Joel Richard Krueger
Apr 11, 2025
Joel Richard Krueger of Howard, Wisconsin, passed away on April 11, 2025 at the age of 61. Born on May 20, 1963, Joel’s life was a reflection of his faith, selflessness, and deep commitment to others.
A devoted Lutheran, Joel’s faith guided his every step, shaping his relationships, his actions, and the way he served his community. He lived with a...
Lucille Ida Mueller
Apr 11, 2025
Lucille Mueller, age 98, of Appleton, departed this life on April 11, 2025, and entered the Glory of Eternal Life with her family by her side. She was born on November 13, 1926, in Greenville to the late Edwin and Irene (Radtke) Steinberg. Baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Greenville, she attended Bethlehem Lutheran School, Hortonville, and was confirmed on Palm...
Leandra "Toots" Gill
Apr 10, 2025
Leandra “Toots” Julie Gill (Delie), age 88 of Appleton, WI joined her heavenly kingdom on April 10, 2025. She was born to Andrew and Deloris (Naniot) Delie on August 14, 1936 in Appleton, WI. After graduating high school in 1954, Leandra met and married her first love, Ralph Raiche and together, they had one son. They were together until his...
Shirley J. Schomisch
Apr 10, 2025
Shirley Jean Schomisch, age 89, of Appleton, WI passed away on April 10, 2025. She was born in Seven Springs NC on September 18,1935 to the late Paul and Beulah Mae (Brock) Byrd. After graduating from high school, Shirley became an x-ray technician moving to Wisconsin for a job in her field.
Shirley was married to J. Thomas Schomisch from 1959...
Darhl Brown
Apr 10, 2025
Darhl J. Brown
Darhl Brown, age 77 of Neenah, passed away on April 10, 2025, at Theda Care Medical Center in Neenah. Darhl was born April 1, 1948, in Neenah, the daughter of the late Eddie and Bernice (Begrow) Pockat. She was a graduate of Fox Valley Lutheran High School and attended Fox Valley Technical Institute.
She was employed for 23 years...
Pat Nelson
Apr 10, 2025
Patricia Gene “Pat” (Nave) Nelson passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 10, 2025, at the age of 75.
Pat was born in Fairmont, MN to Gene and Phyllis (Peterson) Nave. It was in Fairmont where she met the love of her life, Doug, and they were best friends from 10th grade. While attending the University of Minnesota, Pat...
Hilbert "Fife" Berthold Pfeifer, Jr.
Apr 8, 2025
Hilbert “Fife” Berthold Pfeifer, Jr. age 85, of Menasha, WI and formerly of Dodge Center, MN passed away on April 8, 2025. He was born on June 30, 1939, to Hilbert Berthold, Sr. and Gladys Mildred (Swenson) Pfeifer, in Bowbells, ND. He grew up on the family farm with his five siblings, graduated from Bowbells high school and earned his...
Richard "Dick" L. Lehman
Apr 8, 2025
Richard “Dick” L. Lehman, 81, passed away on April 8, 2025 due to complications from Parkinsons Disease, surrounded by family. He was born on July 11, 1943, to his parents Gordon and Anna Marie (Johnson) Lehman.
He was born in New London and was raised on a farm in Bear Creek. He graduated from Bear Creek High School and went on...
Thomas Langenhuizen
Apr 7, 2025
Thomas Lee Langenhuizen was born October 2, 1946, to George and IlaMae (Friebel) Langenhuizen, and passed away on April 7th, 2025. Tom was a proud graduate of Kimberly High School, Class of 1965.
Tom honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, enlisting on January 9, 1966, during the Vietnam conflict. He was stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany, with the 39th Artillery...
Frank W. Erdmann
Apr 7, 2025
Franklin “Frank” W. Erdmann, 92, passed away surrounded by family on April 7, 2025. He was born on August 23, 1932, to his parents August and Selma (Kroenke) Erdmann.
Frank was born in Town of Richmond – Shawano County – and was raised there on the family farm. He worked hard on the farm until he was drafted into the United...
Annaceil "Annie" Meulemans
Apr 7, 2025
Annie Meulemans, of Appleton, formerly Black Creek, passed away on April 7, 2025 at her residence at the age of 89. Annie was born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin on August 20, 1935 to Edward and Jeanette Lappen (Van Dyke). Annie graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1954. There she had learned to play clarinet in the marching band and saxophone in...
Thomas I. Leininger
Apr 5, 2025
Thomas Irwin Leininger, age 80 of Appleton, WI joined his heavenly kingdom on April 5, 2025. He was born to Irwin and Martha (Carvell) Leininger on March 6, 1945 in Lancaster, PA. After high school, he attended Kutztown University for his undergraduate degree, where he met and married the love of his life, Kay Wilcox, in June of 1967. Following...
Debra J. Winnen
Apr 5, 2025
Debra J. “Debbie” Winnen, age 64, passed away unexpectedly at ThedaCare, Appleton on April 5, 2025. She was born on February 27, 1961, to James and Jeanne (Baldini) Flannery, in Ishpeming, MI. She grew up in Negaunee, MI and attended Negaunee High School, graduating in 1979. Following high school, Debbie married Roy Winnen. The couple moved to Oxnard, California, then...
Kurt D. Shook
Apr 4, 2025
Kurt Daniel Shook, age 64 of Appleton, WI joined his heavenly kingdom on April 4, 2025. He was born to William and Nancy (Turner) Shook on June 29, 1960 in Warren, OH. After graduating from Fenton High School with the class of ’78, he went on to further education at the Ohio Institute of Technology, graduating in 1981. He worked...
Beverly M. Barribeau
Apr 3, 2025
Bev Barribeau, age 104 of Kaukauna, died peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna. Bev was born in Chaseburg, Wisconsin, on December 16, 1920, daughter of the late Monroe and Gertie (Pardis) Twite. She graduated from high school in LaCrosse. December 26, 1940, she married Fred Barribeau in LaCrosse. He preceded her in death...
Mary Elizabeth Anderson
Apr 3, 2025
Mary E. Anderson, 91, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025. She was born on October 12, 1933, to her parents James and Lucy (Fronterhouse) Johnson.
She was born and raised on a dairy farm in Little Rock, Arkansas. She graduated from Mabelvale High School. Mary and her late husband Wally met through a mutual friend. They were pen pals for...
Shirley M. Henning
Apr 1, 2025
Shirley Mae Henning (Klug), age 94 of Freedom, WI joined her heavenly Father on April 1, 2025. She was born to the late Alfred and Ann (Beringer) Klug on September 11, 1930 in Appleton, WI. After graduating Appleton West High School, she married the first love of her life, Jim Schmidt in 1949 and worked with him in the photography...
Nancy C. Sprotte
Apr 1, 2025
Nancy Carol Sprotte (Westberg), age 83 of Menasha, WI passed away on April 1, 2025. She was born to Randolf and Marie Westberg on July 5, 1941 in Merrill, WI.
Nancy is survived by her son, Robert (Tammy); her grandchildren, Alex (Kaula), Matthew, and Christopher; 8 great-grandchildren, including her special best buddy, Axel; as well as many nieces, nephews, other extended...
Jeffrey Thomas Noie
Mar 31, 2025
Jeffrey T. Noie age 69, passed away peacefully Monday March 31st at his home surrounded by his family after a continuous battle with congestive heart failure. Jeff was born on June 8th, 1955 in the town of Kaukauna Wisconsin. He was the loving son to George and Audrey and brother to Sheri, Cindy, and George. Jeff was an avid fisherman...
Thomas M. Syring
Mar 31, 2025
Thomas M. Syring, 80, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by loving family on March 31, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1944, to his parents Edward and Marcella (Romnek) of Wisconsin.
He was born and raised in the Fox Cities. He attended Appleton West High School and immediately after, joined the United States Air Force. He proudly served his country as...
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