Richard Schmidt
Feb 26, 2025
Dr. Richard E. Schmidt went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 26, 2025.
He was born on August 24, 1934 in Floyd, Iowa to Conrad (Gene) and Lucy Apel Schmidt. He attended Floyd schools into the seventh grade and then moved with his family to Nora Springs, Iowa, where he graduated from high school in 1952. Following...
Sharon Sandra Desten
Feb 26, 2025
Sharon Sandra Desten (Williamson) age 83, passed away the morning of February 26, 2025, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Sharon was born on August 8, 1941, to the late Samuel and Lucille (Zemke) Williamson in Shawano, WI. She spent her youth in Cecil and graduated from Shawano High School. In 1963, she met Ronald “Ronnie” Desten at a...
Paul B. Schuh
Feb 26, 2025
Paul B. Schuh, 85, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Frontida Memory Care in Kimberly. He was born on January 15, 1940, in Freedom, WI. He was the sixth of twelve children born to Ignatius and Martha (Verhagen) Schuh. Paul was a craftsman by trade and enjoyed working in construction. One...
Jim Potter
Feb 25, 2025
Jim Potter, 78, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025. He was born on December 27, 1946, to Merrill and June (Mignon) Potter in Appleton, Wisconsin.
He was raised in Appleton and graduated from Appleton West High School in 1965. He attended Black River Falls college. He went to have a thriving career in the liquor business for 44 years and...
Michael Edward Miller
Feb 24, 2025
Michael Edward Miller, age 67, passed away on February 24, 2025 from a cardiac episode. Michael was born on August 20, 1957, to James and Joyce (Williams) Miller in Johnson City, TN. His youth was spent in various military bases around the world until returning to Johnson City to attend East Tennessee State University where he received his bachelor’s degree...
Roger James Simpson
Feb 22, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Roger (Rog) James Simpson, age 82, on Saturday, February 22, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Rog was born in Galesburg, Illinois July 15, 1942 to parents Fern Moore and James Simpson.
Roger was a retiree of Bergstrom/Gladfelter Paper after 40 years of service. He had proudly continued his education through various paper-making...
Joan M. Koslowski
Feb 22, 2025
Joan Margaret Koslowski, 85, reached her goal of eternal life on Saturday, February 22, 2025. She was born on October 3, 1939, to Viler and Gertrude Zilisch. Joan graduated from St. Patrick Grade School and then Menasha High School. She married John Koslowski on July 25, 1959. They were blessed with four children, instilling in them the values of love,...
Carolyn Close
Feb 22, 2025
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Carolyn Close, 85, passed away peacefully at American Grand Assisted Living Suites in Neenah, WI on February 22, 2025. Carolyn was born on September 26, 1939, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to Raymond and Alice (Abell) Schull.
Carolyn attended P J Jacobs High School in Stevens Point, where she was part...
George Robert Davis
Feb 21, 2025
George Robert Davis, affectionately known as "Woody," 88, passed away on February 21, 2025, in Neenah, Wisconsin. He was born on May 27, 1936, in Naples, Illinois.
Following his graduation from Bluffs High School, Woody served honorably in the Air Force from 1958 to 1962, where he was stationed in Korea and worked on radar systems. His commitment and hard work...
Earlene "Mary" Steinfort
Feb 21, 2025
Earlene Mary Steinfort (Gillman), age 90 of Appleton, WI passed away on February 21, 2025. The only child of Earl and Ione Gillman, Earlene was born on September 23,1934 in Menasha, WI. After graduating from Menasha High School, she went on to work in the laboratory for Kimberly Clark, a job she loved. Earlene married the love of her life,...
Sherwin J. Fuerbringer
Feb 20, 2025
Sherwin John “Pinky” Fuerbringer, 84, passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Pinky was born on October 29th, 1940, in Watertown, Wisconsin to his parents John and Alice (Nee Gleiter) Fuerbringer. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Roseanne. His other siblings are sister Sally Holmes and brother Del Fuerbringer. Pinky...
Catherine R. Otte
Feb 19, 2025
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Catherine "Kathy" R. Otte, age 88, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on February 19, 2025, at Eagle Court Memory Care.
She was born on February 4,1937 in Reedsville, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Charles and Veronica (Geigel) Vondrachek. Catherine graduated from Reedsville High School. She was united...
James Alfred Hebert
Feb 19, 2025
James Alfred Hebert, age 83, passed away on February 19, 2025. Jim was born on December 10, 1941 in Illinois to the late Alfred and Dorothy (Benoit) Hebert. After graduation from high school he attended Marquette University pursuing a degree in civil engineering. He worked as a Land Surveyer, starting his own business, Outagamie Land Surveying in 1976. The business...
Cal Hanagan
Feb 18, 2025
Cal Hanagan, 61, a vibrant and unforgettable spirit, passed away on February 18, 2025. He was born on April 18, 1963 to Clifford and Lois (Smith) Hanagan in Kaukana, WI.
After graduating from Kaukauna High School, Cal went on to serve in the United States Army from 1980 to 1984. He spent 12 years as an admired car salesman for Russ...
Kathleen H. Baker
Feb 18, 2025
Kathleen “Kathy” Helen Baker (Rose) was born to eternal life on February 18, 2025 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in 1953 to the late Ruth and Marvin Rose in Green Bay, WI. Kathy graduated from West De Pere High School and attended college at UW Stout and UW Menasha. She worked as a real estate...
Dave A. Preimesberger
Feb 16, 2025
Dave Preimesberger passed away on February 16, 2025.
Simply put Dave was a gentle giant, for the most part he was quiet. But don't let his shyness fool you. Once he knows you, he talks your ear off but he'll use choice words that penetrate all the way to your bones.
He was a burger and fry kind of guy. Don't forget...
Roger Edwin Gersmehl
Feb 16, 2025
Roger E. Gersmehl passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the Garden View Assisted Care Facility. He was affectionally known as Pappy to his family. He was born on March 17, 1942, in Manitowoc, WI the son of Lester and Flora (Hemb) Gersmehl. He married his wife, Ruth Ann and had five children together. Roger worked at the...
John L. Vander Sanden
Feb 16, 2025
John Vander Sanden, age 77, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, with his family by his side at Theda Care in Appleton. John was born in Appleton, WI on November 10, 1947, to Cornelius (Casey) and Rosella Vander Sanden (Kroes). John married Arleen Emerich on June 22, 1973, and together they raised 3 wonderful children. They were married for...
Vivian M. Wilz
Feb 16, 2025
Vivian Wilz, 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Willow Lane Assisted Living. She was born on April 16, 1925, in Appleton, the daughter of David and Marie (Hoffmann) Halloran. Vivian was united in marriage to the love of her life, Donald J. Wilz, on July 20, 1942, in Appleton, and they shared 68 years together before...
Keith Eldred, OD
Feb 15, 2025
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Keith Eldred Memorial Service
Dr. Keith C. Eldred, age 79, formerly of Cheyenne, WY, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Appleton, WI. He was born on February 28, 1945,...
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