Obituaries

Doris Mae Peters

Doris Mae Peters

Oct 1, 2024

Doris M. Peters, 92, of Kimberly, WI, passed peacefully into the joy of her heavenly home on October 1, 2024. 

Her life began in Fairchild as the middle child of seven born to Henry and Eda Emanuel. Her small-town roots, modest upbringing, and her family's emphasis on faith ingrained in Doris the characteristics she displayed all her life: frugality, kindness, generosity,...

Debbi Weiland

Debbi Weiland

Oct 1, 2024

Debbi Weiland, 67, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Debbi was born on April 11, 1957, in Medford, Wisconsin, the daughter of Allan and Midge (Margaret Weber) Thielke.

Debbi attended Medford High School, where she showcased her talents as a synchronized swimmer, cheerleader, and baton thrower. Her vibrant spirit...

Kenneth Earl De Goey

Kenneth Earl De Goey

Oct 1, 2024

“Hey Kenny, the golf cart has headed down the fairway, and it looks like another Hole in One.”

Kenneth E. De Goey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, has taken his final journey, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and kindness. 

He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Sandra (Resch) De Goey; daughter Lori (Gerry) Post;...

Robert "Bob" L. Reinke

Robert "Bob" L. Reinke

Sep 30, 2024

Robert L. “Bob” Reinke, age 75, of Appleton, passed away on September 30, 2024. Bob was born on April 4, 1949 in Appleton to the late George and Antoinette (Coenen) Reinke. Bob was a graduate of Appleton East High School, Class of 1968. He married the former Susie Strobl on May 9, 1970 and they enjoyed nearly 42 years together...

Brett Lawrence Parker

Brett Lawrence Parker

Sep 29, 2024

In loving memory of Brett Lawrence Parker, age 66, born Tuesday June 24,1958, in Appleton, WI. He is the son of the late Donald and Elaine (Sievert) Parker. Brett married Linda Taggart on August 23, 1997. He worked at R. Sabee Co. for 46 years. 

Brett is survived by his wife Linda, brother Gregg (Rebecca), niece Sara (Phelan), and their son...

Allan Lee Adams

Allan Lee Adams

Sep 29, 2024

Allan Lee Adams, 71, passed away on September 29, 2024 in Little Chute, Wisconsin. Al was born on April 4, 1953, in Menomonee, Wisconsin to Donald and Mildred (Lindquist) Adams. 

A proud graduate of Menomonee High School. He was a dedicated and dependable individual. He had a great sense of humor. His laughter and joy were contagious, bringing happiness to gatherings,...

Denise M. Tessen

Denise M. Tessen

Sep 29, 2024

Denise Margaret (Myhill) Tessen, age 60, passed away on September 29, 2024. Denise was born on December 15, 1963, to parents William and Darlene (Wilson) Myhill in Milwaukee, WI. She lived in Milwaukee until she was 18, and moved to Winchester and began a family. The family moved to Louisiana until a return to Wisconsin brought a chance encounter by...

William G. Goodness

William G. Goodness

Sep 28, 2024

William G. Goodness passed peacefully from this beautiful life Saturday September 28, 2024. He fantasized about meeting his maker at the business end of gun held by a crazed, jealous husband. He told this joke often when contemplating his inevitable end. But fate had other plans. Contrary to his wishes, William passed peacefully in his favorite chair, taking his last...

Richard William Helms

Richard William Helms

Sep 28, 2024

Richard William Helms, 76, passed away at his Kaukauna home on September 28, 2024, in the presence of family. Richard was born in Appleton on September 14, 1948, to Raymond and Lila (Mantei) Helms.

Dick graduated from Appleton High School in 1966. He served in the Army from 1968 through 1970, including a tour in Vietnam. He worked as a machinist...

Thomas Grade

Thomas Grade

Sep 28, 2024

Thomas E. Grade, 70, passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2024, in Menasha, WI. He was born on June 20, 1954, to Thomas and Jean (Bretthauer) Grade.

Tom graduated from Menasha High School in 1972 then went to college at University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh and transferred to University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee in 1974. He took some time off to...

Marion A. Merkl

Marion A. Merkl

Sep 28, 2024

Marion Amanda Merkl (Schabow) passed into her eternal home with God on September 28, 2024. She was born on January 13, 1931 to the late Herbert and Nathalie (Hersekorn) Schabow. She was received into God’s kingdom through the waters of Holy Baptism on February 8, 1931 at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church and confirmed her faith there on April 2,...

Nancy Kaye Annen

Nancy Kaye Annen

Sep 27, 2024

Nancy Kaye Annen of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away suddenly of natural causes on September 27th, 2024. 

Nancy was born to Earl and May Smith on March 3rd, 1939 as the youngest of ten brothers and sisters. After graduating from high school in Niantic, Illinois, Nancy took a job at the local newspaper, the Decatur Herald. It was not long after that...

Ronald Otto Merbach

Ronald Otto Merbach

Sep 27, 2024

Ronald Otto Merbach conquered pancreatic cancer and battled related complications with courage. He passed away peacefully with his family at his side on September 27, 2024. 

Ron was born August 8, 1941, to Rudolph and Geneva (Kanter) Merbach and grew up on a working dairy farm in Sherwood with his parents and three brothers, Rudolph, Robert (Ron’s twin) and Richard. 

He attended...

Ellen Jill Nichols

Ellen Jill Nichols

Sep 25, 2024

Ellen Jill Nichols passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 25, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born to Thomas and Lucille McNerney in Cambridge, Massachusetts and raised in Rochester, New York with her sister Jane. After graduating from Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, she married Richard Hewitt Nichols, Jr, and moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where she lovingly...

Patti Lynn Trautwein

Patti Lynn Trautwein

Sep 25, 2024

Patti Lynn Trautwein, 70, passed away on September 25, 2024.

She was born on September 19, 1954, to parents Donald and Luella (Stone) Burch in Wamsutter, WY and she attended high school in Thermopolis, WY. In 1972, Patti married Hank Trautwein, and they raised three daughters together. She later attended Springfield College in Springfield, MA and worked in various human resource...

Marion E. Krueger

Marion E. Krueger

Sep 24, 2024

Marion Ella Krueger (nee Groth), age 95 of Appleton, WI (formerly of Menomonee Falls, WI) joined her heavenly kingdom on September 24, 2024. She was born to Carl and Lydia (nee Grosskoph) Groth on March 20, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI. She met the love of her life, James “Jim” Krueger, while bowling with a friend and after some persistence from...

Paula Jean Manteufel

Paula Jean Manteufel

Sep 24, 2024

Paula J. (Cotter) Manteufel, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2024.

Paula was born to the late Virginia Ann Schermitzler and James Clarence Cotter on February 28,1962 in the city of Appleton.

She graduated from Appleton West High School, Class of 1980, and furthered her education later in life at Fox Valley Technical College receiving an associate degree in accounting.

Paula...

Janet Elizabeth Flood

Janet Elizabeth Flood

Sep 23, 2024

Janet Elizabeth (Mayes) Flood, 78, of Appleton, died of complications due to kidney failure on Monday, September 23, 2024. In her final days, she and the family were supported by Hospice Care. Her daughter was at her side when she died.

Janet was born November 12, 1945, in Kansas City, MO. She grew up in Mount Lebanon, a suburb of Pittsburgh,...

Phyllis Ann Boldig

Phyllis Ann Boldig

Sep 23, 2024

Phyllis Ann Boldig, 87, passed away on September 23, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 19, 1937, in Belle Plaine, Wisconsin to Dewey and Florence (Pahlow) Bartz.

Phyllis graduated from Shawano High School and became a clerk at the Shawano Courthouse. On October 19, 1957, she married her beloved husband, Franklin “Bud” Boldig, at St. James Lutheran...

Jean Ann Kahler

Jean Ann Kahler

Sep 22, 2024

Jean Ann Kahler, born August 31, 1940, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald, her son Gary, her parents Clarence and Mildred Jonen, her sister Margaret Stevenson, and her brother James Jonen. She is survived by her children Randal Kahler and special friend Kenda Nemeth, Ellen Kahler, Anthony and Angela Kahler,...