Obituaries

Jul 12, 2019

John H. Belonger, age 91 of Appleton, passed away on Friday, July 12th, 2019 at Heartwood Homes in Appleton. He was born in New London, WI, on April 12, 1928, son of the late Vern and Ellen (Nellie O’Connell) Belonger.

John graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1946 and enlisted in the U.S. Army for 18 months and served on...

Jul 12, 2019

Lucille E. Vandenberg, age 88, formerly of Appleton, passed away on Friday, July 12 at Country Villa Assisted Living in Freedom. Lucille was born on January 23, 1931 to August R. and Anna (Lemke) Winter in Neenah, WI. Lucille was joined in marriage to Paul J. Vandenberg on September 23, 1950. Lucille was a crossing guard for the Appleton Police...

Jul 11, 2019

Age 45, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Matt was born on June 6, 1974 to Donald Schaut and Mary McWey in Green Bay. On November 6, 2010, he was united in marriage to Jessica Demerath. Matt enjoyed watching the Packers, riding his motorcycle, camping, grilling and Door County. Most of all Matt relished spending time with his family...

Jul 11, 2019

Raymond L Rodgers, 95, of Menasha passed away on July 11, 2019. Raymond was born on Nov. 4, 1923 in the Town of Larrabee, near Marion, Wisconsin to the late Steve and Clara (Putz) Rodgers.

Margaret Jane Knudson and Raymond were married in Anniston, Alabama on April 15, 1945, while he was stationed at Fort McClellan. He went on to...

Jul 10, 2019

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Jul 9, 2019

John A. Skibba, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, after suffering a series of strokes.

John was born on October 22, 1946 to the late Dr. Joseph Sr. and Carol (Nagan) Skibba in Kaukauna, WI. He was the youngest of four boys and one of eight children. He attended Holy Cross School, and was a football player...

Jul 8, 2019

Joyce M. Soper, 87, died on Monday, July 8, 2019, at Brewster Village, Appleton. She was born on May 25, 1932, in Appleton, the daughter of Reinhold and Elisabeth Schulze, and was a lifelong resident. She married Ronald Soper on May 19, 1966, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Joyce was employed by the Post Crescent for 37 years, retiring...

Jul 8, 2019

John A. Lemon, age 72, of Greenville, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019. John was born in Antigo, Wisconsin to the late Albert and Bette (Walker) Lemon on July 13, 1946. After graduation from Antigo High School, Class of 1964, John served his country proudly as a member of the U. S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from...

Jul 7, 2019

Jul 7, 2019

Richard “Ric” R. Franke, 50 years, passed away July 7, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was born on July 17, 1968 to Richard Franke and Marcy Johansen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ric was a graduate of Neenah High School.

Ric started his career in welding shortly after graduation. He worked at Miller Electric and started his career...

Jul 7, 2019

The angels in heaven are having a little more fun now that Susan Verkuilen Washington, with her never-ending smile and jokingly playful personality, has joined them.

Susan passed, at the age of 52, on July 7, 2019 after a tough fight with pancreatic cancer. She was the third child born to the late William and Judith Verkuilen on November 27,...

Jul 6, 2019

Shirley A. Younk, 86, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019.

Shirley was born on January 16, 1933 to Harry and Delia (Hansen) Kuich in Menominee, Michigan. On May 8, 1953 she was united in marriage to Earl Younk, and they celebrated 65 years together. Shirley was a stay at home mom who took great care of her family. She...

Jul 4, 2019

Jul 3, 2019

Lucille F. Vandertie, known to family and friends as Lucy, age 91, of Appleton, passed away at her home at Brewster Village in Appleton, on Wednesday July 3, 2019.

Lucy was born on September 25, 1927 in Algoma, Wisconsin to Frederick and Viola (Wessel) Ebert. She was a graduate of Algoma High School in 1945. On April 26, 1947 she...

Jul 3, 2019

Jul 2, 2019

Carol Sievert, 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.

Carol was born on August 19, 1938 to George and Olive (Beckman) Wassenberg in Seymour. On May 23, 1960 she was united in marriage to Ralph Sievert. Carol worked at Community First Credit Union for 14 years until her retirement. She enjoyed flowers, baking, cooking, traveling and the Packers. Most...

Jun 30, 2019

Age 81, passed away at Aspire Senior Living with family by her side on Sunday, June 30, 2019. She was born in Wautoma, WI on July 21, 1937, daughter of the late Hubert and Sybil Rief. Pam graduated from Clintonville High School. On August 8, 1959, she married Nathan Michels at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Appleton. Pam was a...

Jun 30, 2019

On Sunday, June 30, 2019, Mark Roovers, caring husband and father of two adult children, passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 61, due to a motorcycle accident.

Mark was born on September 3, 1957, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Tom and Doris (Ardell) Roovers. On November 13, 1981, he married Kathryn Gerrits. The couple was happily married for nearly...