Obituaries

May 13, 2025

Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.  Please check back soon.

May 13, 2025

Kenneth “Kenny” O. Borree, age 91, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Ascension hospital in Appleton. He was born April 7, 1934, in Kaukauna, the son of Walter and Caroline (Krueger) Borree. On October 8, 1959, he married Carol Loderbauer at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Woodville and lived in Kaukauna until his death. Together, he and Carol...

May 11, 2025

Peter “Pete” Ray Kamine, age 70 of Appleton, WI passed away on May 11, 2025. He was born to Reinhart and Leota (Cavert) Kamine on February 13, 1955 in Appleton, WI. Pete spent many years working at Pierce Manufacturing, where he played a key role in the development of aerial apparatus for fire trucks. Pete dedicated more than 45 years...

May 11, 2025

Ruth Johan (Parent) Abraham

Mom is home, dancing with Dad.

Ruth was 97 years old when she died on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025. Ruth was the youngest of three girls born to Thomas and Augusta Parent. She graduated from Marinette High School. Following high school, she moved to Appleton and worked at Pettibone Peabody Store (H.C. Prange’s), moving up to become...

May 9, 2025

Full obituary to come. Thank you for your patience. 

May 7, 2025

Tom Eggert passed away at his home unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and pending, but will be announced here soon.

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May 7, 2025

Shirley A. (Pennings, Crane) Hartfiel went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 7, 2025.  Shirley was born in Neenah on November 3, 1935, daughter of the late Arthur and Bernice (Widmar) Pennings.

Shirley loved to knit, crochet, and make quilts, but enjoyed time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren the most. She enjoyed her friends and other...

May 7, 2025

Nancy A. Miller, 86, passed away on May 7, 2025, at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation, in Appleton. She was born on July 23, 1938, in Appleton, the daughter of George and Olga (Ahrens) Wolfgram. Nancy was united in marriage to Earl I. Miller on February 15, 1958, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Appleton, and he preceded her in death on...

May 7, 2025

Kathleen “Katie” B. (Ourada) Helphrey, age 74, passed away at her home on May 7, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 9, 1950, in Antigo, WI to Rudolph “Rudy” and Cecelia (Frisch) Ourada. She grew up in the Antigo area with her siblings where many of them honed their service skills at Rudy’s Uptown Café-her dad’s...

May 6, 2025

Robert A. McKeag died on May 6, 2025. He was one half of a set of twins born to Arthur and Lillian (Kobs) McKeag of Red Wing, Minnesota, on June 30, 1930. Robert found his interests and life work when he started attending several one-room rural schools that we don’t have anymore. He discovered that he enjoyed school and learning...

May 5, 2025

May 4, 2025

Shirley Larget, age 88, passed away on May 4, 2025, after an illness. She was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on May 31, 1936. She married Jim Larget on July 29, 1967.

Shirley was a kind-hearted, resilient person who enjoyed being with family above all else. She was the longest living member of Center Emmanuel United Methodist Church. She was active...

May 3, 2025

Richard “Dick” Wolff made his way to heaven on the evening of May 3, 2025 after a short stay in the hospital.

Richard, the son of Harold and Sadie Wolff, was born on January 14, 1930. A life-long resident of Menasha, he was a 1948 graduate of Menasha High School following an outstanding athletic career in basketball and track–reaching the state...

May 3, 2025

Erik J. Schlafer, age 51 of Appleton, WI passed away on May 3, 2025.  He will be deeply missed by his family and will always be loved for his big heart and passion for machinery.  In resect to Erik's wishes, no services will be held.  In lieu of any flowers, please consider sharing a condolence or a fond memory of...

May 3, 2025

Janet (Thibert) Klatt passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and support. A devoted mother, Janet was always there for her family, offering unwavering care and affection.

She is survived by her children, Connie Thibert, Gerry (Gina) Thibert, and Todd Thibert; five grandchildren, Nicole (Ryan) Rice, Timothy (Julie) Rudie, Kaitlin Rudie, David (Miranda) Rudie, and...

May 2, 2025

Sharon Spang, 79, passed away on May 2, 2025, at Care Partners Memory Care after a long illness with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born on June 11, 1945, in Appleton, the daughter of late Frank and Helen (Wilson) Verhagen. She graduated from Kimberly High School in 1963. On September 6, 1969, Sharon was united in marriage to Edmund J. Spang...

May 1, 2025

On Thursday May 1st, 2025, Jude Matthew Vechart was delivered into the arms of Jesus at 9:19am weighing 3 pounds, 11 ounces, and measuring 17 inches long. He is survived by his parents, Carly and Alex Vechart, and his siblings Truett and Celeste.Jude was a beautiful little boy with a full head of dark brown hair, a perfect nose, and...

Apr 30, 2025

Marilyn “Bunny” Witt, 78, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 30, 2025. She was born on October 2, 1946, to her parents Benjamin and Maizie (Graham) Ponick in Stanley, Wisconsin.

She had the biggest heart. She cared deeply for her family and loved being a caregiver for her mother. She was always so kind and never...

Apr 29, 2025

Barbara O’Brien, formerly of Reedsburg and Wisconsin Rapids, passed away at her current home in Sauk City on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Barb was born in Appleton on February 1, 1951, daughter of the late Roger and Celestine “Sally” (Scherer) Gregorius. Barb was a graduate of Xavier High School and was registered as a LPN, but always wanted to earn...

Apr 28, 2025

Mason Murat Danoski, age 23, passed away on April 28, 2025. Born in Pyatigorsk, Russia, on February 6, 2002, Mason joined the Danoski family through adoption on April 2, 2003—a moment that forever changed the lives of those who loved him.

Mason was a brilliant, kindhearted young man who embraced life with a unique spirit and unwavering individuality. He was someone...