Sharyl LaFaive
Jul 3, 2021
Sharyl LaFaive passed away on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 at the age of 60 after battling endometrial cancer. Sharyl was born on September 14, 1960, in Neenah to Agnes I. Rogge, née Nauer, and Shirley W. “Billy” Rogge. She graduated Neenah High School in 1978. Sharyl married her best friend Al on August 20th, 1983. In 1998 they traveled to...
Christine R. Demeter
Jul 3, 2021
Christine Demeter, age 56, of Appleton, Wisconsin, faithfully passed on to her heavenly healing on July 3, 2021. She fought the rollercoaster battle against ovarian cancer for four years. Daily she would smile, pray, and declare that she would do “One hard thing”. She continually blessed and thanked her caregivers and doctors and asked, “How can I pray for you?”...
Barbara "Barb" Dalke
Jul 3, 2021
On July 2, in Appleton WI, Barbara Ann (Eggert) Dalke, age 84, passed away peacefully after visits with her family, close friend, and pastor at Cherry Meadows Hospice. She had been struggling for the past six months with a series of chronic conditions.
Barb, a lifelong Appleton resident, had the good fortune of being the child of a warm-hearted, spunk-filled...
Karen A. Werner
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...
Bonnie M. Thews
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...
Stephen Meidam
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...
John R. "Johnny" DeGroot
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...
Dr. Philip R. "Phil" Bouressa
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...
Anthony J. "Tony" Schommer
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...
Thomas Martin "Tom" Vanden Heuvel
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...
Gayle M. Kukulka
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...
Delphine "Del" Farvour
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...
Edward Jakl
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...
Alan L. Fischer
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...
Dorothy Pozolinski
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...
Myrtle J. Van Handel
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...
Randall J. "Randy" Feavel
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,...
Gerald "Jerry" Kamps
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...
Marvin A. Trettin
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...
