Margaret Marie Buchberger Kraus
Aug 12, 2024
Margaret Marie Buchberger Kraus, age 81, died peacefully in her sleep on August 12, 2024. Margaret was born on February 9, 1943, in Clintonville to the late Elder and Catherine (Brahan) Schnorr. Margaret married Douglas Buchberger and they had three sons who they raised in Appleton. After Douglas died in 1980, Margaret continued raising her family.
She worked hard throughout her...
Jean Thiel
Aug 12, 2024
Jean (Meiers) Thiel, beloved wife of Greg Thiel, dear friend of Janice Summers, and close friend of dozens of others, passed away on August 12th due to a heart condition. She was born in Appleton on March 7, 1954 to Joan and Chet Meiers. After graduating from Xavier High School in 1972 she received a degree in early childhood education...
Cheryl Lynn Tyson
Aug 12, 2024
Cheryl Lynn Tyson, 51, of Kimberly, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer on August 12, 2024.
Cheryl was born on May 12, 1973, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Francis III and Sharon (Rohde) Tyson.
Cheryl attended school in Kenosha, Manawa and then high school in Andrews, North Carolina. She received her associate degree from Tri-County College in...
Gertrude "Gertie" Emma (Olp) Wink
Aug 12, 2024
Gertie Wink, age 91, quietly departed this life into eternal life on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Aspire Senior Living, in Kimberly. Gertie, daughter of the late John and Frieda (Buboltz) Olp, was born on November 9, 1932, in Brillion, WI. She attended Trinity Evangelical Grade School and was a 1950 graduate of Brillion High School.
Gertie was united in holy...
Joanne Burnham
Aug 11, 2024
Joanne D. Burnham, 66, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 in Appleton. She was born on August 18, 1957 in Sturgeon Bay to Justin and Mae (Knutson) Delchambre.
After attending Sevastopol High School, Joanne furthered her education with a technical degree in mechanical drafting. Her passion for precision and creativity shone through in all her work. She married Robin Burnham...
Raymond J. Kersten
Aug 11, 2024
Ray Kersten, age 79 of Appleton, passed peacefully into the Lord’s hands on Sunday afternoon, August 11, 2024. Ray was born in Kaukauna on August, 14, 1944, son of the late Albert and Josephine (Eppinger) Kersten. He was a graduate of Kaukauna High School and served in the United States Army as a chef and a baker in Mannheim, Germany.
On...
Marilyn M. Spieth
Aug 11, 2024
Marilyn Mae Spieth, 83, of Appleton, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 11, 2024. Born on October 13, 1940, in Cochrane, Wi. Marilyn was the only child of Florence and Kermit Spieth. Marilyn attended elementary school and graduated from high school in Cochrane. Upon graduation, she attended The University of Wisconsin LaCrosse graduating with a degree in Math Education. She later...
Sally Jane Hinz
Aug 10, 2024
Sally Jane (Casper) Hinz, 80, lost her battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) on Saturday, August 10, 2024. As Sally trusted in Jesus as her Lord and Savior, she is now in heaven with Him!
Sally was born in Appleton on November 13, 1943, to William G. Casper Sr. and Ardella Hertha (Sprister) Casper. Sally met the love of her life...
Mary Lou Mussa
Aug 10, 2024
Mary Lou Mussa (nee Klemm), 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 10, 2024. She was the beloved wife of her late husband Daniel Mussa in which they shared a blessed 42 years together, now reunited in heaven.
She was born and raised in Algona, Iowa where she trained to be a nurse before moving to Wisconsin. She worked...
Ronnie (Ron) E. Olsen
Aug 10, 2024
Ronnie (Ron) E. Olsen, 65, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 10th, 2024. He was born on December 6th 1958, in Gillett WI, the son of Eugene (Ole) Olsen and Jean (Freitag) Olsen. In 1961 the Olsen family moved to Appleton, were Ron resided in the Fox Valley all of his life.
Ron was a student of Appleton East...
Tom Murphy
Aug 9, 2024
Thomas J. Murphy, 59, peacefully entered into eternal life on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Tennessee with a daughter holding each of his hands and in the comforting presence of his faith. Tom passed away following complications from a serious motorcycle accident that occurred on April 26th, 2024. Tom had a deep love for motorcycling, which...
Norman M. Schley
Aug 8, 2024
Norman M. Schley, 81, passed away on August 8, 2024, in Neenah, WI. He was born in Stockbridge, WI, on June 13, 1943, to Albert and Lucy (Portmann) Schley.
Norman graduated from Stockbridge High School before proudly serving with honor and valor in the United States Marines. He went on to further his education at DeVry University and worked as a...
Ken "Rico" Sanders
Aug 8, 2024
Ken (Kenny) "Rico" Sanders, 85, of Kaukauna, passed away on the morning of August 8 with his family by his side, joining his many buddies and friends who have passed before him. He was born August 2, 1939, to the late Earl and Mary (Gertz) Sanders.
After graduation from Kaukauna High School in 1957, he enlisted in the United States Army...
Mary Faye Heinecke Poulson
Aug 7, 2024
Mary Faye Heinecke Poulson.
Loving Aunt, loyal friend, dedicated educator, compassionate mentor, beloved coach, pioneering athlete, and community activist. Mary Heinecke epitomized a difference-making life well lived. She was welcomed into heaven August 7, 2024 at the age of 94.
Born April 28, 1930 in Sheboygan, Wis., the daughter of Karl and Irene Heinecke, Mary graduated from Sheboygan Central High School. She...
Alice F. Huss
Aug 7, 2024
Alice Florence (Burns) Huss, 87, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Alice was born to Daniel and Florence (Campbell) Burns on August 20, 1936. Alice grew up in Askeaton and Kaukauna. She was the youngest in a family of six children. Her siblings nicknamed her “Babe”. At the age of six, Alice lost her mother...
Betty J. Mueller
Aug 7, 2024
Betty Jean Mueller (Fentz), age 77 of Appleton, WI, passed away after a brief illness on August 7, 2024. She was born to John and Florence (Hooyman) Fentz on July 16, 1947, in Appleton, WI. Betty married the love of her life, David “Dave” Mueller on July 27, 1968, and together, they raised 2 wonderful daughters. After graduating with a...
Donald W. Wolff
Aug 7, 2024
Don Wolff, age 94 of Appleton, passed away August 7, 2024, at his home. Don was born in Appleton on June 23, 1930, son of the late Helmuth and Lorinda (Knaack) Wolff. In 1951 Don entered the United States Army, and during his time in the service married Marlene Doxtater in 1952; Don was discharged in 1953.
Don was a man...
David J. Zelinski
Aug 6, 2024
David J Zelinski (Dave), 68, of Greenville, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday August 6, 2024. Dave was born on August 12, 1955, in Appleton, Wisconsin to James J. and Mary J. (Otto) Zelinski.
Dave graduated from Appleton West in 1974 and started working at Great Northern Corporation in 1978. He was a loyal employee...
Jennifer Ann Hill
Aug 5, 2024
Jennifer A. Hill, 48, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born on March 2, 1976, in Wausau, the daughter of Dennis Stanley and Peggy Ann (Lassow) Czechowicz. Jenny was outgoing and fun loving. She loved her children immensely and they were her everything. Jenny loved spending time with family, traveling up...
Marlene Ann Sterling
Aug 5, 2024
Marlene Ann Sterling (née Simonis) entered this world on April 28, 1955, as a spirited and compassionate soul who touched the lives of everyone she encountered. Known for her fierce loyalty, unwavering integrity, and strength of character, Marlene spent her 69 years devoted to family, friends, and the values that guided her life.
Born the middle child in a close-knit, modest...
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