Vernon DeBruin
Dec 24, 2023
Vernon "Vern" Joseph De Bruin, 94, of Kimberly, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 after a lengthy struggle with dementia. Vern was born on March 19, 1929 to Frank and Virginia (Huss) De Bruin in Menasha. On August 27, 1949 he was united in marriage to Patricia "Pat" Chew at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Menasha. Vern retired...
Robert "Bob" Winters
Dec 23, 2023
Robert Frank Winters, age 92, of Freedom passed from his earthly life into his Eternal Life on December 23, 2023, at Country Villa in Little Chute with his loving and caring children at his side.
Bob was born on March 27, 1931, in Seymour Wisconsin to Elmer and Frieda Winters. He was baptized as a child of God...
David "Dave" J. Schwaller
Dec 23, 2023
David J. “Dave” Schwaller, age 68, of Menasha, passed away on December 23, 2023. David was born on January 11, 1955 to Eugene and Eleanor (Vanden Heuvel) Schwaller in Kaukauna Wisconsin. He was a graduate of Kimberly High School. He attended Fox Valley Tech in Appleton where he received his associate degree. He was employed with Treasure Island, where he...
Gerald "Jerry" Carl Wagner, Jr
Dec 23, 2023
Gerald C. “Jerry” Wagner, Jr. age 80, of Neenah-Menasha, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023 at Prairie Homes in Menasha. Jerry was born on May 31, 1943 in Appleton, Wisconsin to the late Gerald C. and Margaret (Reffke) Wagner, Sr. He was a graduate of Appleton West High School, Class of 1961. After graduation he attended Central Bible College...
Ronald E. Wenzel
Dec 23, 2023
Ronald E. Wenzel passed peacefully into eternal life on December 23, 2023, at the age of 89. He was born in Appleton, WI on June 10, 1934, to the late Bernhard and Elizabeth (Goettlicher) Wenzel. He graduated from St Mary High School, Menasha in 1952. Ronald was united in marriage to Mary Ann Riese on June 19, 1954. They were...
Gordon P. Gerrits
Dec 22, 2023
Gordon Peter Gerrits, age 94 of Appleton, WI joined his heavenly kingdom on December 22, 2023. He was born to Jacob and Catherine (Peeters) Gerrits on February 17, 1929 in Appleton, WI. After the early passing of his father, Gordon left school in 8th grade to support his family in his place. He worked as a millworker, chiefly as a...
Jean Mildred Tierney
Dec 21, 2023
Jean M. Tierney (Eick), 88, peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, December 21, 2023. She was the second of ten children born to Clarence and Mildred (Landwehr) Eick, on June 18, 1935, in Seymour, WI. Following graduation from Seymour High, Jean married the love of her life, Jim Tierney on November 20, 1954, and they enjoyed 41 years together...
Nancy C. Tebo
Dec 21, 2023
Nancy Caryl Tebo passed away peacefully in her home at The Heritage on December 21, 2023, leaving behind a legacy woven with wisdom, compassion, and unconditional love.
Born in Wausau, WI on August 17, 1931 to Carl and Annette Swanson, Nancy and her sister Molly were raised as good “Swedes” in a close-knit community of lifelong friends in Mosinee, Wisconsin....
Delia M. Molden
Dec 21, 2023
The youngest of six children of Italian immigrant parents, Delia was born on January 3, 1928, in Milwaukee. She passed on December 21, 2023, in Appleton. Delia became an elementary school teacher and spent most of her career in the Milwaukee Public Schools. After years in elementary classrooms, Delia became a reading specialist in multiple MPS schools. While...
Dianna L. Olson
Dec 21, 2023
Dianna Lynn Olson, age 71 of Appleton, WI passed away on December 21, 2023. She was born to Gordon and Vivian (Reed) Olson on January 22, 1952 in Berlin, WI. Dianna was a federal government employee for most of her life, proudly serving her country and her government. Earlier in her life, Dianna’s equestrian nature and her skill with horses...
Jeffery "Jeff" Lynn Gonnering
Dec 20, 2023
Jeffery Lynn Gonnering, 69, passed away on December 20, 2023. He bravely fought cancer until the end.
Jeff was born to Don and Betty Gonnering on February 12, 1954. He graduated from Appleton East High School in 1972 and worked as a Master Printer.
Jeff was a talented musician and had a special love for playing the drums. He had...
Janet P. Watson
Dec 19, 2023
Janet Suzanne Paquette Watson was born on December 26, 1937 and passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 19, 2023, just one week shy of her 86th birthday.
Jan, the second of four daughters born to Howard and Helen Paquette, grew up in Cadillac, Michigan surrounded by close family in her neighborhood. At 14 she contracted...
Betty J. Wieckert
Dec 19, 2023
It is with great sadness that the Wieckert family announces the death of our much-loved mother, Betty Wieckert, who passed away on December 19, 2023 at the age of 93. The daughter of Oliver and Vinney (Gabrielson) Marks, Betty was born on July 16, 1930 in Big Falls, WI. When Betty was young, the Marks Family moved to a farm...
James R. Happel
Dec 19, 2023
Jim passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in LaCrosse and graduated from Tomah High School, UW-LaCrosse, and UW-Oshkosh (MS) and was a proud member of Delta Sigma Phi.
He was a respected educator of advanced mathematics at Appleton West High School for 35 years. He was active in the Appleton Education...
Evelyn Margaret Timblin
Dec 19, 2023
Evelyn Margaret Timblin, age 90, Appleton, passed away on December 19, 2023. Evelyn was born on May 19, 1933 to the late Henry and Margaret (Barriault) Parent. On March 14, 1956 she married Carson R. Timblin in Pine City Minnesota. After they married, they moved to Boyceville to start their family. Later in life Evelyn returned to school to get...
Paul James Siket
Dec 19, 2023
Paul James Siket of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on December 19, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Paul was born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, on August 5, 1945.
Excelling at sports, he was an all-state quarterback in high school. In the words of his brother, Tom: “He never bragged about his accomplishments. Paul was an Eagle scout. He always...
Neil P. "Grumpa" Johnson
Dec 17, 2023
Neil Johnson, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at his home in Appleton in the company of his wife and loving family. He had been in declining health and was receiving hospice care at home. Neil’s family is grateful to ThedaCare Hospice and Synergy Home Care for their excellent care.
Neil Peter Johnson was born on October...
Jo Ann Reischl
Dec 16, 2023
Jo Reischl, 66, was found passed away at home on December 16, 2023. She was born on January 2, 1957, to Henry and Clara (Lenz) Baumann.
Jo was a loving daughter, mother, sister, and friend. She had a very quirky and sarcastic sense of humor and liked to use it. She loved to travel, taking many trips down south to...
James "Jim" Edward Reimer
Dec 16, 2023
On Saturday, December 16, James Edward Reimer, affectionately known as Jim, Jimmy, The Jimster, Jimbo, and his most cherished name, Dad, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep. Born January 22, 1976, in Painesville, OH, Jim was the son of Jack and Judith Reimer. He was raised by Judy, in Mentor, OH, and spent his childhood splashing along the shores of...
Philip Fischer
Dec 16, 2023
Philip Lee Fischer, born May 13, 1955, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023. Philip lived in many group homes during his life, the last being Vista Care in Manitowoc. When he was able, he loved to bowl and crush cans. His favorite treat was McDonald’s-especially the shakes-vanilla and strawberry; and he loved the Packers. He is survived by...
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