Jone M. Riester
Jul 22, 2025
Our beloved Jone died peacefully on July 22, 2025.
Born in Watertown, Wisconsin on January 3, 1950, she was raised in the loving embrace of Evie and Lester Bocher, with her sister Jan at her side. From an early age Jone found music — especially piano — a soul enriching and world expanding pursuit. Her talent took her to the Conservatory...
Amanda Lynn Tennyson
Jul 21, 2025
Amanda L. Tennyson, died suddenly on Monday, July 21, 2025, leaving her family and community shattered with grief.
Amanda was born Feb 23, 1986, in Saginaw, Michigan to parents Norman Tennyson and Kathy Flores.
Amanda was a fierce and passionate advocate for meeting people where they are at and incorporating harm reduction approaches into all aspects of her work, particularly when engaging...
Charles R. Smith
Jul 21, 2025
Charles R. (Charlie) Smith was called to his heavenly home on July 21, 2025, just shy of 96. Charlie was born in Neenah, WI on August 10, 1929, son of the late Peter Smith and Anne (Groeschel) (Smith) Marvin.
Charlie graduated from Appleton High School in 1947 and started to work for Wisconsin Bell Telephone, a subsidiary of AT&T. He held...
Leonard George Bloy
Jul 21, 2025
Leonard G. Bloy, age 98, passed away at Heartwood Senior Living on July 21, 2025. He was born to Adolf and Hanna (Mueller) Bloy, Sr. on October 16, 1926, in Sherwood, WI. On September 12, 1950, Leonard married his soulmate and the love of his life, Shirley Sternhagen and they had three children whom they raised in Appleton. Shirley and...
Robert Mullen
Jul 16, 2025
Bob passed away peacefully from a terminal illness while on vacation in Door County where he spent the week surrounded by family and friends.
Bob had an infectious personality and made friends wherever he went. He knew a litany of Irish songs and entertained many patrons in small town pubs, especially at the Irish Open Golf Outings. Bob took a special...
Barbara Dygert Hagan
Jul 16, 2025
Barbara Dygert Hagan, age 83 of Appleton, died at home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, following a brief illness. Barb was born in Chicago on September 13, 1941, daughter of the late Edwin and Selma (Stromberg) Dygert. Barb was a high school graduate and also received a degree in marketing from Fox Valley Technical College.
Barb retired after twenty years from...
Joyce A. Wolf
Jul 16, 2025
Joyce Arleen Wolf, age 91, died on July 16, 2025. She was born on August 23, 1933, at home in the Town of Union Symco, the daughter of Arthur and Celia Steinbach. Joyce was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church, Neenah. Throughout her lifetime she participated in many volunteer and community service organizations. Since 1955 she enjoyed her summers...
Angela Ryckman
Jul 15, 2025
Angela Ryckman, 60, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 15, 2025. She was born on June 17, 1965, to her parents Robert and Gwen (Davidson) Wagoner in Rochester, Minnesota.
Angie was raised in Rochester, graduating from Mayo High School. After graduation she came to Appleton, WI to attend Lawrence University and graduated in 1987. She met her husband Tom...
Michel Y. Roy, MD
Jul 15, 2025
Michel Yves Roy, M.D., a longtime resident of Bailey’s Harbor, Wisconsin and Marshfield, Wisconsin, died on July 15, 2025, in Appleton, WI. He was born on May 29, 1931, in Paris, France to the late Yves Roy and Simone (Colas) Roy.
Michel grew up in Paris, France, his childhood greatly impacted by the occupation of Paris during World War ll.
After completing...
Janice Woodke
Jul 15, 2025
Janice “Jan” Woodke, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer, on July 15, 2025. She was born on October 23, 1945, to her parents Charlie and Anna (Sparks) Hiatt in Marian, Indiana.
Jan was raised in Marian until she was in her teens. The family relocated to De Pere and then Appleton. She graduated...
Lyman W. Depner
Jul 15, 2025
Lyman W. Depner, was born July 24, 1932, in Oconto Falls, WI, son of the late Christ and Helen (Schlack) Depner. He was a 1951 graduate of Menasha High School. Lyman married Joan Wolff on January 17, 1953, at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Menasha. He was formerly employed by the Menasha Fire Department, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and...
Barbara A. Stevens
Jul 14, 2025
Barbara Stevens, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14 at St. Paul Manor in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. She was born on December 24, 1930 to the late John Tevlin and Jesse (Lyons) Tevlin. On June 2, 1956 she married Robert Stevens and they spent 57 wonderful years together. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who...
Timothy David Peterson
Jul 13, 2025
Tim Peterson, 46, passed away on July 13, 2025. He was born on April 4, 1979, the son of Willis and Deborah (Houk) Peterson. Tim was a lover of music and Harley Davidson Motorcycles, and he enjoyed working on cars. Many special memories were made on the cruising in the car or on the motorcycle. He will be remembered most...
Peter Jensema
Jul 13, 2025
Peter James Jensema, age 56 of Cloverleaf Lakes, joined his heavenly Father in heaven on July 13th following complications from a heart attack. He was born on October 23, 1968 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Mark and Elizabeth Jensema. At the age of 14, Pete was in a hunting accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down and wheelchair dependent....
James Robert Hoffman Sr.
Jul 13, 2025
James “Jim” Hoffman Sr., age 75, earned his wings on July 13, 2025, after a battle with congestive heart failure. Born on January 12, 1950, in Kaukauna he was the beloved son to Robert and Dorothy (Hooyman) Hoffman. He graduated from Kaukauna High School. He was a devoted husband and father.
Jim loved growing up with all his siblings and always...
Allan Adrian Mader
Jul 13, 2025
Allan Adrian Mader, age 75, passed away at home on July 13, 2025, surrounded by his family and their love. He was born May 10, 1950, to Adrian and Lucille (Halbach) Mader. He grew up in Sherwood. Following high school, he entered the U.S. Army and served for just under two years. Upon returning home to Sherwood he began work...
Richard "Buzz" Hinz
Jul 12, 2025
Buzz Hinz, age 93, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his Appleton home to join his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, in heaven. Buzz was born on November 17, 1931, in Kansas City, Kansas, to the late Richard F. and Amanda (Schoenick) Hinz. His family moved to Appleton in August of 1944, and he attended St. Paul Ev....
Lawrence Edward Hupf
Jul 10, 2025
Larry E. Hupf, 77, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, July 10th, 2025. He was born on October 13th, 1947, in Green Bay, the son of Edward Hupf and Joanna (Gregg) Johnson. Larry attended Wabeno High School graduating with the class of 1966. After High School Larry proudly served his country in the US Army. He is a...
Orville R. Crane
Jul 9, 2025
Orville Crane, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Neenah. Orv was born May 10, 1934, on the home farm in the Winnebago County town of Poygan, son of the late Richard and Matilda (Achterberg) Crane.
He was a graduate of Hortonville High School, entered the United States Marine Corps in 1951, and served...
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