Obituaries

Jean (Jeanne) Verbrick

Jean (Jeanne) Verbrick

Jun 26, 2024

Jean Marie Verbrick (Jeanne), recently of Surprise, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

Born January 14, 1951, second of four children to Thomas W. and Mildred A. (nee Schuerer) Verbrick in Neenah, WI, she was a long time Fox Valley resident prior to relocating to Arizona.

Jean attended St. Mary, Menasha schools, graduating in 1969. She worked at Banta Printing,...

Joyce Leora Gerow

Joyce Leora Gerow

Jun 25, 2024

Joyce Leora Gerow, age 89, slipped peacefully into eternity the afternoon of June 25, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 8, 1935, to Adrian and Leora (Nass) Meidam in Appleton. She spent the majority of her formative years in Appleton, attending Appleton High School and graduated from St John’s High School in Little...

Chong-do Hah

Chong-do Hah

Jun 24, 2024

Chong-do Hah, esteemed Professor Emeritus of Government at Lawrence University, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024 at the age of 96. He was born on November 24, 1927 in Koje, Korea to Chae-Kee Hah and Kyung-Soo Joo.

Professor Hah led a life marked by academic excellence, dedication to his family, and a passion for learning. Chong-do moved to the US...

Carol M. Kilsdonk

Carol M. Kilsdonk

Jun 24, 2024

Carol Mae Kilsdonk, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2024, with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 22, 1942, in Appleton, the cherished daughter of Walter Sr. and Lorena (Knoll) Wolf. Carol married the love of her life, Ronald J. Kilsdonk, on May 5, 1962.

Carol dedicated many years of her professional life to...

Tasha Bixby

Tasha Bixby

Jun 22, 2024

Tasha Bixby, age 40, of Green Bay, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Tasha was born in Neenah on January 13, 1984.

At the time of her death, she left behind her parents: Karla (Tim) Sheridan and Mike (Danielle) Bixby; three children: Astarte Kunz, Ember Bixby. and Liam Schulze; two brothers: Travis Reed and Nathan Bixby; a...

George F. Gibson

George F. Gibson

Jun 21, 2024

George “Rick” Frederick Gibson, age 70, went home to Heaven on June 21, 2024. George was born on November 19, 1953, to George and Alice (Krueger) Gibson. Rick graduated from Neenah High School. In 1977, Rick married Cheryl Winters after a first date trip to Road America Speedway. In the ensuing 46 years, the couple raised three children, welcomed the...

Elizabeth Jane Vanderpool

Elizabeth Jane Vanderpool

Jun 19, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" J. Vanderpool, age 97, passed away at Brewster Village in Appleton on June 19, 2024. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 9, 1926 to Herbert J. Gengler and Anita Eckhardt, and grew up near the future Capital Court.

Betty graduated from Messmer High School in 1944, when the bus service only went out to 35th and Capital....

Gaylord H. Goerl

Gaylord H. Goerl

Jun 19, 2024

Gaylord Henry Goerl, aged 90, passed away peacefully into the arms of his savior on June 19, 2024. He was born on January 17, 1934 in Appleton, WI, the son of Henry and Christiana (Hoeft) Goerl. Gaylord started his career as a crane operator at Valley Iron Works / Allis Chalmers, retiring after 42 years. He met his wife Elaine...

Gloria Jean McCarthy

Gloria Jean McCarthy

Jun 18, 2024

Gloria J. McCarthy, 76, of Appleton, WI, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family after a short illness. 

Gloria was born on March 23, 1948, in Neenah, WI to Victor and Eleanor Porath. 

She married the love of her life, Patrick McCarthy, on September 24, 1966, and together they were blessed with two daughters. 

Gloria worked at the Banta Corporation, Electronic Assembly, Shopko and...

Jan Karol Sedivy

Jan Karol Sedivy

Jun 17, 2024

Jan Karol Sedivy, 102, passed away on June 17, 2024, in Menasha, WI. Jan was born on July 8, 1921, in Joblonica, Czechoslovakia to Vaclav and Maria (Mueller) Sedivy.

Jan was a remarkable individual whose life journey was filled with accomplishments and adventures. He embraced education from an early age, earning a Doctorate in Technical Science and Electrical Engineering from the...

Nora Gloria Busko

Nora Gloria Busko

Jun 17, 2024

Nora Gloria Busko (5-24-24 - 6-17-24) of Kaukauna passed away unexpectedly on June 17th, 2024 at St. Elizabeth hospital due to a gastrointestinal complication that developed in utero. While her life was short, the love her family has for her is endless. 

Nora was described as the perfect baby. She was smiley, happy, and beautiful. She was always ready to join...

Dolores M. Hoefler

Dolores M. Hoefler

Jun 17, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce that our mother, Dolores Hoefler, age 93, passed on from this life on June 17, 2024, at St. Paul Elder Services. She was born November 17, 1930, to the late Chris and Lena (Bies) Gerig, on a farm near Kaukauna. A 1948 graduate of Kaukauna High School, she married Wenzel Hoefler on...

Elizabeth "Betty" Lueck

Elizabeth "Betty" Lueck

Jun 16, 2024

Elizabeth [Betty] M. Lueck, age 90, of Kaukauna, WI passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 1:45 pm. She was born at home in Kaukauna in 1934 to Anthony and Mary [Pennings] Derus. Betty attended Holy Cross grade school and graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1952. She initially worked at Campbell’s clothing store and then Look Drug Stores...

Elaine Josephine Dart

Elaine Josephine Dart

Jun 15, 2024

Elaine Josephine Dart, 87, passed away on June 15, 2024 in Appleton, WI. She was born to Henry and Josephine (Gillis) Heraly on November 21, 1936 in Casco, WI.

Elaine married the love of her life, Ervin August Dart, on September 7, 1957. Together, they owned Forester Banquet Hall in Appleton for over 17 years and helped their community celebrate countless...

Arlynne "JoAnn" Van Cuyk

Arlynne "JoAnn" Van Cuyk

Jun 15, 2024

Arlynne “JoAnn” (Naumann/Milis) Van Cuyk, age 92 of Seymour, WI passed away on June 15, 2024. She was born to Elmer and Frieda (Koehler) Naumann on May 26, 1932 in Green Valley, WI. She graduated from Pulaski High School with the class of ’50. JoAnn married her first love, Charles J. Milis in June of 1952 and together, they raised...

Marvin J. Stenz

Marvin J. Stenz

Jun 14, 2024

Marvin (Marv) James Stenz, age 87, passed away suddenly, yet peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born on April 24, 1937 in Stockbridge, WI, son of the late Leo and Bridget (Head) Stenz and grew up on the family farm. Marv was baptized at St. Mary’s Church in Stockbridge and was later confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in...

Ana Karen Herrera-Quiroz

Ana Karen Herrera-Quiroz

Jun 14, 2024

Ana Karen Herrera-Quiroz, age 26 of Kimberly, WI joined her heavenly kingdom after a hard-fought battle with cancer on June 14, 2024. She was born to Alejandro Herrera and Alma Quiroz on October 17, 1997 in Veracruz, Mexico. After high school, she became a landscaper and a factory worker after moving to the USA to be with her father. Ana...

Margy Durbin

Margy Durbin

Jun 14, 2024

Margy Durbin (Ward) age 68 of Appleton, WI passed away on June 14, 2024. She was born to Ronald and Ethel (Curtis) Ward on January 1, 1956 in Boscobel, WI. After graduating from Wauzeka High School with the class of ’74, she enlisted in the Air Force. Margy met the love of her life, James “Jim” Durbin in 1977 while...

Scott L. "Cazz" Casanova

Scott L. "Cazz" Casanova

Jun 13, 2024

Scott "Cazz" Casanova, age 73 passed away on June 13, 2024 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. He was born on July 9, 1950 in Merrill, Wisconsin to the late Lyle and Betty (Hougum) Casanova. He was a friend of Bill W, "Alcoholics Anonymous" since 9-11-06. He spoke at ThedaCare Behavioral Center for 7 ½ years, helping others to...

James "Jim" Manton Schaut

James "Jim" Manton Schaut

Jun 12, 2024

James Manton Schaut, affectionately known as Jim, 59, passed away unexpectedly on June 12th, 2024, at his home in the Town of Buchanan. Jim was born in Norway, Michigan on April 1st, 1965, to Bernice Beyers and James Schaut. He spent his early childhood growing up in Burkett, Texas, a place he held dear to his heart. He graduated from...