Obituaries

Edward J. Broeren

Edward J. Broeren

Jan 28, 2023

Edward J “Ed” Broeren, 86, passed away on January 28th, surrounded by Jackie, his wife of 61 years, and his three children, Lisa, Ed, and Laura. He was born to Kathryn and William Broeren, the 7th of 11 children, in Askeaton, on August 8th, 1936. He attended the one-room schoolhouse there and graduated from Wrightstown High School. He worked at...

Scott J. Buchberger

Scott J. Buchberger

Jan 28, 2023

Scott Jerome Buchberger, age 68 of Kimberly, WI passed away on January 28, 2023 surrounded by his beloved family.  Scott was born on January 31, 1954 to Bernard “Bernie” and Florence (Kuepper) Buchberger in Appleton, WI.  He graduated from Kimberly High School with the class of ’73 and went on to work as a millwright for Thilmany Paper for most...

Mary Jane VanLieshout

Mary Jane VanLieshout

Jan 28, 2023

Mary Jane (Bevers) Van Lieshout joined our heavenly Father peacefully at the age of 95 on January 28 at Island Shores. She was born to the late William and Grace (Jourdain) Bevers on February 28, 1927 in Neenah, Wisconsin.

Mary Jane grew up in Menasha and attended St. Patrick’s Grade School and Menasha High School. She went to Rosary...

Joan A. O'Dell

Joan A. O'Dell

Jan 27, 2023

Joan A. O’Dell (Klaus), age 97 of Menasha, WI passed away January 27, 2023.  She was born December 3, 1925 in Buchanan, WI.  She married the love of her life, Vernon O’Dell in November of 1949.  He preceded her in death in March of 1998. 

Joan was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Parish in Menasha, WI.  Joan was...

Ariel Bryn Colchado-Arter

Ariel Bryn Colchado-Arter

Jan 27, 2023

 

Ariel Bryn Colchado-Arter

30-year-old wife of Mateo Colchado Mendez and mother of 3, passed away unexpectedly Friday January 27, 2023, at ThedaCare Appleton where she was surrounded by her loving family. Ariel died from a bacterial infection; she did not know was there. It caused sepsis and multiple organ failure.

Ariel was born January 29, 1992, to Todd Arter...

Jonathon "Jon" Ward

Jonathon "Jon" Ward

Jan 27, 2023

On the morning of January 27, 2023, Jonathon Ward of Appleton passed away unexpectedly at the age of 69. Jon was born in 1953 to Donald and Norma Ward. He graduated from Dearborn High in 1971, and went on to earn his Bachelors Degree in Education from Wayne State University in 1979, and Masters equivalency in School Counseling in 1992...

Elizabeth Ludwig

Elizabeth Ludwig

Jan 26, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" A. (Stuyvenberg) Ludwig, age 87,  mother, wife, sister and friend, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Little Chute Healthcare, Little Chute, Wisconsin.

Betty was born on November 19,1935 in Kimberly the Henry and Elizabeth (Plesser) Stuyvenberg. Betty attended and graduated from Kimberly High School. She was united in marriage to Ken Martinon June 30,1956 and they...

Mary Lee Powell

Mary Lee Powell

Jan 26, 2023

Mary Lee (Heling) Powell is now singing in the choir in heaven. She passed away after battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma / leukemia since 2018.

The first child born to Milan and Lorraine Heling on September 12, 1947 she was baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran in Bonduel on October 5, 1947 by Rev. Plishke.

During her first three years of her scholastic...

Betty J. Ebben

Betty J. Ebben

Jan 25, 2023

Betty Jane Ebben (Bayer) of Appleton, WI joined her heavenly kingdom on January 25, 2023.  She was born to Frank and Lena (Endres) Bayer on October 14, 1928 in Menasha, WI.  She graduated from St. Mary High School in Menasha with the class of ’46 and went on to work at her local theatre and Bantas for a few years...

Yvonne Emma VanLandghen

Yvonne Emma VanLandghen

Jan 25, 2023

Yvonne E. VanLandghen, 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center, Appleton. She was born on March 6, 1935, in Kimberly, the daughter of Edward and Eleanore (Tullberg) DeBruin. Yvonne attended and graduated from Kimberly High School, the Class of 1953. She was united in marriage to Paul Fred VanLandghen on May 22, 1954,...

Shirley Schmeltzer

Shirley Schmeltzer

Jan 24, 2023

Shirley Ann (Dickrell) Schmeltzer, age 89, of Kimberly, Wisconsin passed away on January 24, 2023 in Menasha, WI.

Shirley was born on May 19, 1933 in Appleton, WI to the late Andrew and Loretta (Dohr) Dickrell and graduated from Appleton West High School.  She was united in marriage to the late Robert Schmeltzer on October 13, 1951 at St. Therese...

Beverly Ann Hungerford

Beverly Ann Hungerford

Jan 23, 2023

Beverly Ann Hungerford, age 69, of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away at St Elizabeth Hospital on January 23, 2023. Beverly was born on June 25, 1953 in Ohio to the late James and Violet Cordle. She lived there until she was nine when her family moved to Norfolk, Virginia so her dad could work with Norfolk and Southern Railroad.

 

For...

Donna J. Baerenwald

Donna J. Baerenwald

Jan 23, 2023

Donna Baerenwald, age 90, passed quietly while resting on January 23, 2023.  Donna was born in Appleton, on October 13, 1932, daughter of the late Raymond and Hilda (Heinz) Kunstman.  As a young woman she worked a couple different jobs in town, and on August 30, 1952, married Harold Baerenwald; he preceded her in death in 2010.

Donna was a...

Coral "Betsy" Elizabeth McPeak

Coral "Betsy" Elizabeth McPeak

Jan 23, 2023

Coral Elizabeth “Betsy” McPeak, age 78, passed away surrounded by her family and their love on January 23, 2023. Betsy was born on August 28, 1944, to Henry and Coral (Weymouth) Carr in Alamogordo, NM, she was the oldest of two daughters born to the couple. In her early childhood, the little family made the move from New Mexico to...

Sandra Vandenheuvel

Sandra Vandenheuvel

Jan 21, 2023

 

Sandra Ann VandenHeuvel, age 76, of Combined Locks, passed away peacefully yet unexpectedly, under a beautiful full moon on January 21, 2023.  Sandra was born on January 15, 1947, daughter of the late Sylvester and Marie (Kemps) Lenz.  She enjoyed working at the Sweet Shop before graduating from Kimberly High School in 1965.  It was in high school where...

Richard Schmieding

Richard Schmieding

Jan 21, 2023

Richard John Schmieding, age 77 passed away on Saturday January 21, 2023.He was born in Appleton, WI on September 15, 1945 to the late John and Eleanor Schmieding Young.  Richard graduated from Appleton West High School in 1964.  He was united in marriage to his High School sweetheart, Connie, on June 17, 1966.  Richard was a hardworking, dedicated father and...

Robert "Bob" D. Berg

Robert "Bob" D. Berg

Jan 21, 2023

Robert “Bob” Berg, age 80 of Suamico, WI passed away on January 21 at Alpha Senior Concepts in Suamico after a battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia.  Bob was born on January 4, 1943, to Al and Doris Berg. He grew up in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, and attended UW-Oshkosh. Bob became a history teacher in 1965 and married Carolyn Hartford Berg...

Brian Ray Komp

Brian Ray Komp

Jan 19, 2023

It is with sad hearts, we share with you the loss of Brian Ray Komp, age 53, on January 19, 2023. Brian’s passing was due to complications caused by recent health issues. Brian was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, where he spent his entire life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed any time spent outdoors. He passed his...

John Owen Erickson

John Owen Erickson

Jan 19, 2023

John O. Erickson, 94, passed away on Thursday January 19, 2023, in Kaukauna. He passed quietly after a brief illness surrounded by his family. He was born on November 5, 1928, Marquette, Michigan, the son of Emil and Rose Erickson (Robare).

He served his country honorably as a charter member of the United States Air Force from 1947-1969. After retirement...

Vaneta Mae Shackel

Vaneta Mae Shackel

Jan 19, 2023

Vaneta M. Shackel, 73, Village of Fox Crossing, entered into the nearer presence of her Loving Lord on January 19, 2023, after an 8 year battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s disease. She passed away in peace, comfort, and with an abiding faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was surrounded by her family as they sang...