Obituaries

Debra Mary Glass

Debra Mary Glass

Feb 22, 2024

Debra M. Glass passed away on February 22, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Appleton, on September 23, 1957 to Wilbert and Catherine (Revoir) Pomeroy.

From a young age, Debra danced to the beat of her own drum, always seeking out new adventures and forming connections wherever she went. Her career as regional property manager at...

Donald R. Hale

Donald R. Hale

Feb 21, 2024

Donald “Don” Robert Hale, age 85, died Wednesday, February 21, 2024, of lymphoma cancer and other health complications. 

Don was born January 23, 1939, in Appleton, Wisconsin; son of the late Donald E. and Evelyn (Kressin) Hale of Appleton. On November 2, 1962, he married Julia Ann Seiler of Arlington, Virginia whom he met at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. while on...

Carole V. Baxter

Carole V. Baxter

Feb 21, 2024

Carole V. Baxter, age 88, formerly of Freedom, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Carole was born in Shawano County, Wisconsin, on September 13, 1935, daughter of the late Russell and Doris (Borchardt) Smith and attended school in Wittenberg.  Carole married Marvin Baxter and together six children.

Her pride and joy was crafting children’s toys at Chilton Globe Toy Factory...

Jane C. Barnetzke

Jane C. Barnetzke

Feb 20, 2024

Jane C. Barnetzke, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, after a brief illness. Jane attended UW-Eau Claire where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and developed a passion for patient-centered care that benefitted countless patients over more than four decades. Being a dialysis nurse, she saw firsthand the dire need...

Mark Charles Ropella

Mark Charles Ropella

Feb 19, 2024

Mark Charles Ropella, 61, of Appleton, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 19, 2024 at his home. Mark was born on January 17, 1963 to Dennis and Nancy Ropella. Mark grew up in Menasha and attended Clovis Grove Elementary and Butte des Morts Junior High School. He graduated from Menasha High School in 1981. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in History...

James Randerson

James Randerson

Feb 18, 2024

James Randerson, age 62, passed away at his home on February 18, 2024. James was born on October 25, 1961, in Appleton, to parents Gerald and Helen (Crow) Randerson. He was one of five children born to the couple. He graduated from Xavier High School. Following his youth in Appleton he married and proceeded to have three children with Michelle...

Judith "Judy" Ann Bartz

Judith "Judy" Ann Bartz

Feb 16, 2024

Judith “Judy” Ann (White) Bartz, age 92, passed away on February 16, 2024. She was born to Ted and Anita White in Appleton Wi on February 16, 1932.  She grew up in Appleton and was the youngest of three children.  She graduated from Appleton High School and attended one year of business school. Judy met Roy Bartz when he returned...

Anna J. Murphy

Anna J. Murphy

Feb 14, 2024

Anna Jane Murphy (Bruecker) age 74 of Appleton, WI joined her beloved angels and saints in heaven on February 14, 2024.  She was born to Arthur and Janet (Nytes) Bruecker on February 15, 1949.  She graduated from Seymour High School with the class of ’67 and decided to work in healthcare.  Anna was a passionate nurse and earned her RN...

Emma A. Potter

Emma A. Potter

Feb 13, 2024

Emma A. Potter, 97, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024, at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna.  She was born on April 25, 1926, in Appleton to the late Frank Van Agtmael, and Agnes (Milheiser) Van Agtmael, and married Melvin A. Potter, Sr., on January 3, 1943. 

Her life was filled with what she cherished most - her family. She...

Jennifer Jean Schmidt

Jennifer Jean Schmidt

Feb 12, 2024

Jennifer (Jen) Jean Schmidt, 49, of Neenah, passed away peacefully at home on 

February 12, 2024. She was a fun-loving sister, aunt, and friend to many. Jennifer 

had a great sense of humor and could make anyone laugh. She had a special love for anything purple, Lenny Kravitz, and kitties. Jen was selfless, empathetic, and caring. She always wanted the best for everyone around her, especially her loved ones.  

 

On June 24, 1974, Jeffrey and Barbara Schmidt welcomed Jennifer into...

William (Will) McKay

William (Will) McKay

Feb 12, 2024

William (Will) McKay, age 50, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 12th, 2024.

Will was born in Neenah, to Mary (Busse) and David McKay.  After attending Neenah High School, he went on to earn his BS in Industrial Engineering from UW Madison.  Will worked in Information Technology starting with the Bemis Corporation, followed by the Menasha Corporation and most recently at the...

James "Rupp" L. Bieritz, Sr.

James "Rupp" L. Bieritz, Sr.

Feb 12, 2024

James “Rupp” Lee Bieritz, Sr, age 88 of Appleton, WI joined his heavenly kingdom on February 12, 2024.   He was born to Lothar and Gertrude (Schultz) Bieritz on January 11, 1936 in Appleton, WI.  Jim graduated from Appleton West High School with the class of ’54 and went on to work as a pressman supervisor for most of his...

Karen J. Selig

Karen J. Selig

Feb 12, 2024

Karen J. Selig, passed away on February 12, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born on October 27, 1933, in Elderon, Wisconsin to Alfred and Laura (Malueg) Foth.



Karen attended Appleton High School and Lawrence University. She was a dedicated and hardworking individual who spent the majority of her career working at Voith Fabrics in quality control from 1963...

Diane M. Schumacher

Diane M. Schumacher

Feb 11, 2024

Diane (Truyman) Schumacher, age 68, of Appleton, died Sunday afternoon, February 11, 2024 surrounded by her closest loved ones. She was born in Seymour, WI on October 3, 1955 to the late Geraldine (Geri) and Benedict (Ben) Truyman. Diane married Lee Schumacher on October 24, 1980.

 

Diane is survived by her husband Lee, their daughter Katie, and brothers David (Carol) Truyman,...

Karen Kamine

Karen Kamine

Feb 11, 2024

Karen Renee Kamine, of Appleton, passed away on February 11, 2024, surrounded by loved ones after a short battle with cancer. Born and raised in Appleton, daughter of the late Gordon Redenz and Shirley Bretl, Karen recently celebrated her 69th birthday on February 5. She attended Appleton East High School and on November 19, 1977, Karen married her soulmate, Peter...

Amy Jo Melendes

Amy Jo Melendes

Feb 11, 2024

Amy Jo (Laux) Melendes passed away February 11, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.



She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Central High School in 1990 and received her BS from Devry University in Chicago.



Amy enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing, photography, and was always sure to have 2-3 books going at a time.



She is survived by the love of...

June Scherer

June Scherer

Feb 9, 2024

Appleton - June Scherer passed away February 9, 2024, after a brief illness with her family present. June was born June 16, 1933 in Denganwy, North Wales to Joseph (Margaret Jones) Roberts. June had two sisters Erlisse, and Josie.She met her first husband Harry Olson, when he was stationed at a US Airforce base Wales in 1953. She had two...

Robert D. Safford

Robert D. Safford

Feb 9, 2024

Robert D. Safford died on February 9, 2024, at the age of 94 in Appleton, WI. 

He was born in Tracy, MN on June 29, 1929, to Paul F. and Esther B. (Phillips) Safford.  

Robert moved with the family to Brookings, SD at age 2 for one year and then to Huron, SD. He graduated from Huron High School in 1947...

Henry Behm

Henry Behm

Feb 7, 2024

Henry W. Behm passed away February 7, 2024 at Silverstone Memory Care, Appleton. He was born July 27, 1933, the youngest of twelve children to William and Minnie Behm, born in the family farmhouse near Fisk, WI.

Hank was a graduate of Omro High School, lettering in Varsity Football.

He was employed as an ironworker for 35 years, spending most of those...

Marilyn Ann Dorn

Marilyn Ann Dorn

Feb 7, 2024

Marilyn Ann (nee Halkowski) Dorn, age 79, went into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 7, 2024. She was born on December 27, 1944, in Marshfield, Wisconsin. The daughter of the late Ann (Zellner) and Leonard Halkowski. She was second oldest of five children.

After graduating from Assumption High School in 1963, she was employed...