Obituaries

Mar 1, 2021

Gary Helein, 52, of the city of Kaukauna, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. He fought a 20-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease, a recent diagnosis with Leukemia (CLL), and eventually died from complications of COVID. He was the most strong, amazing, husband, father, son, brother, and friend. Gary was born on January 30, 1969, in Appleton, to Joan (Schmitzer)...

Feb 28, 2021

Audrey Koepsel went home to be in the arms of her heavenly father on February 28, 2021, following a short illness. Audrey was born in Appleton on March 6, 1929, daughter of the late Harvey and Elsie Priebe Sr.

After graduating from Appleton High School, Audrey went to work for the Telephone Company until she met the love of her...

Feb 28, 2021

Passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2021 at the age of 24. Casey was born on August 11, 1996 in Appleton, WI to Brian and Julie (Sanders) Sommers. Casey graduated from Hortonville High School in 2015, and was employed at InterCon Construction.

Casey was a hard-working man who was dedicated to his job. He was always the first person to...

Feb 28, 2021

Feb 27, 2021

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on February 27, 2021 at the age of 77.  Steve was born on May 13, 1943 to Herbert and Lorraine (Martin) in Milwaukee, WI. Steve attended and graduated from Appleton High School in 1961. Steve then enlisted in the US Air Force, and served from 1962 to 1966 as an...

Feb 27, 2021

Evelyn Bongers died on 02/27/21. She was born in Little Chute on May 18, 1927, the daughter of John and Agnes VandenHeuvel. She attended the schools in Little Chute and the college of St. Scholastica in Duluth. On August 21, 1948 she was married to Joseph L. Bongers. They made their home in Kaukauna where they raised their three daughters:...

Feb 27, 2021

Patricia (Dietzler) Betters, 96, Kimberly, died on Saturday, February 27, 2021. She was born on October 16, 1924, to Steve and Clara (Recker) Dietzler in Appleton.  A lifetime resident of Kimberly and member of Holy Spirit Parish.  Patricia was united in marriage to Willard “Jess” Betters on December 29, 1951.  He passed away on July 2, 1990. Pat was a...

Feb 26, 2021

Jean Storrs Reynolds Pooler, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021. Surrounded by family until the end, Jean lived a life filled with love, adventure, fun and faith. Growing up in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, the youngest of four daughters, Jean was an active and energetic young girl who was to blossom into a truly beautiful woman…both inside...

Feb 26, 2021

Mary Ann VerBockel (Kahler), age 82, passed away Friday, February 26th, 2021 surrounded by the love of her friends and family. She was born in Black Creek, WI to Roy and Marie (Hintz) Kahler. She graduated from Hortonville HS in 1956. On April 11, 1959 she married Eugene VerBockel.

She is survived by her son Kevin VerBockel, her two grandchildren...

Feb 26, 2021

William “Bill” Schiefelbein, born on February 5, 1948 in Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on February 26, 2021 after battling lung and heart issues.  Bill grew up in Kaukauna, WI and graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1966.  He was a US Army Veteran, having served in Vietnam earning the Bronze Star Medal, and later serving in the Army National Guard. ...

Feb 25, 2021

Richard “Dick” H. Rehbein, 76, of Menasha, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at home.  Born Richard Herbert Rehbein on May 31, 1944 in Medford, the son of Bertha Ruth Rehbein (Krueger) and Carl William Rehbein.  Before the onset of years slowed his lifestyle, he was an avid fisherman, carpenter, woodworker, bingo player and in his youth a hunter.

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Feb 25, 2021

Roger L. Comeau, 83, Appleton, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021. He was born on October 4, 1937, to the late Darrell and Marian (Johnson) Comeau in La Crosse.

Roger graduated from Aquinas High School in 1955, the Marquette College of Dentistry in 1961 and the University of Pennsylvania in 1963 as an oral surgeon.   Roger was united in...

Feb 25, 2021

Nancy Joanne (Pogemiller) Moard, age 87, passed away on February 25, 2021, into the arms of her loving Savior.  Joanne was born on August 12, 1933, to Earl and Harriet Pogemiller, and was the last of seven daughters.  Joanne graduated from Wapello High School in 1951, and earned a two-year teaching certificate from Iowa State Teachers College.  Later, she earned...

Feb 23, 2021

John P. Laux Sr. 73, was called home on Tuesday, February 23, 2020.  John is survived by his son John (Courtney); Grandchildren: Canaan, Alec, Ebanie, Devon, Anaya, and Cayden.  Sisters: Mary (Tom) Murphy, and Kathy (Larry) Fondow.  Brothers: David Laux and Joseph (Pam) Laux.  Special Friend Judy Tvaruzka and his fur-babies Sunny, Mischief, and Tom-Tom.  He was preceded in death...

Feb 23, 2021

Donald Joseph Mader, 87, of Menasha, passed away peacefully at Brewster Village in Appleton on Tuesday, February 23, 2021  Donald was born in Appleton on October 14, 1933, the son of Irene (Kiley) and Frank Mader.

Donald graduated from Appleton High School in 1952, and proudly served on active duty in the United States Army from 1957 until 1959 and...

Feb 22, 2021

Neenah – Sandra A. Wicinske, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2021, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on November 12, 1947, in Neenah, the daughter of George and Olive (Miller) Kluba. Sandy met her true love, John M. Wicinske, just a month before the couple graduated from Appleton High School in...

Feb 22, 2021

Marvin Carl Wrege, 79, of Appleton WI, passed peacefully at home on Feb 22, 2021, surrounded by family. Marvin grew up in Mellen, WI where he graduated high school in 1959.  Following graduation, he joined the US Navy where he served as a Corpsman.  Upon completing his tour, he was employed by Columbia Hospital in Milwaukee, where he met Mitzi. ...

Feb 22, 2021

Mary, a loving mother and grandmother died peacefully in her home on Monday, February 22, 2021.  She was born on November 21, 1942 in Kimberly WI, the daughter of Fred and Agnes Never.

Mary graduated from Kimberly High School in 1961. She moved to California in the late 70’s, where she worked in retail, then the courthouse, before settling in...

Feb 21, 2021

David Robert List, of Appleton, went to Heaven on February 21, 2021, surrounded by his family following a brief illness.

David was born in Appleton on June 21, 1976 to Robert and Sharon List.  He was among the first Plamann School students to be integrated into the Appleton Area School District.  He was a proud manager on the football team...

Feb 21, 2021

Carol Jean (Semrow) Willenkamp, 78, Appleton, our wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother joined our Heavenly Father on Sunday, February 21, 2021, after a four-year long fight against kidney cancer that had spread. Carol was born on November 8, 1942, in Appleton, to Harry and Frieda (Koss) Semrow. Carol lived in Appleton her entire life. Carol met her amazing husband, Bob,...