Obituaries

Jone M. Riester

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

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...

James Joseph "JJ" Mackey

James Joseph "JJ" Mackey

Jul 21, 2025

Full obituary to come, thank you for your patience. 

Charles R. Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...