Rodger Alan Cavanaugh
Jul 26, 2024
Rodger Alan Cavanaugh, 85, was called home to the Lord on July 26th, 2024, after a long battle with Dementia. When Rodger passed away, he was lovingly surrounded by his pastor and family members at his own farmhouse, which fulfilled his final wishes. Rodger was a hard-working man, an amazing husband for 60 years to his wife Janet, an extraordinary...
Nancy Kay Kortz
Jul 26, 2024
Nancy Kay Kortz, age 74, passed away on July 26, 2024, at her home. She was born on August 10, 1949, to the late Clifford and Amoretta (VerBoort) Kortz. She spent her early years in Kaukauna with her sister Karen, attending grade school and high school in Freedom.
Upon leaving home after high school, she engaged in many different career paths....
Debra Calnin
Jul 26, 2024
Debra Ann Calnin, age 63, passed away unexpectedly at the family cottage in Keshena, WI on July 26, 2024. She was born on July 27, 1960, to John and Yvonne (Ott) Calnin and raised with her brother in Appleton. Following graduation from Appleton West, and the arrival of her four children, she went on to study at UW Fox Cities.
Music...
John E. Strebe
Jul 25, 2024
John E. Strebe, a dedicated individual who worked in the paper industry for many years, peacefully passed away on July 25, 2024 in Appleton. He was born on March 29, 1935, in Menasha, where he grew up surrounded by the love of his family.
Throughout his life, John enjoyed hunting in his younger years and cherished spending time with friends at...
Donna Rose Schultz
Jul 25, 2024
Donna Rose Schultz, 87, of Menasha, left her home on earth on July 25, 2024, passing peacefully from this life into the loving arms of her Lord.
Donna was born on February 27, 1937, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Harry and Julienne (Le Compte) Schultz.
She was employed at St. Elizabeth Hospital for over 40 years in various positions and ending as Radiology...
Elizabeth "Betty" Rose Wire
Jul 25, 2024
Age 93, passed away on Thursday morning, July 25, 2024, at Aspire Senior Living Community, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on November 10, 1930 in Newark, New Jersey, daughter of the late John and Rose (Balga) Bauernhuber.
She married Robert R. Wire at St. Antoninus Catholic Church in Newark on Feb 3, 1951, and they were married for 58 years.
Betty...
Irene E. Plainse
Jul 24, 2024
Irene Ernestine Graef was called to heaven on July 24, 2024. She was born April 28, 1926, in the town of Theresa, daughter of the late Otto and (Erna) Zimmermann Graef. Irene was married to her late husband, Ross Roy Plainse for 62 years. Irene and Ross had two sons, William (Maureen) Plainse of Orlando and Michael (Jolin) Plainse of...
Carol Therese Gilbertson
Jul 23, 2024
Carol Gilbertson (born Carol Timmers), died peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at age 92. Carol grew up in Kaukauna and Kimberly and graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing. She proudly worked as a registered nurse for more than 30 years at Calumet County Homestead in New Holstein and Rolling Meadows in Fond du Lac. She married her cherished...
Gerald Gene Arnold
Jul 23, 2024
Gerald Gene Arnold passed away on July 23, 2024 in Appleton, WI. He was born on April 12, 1963, to Lyonel and Monica (Felauer) Arnold.
Gerald pursued his education at Fox Valley Lutheran and later at Fox Valley Technical College. He was a skilled craftsman in welding and fabrication. Gerald found solace in the serenity of nature. He had a deep...
Peter Charles Emerson
Jul 23, 2024
Never one to trouble others, Pete went so far as to pre-write his own obituary so as to save his family from having to do so. Below is the obituary Pete wrote:
Pete Emerson, Appleton, WI, born July 17th, 1954, died July 23rd, 2024 from complications due to high grade, small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma.
Peter was a graduate of Wauwatosa West High...
Deborah Lee Knight
Jul 21, 2024
Deborah Lee “Debbie” Knight, age 73, Neenah, passed away on Sunday July 21, 2024. Debbie was born on October 5, 1950 to Dale and Kathrine (Rau) Jackson. She was a graduate of Baraboo High School.
Debbie loved being a mom and grandma. She enjoyed time with her children and grandchildren as well as her dog Toby. She was always telling her...
Eric Allen Mantzke
Jul 20, 2024
We are devastated by the sudden passing of Eric Allen Mantzke on July 20, 2024. Eric was a dedicated Husband, Dad, Grandfather, Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend and Follower of Christ.
Eric was born in Sparta, WI on February 24, 1959 to Ralph and Shelby Mantzke. He attended Onalaska Luther High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Eric moved...
Joseph D. Sell
Jul 20, 2024
Joseph D. Sell, age 66, surrounded by his loved, ones was called to his heavenly home at the very moment they finished singing “I’ll Fly Away” at 1:11 pm (3 numbers in a row meant angels are present to Joe) on July 20, 2024 after a courageous eleven month battle with colon cancer. He was born in Neenah on March...
James L. Feavel
Jul 20, 2024
James “Feav” Feavel, age 78 of Appleton, WI passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 20, 2024. He was born to Jack and Angie (née Parker) Feavel on August 3, 1945 in Appleton, WI. He married Patti Feavel on June 29, 1993. Jim has two children from a previous marriage: Lisa Derfus and Shannon Abernathy.
Jim attended Xavier High School...
Judith Schertz
Jul 19, 2024
Judith Ann Schertz (née Beyer), affectionately known as Judi, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024, in Appleton, WI, at the age of 77. Judy was born in New London, WI. on October 21, 1946, and lived a life marked by warmth, kindness, and a vibrant love for her family, friends, and pets.
Judi was a graduate of New London High...
Edward Gustav Linn
Jul 19, 2024
Edward Gustav Linn, 83, passed away on July 19, 2024, in Appleton, WI. He was born on June 17, 1941, in Wakefield, Michigan to Richard and Sally (Niemela) Linn.
Edward attended Northern Michigan University before pursuing a career as an educator. He was a dedicated Physical Education teacher and Athletic Director in Shiocton for 31 years. His passion for sports shone...
Joseph "Joey" John Carnot
Jul 18, 2024
Joseph "Joey" John Carnot, 35, was born on October 26, 1988, in Appleton, WI. Joey's light shone brightly until his passing on July 18, 2024.
Joey served in the National Guard after attending Kaukauna High School. He was a dedicated employee for Carew Concrete Supply Company, proudly working as a dump truck operator. His faith was a cornerstone of his life,...
Barbara G. Johnson
Jul 18, 2024
Barbara Johnson, 91, child of God, passed away on July 18, 2024 at home surrounded by her family.
Barb was born on October 1, 1932 in Escanaba, MI, the eldest daughter of Joseph and Esther(Hoglund) Gehrman. She graduated from Hurley High School in 1950 and went on to Madison to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. She graduated from the...
Joyce Marie Munes
Jul 18, 2024
Joyce Marie Munes (LaPlante) age 95 of Kaukauna, WI passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at St. Paul Elder Services with her daughters at her side. She was born on April 14, 1929 to Lester “Les” and Selma (Mueller) LaPlante. In February of 1953, Joyce married Mel Munes. Together, they raised 6 children.
Joyce loved spending time at her and Mel’s...
Elizabeth Mary Ring
Jul 17, 2024
Elizabeth M. Ring, age 85, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024. She was born to the late Loren and Sylvia Schumacher on May 18th, 1939. After Loren’s death, Frances Schmidlkofer married Sylvia and became Betsy’s loving father. Elizabeth attended St. Augustine’s grade school in Chilton, WI and then went on to Chilton High School. Elizabeth continued her education...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
