Obituaries

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

Jean Ann Maas Pike fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on April 28, 2025 to continue her eternal journey with God. Jean will be deeply missed by her children, David (Catherine) Pike (Lansing MI), Steven (Mary Carle) Pike (Mequon, WI), Cheryl (Tom Delaney) Pike (Neenah); her children’s father Richard W. (Sue Hlinak) Pike (Appleton); sister Mary Ellen Hamilton (Madison),...

Apr 27, 2025

John C. Black, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at St. Paul Manor in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, He was born on June 22, 1945, in Shawano, Wisconsin, the son of John Sr. and Mary E. (Hickey) Black. John attended the Green Bay Diocesan Catholic Seminary and had fond memories and friends from his time there. He attended St....

Apr 27, 2025

Donald Lindberg, 71, with deep sorrow and love, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who left us on April 27, 2025.

Born on February 6, 1954, he was raised in Kimberly, attended Kimberly High School, and Milwaukee School of Engineering where he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering.

Donald Lindberg shared a remarkable 48-year...

Apr 26, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Mauthe of Appleton, WI passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at the age of 98, surrounded by all 7 of her loving children. A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, she will always be remembered for her love, compassion and unwavering faith in God.

Born Mary Elizabeth Kavanaugh on April 15, 1927 in Freedom, WI to John Patrick Kavanaugh...

Apr 24, 2025

Kurt Russell Dickey, 67, passed away from mesothelioma on April 24, 2024. He was born on December 27, 1957, in Minot, North Dakota.

Apr 23, 2025

Michael R. Process, 67, passed away with his family by his side on April 23, 2025. He was born on November 5, 1957, in Michigan to his parents Robert and Shirley (Lehtinen) Process.

Michael was raised in the upper peninsula of Michigan. He attended and graduated from North Dickenson High School. He worked his way from the UP to the Fox...

Apr 22, 2025

Darwin B. Kobs, 89, passed away on April 22, 2025. He was born on February 3, 1936, in Appleton, the son of William and Anna (Wegner) Kobs. Darwin was married to Aurelia Brusso, and three children came from that union, Diana Lee, Dana Rae, an Daniel Alan. He later married Clara Snider on August 26, 1977, and he became an...