Juanita Bedolla
Sep 7, 2025
Juanita Bedolla (née Gonzales) passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Home in Menasha, surrounded by her loving family. She lived a long and full life, marked by deep faith, hard work, and a love that touched everyone who knew her.
Juanita was born in Byron, Wisconsin, to Faustino and Mary Calderon Gonzales. She moved to Chicago...
Lawrence R. Schewe
Sep 7, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" Robert Schewe, Greenville, passed from this life to eternal life and found peace at the age of 81 on September 7th, 2025.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and no service will be held. Inurnment will take place at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Salvation Army in...
James A. Kempf
Sep 5, 2025
James Alfred Kempf, 79, of Appleton, WI, died peacefully in Christ with his son, Matthew, and daughter, Britt, at his side on Sept. 5th, 2025.
Jim was born on Aug. 3rd, 1946 in Fond du Lac, WI to Alfred and Grace (Brukardt) Kempf, both schoolteachers. He was baptized at St. Paul Ev. Luth. Church, where his father was principal of the...
Max Levi Lawrence
Sep 5, 2025
Max Levi Lawrence passed away surrounded by the love of his parents on September 5, 2025, after fighting bravely for 46 days. He was born to his parents Samuel and Makayla (Covill) Lawrence on July 21, 2025.
Max is survived by his parents, and his brothers Beau and Cameron.
There will be a visitation on Friday September 12, 2025, at Wichmann Funeral...
Dorothy Jane McVey
Sep 4, 2025
On September 4, 2025, the Lord reached out His hand to Dorothy Jane McVey and said, “Come to me.” She was born on September 8, 1935, to the late Frederick and Margaret (Missling) Huebner. She grew up on the family farm in Hortonville with her siblings. She learned how to keep a home from her mom and her older sisters.
Following...
Margaret M. Verkuilen
Sep 4, 2025
Margaret M Verkuilen age 89 passed away peacefully on Thursday September 4, 2025, at Bethel Home in Oshkosh, WI. She was born on May 25, 1936, in Menasha, WI - the daughter of the late Herman and Hazel (Sensenbrenner) Grade. Margaret married her high school sweetheart Edward J Verkuilen on May 5, 1956, at St. Mary's Parish in Menasha. He...
Nicole Lee Laus
Sep 3, 2025
Our beloved Nicole Lee Laus (Heling), 38, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Nicki was made in Japan and born in Vista, California on July 22, 1987 to Richard and Diana. She graduated from Menasha High School in 2005, where she thrived marching with the Bluejay Brigade Band (HUH) and performed in numerous theatrical performances. She...
Melissa A. Kadlec
Sep 1, 2025
Melissa “Lissa” Anne Kadlec (Kienitz), age 67 of Menasha, WI went to her eternal home on September 1, 2025 after a valiant two-year battle with cancer. She was born to Daniel and Marian (Wirth) Kienitz on October 28, 1957 in Redwood City, CA. After graduating from Grants Pass High School in ’75, Lissa went on to work many jobs throughout...
Charlie and Nancy Banker
Sep 1, 2025
After 69 years of marriage, Ronald “Charlie” Charles and Nancy Ann Banker passed away on September 1, 2025 within 16 hours of each other. They were both 92. Charlie, born in Racine, and Nancy, born in Wausau, married in 1955 and raised their children in Appleton.
Both graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Early in their married life, Charlie was finishing...
Gary "Doc" Roou
Sep 1, 2025
Gary “Doc” F. Roou, age 83 of Menasha, WI joined his heavenly kingdom on September 1, 2025. He was born to Foster and Lucille (Gullickson) Roou on August 10, 1942 in Neenah, WI. After graduating from Neenah High School with the class of ’60, he attended the University of Wisconsin Madison for a few years before serving his country in...
Jenifer I. Todd
Aug 31, 2025
Jenifer Todd, 64, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on August 31, 2025. She was born on April 19, 1961, to her parents Robert and Irma (Savola) Koski.
She was born and raised in upper Michigan. Proud to be a Finlander with Sisu. She graduated from Escanaba Area High School. She was a volunteer fire fighter in California,...
Dean R. Wink
Aug 29, 2025
Dean Wink, age 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 29, 2025, at Aspire Senior Living, in Kimberly. Dean, son of the late Adolph and Clara (Timm) Wink, was born on May 10, 1933, in Holland, WI. He attended Holmes Grade School and was a 1951 graduate of Brillion High School.
Dean was united in holy matrimony...
Elaine F. Beltz
Aug 28, 2025
Elaine Frances Beltz (Ziegler), age 92 of Fond du Lac, WI peacefully passed away on August 28, 2025. She was born to George and Lucille (Lepine) Ziegler on September 28, 1932 in Fond du Lac, WI. After high school, she spent most of her career in retail, but was especially proud of her work as a pharmacy assistant at K-Mart....
Daniel William Blake
Aug 27, 2025
Daniel W. Blake passed away on August 27, 2025. He was born January 10, 1952 to William and Marjorie (Kappell) Blake.
Dan succumbed to cancer after a short, but hard-fought battle with the dreaded disease. After two tours in Vietnam, he began working at Presto Products and soon after, was married and became a father. Dan loved his work in the...
Margaret M. Higgins
Aug 27, 2025
When summer sets and the fireworks fade, we remember the pop | sparks | bursting splendor … and relish the falling glow. And saddened as we are to see it end, we thank God that it happened … and await the moment we will see it again.
Firecracker (slang) - refers to a person, often a woman, who is spirited, energetic,...
Dr. Eugene R. Weber, DDS
Aug 27, 2025
Eugene “Gene” Robert Weber, 91 years young, of Appleton, WI entered eternal life on August 27, 2025.
He was born on April 15, 1934, in Eldorado, Wisconsin, to Aldor and Grace Weber, and spent most of his childhood in Dale, Wisconsin. Gene earned his undergraduate degree from UW–Stevens Point and went on to receive his D.D.S. from Marquette University Dental School....
Donald P. Ebben
Aug 27, 2025
Donald P. Ebben, age 73, passed away on August 27, 2025, at St Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna. Don was born on May 28, 1952, to the late Robert and Dorothy (O’Connor) Ebben. He spent most of his youth in Menasha and graduated from St Mary’s High School. Following high school Don entered the US Army for a brief stint....
Barbara J. Braun
Aug 25, 2025
Barbara Jean “Bobbie” (Schroeder) Braun, age 93, of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. Barbara was born to Erwin and Leone (De Wall) Schroeder on July 19, 1932, in Appleton, Wisconsin where she grew up and graduated from Seymour High School in 1950.
Barbara was married to James Braun of Black Creek on September 15, 1951....
Dana Reid Mason
Aug 23, 2025
Dana R. Mason, 72, passed away at his home on August 23, 2025, due to complications from a medical condition. He was born on July 16, 1953, to the late William and Susan (Torosian) Mason. Dana graduated from L.P. Goodrich High School in 1971. He was self-employed for many years, owning a bar and grill as well as a semi-truck....
Sharon Kay Jirschele-Emanuel
Aug 23, 2025
Sharon "Sharie" Jirschele-Emanuel, 67, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025. She was born on November 12, 1957, to her parents Richard and Norma Jirschele in Appleton, Wisconsin.
She was raised in Appleton and graduated from Appleton East High School. She met the love of her life David at Cleos one night. They dated for 5 years before they got married....
