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Paula Ann Hebeler
Sep 22, 2025
Paula Ann Hebeler passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2025 after a long, courageous battle with neuroendocrine cancer. She was born in Nijmegen the Netherlands on March 8, 1938 to John and Wilhelmine Kokke. She was a proud graduate of St. Mary’s High School (Class of 1956), St. Norbert College and Marquette Dental School.
On February 24,1968, Paula married...
Barbara N. Russell-Mendyke
Sep 22, 2025
Our Heavenly Father chose to bring home His earthly daughter, Barbara Russell-Mendyke on September 22, 2025. She was born on November 3, 1931 in Waupaca, WI to Hans and Margaret Nelson.
Barbara’s love for music developed at an early age, as she often sang while accompanied by her mother. She was an instrumentalist in high school and college and a part...
Margaret H. Drawenek
Sep 22, 2025
In the early hours of Monday, September 22, 2025, our Heavenly Father called one of His faithful children home to be with Him and the loved ones who have gone before her.
Margaret H. Drawenek (Summers) was born on August 30, 1933, to the late Aaron and Esther (Dunst) Summers in Greenleaf, WI. She grew up surrounded by her loving parents...
Darleen B. Verhagen
Sep 22, 2025
Darleen B. Verhagen, age 84, passed away on September 22, 2025. She was born in the Town of Ellington on May 24, 1941, to the late Cecil and Mabel (Gosz) Tibbetts. Darleen graduated from Shiocton High School. In 1962, Darleen married James Verhagen they lived in Grand Chute for most of their married life. Darleen worked outside the home for...
Carol M. Bushman (Zuelzke)
Sep 21, 2025
Carol M. Bushman, age 90, passed away on September 21, 2025, at Oak Park Place, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 25, 1934, to the late Carl and Edna (Brandt) Zuelzke in Appleton. She attended and graduated from Appleton High School in 1952. Carol met the young man who was destined to become her life partner for...
Ryan James Wittman
Sep 20, 2025
Ryan James Wittman passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2025. He had a beautiful, contagious smile, with a bit of mischief that twinkled in his big, brown eyes. He could light up any room with his own goofy songs and dance moves.
Ryan was known for his strong will, love of animals, and, ultimately, his heart of gold. He leaves behind...
Otto R. Hofmann
Sep 20, 2025
Otto R. Hofmann, age 85, of Kimberly, WI, passed peacefully into the arms of his loving Master on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the comfort of his home of 51 years.
Otto was born to Otto and Katherine Hofmann on July 17, 1940. He graduated from Sheboygan High School in 1958 and proudly served his country in the United States Air...
Paul J. Vanden Boogard
Sep 18, 2025
Paul John Vanden Boogard, age 64 of Kimberly, WI passed away on September 18, 2025. He was born to Joseph and Mary Vanden Boogard on May 21, 1961 in Kaukauna, WI. After graduating from high school, he had several loves throughout his life and raised two children with them before finding his last and most true love, Jim VanDeHey. They...
Rory Jude Gerrits
Sep 17, 2025
Rory Jude Gerrits, a long hoped for and joyfully awaited addition to the family of Nathan and Sara (Kinnunen) Gerrits, left this world before making his full entry on September 17, 2025.
Rory was to be the joyful connection in a beautifully blended family. His siblings were waiting for the days when they could hold him, snuggle him, and feed him....
Sandra L. Herrmann
Sep 17, 2025
Sandra L. Herrmann, age 83, passed away on September 17, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. Sandy was born on December 23, 1941, to the late Thomas and Marion (Solie) McKenny. While a sophomore at Appleton High School and working at the Rio Theater, she met Gerald “Jerry” Herrmann who happened to be a ticket taker while she...
Richard N. Weber
Sep 16, 2025
Richard ‘Rick’ Norbert Weber, age 75, of Glidden, passed away as the result of an automobile accident on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on February 17, 1950, Rick was the son of Raymond and Edna (Abhold) Weber. He attended Kaukauna High School, class of 1968. On July 31, 1968, he married Myrla Boelter, with whom he shared 46...
Sally Ann Giordana
Sep 15, 2025
Sally Ann Giordana (nee Lindstrom) of Kaukauna, WI passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on September 15, 2025. She was born on May 3, 1936 to the late Albert and Dorothy (Childs) Lindstrom in Kaukauna, WI. Sally attended Park School and Kaukauna High School, where she proudly served as Captain of the cheerleading team. In November of 1955,...
Carol Ann Stoegbauer
Sep 13, 2025
Carol A. Stoegbauer, age 83, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Appleton Retirement Community.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11AM, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior St., Appleton. A time to gather and share memories will be held following the service from 11:30AM until 1PM. Carol will...
Dixie M. Meyer
Sep 13, 2025
Dixie Mildred Meyer was born on June 29, 1933, to William and Malinda Roever, on a farm near Split Rock, Wisconsin in the midst of the Great Depression, as the youngest of three children. Being a child of the Depression had a significant influence on her character. Like so many of that generation, frugality and an abhorrence of waste were...
John Wallace deVos
Sep 13, 2025
John Wallace deVos, 78, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025.
Born in 1947, John was the son of the late Wallace and Nina deVos. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert (June) deVos.
John lived a full and vibrant life. He served proudly in the Army Reserves as a young man and enjoyed a long and...
Barbara L. Kardules
Sep 12, 2025
Barbara Kardules, 83, passed away surrounded by family on September 12, 2025. She was born on April 4, 1942, to her late parents George “Pat” and Edna (Sperberg) Anderson in Shawano WI.
Upon graduating from Shawano High School in 1960, she attended college at Wisconsin State College – Stevens Point where she earned a degree in English Education. In college she...
William "Bill" George Engelmann
Sep 10, 2025
William “Bill” George Engelmann, Sr. passed away on September 10, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Muskegon, MI to the late George and Betty (Legg) Engelmann on September 16, 1943. He attended school in Mount Vernon, IL after the family moved there when he was a child. Following his schooling he joined the Navy and honorably served...
Leone Louise Taubel
Sep 9, 2025
Leone Louise Taubel, age 90, of Greenville, passed away on September 9 2025, at Oakridge Gardens in Menasha. She was born February 13, 1935, in Appleton the daughter of the late Martin and Valeria (Schumann) Van Patten. Upon graduating from Shiocton High School in 1953, Leone attended Outagamie County Teachers College in 1955 and went on to attend university of...
Nancy Lou Zoelk
Sep 9, 2025
Nancy Lou Zoelk, age 69, passed away on September 9, 2025, at her home. She was born in Neenah, WI on September 30, 1955, to the late Daniel and Anne (Jensen) Zoelk. She lived in Neenah for her entire youth and graduated from Neenah High School. She later attended St Joseph School of Nursing and received her Diploma in nursing....
Allison Surtees
Sep 8, 2025
Allison Surtees, loving mother and grandmother, passed away on 8 September 2025, following a two-year battle with cancer. She was a courageous fighter and wanted nothing more than to have every moment she could with her family and friends. Allison lived every moment with joy and love and celebrated the people around her.
Allison worked for many years at Sneyd Academy...
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