Obituaries

Thomas F. Hill, OFM Cap.

Thomas F. Hill, OFM Cap.

Feb 22, 2023

Brother Thomas Francis Hill, OFM Cap. passed on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the age of 83 at St. Paul Elder Home in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. He was born on December 23, 1939, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Ronald Charles Hill and Dolores Fitzpatrick.

Br. Tom’s call to service began in the 3rd grade. His mother died when he was...

Nancy A. Neuman

Nancy A. Neuman

Feb 22, 2023

Nancy Ann Neuman, age 91, of Appleton, passed away on February 22, 2023 at her home. Nancy was born on July 15, 1931 in Neenah, WI to the late Clyde and Margaret (Schultz) Bunker. She was a graduate of St. Mary High School of Neenah in 1949. On October 11, 1952 she married Florian Neuman at St. Patrick Catholic Church...

Richard "Dick" McConnell

Richard "Dick" McConnell

Feb 22, 2023

A spiritual high C with perfect pitch soul, February 22, 2023, thus heralding the moment when Richard “Dick” McConnell’s earthly life ended. It was a life well-lived.  He was born in Nevada, Iowa on December 7th, 1931 and is survived by his children, Patricia (Monk Elmer) Michael (Becky), as well as his niece Christine Meister, his grandchildren Keegan, MacKenzie, Quinn...

Michael J. Courtney

Michael J. Courtney

Feb 20, 2023

Michael Courtney, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 20, 2023.  He was born in 1938 to John and Ann Courtney from Kaukauna.  After high school, Michael spent 4 years serving in the Navy on the USS Laffey.  He lived a life full of doing what he loved most, spending time with his family and working. ...

John "Jack" D. Wydeven

John "Jack" D. Wydeven

Feb 20, 2023

John D. Wydeven, known as Jack by all, age 96, passed away in his Kimberly home on February 20, 2023. He was born to the late Theodore and Josephine (DeGroot) Wydeven on April 6, 1926, in Kimberly. Jack was enlisted at the age of 17 in the U.S. Navy. He served in the South Pacific during World War II and earned 5...

Justin Kesler

Justin Kesler

Feb 18, 2023

Justin Jacob Kesler rode into his final sunset on February 18, 2023.

He was born on July 18, 1983 to Connie and Duane. Although his 39 years will never be enough, Justin lived those years to the fullest. His zest for life has left an irreplaceable void in the hearts of those who loved him. He will be remembered for...

Richard Hansen

Richard Hansen

Feb 18, 2023

Richard A. (Dick, Rick) Hansen, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Cherry Meadows on Saturday, February 18, 2023, as a result of a brain injury.   Dick was born in Escanaba, MI on October 29, 1938, to Arnold and Audrey (LaRue) Hansen. He was raised in Neenah and Fond du Lac, WI, and graduated from Goodrich High School. In...

William "Bill" Emery Lord

William "Bill" Emery Lord

Feb 18, 2023

William “Bill” Emery Lord, age 80, passed away at his home on Saturday morning, February 18, 2023.

Born January 4th, 1943, to Henry and Angeline (Deltour) Lord. He was the 2nd born and had three siblings, Carol, Larry and John. Bill spent most of his life in Menasha, Wisconsin but also a short time in his early days in the...

Kathleen Marie Montgomery

Kathleen Marie Montgomery

Feb 16, 2023

Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Montgomery, 64, was born on Friday, February 13, 1959, at Resurrection Hospital in Chicago, Illinois to Bonny (Brown) Shay and Richard Shay. She lost her battle with cancer on February 16, 2023. She is survived by 2 sons, Christopher Shay of Austin Texas and Ryan Montgomery of Manhattan Kansas. 3 grandsons, Ethan Montgomery of Grand Rapids Michigan,...

Quang Thanh Tran

Quang Thanh Tran

Feb 16, 2023

Quang Thanh Tran was born on June 18, 1931, in Tra Vinh, Vietnam. He married Muoi Nham at the age of 23, and they have 6 sons and 2 daughters together. Their children’s names in order of oldest to youngest are: Phuoc Thanh Tran, Nga Thi Tuyet Tran, Liem Thanh Tran, Huong ThiTuyet Tran, Le Thanh Tran, Phat Thanh Tran, Dat Thanh Tran, and Cao Thanh Tran. Quang and his wife, Muoi, have a total...

Marilyn Louise Schommer

Marilyn Louise Schommer

Feb 15, 2023

Marilyn L. Schommer (87) was called to her eternal home on February 15, 2023 and was reunited with her Savior and family. 

She was born on October 5,  1935 to Lenard and Vera Reimer. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Clair (Butch) Schommer, two sisters; Jenny Collar, Carol Behm. 

She is survived by her two children Gary (Jodie)...

Clair Kenneth Bolwerk

Clair Kenneth Bolwerk

Feb 15, 2023

Clair Kenneth Bolwerk passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. He was born at home in Combined Locks on January 16th, 1939 to Martin and Adrianna (Hurkman) Bolwerk. Clair married Nancy Minten on October 31, 1959 and they recently celebrated 63 years of marriage. Clair was employed by Albany International for 40 plus years where he...

Beverly "Dolly" Ann Miller

Beverly "Dolly" Ann Miller

Feb 13, 2023

Dolly Miller, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 13, 2023, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. She was born on May 24, 1964, in Appleton the daughter of Lawrence “Butch” and Roberta “Babe” (Weyenberg) Plach. Dolly was employed with Jansport for 26 years, and then Plexus for 15 plus years. She loved children and babies. Dolly will be remembered...

Catherine "Kitty" Bratton Wilbourne

Catherine "Kitty" Bratton Wilbourne

Feb 11, 2023

Catherine B. "Kitty" Wilbourne, age 93, died peacefully at home in Oak Forest, IL on Saturday evening, February 11, 2023 with her son Hurley and daughter-in–law Patricia by her side.  Catherine was born in Ronceverte, West Virginia on April 10, 1929 daughter of the late DeWitt and Rosa (Barksdale) Bratton. She soon after moved and was raised in Craigsville Virginia....

Marcella T. Peterson

Marcella T. Peterson

Feb 11, 2023

Marcella T. Peterson of Menasha passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the age of 95. Marcella was born on August 31, 1927, the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Bayer) Muehlenbein.    She graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School and was a lifelong member of St. Mary Parish in Menasha where she volunteered many hours throughout...

Alice "Honey" Hermus

Alice "Honey" Hermus

Feb 10, 2023

Alice “Honey” Hermus (Winius) completed her life’s journey on February 10, 2023 at the age of 94 at St. Paul’s in Kaukauna surrounded by her family.

Honey was born July 6, 1928 in Little Chute, the 11th of 13 children of Henry and Bertha (Driessen) Winius. In May of 1948, she married the love of her life, Johnny Hermus, and...

Victor Carl Loberger

Victor Carl Loberger

Feb 9, 2023

Victor (Vic) C Loberger, 83, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023.  He was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI on October 1, 1939 to the late Jerome and Laura (Appel) Loberger.  Vic was married to Evelyn (Ev) Loberger on September 26, 1959, and they were married for 60 years.  They lived in Appleton, WI where they raised their three children. ...

Bill Parry

Bill Parry

Feb 9, 2023

Bill Parry, age 68, longtime resident of Appleton, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, February 9, 2023. He was born in Milwaukee on May 7, 1954 to the late Joe and Rosanne Parry. He was the devoted and beloved husband of Jill Parry and together, he and Jill raised 4 children, Joe (Kathlyn), Tom (Emily), Aimie (Dan), and...

Lyle M. Engleman

Lyle M. Engleman

Feb 9, 2023

Lyle M. Engleman, age 91, of Neenah passed away on February 9, 2023 at Emerald Ridge. He was born on March 7, 1931 to the late Lester and Dora (Greb) Engleman in Appleton.

Lyle is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty; daughter Heidi (Fran) Much; son Todd Engleman; granddaughter Sheri (Jon) Kramer; and brother Duane Engleman.

He was...

Anne A. Van Herwynen

Anne A. Van Herwynen

Feb 8, 2023

 

Anne Van Herwynen completed her long journey of life from Holland to Appleton to eternal paradise on February 8, 2023, with her loving family by her side.  Her journey started on January 12, 1927 in Zevenaar, Holland.  On June 2, 1959 , Anne and her husband Peter along with their 2 children, Dorothy and Andreas, arrived in the New...