Obituaries

Jul 2, 2021

Karen A. Werner, 80, Appleton, died on Friday, July 2, 2021. She was born on July 25, 1940, to the late Leo and Beatrice (Little) Gruber in Appleton. Karen was united in marriage to Donald Werner on October 15, 1960, at St.Therese Catholic Church. She spent most of her life in Appleton and moved to the cabin in Eland in...

Jul 1, 2021

Jul 1, 2021

On Thursday, July 1, 2021, Bonita (Bonnie) Mary Thews passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home at the age of 80.  Bonnie was born in Little Chute, Wisconsin on October 9, 1940.  After graduating from New London High School in 1958, she went on to earn an Associate Degree and worked in purchasing at Kimberly Clark for 43...

Jun 30, 2021

Stephen C. Meidam died on June 30, 2021, at Century Oaks, in Appleton.

He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on January 10th, 1946 to Miles R. and Helen J. (Williamson) Meidam. He lived almost his entire life in Appleton and the surrounding communities.

Steve loved the outdoors and fishing in particular. Every opportunity he had as a youth found him...

Jun 30, 2021

John “Johnny” Robert DeGroot, 32 of Kaukauna passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.  He was born on August 16, 1988 to Robert “Bones” DeGroot and Debbie Belling-DeGroot.  In his free time John enjoyed snowmobiling, four-wheeling, the outdoors, golfing, racing, watching sports, and playing on his xbox.  He especially enjoyed spending time with his...

Jun 29, 2021

Dr. Philip R. Bouressa, 87, Kimberly,  passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Phil was born on May 29, 1934, in Little Chute, to the late Clarence and Regina (Verstegen) Bouressa. Establishing his work ethic early in life,  Phil headed off to Cherry Camp in Door County as a teenager where he picked cherries, creating friendships and memories for stories...

Jun 29, 2021

Anthony “Tony” James Schommer, age 62, of Higden, Arkansas, passed away June 29, 2021.  Tony was born on April 1, 1959, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Orville and Mary Schommer.

Anthony was a loving son, brother, husband, and uncle.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife Sarah Jane Couillard Schommer,  his brothers Pat...

Jun 29, 2021

Thomas Martin “Tom” Vanden Heuvel, age 81, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2021 at his home. He was born in Appleton on January 4, 1940 to John and Antoinette (Vander Zanden) Vanden Heuvel. He attended St. Therese Elementary School and was a graduate of St. Mary High School in Menasha. He was an excellent student. After graduation...

Jun 28, 2021

Gayle Kukulka, a long-time resident of Appleton, passed peacefully into the arms of the angels on June 28, 2021. She succumbed to a stroke during her valiant fight with cancer. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend who dedicated her life to her family and her lifetime love of animals. She was a certified dog trainer and...

Jun 28, 2021

Delphine Mary Farvour, age 69, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2021 after a long illness. Del was born on September 19, 1951, daughter of the late William and Romilda (Portman) Kuhn. She married Gerald Farvour on May 12,1977 and they raised one daughter together.

Del went to school in Chilton and had a diverse work history. She worked in...

Jun 28, 2021

Edward Jakl, 84, of Kaukauna passed peacefully surrounded by his family on June 28, 2021.  He was born at home on June 1, 1937 to parents Bernice and Edward Jakl, Sr., and  attended Holy Cross grade school, Kaukauna High School, and the University of WI-Oshkosh. He lettered in track in high school, regularly participating in state tournaments.  Ed married Catherine...

Jun 27, 2021

Alan L. Fischer, age 57, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021, surrounded in love by his family after a short fight with cancer at his residence in Appleton. He was born on March 31, 1964, in Clear Lake, Iowa, the son of Robert Fischer and the late Delores (Taft) Fischer. Alan was united in marriage to...

Jun 27, 2021

Dorothy K. Pozolinski, 98, of Menasha, WI, entered eternal life on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at her home at Gardens of Fountain Way in Menasha, WI.

Dorothy was born on February 24, 1923, to the late Walter and Valeria Kaczmarek.  She grew up in Menasha, WI, where she lived a faithful life.  Dorothy received all of her sacraments and was...

Jun 26, 2021

Myrtle Janet (Schumacher) Van Handel, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2021.  She was born in Combined Locks on July 24, 1932, daughter of the late John and Harriet (Kemps) Schumacher.  She attended St. John’s School in Little Chute and married Ivol J. Van Handel on December 27, 1951.  The couple was blessed with four children and...

Jun 25, 2021

Randall “Randy” J. Feavel, 41, of Appleton, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, at his home.  He was born on July 19, 1979, in Appleton.  The son of James and Mary (Becker) Feavel. Randy was deeply passionate about his jobs and spent 20 years at Tim Vander Loop Construction and 5 years at Cardinal Concrete.  Randy enjoyed the outdoors,...

Jun 25, 2021

To anyone who was lucky enough to know Gerald Edward (Jerry) Kamps during his spectacular 90-year life, you know that he was one-in-a-million.

One of his favorite sayings was, “It isn’t what you know, it’s who you know.”  Jerry knew everyone, and everyone loved Jerry.  He was born in Combined Locks on December 29, 1930, and he lived his entire...

Jun 25, 2021

Marvin Trettin, age 97, went to his eternal home on June 25, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

The youngest of six children, Marvin learned the value of public service early on, earning an Eagle Scout with Palms and becoming Troop 20’s Scout Master. In June 1943, he was drafted into World War II and wounded in France on...

Jun 25, 2021

Thomas L. Justinger, 66 of Appleton, passed away on Friday June 25, 2021 at his home is in Appleton.  He was born on February 10, 1955 on Washington Island.  The son of Dudley and Virginia (Nelson) Justinger. In his earlier years, life and schooling were in Hilbert, WI and he later he moved to Appleton, WI where he worked at...

Jun 25, 2021

Vivian Elaine (Benyo) Schultz passed away quietly in her sleep on June 25, 2021, in Manitowoc,Wisconsin at the age of 86. She was born in Baraboo, WI, February 15, 1935, the daughter of the late Henry and Edna (Boettcher) Zeman. Vivian was the fifth of 16 children and went on to raise ten children of her own. She was a...

Jun 25, 2021