Obituaries

Carol Jean Sandhofer

Carol Jean Sandhofer

Jul 24, 2022

Carol J. Sandhofer, 70, passed away after a 20 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease and other underlying health issues on Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was born on December 25, 1951, in Appleton, the daughter of Joseph and Lois (Schultz) Sandhofer. Carol’s parents moved to New York, and in 1968 she returned to Wisconsin with her family after her father’s...

Jacquelin J. Spielbauer

Jacquelin J. Spielbauer

Jul 24, 2022

Jacquelin J. (Wiedenhaupt) Spielbauer, age 91, died peacefully Sunday July 24, 2022, at Country Villa in Freedom, WI.  Jackie was born on July 7, 1931, to the late Arthur and Anna (Brott) Wiedenhaupt in Kaukauna, WI.  On October 10, 1953, Jackie married Donald (Speed) Spielbauer at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Menasha, WI.  The couple lived in Kaukauna most of...

Ray R. Vales

Ray R. Vales

Jul 24, 2022

Raymond R. “Ray” Vales, age 85 passed away peacefully on Sunday night, July 24, 2022 surrounded by his family.  Ray was born to Richard and Molly Vales on August 31, 1936 in Chicago, IL.  Ray was a committed worker, working for the Intertape Polymer Group for 50 years.  He married the love of his life, Sandra Howard in April of...

Carl J. Van Vreede

Carl J. Van Vreede

Jul 23, 2022

 

Carl J. Van Vreede. Appleton, 94, beloved father and devoted grandfather and great-grandfather went to heaven peacefully on Saturday, July 23, 2022. He will be greatly missed by everyone whose life he touched.  We will hold in our hearts and minds forever all the fond memories "Daddy-Dad-Pa-Papa" created for his loved ones.

He was born on a farm in...

James "Jim" Robert Verbeten

James "Jim" Robert Verbeten

Jul 23, 2022

James “Jim” Robert Verbeten, 72, passed away on July 23, 2022. He was born on September 22, 1949, in Appleton, to Robert and Ruth Verbeten. He graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School and University of WI - Stout. He was a life-long member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. On January 18, 1975, he married the love of his...

Wanda L. Bartman

Wanda L. Bartman

Jul 22, 2022

Wanda (Word) Bartman, age 81 of Appleton, breathed her last breath here and her first breath on the other side on Friday, July 22, 2022.  Wanda was born in New Mexico on September 10, 1940, daughter of the late Fred and Leota (Wikle) Word.

Wanda was a 1958 graduate of House, New Mexico High School.  She met her then husband...

Randy Kris Bauer

Randy Kris Bauer

Jul 22, 2022

Randy Bauer, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 22, after a beautiful day on the Chain of Lakes. He was born on April 14, 1965, in Denver, CO the son of Robert and Beverly Bauer. Randy served in the United States Army for 7 years. He was honorably discharged in August of 1990. Randy was united in marriage to...

David Vannieuwenhoven

David Vannieuwenhoven

Jul 22, 2022

David L. Vanieuwenhoven, age 79 was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday July 22, 2022, surrounded by his family. David was born January 3, 1943, in Green Bay the oldest of four children born to Bernard L. and Fern (Conklin) Vannieuwenhoven. He graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1961 and...

Lloyd W. Yandre

Lloyd W. Yandre

Jul 21, 2022

Lloyd Yandre, age 62 of Appleton, passed away peacefully in his sleep, after a stretch of ill health. Lloyd was born in Appleton on July 19, 1960, son of the late Lloyd Yandre and Barbara (Krieglstein) Yandre.  A 1978 graduate of Fox Valley Lutheran High School, Lloyd worked for many years as a truck driver for MCC Concrete.  In his...

Stephanie Weiss

Stephanie Weiss

Jul 19, 2022

Stephanie Weiss, age 70, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 19.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Stella DeLeeuw and her husband David Weiss. She survived by her children Julie ( Marlin) Standke, Jennifer Misevicz, Jamie Misevicz, Jon Misevicz and JillianLily Weiss.  She has 16 grandchildren: Brady, Logan, Codi, Robin, Michael, Nikita, Noriah, Nateo, Tommy, Oriana,...

Julie "Jewels" Ellen Schultz

Julie "Jewels" Ellen Schultz

Jul 18, 2022

Julaine Ellen “Jewels” Schultz, age 73 of Greenleaf passed away in her home after long time battle with COPD.  Julie was born in Oshkosh on September 30, 1948, to parents Robert and Arlene (Luedke) Ponedel. Julie and her siblings grew up in Appleton and she graduated from Appleton West. Following graduation, Julie's adventurous spirit prompted her to move to California where...

Richard N. Wankey

Richard N. Wankey

Jul 18, 2022

 

Richard Wankey, age 80, of Appleton, passed away on July 18, 2022 at his home. Richard was born on October 14, 1941 in Appleton to Norman and Florence (Managan) Wankey. He was a graduate of Appleton High School. After graduation he attended the University of Miami on a football scholarship.  He served his country honorably as a member of...

Scott A. "Trust Me" Dempewolf

Scott A. "Trust Me" Dempewolf

Jul 18, 2022

Scott A. Dempewolf, passed away on July 18, 2022 following a terminal illness with unforeseen complications.  He was born January 6, 1948 to Irvin and Catherine (Hove) Dempewolf. 

Scott resided in Appleton until his retirement from Thilmany Paper Mill in 2008.  Scott then moved to Bryant, WI.

Upon graduating from Appleton West High School, Scott enlisted in the Unites States...

Ruth Ann M. Gersmehl

Ruth Ann M. Gersmehl

Jul 18, 2022

Ruth Ann Martha Gersmehl (Engelbrecht), born on August 21, 1942, passed away on July 18, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born in Manitowoc, the daughter of Eugene and Margaret Engelbrecht. She met her husband, Roger, in high school and they moved to Appleton when Roger began working at Rich’s Bakery. She worked at Kaukauna Hospital as a Nurses...

Chub Hansen

Chub Hansen

Jul 18, 2022

Chub Hansen, age 88 of Appleton passed away at his home after a brief illness.  Chub was born in Kimberly and October 17, 1933, son of the late Clyde and Lucille (Wynboom) Hansen.  Chub was baptized, had his first communion, was confirmed, and now will be buried, all from Holy Spirit Parish.

He was a 1952 graduate of Kimberly High...

Angelica Almanza-Sierra

Angelica Almanza-Sierra

Jul 18, 2022

Angèlica Almanza-Sierra, 69, falleciò en paz al lado de sus hijos el 18 de julio, 2022. Naciò en la Cañada de Caracheo, Guanajuato, Mèxico el 30 de junio, 1953, hija de Caridad y Santiago Sierra.

Ella deja atràs a su esposo de 48 años, Jesus Almanza; 5 hijos: Veronica (Victor) Banda, Appleton, Claudia (Pedro) Gutierrez, Toledo, OH., Cecilia (Alejandro) Flor,...

Dennis Charles Reinhardt

Dennis Charles Reinhardt

Jul 18, 2022

Dennis Charles Reinhardt, age 63 of Appleton passed away July 18, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer and necrotizing myopathy.  Dennis was born May 14, 1959, in Rapid City, SD to Hugh and Shirley (Kuhlman) Reinhardt.   Dennis graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du lac, and then graduated from UW Oshkosh with a bachelor’s degree in...

Dennis W. Schulz

Dennis W. Schulz

Jul 17, 2022

Dennis W. Schulz, age 61, was called to his heavenly home on July 17, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in  Appleton.

Dennis was born on April 10, 1961 to Gerald and Anna (Kratzke) Schulz from Chilton, Wisconsin, who taught him to hunt and fish and how to know right from wrong.  As a child Dennis enjoyed countless hours riding his...

Lance B. Burdick Sr.

Lance B. Burdick Sr.

Jul 17, 2022

Lance B. Burdick Sr, 73, passed away on July 17th, 2022, after a short illness. He was born on September 16th, 1948, to Mayford Burdick and Beverley Von Beulwitz. Lance joined the Army in (1962-1968 ) where he was a cook. He married the love of his life, Jean Seidl, and they were married for 48 years.

Lance enjoyed working...

Delores J. Siebers

Delores J. Siebers

Jul 16, 2022

Delores J. Siebers, 96, passed away after a brief illness on July 16, 2022. She was born on April 21, 1926, to Neils and Marie Fjellerad. On November 23, 1946, she married Lloyd Siebers.Delores loved going out with her family and friends, music, and dancing. She spent her time doing crosswords and puzzles.She is preceded in death by her husband,...