Obituaries

Lucille L. Schroeder

Lucille L. Schroeder

Oct 23, 2023

Lucille L. Schroeder of Greenville, age 102, died on October 23, 2023, at Rennes. Lucille was born January 2, 1921, to Arthur and Linda (Jentz) Plamann in Grand Chute one of four children.  She married Chester “Chuck” Schroeder on June 15, 1940, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church. Cille and Chuck raised their children as they lived and farmed on north Casaloma...

Randy S. Lind

Randy S. Lind

Oct 22, 2023

Randy Lind, the beloved son of Keith and Marty (McCrory) Lind passed away at the age of 50 on October 22, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin.  He was our special Christmas gift, born on December 25, 1972.  He never missed a Christmas at home with his family. 

Randy was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  He moved at an early age to Appleton...

Robert John Stark

Robert John Stark

Oct 22, 2023

Robert (“Bob”) Stark Jr. died peacefully October 22, 2023, at King Veteran Home in WI. Bob was born May 4, 1946, in Appleton, WI, to Robert and Eunice (Palm) Stark at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He is survived by his wife Young, daughter Joanne, and son Bobby. He is also survived by sister Robyn(Don) Neubauer, brother Steve(Kathleen) Stark, and sister Wendy(Bryan)...

Elizabeth Mallery Brauer

Elizabeth Mallery Brauer

Oct 22, 2023

Elizabeth “Betsy” Mallery Brauer, 78, of Appleton, died peacefully on October 22, 2023, at Country Villa Memory Care in Little Chute. Our beloved Aunt Betsy passed away after a rapid health decline that surprised and saddened us. But we were comforted knowing it was 5 o’clock in heaven, and Jimmy Buffett was waiting, ready to greet one of his biggest...

Sara Marie Deitrich

Sara Marie Deitrich

Oct 20, 2023

Our beautiful mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023, at her home in Appleton, Wisconsin. Sara was born in 1968, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of Michael G. Mladejovsky and Gail L. Johnson. A few weeks after Sara celebrated her first birthday, she became a big sister to her beloved...

Charlotte Elizabeth Koerner

Charlotte Elizabeth Koerner

Oct 20, 2023

Charlotte “Char” Elizabeth Koerner (Dorn), age 95 of Appleton, WI joined her heavenly kingdom on October 20, 2023 surrounded by family.  She was born to the late Daniel and Charlotte (Ulman) Dorn on November 21, 1927 in Greenville, WI.  Charlotte married the love of her life, Jack Koerner in May of 1953 at St. Joseph Church in Appleton and together,...

Marilyn J. Keddell

Marilyn J. Keddell

Oct 19, 2023

Marilyn J. Keddell (Deltour) of Appleton, WI peacefully passed away on October 19, 2023.  She was born to Lucille Deltour on February 26, 1932 in Appleton, WI.  Marilyn graduated from Appleton West High School with the class of ’50 and went on to work for Zaug’s Catering, Marshall Fields, and Gimball’s.  Marilyn married the love of her life, Kenneth Keddell...

Michael William Klee

Michael William Klee

Oct 18, 2023

Michael W. Klee was born on December 24, 1950, in Joliet, IL, to Raymond and Ramona Klee.  He spent his early childhood in Lemont, IL, before moving to Lisle, IL. 

He graduated from Benet Academy where he excelled in athletics, especially football, earning the Chicago Tribune’s Golden Helmet award and was recruited by many Big Ten schools.  After much...

James Eugene Osborn

James Eugene Osborn

Oct 18, 2023

James Eugene Osborn, 77 years and 13 days, decided it was time to leave this world of his physical limitations and join his parents (Eugene and Alice Osborn) for a long walk, free of limitations with his faithful dogs KC and Boomer beside him. You fought a long hard fight, time to rest.

Jim was born and raised in Fond...

Gregory J. Coenen

Gregory J. Coenen

Oct 17, 2023

 

Gregory John Coenen, age 84, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by the love of his family.  Greg was born on December 17, 1938, in Little Chute, WI, son of Norbert and Loretta (Kortz) Coenen. He met his soon-to-be wife, Carol Weyenberg, during Christmas when they were 16 years old.  They...

Charles R. Dreger

Charles R. Dreger

Oct 17, 2023

 

Charles “Chuck” Robert Dreger, 94, went to his heavenly home to be with his LORD and Savior on Tuesday, October, 17, 2023.  He was born to the late Fred and Angie Dreger in Menomonie, WI on May 27, 1929 and was baptized at St John’s Lutheran Church in Popple Creek, WI on July 7th, 1929.  He grew up with...

Elizabeth Spears

Elizabeth Spears

Oct 17, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Spears was born into eternal life on October 17, 2023.  Elizabeth was the daughter of Gregory and Joan (Ritger) Spears of Neenah. She graduated from Neenah High School and through her life worked a variety of office manager positions at businesses including Home Savings, US 96 and Star Show, was a travel agent for Kiwi Travel, and ended her...

Richard E. Funnell

Richard E. Funnell

Oct 16, 2023

Richard Eugene Funnell, age 88 of Larsen, WI is finally home with Jesus as of October 16, 2023.  He was born on May 2nd, 1935 in Clinton, IA and adopted by his parents, Earl and Gertrude (Farwell) Funnell.  After graduating from Clinton High School, he enlisted in the Air Force and served for 25 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant...

Margaret Ann Wenzel

Margaret Ann Wenzel

Oct 16, 2023

Greta Wenzel, 70, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Cherry Meadows Hospice. She was born on December 4, 1952, in Appleton, the daughter of Thomas and Eleanore (Van Dyke) Burke. Greta was united in marriage to Victor Wenzel in November of 1976 at St. Therese Catholic Church, Appleton. She loved to travel and take trips to the casino...

Gary Allen Giles

Gary Allen Giles

Oct 15, 2023

Gary Allen Giles died unexpectedly on Sunday October 15, 2023, while at the place he loved most- his cabin up north.  He was born June 5, 1954, the son of the late Walter and Doris (Hintz) Giles.  On August 27,1977, he married Donna Ritzman and together they shared 46 years. Gary graduated from Menasha High School in 1973 and attended Milwaukee Technical...

Mark David Johnson

Mark David Johnson

Oct 15, 2023

In Loving Memory of Mark David Johnson   May 2, 1945 - October 15, 2023    With profound sorrow, we mark the passing of Mark "Big Red" Johnson on October 15, 2023. Mark's legacy is etched in unwavering faith, hearty laughter, and an immeasurable love for his family.    The son of Rev. Sylvester and Viola (Strandes) Johnson, Mark was...

Wendy Ann Oudenhoven

Wendy Ann Oudenhoven

Oct 14, 2023

Wendy Ann Oudenhoven, 53, ended her years-long health battles on October 14, 2023. She passed away quietly and comfortably in her home in Kimberly where she had spent several months in hospice care. She was born in Appleton December 24, 1969 to Roger and Kay (Wouters) Oudenhoven, and was one of three children with elder brother Bill and younger sister Toni....

Bonnie Jean Zick

Bonnie Jean Zick

Oct 13, 2023

Bonnie J. Zick, 75, of Appleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 13, 2023, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. 

She was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on September 11, 1948, to Glen and Delores Schmidt. 

Bonnie raised two beautiful children, Adam and Brenda. 

She was a proud member of the “Red Hatters”. She enjoyed scrapbooking and...

Michael Gordon Lynch

Michael Gordon Lynch

Oct 13, 2023

Michael Gordon Lynch, age 73, died on October 13, 2023, from complications of ALS. Michael was born on January 12, 1950, to parents Gordon Edward and Phyllis (Radtke) Lynch in Appleton.  Mike grew up in Appleton with his brothers Russ and Randy and sister Bonnie.   Michael is survived by his children: Erin Barrington, Megan (Todd) Gillingham, Kevin Lynch, Courtney Lynch;...

Christopher Thomas Voase

Christopher Thomas Voase

Oct 13, 2023

Christopher Thomas Voase, age 68, died on October 13, 2023. Chris was born on November 16, 1954, in Chicago, IL.  He grew up in Chicago, the only son of parents Christian and Marge Hanson.  As a youth Chris went to St John's Military Academy- a fact he was forever proud of. It’s likely that experience contributed to his perfectionist tendencies around the...