Vonda Lee Schmidt
Jan 10, 2024
Vonda Lee Schmidt, a beloved teacher and dedicated member of the community, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024, in Kimberly. She was born on May 5, 1935, in Rudd, Iowa to Edward Ahrens and Lena Lampman.Vonda Lee's journey in education began at a one-room schoolhouse near her family's home. She later attended Rudd Schools, graduating in 1952. She continued...
Peter J. Somers
Jan 10, 2024
Our beloved brother, Peter sadly left us and entered the eternal life with God to join his father Peter, mother Mary, and brother Marty. Peter was born in 1958 and left us in 2024.
Peter loved spending time with his family and extended family at Agape 7. He was an avid baseball player, participated in the Special Olympics and...
Darlene Martha Kennedy
Jan 9, 2024
Darlene Martha Kennedy, 81, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024 at her home in Neenah. She was born in Bessemer, MI on February 2, 1942 to Harvey and Beatrice (Bennett) Kennedy. Darlene worked in the paper industry for several years as a purchasing agent before putting her heart and soul into running a care facility and taking care of...
Mary Margaret Fuller
Jan 9, 2024
The “girl with a curl,” Mary Van Zeeland Fuller, age 68, left us on January 9, 2024, the same way she led her life, with dignity, grace, and love. We will all miss her while holding her close in our collective memory.
Mary was born on October 20, 1955, to Ione and Robert Van Zeeland. Her big brother, George, was her...
Lillian Moser
Jan 9, 2024
Lillian Ruth Moser, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Lillian was born in Milwaukee on April 12, 1925, daughter of the late Adolph and Vera Scharner. On October 1, 1949, she married Billy Roger Moser who preceded her in death.
Lillian attended high school at St. Mary’s Academy and was proud to be a nursing graduate...
Lynn Charles Meyer
Jan 8, 2024
Lynn Charles Meyer, 83, passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2024, after a long journey with Parkinsons.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lynford and Winifred Meyer; his sister, Kay (Meyer) Swiggum and her sons, Tim and Andrew. He is also preceded in death by his father and mother in-law, John and Dorothy Adams.
Lynn is survived by his wife,...
Carol Walz
Jan 8, 2024
We mournfully announce the passing of Carol Walz, age 95, who passed away peacefully in her sleep at Oakridge Memory Care Unit, Menasha on January 8, 2024. Carol was born on February 12, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI to Josef and Josefina Wasilewski. Carol lived a full and vibrant life educating and counseling youth. She was preceded in death by her...
John A. George
Jan 8, 2024
John “Tony” Anthony George
“Tony” was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord on January 8, 2024, at the age of 91. Tony was born in Trinidad, Colorado on May 28, 1932, son of the late George T. and Margaret E. (Givens) George. He graduated from Trinidad High School in 1950. Tony led a remarkable life filled with achievements...
Carol Jayne Palmquist
Jan 7, 2024
Carol Jayne Palmquist was surrounded by her family when she lost her battle to Alzheimer’s - just moments after the Packers beat the Bears for a playoff spot.
Carol and her big brother Russell were born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa to their loving parents Harry and Francis Anderson. Carol attended Augustana College where she met John. They married...
Melissa Hilda Cain
Jan 7, 2024
Melissa “Missy” Cain, age 62, passed away quietly on January 7, 2024. Missy was born on April 29, 1961, in Milwaukee, daughter of Charles and Helen (Boehles) Cain.
Despite her challenges, Missy smiled from the moment she woke until the time she went to bed. She spread happiness as she chatted with anyone that passed her by. Missy enjoyed...
Carol J. Mandel
Jan 7, 2024
Carol J. Mandel, age 82, of New London, formerly of Shawano, passed away on January 7, 2024 at St. Joseph Residence in New London. Carol was born on December 23, 1941 to the late Herbert and Adeline (Eiting) Niesen in Kaukauna. She was a graduate of Kaukauna High School. After high school she worked raising her family as well as...
Ann Erickson
Jan 6, 2024
Ann (Higgins) Erickson, age 85, died Saturday, January 6, 2024, of complications following surgery. She was born October 5, 1938, in Madison. She graduated from Edgewood High School and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She married Dale Erickson on June 11, 1960, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Madison, WI.
Ann was a long-time member of First English Lutheran Church serving...
Jacob P. Mata
Jan 5, 2024
Jacob Peter Mata, age 27 of Nashville, TN passed away in September of 2023. He was born to David Hebert and Julia Mata on April 14, 1996, in Appleton, WI. He graduated from Appleton North High School in 2014 and went on to serve his time in the US Army. After his time in the military, Jacob worked a wide...
Esther M. Voissem
Jan 4, 2024
Esther M. Voissem, age 80, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024. She was born to Peter and Anna (Lipp) Sahli on July 3, 1943. She was a woman of great faith and served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Bernadette Church for many years. Her faith community was very important to her and through that community she was introduced...
Eileen Ruth (Kunstman) Tiede
Jan 4, 2024
Eileen Ruth (Kunstman) Tiede, age 97 entered into the loving arms of her Savior on January 4, 2024.. Eileen was born on April 22, 1926, the twin daughter of the late Rudolph and Elsie (Steber) Kunstman. She was baptized into the Christian faith at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, Appleton, on May 2, 1926, and confirmed on March 17, 1940. Eileen was a...
Joseph William Stetson
Jan 4, 2024
Joseph W. Stetson, 29, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 4th, 2024 due to medical complications. He was born July 15th, 1994, in Appleton, WI to parents Sherry (McDowell) Stetson and Gary Stetson. Growing up, he loved playing sports, especially baseball, camping with his family, and collecting baseball cards. He graduated from Appleton East High School and worked several years...
Robert (Bob) Vanderheiden
Jan 2, 2024
Robert (Bob) J Vanderheiden, of Appleton died Jan 2. He was born in Lena, Wisconsin, April 16, 1951, to the late Roland and Marion (Cordier) Vanderheiden. He graduated from Green Bay West in 1969. He married Diane M. Bushman in Cleveland Wisconsin on September 6, 1974.
The two of them spent most of their married life in De Pere, relocating to Appleton nearly six...
Elizabeth L. Hudson
Jan 1, 2024
Betty is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law Cindy and Pete Allcox of Sarasota, FL, and special life partner of her late daughter Tina, Dave Johann of Neenah, WI and 7 grandchildren Jennifer Allcox, Tom (Guin) Allcox, Jason (Kara) Allcox, Michell (Scott) Meyer, Jessica (Andrew) Hose, Rachel (Mathew) Spang, and Jason Plamann, and 16 great grandchildren.
Betty was preceded...
Lois G. Wendt
Jan 1, 2024
Lois Grace Wendt, age 96, a child of God, was called home on January 1, 2024. Lois was born September 11, 1927, in Antigo, daughter of the late Leonard and Verna (Pautz) Parsons. She was a graduate of the Antigo High School, and on June 10, 1950, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in the town of Polar, Wisconsin, she married...
Diane L. Schoepke
Dec 30, 2023
Diane L. Schoepke (Siebers), age 65, passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday, December 30, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Jeff; daughter, Amber (Kevin) Randolph; grandchildren, Cullen Schoepke, Nate Randolph, and Ben Randolph; siblings, Bruce Siebers, Deb (Tim) Konitzer, Larry (Chris) Siebers, Richard (Sherry) Siebers, and Brian Siebers; and many nieces, nephews,...
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