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Appleton – Walter S. Rugland, 86, passed away on Friday March 8, 2024, with family by his side. He lived a life of calling – a calling to serve God, family and community. With his optimism, creative thinking, and persistence, Walt could find a path through any forest.
Walt was born in Orange, N.J., and moved to Appleton at age 6....
Leland “Lee” John Buckoski, age 93, slipped unexpectedly into the arms of Jesus on April 16, 2024, at his home in Fox Crossing. Just days before his passing, he had the pleasure of visiting “The Farm” with his children regaling them with his memories. Lee was born on August 14, 1930, to Andrew and Julia (Stefl) Buckoski at home in...
On Monday, April 15, 2024, Sally A. Quella 88, of Hortonville, was peacefully called to her heavenly home, to be reunited with her most special angels, Barbara and Thomas.
Sally was born on December 21, 1935, to the late Clarence and Dorothy (Brantner) VanRemortel in Ashland, Wisconsin. She spent her childhood and early life there, graduating from DePadua High School in...
Barbara A. Airis, age 70, passed away on April 15, 2024, following a two-decade battle against cancer, surrounded by her family at Ascension-St Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Barbara was born on October 19, 1953, to parents Delbert and Genevieve (Varlamos) Jessen in Carroll, Iowa. She was the middle child of three born to the couple. She graduated from Carroll High...
Phyllis Vivan Anderson, 97, of Kaukauna, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
She was born on the family farm in Oslo, Minnesota on June 9, 1926, to Carl and Clara (Knutson) Awes.
Phyllis attended Concordia College in Moorhead Minnesota and graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1947.
On June 5, 1948, she married the love of her life, Roger Anderson. They lived in Minnesota and North...
Dawn Maureen Yohr, born August 5th, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on April 13th, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin, surrounded by family.
Dawn graduated from high school in Gillett, Wisconsin. Throughout her life, Dawn pursued various career paths, including newspaper advertising sales in Athens, Georgia; jewelry sales at Ben Bridge Jewelers in San Diego, California; and managing an art gallery...
Jerome (Jerry) Laubenstein was called home by his Savior on April 13, 2024, at the age of 89. Jerry was the son of the late Margaret and William Laubenstein, Jr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Judith Laubenstein.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Peggy Laubenstein, who he deeply loved. He is also survived...
Alan Douglas Barten, 70, of Appleton, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on April 13, 2024. Al was born on July 9, 1953 in Appleton, Wisconsin, to John and Alice (Lewin) Barten.
Al graduated from Appleton West High School (“West is best”) in 1971 and worked as a Lineman with WE Energies for 38 years before retiring....
Wilmer “Bill” W. Schmidt, age 98, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024. Bill was born on May 23, 1925, to the late Arno and Leona (Heinz) Schmidt in the Town of Rockland, WI. He grew up on a farm in Brillion and worked the farm throughout his early years. On May 31, 1947, Bill married Beverly Ramsay at Memorial...
Ronald “Ron” O. Velie, age 81, died peacefully on April 12, 2024, with his family at his side. He was born September 16, 1942, to Arnold and Bernice (Miller) Velie. Ron grew up in Appleton, graduating from Appleton High School. In 1960, Ron met Alice Nau, the young lady who was destined to become the love of his life. They...
Eugene F. Stuyvenberg, age 92 of Kimberly, passed away April 11, 2024. Gene was born May 11, 1931 in Appleton, son of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Plesser) Stuyvenberg. He was a graduate of Kimberly High School and then joined the Army, serving in Germany for two years (1953 to 1954) during the Korean War. He then became employed at...
Bob passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the age of 80 years old.
Bob was born July 31, 1943, to the late Frank and Ida (Schultz) Metko in Kelly, WI. He moved to Appleton, WI when he was 18 and worked for Miller Electric for 39 years until his retirement in April of...
Lawrence J. "Larry" Wichman, 83, passed away on April 7, 2024. He was born on March 21, 1941, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Gerald and Frances Wichman.
Larry was a dedicated and hardworking man, graduating from Appleton High School before pursuing his passion for mechanical engineering at FVTC. Larry contributed his skills to Combined Locks Paper Mill, S.J. Baisch & Associates...
Finnley Isabella Kramer, age 13, of Kaukauna, earned her angel wings and entered her heavenly home on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Our beautiful daughter, whose name means “fair haired fisher girl” was born on October 1, 2010, in Appleton, WI, to Josh and Betsy (Lauscher) Kramer.
Finn attended 7th grade at River View Middle School in Kaukauna. Her passion was dancing,...
Lucille L. Engel, age 92, surrounded by family, relinquished her grip on this earthly life and was rewarded with the loving embrace of Jesus Christ on April 7, 2024. She has been reunited with her husband Gerald and son David in the warm sanctuary of Heaven.
Our mom was a devout Catholic, and left us on Divine Mercy Sunday, which reflects...
Randall Richard Bornemann, age 54 of St. Louis Park, MN passed away on April 6, 2024. He was born to Edward and Ruthann (Sawyer) Bornemann on January 9, 1970 in Two Rivers, WI. He graduated from NEW Lutheran High School with the class of ’88 and went onto further education at UW Lacrosse, earning a Bachelor’s degree with a double...
Carol June Courneene, 87, passed away on April 6, 2024, in Neenah, WI, She was born in Shingleton, Michigan to Carl and Eva Howard.
Carol was a devoted educator and advocate for youth, whose life was a testament to unwavering dedication and compassion. Carol's journey was marked by a profound commitment to nurturing young minds and shaping the futures of countless...
Dani Schuh, age 33, passed away at home in Madison on April 5, 2024. Dani was born on July 27, 1990, to Paul and Julie (Salzer) Schuh. Growing up in Little Chute with siblings Tim and Jenny as a youth, Dani attended Little Chute High and proceeded to attend both UW Fox Valley and UW Oshkosh before settling on the...
John LeRoy Obermann, Jr, age 75 of Appleton, WI died peacefully on April 5, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born on July 4, 1948 to John Sr. and Janet (von Gnechten) Obermann in Milwaukee, WI. John spent most of his childhood years growing up in Tomahawk, WI.. His junor year of High School he moved to...
Dianne Marie (Ward) Herner, 82, of Grand Chute, passed away peacefully, at home on April 4. 2024.
She was born June 23, 1941 to the late Alvin and Evelyn Ward of Minneapolis.
On July 31, 1965, she married the love of her life, John Milton Herner, and they lived in Kansas City Kansas for a short time while John began his long...
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