Following...

Margaret M. Verkuilen

Margaret M. Verkuilen

Sep 4, 2025

Margaret M Verkuilen age 89 passed away peacefully on Thursday September 4, 2025, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh, WI. She was born on May 25, 1936, in Menasha, WI - the daughter of the late Herman and Hazel (Sensenbrenner) Grade. Margaret married her high school sweetheart Edward J Verkuilen on May 5, 1956, at St. Mary's Parish in Menasha. He...

Nicole Lee Laus

Nicole Lee Laus

Sep 3, 2025

Our beloved Nicole Lee Laus (Heling), 38, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Nicki was made in Japan and born in Vista, California on July 22, 1987 to Richard and Diana. She graduated from Menasha High School in 2005, where she thrived marching with the Bluejay Brigade Band (HUH) and performed in numerous theatrical performances. She...

Melissa A. Kadlec

Melissa A. Kadlec

Sep 1, 2025

Melissa “Lissa” Anne Kadlec (Kienitz), age 67 of Menasha, WI went to her eternal home on September 1, 2025 after a valiant two-year battle with cancer. She was born to Daniel and Marian (Wirth) Kienitz on October 28, 1957 in Redwood City, CA. After graduating from Grants Pass High School in ’75, Lissa went on to work many jobs throughout...

Charlie and Nancy Banker

Charlie and Nancy Banker

Sep 1, 2025

After 69 years of marriage, Ronald “Charlie” Charles and Nancy Ann Banker passed away on September 1, 2025 within 16 hours of each other. They were both 92. Charlie, born in Racine, and Nancy, born in Wausau, married in 1955 and raised their children in Appleton.

Both graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Early in their married life, Charlie was finishing...

Gary "Doc" Roou

Gary "Doc" Roou

Sep 1, 2025

Gary “Doc” F. Roou, age 83 of Menasha, WI joined his heavenly kingdom on September 1, 2025. He was born to Foster and Lucille (Gullickson) Roou on August 10, 1942 in Neenah, WI. After graduating from Neenah High School with the class of ’60, he attended the University of Wisconsin Madison for a few years before serving his country in...

Jenifer I. Todd

Jenifer I. Todd

Aug 31, 2025

Jenifer Todd, 64, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on August 31, 2025. She was born on April 19, 1961, to her parents Robert and Irma (Savola) Koski.

She was born and raised in upper Michigan. Proud to be a Finlander with Sisu. She graduated from Escanaba Area High School. She was a volunteer fire fighter in California,...

Dean R. Wink

Dean R. Wink

Aug 29, 2025

Dean Wink, age 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 29, 2025, at Aspire Senior Living, in Kimberly. Dean, son of the late Adolph and Clara (Timm) Wink, was born on May 10, 1933, in Holland, WI. He attended Holmes Grade School and was a 1951 graduate of Brillion High School.

Dean was united in holy matrimony...

Elaine F. Beltz

Elaine F. Beltz

Aug 28, 2025

Elaine Frances Beltz (Ziegler), age 92 of Fond du Lac, WI peacefully passed away on August 28, 2025. She was born to George and Lucille (Lepine) Ziegler on September 28, 1932 in Fond du Lac, WI. After high school, she spent most of her career in retail, but was especially proud of her work as a pharmacy assistant at K-Mart....

Daniel William Blake

Daniel William Blake

Aug 27, 2025

Daniel W. Blake passed away on August 27, 2025. He was born January 10, 1952 to William and Marjorie (Kappell) Blake.

Dan succumbed to cancer after a short, but hard-fought battle with the dreaded disease. After two tours in Vietnam, he began working at Presto Products and soon after, was married and became a father. Dan loved his work in the...

Margaret M. Higgins

Margaret M. Higgins

Aug 27, 2025

When summer sets and the fireworks fade, we remember the pop | sparks | bursting splendor … and relish the falling glow. And saddened as we are to see it end, we thank God that it happened … and await the moment we will see it again. 

Firecracker (slang) - refers to a person, often a woman, who is spirited, energetic,...

Dr. Eugene R. Weber, DDS

Dr. Eugene R. Weber, DDS

Aug 27, 2025

Eugene “Gene” Robert Weber, 91 years young, of Appleton, WI entered eternal life on August 27, 2025.

He was born on April 15, 1934, in Eldorado, Wisconsin, to Aldor and Grace Weber, and spent most of his childhood in Dale, Wisconsin. Gene earned his undergraduate degree from UW–Stevens Point and went on to receive his D.D.S. from Marquette University Dental School....

Donald P. Ebben

Donald P. Ebben

Aug 27, 2025

Donald P. Ebben, age 73, passed away on August 27, 2025, at St Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna. Don was born on May 28, 1952, to the late Robert and Dorothy (O’Connor) Ebben. He spent most of his youth in Menasha and graduated from St Mary’s High School. Following high school Don entered the US Army for a brief stint....

Sharon Kay Jirschele-Emanuel

Sharon Kay Jirschele-Emanuel

Aug 23, 2025

Sharon "Sharie" Jirschele-Emanuel, 67, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025. She was born on November 12, 1957, to her parents Richard and Norma Jirschele in Appleton, Wisconsin.

She was raised in Appleton and graduated from Appleton East High School. She met the love of her life David at Cleos one night. They dated for 5 years before they got married....

William G. Reeves

William G. Reeves

Aug 22, 2025

William G. Reeves, a chemist who worked as a research scientist for Kimberly Clark died Friday morning, August 22, 2025, at Peabody Manor. He was 79. At KC, he researched a super-absorbency project, which affected multiple lines of products, such as Huggies and Depends for adults. Bill was born on May 12, 1946, in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania. His mother, Margaret...

Nicky Daniel Figlinski

Nicky Daniel Figlinski

Aug 22, 2025

Nicky Daniel Figlinski passed away on August 22, 2025. He is now in the loving arms of Jesus.

Nicky was a free spirit who enjoyed every adventure that presented itself to him. He was creative and enjoyed making his own concoctions in the kitchen. Drawing was also a hidden passion for him. He was passionate about music, enjoyed all animals, and...

Todd "Todd-o" Steven Quaintance

Todd "Todd-o" Steven Quaintance

Aug 20, 2025

Todd Steven Quaintance, 56, of Menasha, Wisconsin, was tragically and unexpectedly lost on August 20th, 2025.

He came into the world in Neenah in 1969 to Simon “Joe” Quaintance and Alice Quaintance. Through Todd’s struggles and barriers, Todd surpassed all expectations and lived a beautiful life and impacted anyone who met him. Todd loved to take a ride in the boat;...

Nancy Baumann

Nancy Baumann

Aug 20, 2025

Nancy A. Baumann, age 65, passed away peacefully without pain or fear, after a brief illness on Wednesday August 20th 2025. She was born July 16th 1960 to the late Claire and Leona Baumann. She now joins them in heaven on this day. She was a beautiful soul, and to know Nancy was to love her. She had a wonderful...