Larry J. Delarwelle
Feb 5, 2025
Larry John Delarwelle, 84, passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2025. He was born on May 5, 1940, to his parents Erwin and Mayme (Dart) Delarwelle in Luxemburg, Wisconsin.
During his first years of life, his parents owned and operated a cheese factory. There he grew up alongside twin brother and best friend, Garry. He often stated that he...
John Carl Zimmerman
Feb 5, 2025
John Carl Zimmerman, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in Appleton, WI, with his family by his side. He was born on June 20, 1940, in Plymouth, WI, to Vernon and Ruth (Beisser) Zimmerman. John was a faithful husband, father, grandfather, and friend, known for his unwavering Christian faith and dedication to his family and community. He...
Delores Barbara Schauman
Feb 4, 2025
Delores “Ginger” Schauman, age 94, passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, February 4, 2025, just hours before her 95th birthday. She was born on February 5, 1930, to the late Wayne and Ruby (Reed) Nygard. Delores was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward Erwin Schauman, with whom she shared 48 wonderful years of marriage. She was...
Gary R. Meneau
Feb 4, 2025
Gary R. Meneau, 81, passed away on February 4, 2025. He was born on April 20, 1943, to his late parents John and Helena (Molls) Meneau.
Gary was born and raised in Two Rivers Wisconsin. He graduated from Washington High School. He went on to marry his high school sweetheart Judy. Together they spent 62 wonderful years with each other and...
Richard R. Larson
Feb 3, 2025
Richard “Rick” Larson, 77, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 23, 1947, to his parents Roy and Madge (Schwellenbach) Larson.
Rick was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He went to trade school for welding and fabrication. He thrived and excelled in his career and was proud of his work. His...
Joyce E. Berg
Feb 2, 2025
Joyce E. Berg (Maxam), age 74 of Appleton, WI passed away on February 2, 2025. She was born to Percy and Helen (Habeck) Maxam on July 19, 1950 in Marshfield, WI and grew up with her siblings in Freedom, WI. They all attended 1 room schools until they moved to Appleton in 1967. A year later, she graduated from Appleton...
Kathleen Mary Mielke
Feb 2, 2025
Kathleen M. Mielke, 74, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born on April 19, 1950 to Douglas and Bette (Keapock) Crane. In 1968, she graduated from Menasha High School. She married Charles Mielke in 1976 and they remained together until his death in 2008.
Kathy worked most of her adult life at R.R. Donnelley...
Joan Mary Van Krey
Feb 2, 2025
Joan M. (Philipsen) Van Krey, age 86, of Kimberly, passed away surrounded by family and love at St. Paul Elder Services, Kaukauna, on Sunday February 2nd, 2025. Joan was born on May 24, 1938, in Kimberly, to the late George and Ann (Kempen) Philipsen.
She married Tony Van Krey on August 24, 1957, in Kimberly. Joan was an amazing Wife, Mother,...
Andrew Derocher
Feb 2, 2025
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Andrew Charles Derocher (Andy) vacated his earthly body and returned to God on February 2, 2025. He was born in Appleton on March 14, 1968 to Peter and Judith (Harstad) Derocher. Andy had a unique life journey, entering this world with a rare, spontaneous, genetic variance that left him severely developmentally delayed. Functioning at a...
Janet Magdalena Van Lankvelt
Feb 1, 2025
Janet Magdalena Van Lankvelt, age 93, passed away on February 1, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 23, 1931, to parents Matthias and Josephina (Lauer) Backes. She graduated from Appleton West High School, 4th in her class. Following high school, she married Bernard Henry Van Lankvelt on January 16, 1954, and spent their...
James Herbert Mielke
Jan 31, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Mielke, who departed this world peacefully at the age of 94 at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.
Jim was born on September 28, 1930, in Appleton, Wi, to Herbert & Cecilia (Fischer) Mielke. Siblings Rosemary Garvey (Willard), Eunice Kappell (Clifford), Dorothy Mengarelli (Albert) and brother Joseph have...
Francis "Fritz" Fischer, DDS
Jan 30, 2025
Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend, Fritz Fischer passed away with family at his side on January 30, 2025, after a battle with Parkinson’s. “Doc” was bigger than life and will be missed by all.
Francis Michael Fischer was born in South Bend, Indiana on June 23, 1938, son of the late Ernest and Helen (Suth) Fischer. He attended Catholic high school...
Sarah Marie Nieland
Jan 30, 2025
Sarah M. Nieland, age 42, of Appleton, passed away on January 30, 2025. Sarah was born on June 16, 1982 to Larry and Jacqueline (Pavlowich) Nieland. She was a graduate of Appleton East High School Class of 2000. After graduation she attended University of Phoenix receiving an Associates Degree in Health Care Management and Globe University receiving an Associate Degree...
David Denny
Jan 29, 2025
David Denny, 71, passed away on January 29, 2025 in Appleton, WI. He was born on January 20, 1954 to Clarence and Lois (Payne) Denny.
Dave proudly served in the United States Air Force, while stationed in Germany between 1972 until 1977. He was a skilled electrical mechanic and a member of the NRA and enjoyed going hunting and fishing.
Dave will...
Kenneth P. Kolander
Jan 29, 2025
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Through the redemption we have in Christ Jesus, God welcomed his faithful servant, Kenneth Paul Kolander to his eternal home on January 29, 2025 at the age of 96 years and 6 days.
Ken was born on January 23, 1929 in...
Carol M. Seiler
Jan 28, 2025
Carol Margaret Seiler (Salm), age 88 of Little Chute, WI joined her heavenly kingdom on the night of January 28, 2025. She was born on Sept 12, 1936 to Edward and Irene (Abendroth) Salm and raised in Appleton along with 4 sisters and 1 brother. She lived her whole life in Appleton and in Little Chute. She was married to...
Alexander W. Wilkes, MD
Jan 27, 2025
Alexander Warren Wilkes, 39, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 27, 2025. A devoted father, husband, son, and brother, Alex will always be remembered for his passion for life, his unwavering empathy, and his deep love for his family and friends.
Born on September 3, 1985, Alex was one of three children to Jim and Donna Wilkes of...
Remi Lou Luedtke
Jan 27, 2025
Baby Remi Lou Luedtke left this earthly plane before she could fully enter into her life on January 27, 2025. She was the inspired hope of Andrew and Chelsea (Seymour) Luedtke and was the first to hold their hopes and dreams.
Chelsea and Andy chose the name Remi because they knew in their hearts it would match her spunky self. Her...
Brian T. Strelow
Jan 26, 2025
Brian Todd Strelow, age 66, passed away at his home on Sunday January 26, 2025. He was born on November 27, 1958, in Appleton, WI, the son of Wayne and Joan (Scheibe) Strelow. He graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran in 1977, and on April 8, 1978, married his high school sweetheart Jody Rockteschel at St Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church where...
Carol Ann Tourville
Jan 26, 2025
Carol Ann (Romenesko) Tourville, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving husband Chuck Neuser and the love of family members.
Carol was born on October 4, 1937, in Little Chute, WI, the daughter of Leonard and Geraldine (Gerry) Romenesko. Carol married Claude F. Tourville, Jr. on September 29, 1956, and after his passing...
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