Gail Olson Oliver
Mar 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gail Olson Oliver, age 72, of Appleton, Wisconsin, on March 3, 2025. Gail was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and piano teacher whose life was defined by her love of family, music, and Christ.
Gail was born on October 13, 1952, in Arlington, Virginia, and devoted her life...
Mary Ellen Schwaller
Mar 2, 2025
Mary Ellen (McHugh) Schwaller entered eternal life on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Mary Ellen was born on Feb 24th, 1932, in Appleton to Francis and Mary (Lupton) McHugh. She was very proud of her Irish heritage. She attended St. Mary Grade School in Appleton, St Mary High School in Menasha and Mount Mary College in Milwaukee.
Our mom had a deep...
Arnold Breitung
Mar 2, 2025
Arnold Breitung, a child of God, was called home on Sunday, March 2, 2025. A Christian Memorial Service for Arnie will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 804 Grignon Street in Kaukauna. Rev. Stanley Draper will officiate and burial will take place in the church cemetery. Visitation will take...
Patrick Schaefer
Mar 1, 2025
Patrick Scott Schaefer, 53, left this world on March 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. He was born on September 23, 1971 in Kimberly, Wisconsin to Joseph (Jack) and Vivian (Van Lanen) Schaefer.
As a graduate of Kimberly High School class of 1990, Pat’s love of sports was evident as he played both baseball and...
Donald "Ris" Ristau
Mar 1, 2025
Donald “Ris” Ristau, 86, passed away on Saturday March 1, 2025, at Country Villa Assisted Living in Little Chute with his long-time companion, Elaine Ven Rooy, by his side. He was born on July 2, 1938, the second son of Alfred G. and Helen (Martens) Ristau.
Don worked in the construction business for several years with Romenesko Developments and later for...
Moon Ja Sa
Feb 27, 2025
Moon Ja Sa
August 2, 1940 — February 27, 2025
Beloved mother, joyous friend, loving wife, faithful & accepting of all
“Love … is the song of all the angels of God.” William Law, Priest
Moon Ja Sa (Kang), 84, peacefully joined her Lord on February 27, 2025. Her life radiated with faith, finding strength in prayer and sharing her belief in spiritual healing...
Michele A. Paulsen
Feb 27, 2025
Michele (Kwaterski) Paulsen loved life and fought hard. Cancer is a bully that doesn’t play fair. But it will not dim our spirits. Everyone loved her, held her hands, and then let her go with the Lord.
Michele was born on July 31, 1965, to Dr. Mitchell and Carol Kwaterski. She attended St. Mary Central High School in Menasha; graduated from...
Ellen Mary Beardsley-Wildeman
Feb 27, 2025
We celebrate the life of Ellen Mary Beardsley-Wildeman (Dvorak), 65, who passed away peacefully at her home in Black Creek on February 27th, 2025, after facing Bulbar ALS with grace and resilience.
Ellen’s journey began in La Crosse, WI, where she was born on October 12th, 1958, to Mary and Wenzel Dvorak. She cherished her hometown and the friendships she built...
Scott M. Steinke
Feb 27, 2025
Scott Michael Steinke, age 57, passed away on February 27, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Appleton. Scott was born on November 12, 1967, to Vern and Margaret “Margie” (Schladweiler) Steinke in Wisconsin Rapids. Following his graduation from Lincoln High School in 1986, Scott attended Fox Valley Tech and trained to be a police officer. Scott served his communities for a combined...
Robert Paul Koutnik
Feb 27, 2025
Robert P. Koutnik, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at ThedaCare Medical Center, Appleton, after a courageous battle with cancer and heart complications. He was born on September 16, 1955, in Appleton, the son of Clifford and Helen (Franzen) Koutnik.
Bob was a 1973 graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Menasha. He had a lifelong career of over...
Richard Schmidt
Feb 26, 2025
Dr. Richard E. Schmidt went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 26, 2025.
He was born on August 24, 1934 in Floyd, Iowa to Conrad (Gene) and Lucy Apel Schmidt. He attended Floyd schools into the seventh grade and then moved with his family to Nora Springs, Iowa, where he graduated from high school in 1952. Following...
Sharon Sandra Desten
Feb 26, 2025
Sharon Sandra Desten (Williamson) age 83, passed away the morning of February 26, 2025, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Sharon was born on August 8, 1941, to the late Samuel and Lucille (Zemke) Williamson in Shawano, WI. She spent her youth in Cecil and graduated from Shawano High School. In 1963, she met Ronald “Ronnie” Desten at a...
Paul B. Schuh
Feb 26, 2025
Paul B. Schuh, 85, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Frontida Memory Care in Kimberly. He was born on January 15, 1940, in Freedom, WI. He was the sixth of twelve children born to Ignatius and Martha (Verhagen) Schuh. Paul was a craftsman by trade and enjoyed working in construction. One...
Jim Potter
Feb 25, 2025
Jim Potter, 78, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1946, to Merrill and June (Mignon) Potter in Appleton, Wisconsin.
He was raised in Appleton and graduated from Appleton West High School in 1965. He attended Black River Falls college. He went to have a thriving career in the liquor business for 44 years and...
Michael Edward Miller
Feb 24, 2025
Michael Edward Miller, age 67, passed away on February 24, 2025 from a cardiac episode. Michael was born on August 20, 1957, to James and Joyce (Williams) Miller in Johnson City, TN. His youth was spent in various military bases around the world until returning to Johnson City to attend East Tennessee State University where he received his bachelor’s degree...
Roger James Simpson
Feb 22, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Roger (Rog) James Simpson, age 82, on Saturday, February 22, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Rog was born in Galesburg, Illinois July 15, 1942 to parents Fern Moore and James Simpson.
Roger was a retiree of Bergstrom/Gladfelter Paper after 40 years of service. He had proudly continued his education through various paper-making...
Joan M. Koslowski
Feb 22, 2025
Joan Margaret Koslowski, 85, reached her goal of eternal life on Saturday, February 22, 2025. She was born on October 3, 1939, to Viler and Gertrude Zilisch. Joan graduated from St. Patrick Grade School and then Menasha High School. She married John Koslowski on July 25, 1959. They were blessed with four children, instilling in them the values of love,...
Carolyn Close
Feb 22, 2025
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Carolyn Close, 85, passed away peacefully at American Grand Assisted Living Suites in Neenah, WI on February 22, 2025. Carolyn was born on September 26, 1939, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to Raymond and Alice (Abell) Schull.
Carolyn attended P J Jacobs High School in Stevens Point, where she was part...
George Robert Davis
Feb 21, 2025
George Robert Davis, affectionately known as "Woody," 88, passed away on February 21, 2025, in Neenah, Wisconsin. He was born on May 27, 1936, in Naples, Illinois.
Following his graduation from Bluffs High School, Woody served honorably in the Air Force from 1958 to 1962, where he was stationed in Korea and worked on radar systems. His commitment and hard work...
Earlene "Mary" Steinfort
Feb 21, 2025
Earlene Mary Steinfort (Gillman), age 90 of Appleton, WI passed away on February 21, 2025. The only child of Earl and Ione Gillman, Earlene was born on September 23,1934 in Menasha, WI. After graduating from Menasha High School, she went on to work in the laboratory for Kimberly Clark, a job she loved. Earlene married the love of her life,...
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