Obituaries

Jul 24, 2017

Brenda Lee Nancy Fieck, age 47, of Kaukauna, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017, surrounded by family at the Thedacare Regional Medical Center Appleton. Brenda was born on July 15, 1970, daughter of Sandra (Hermans) and the late Leroy Fieck in Kaukauna. She attending Plamann School and graduated from Appleton East High School. Brenda enjoyed her work at Valley...

Jul 24, 2017

James K. Murphy, 89 years, passed away July 24, 2017 at his home Appleton, Wisconsin in the presence of his loving family. He was born February 5, 1928 to his parents James and Edith Murphy (Reese) in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Appleton High School, Class of 1946. On January 7, 1950 James married the love of his...

Jul 23, 2017

Sondra Metoxen, age 83 of Menasha, passed away on Sunday afternoon, July 23, 2017 at Oakridge Gardens. Sondra was born May 21, 1934, daughter of the late Gordon and Evelyn (Halle) Meyer. She had been married to Patrick Metoxen, who preceded her in death in 1989. In her younger years, Sondra worked in a local bakery, and also helped make...

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Jul 22, 2017

Jim Vandehey, age 84 of Kimberly, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at ThedaCare-Appleton, following a difficult battle with pancreatic cancer. Jim was born in Appleton on March 31, 1933, son of the late Herman and Ethel (Verhagen) Vandehey. He was a graduate of Kimberly High School, and on January 20, 1953, married his...

Jul 21, 2017

Jason Vanevenhoven, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 21, 2017. He was born on June 29, 1977 to Gary and Mary (Helser) Vanevenhoven. He graduated from Appleton North High School and went on to college to receive an associate’s degree in business. Jason was an extremely hardworking man, currently working at Donaldson’s Cleaners as a route manager with...

Jul 21, 2017

Kyle A Fischer, 25, of Greenville, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2017. He was born on May 20, 1992 to Randy and Chris Fischer. Kyle was smart, clever and had a great sense of humor. He was athletic and an avid sports fan. Growing up he spent a lot of time playing hockey across the Midwest and Canada with...

Jul 21, 2017

Hazel A. Steudel, 93, joined her Savior and loved ones in Heaven on Friday, July 21, 2017 at the Heritage Woods Hospice Residence.

Hazel was born on September 21, 1923 to Earl and Adelia (Falck) Thiele. On August 5, 1944 she was united in marriage to John Steudel at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church. Hazel worked at Wisconsin Electric and...

Jul 20, 2017

Jul 20, 2017

Ralph Gage, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 20, 2017.

Ralph was born to Roscoe T. and Augusta (Olander) Gage on March 12, 1924, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. His five older siblings were all born at the family home at 420 W. Fifth Street in the Old Third Ward.

Ralph was a proud member...

Jul 19, 2017

Jul 19, 2017

Stanton (Stan) E. Pedersen, age 88, Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather left this world on July 19th as a result of a short battle with cancer. During his life, Stan endured the loss of many close relatives particularly two of his sons (Charles and Cameron), a beloved granddaughter (Shannon) as well as his brother, Frank and father (Charles)...

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Jul 17, 2017

Joseph H. Schumacher, 76 years, went on to his heavenly home July 17, 2017 at Brillion West Haven Assisted Living, Brillion, Wisconsin. He was born July 9, 1941 to his parents Robert S. and Margaret M. Schumacher (Driessen) in Little Chute, Wisconsin. Joe graduated from Kimberly High School, Class of 1960. He enlisted into the US Army in March of...

Jul 17, 2017

Donna Marie (nee Leary) Larsen of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away after battling brain cancer, on Monday, July 17, 2017, at the age of 54. She was born on June 30, 1963, to Joseph and Ruth Ann Leary.

Donna received a degree in Pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She worked in the pharmaceutical industry since graduating. She was active...

Jul 17, 2017

Jim Blakeslee, age 84, of Neenah, passed away at Emerald Ridge Assisted Living Community in Neenah, on July 17, 2017. Jim was born on November 14, 1932, in Sauk County to the late James A. and Gladys M. (Wolf) Blakeslee.

Jim was well known for his love of life, infectious sense of humor, and enthusiastic singing and dancing. He was...

Jul 16, 2017

Beverly Schmidt, 69, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Beverly was born on January 15, 1948 to Richard and Grace (Guyette) Taves in Neenah. On October 10, 1999 she was united in marriage to Richard Schmidt. She worked for many years at the Appleton Airport until her retirement. After retirement...

Jul 16, 2017

Taylor J. Buss, age 36 of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2017. Taylor was born on January 6, 1981 in Appleton Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Appleton East High School, Class of 1999. Taylor was so proud of his work ethic and was always willing to help others. He loved being up north. Snowmobiling, deer hunting or...