Obituaries

Elinore "Peggy" M. Fenlon

Elinore "Peggy" M. Fenlon

Mar 1, 2023

Elinore “Peggy” (Laffey) Fenlon passed away on March 1, 2023 at American Grand in Neenah, WI. Peggy was born on December 29, 1932, in Bangor, Maine, to the late William and Leona (King) Laffey. Elizabeth “Betty” (Laffey) Chittick was Peggy’s identical twin. Each of the twins entered into a nursing career, with Peggy receiving a diploma from Massachusetts General Hospital...

Alan Leigh McCormick

Alan Leigh McCormick

Feb 27, 2023

Alan Leigh McCormick, age 75, passed away on February 27, 2023 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on September 20, 1947 in Island Falls, Maine to Eugene and Eleanor (Hovey) McCormick. Upon graduation from Hodgdon High School in 1965, Alan enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and received a Purple Heart for his service in Vietnam....

Agnes R. Miller

Agnes R. Miller

Feb 27, 2023

Agnes Rita (Ram) Miller, entered into eternal life on February 27, 2023, due to a short illness.

She was born January 24, 1928. She was proudly raised in Chicago Il, the 3rd of seven daughters to Clemens John and Elizabeth Ann (Zaludek) Ram.

Attended St Michael’s Grade School Chicago Il, The Academy of Our Lady Convent for High School -Milwaukee...

Helen M. Lenz

Helen M. Lenz

Feb 27, 2023

Helen Marie (nee Schmidt) Lenz passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, February 27, 2023, at the age of 94. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.

Helen was born on November 21, 1928, in Kaukauna, WI to Albert and Margaret Schmidt. She was the third of eight children. She...

Kathleen Keinonen

Kathleen Keinonen

Feb 26, 2023

 

Kathleen A. "Kathy” Keinonen, 65, Kaukauna, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born on July 2, 1957 in Kaukauna, the daughter of the late Toiva “Toby” and Irma (Hein) Keinonen.

Kathy was a 1975 graduate of Kaukauna High School. She started working at Berkers Insurance Agency in Kaukauna when she...

Gary A. "Snowman" Snow

Gary A. "Snowman" Snow

Feb 26, 2023

Gary Allen “Snowman” Snow, age 62 of Greenville, WI passed away on February 26, 2023.  He was born to Bobby and Margie (Benedict) Snow on January 13, 1961 in Lincoln, IL.  Gary graduated from Olympia High School with the class of ’79 and subsequently graduated from Illinois Central College not long after in 1981 with a degree in Architectural Drafting...

Marilyn J. Hinz

Marilyn J. Hinz

Feb 26, 2023

Marilyn Jean Hinz, age 90, of Appleton, passed away peacefully in the company of her children on Sunday February 26, 2023.

Marilyn was born on September 25, 1932, in Appleton, the youngest child of the late Oscar and Edna (Schmidt) Radtke. She was a 1950 graduate of Appleton High School and received her BSN in nursing from the University of...

Diane M. Bates-Schmit

Diane M. Bates-Schmit

Feb 25, 2023

Diane M. (Mauthe) Bates-Schmit, passed away at the age of 72 on February 25, 2023. 

Diane was born on August 24, 1950 in Appleton, WI to Lawrence and Phyllis (Van Vreede) Mauthe.

She grew up in Hilbert, WI and graduated from Hilbert High School in 1968.

Diane was united in marriage to Steven Schmit on March 10, 1988. Together they raised...

Nova James Eggers

Nova James Eggers

Feb 24, 2023

We welcomed Nova on February 24th, 2023, with smiles and warm hugs. She made the room brighter in the time we had with her. We dreamed and hoped one day our little warrior would be playing dress up, fighting off dinosaurs and suiting up for her first hockey game with her big sister Charlotte, however, God had bigger plans for...

Alma "Marie" Wolter

Alma "Marie" Wolter

Feb 23, 2023

Alma “Marie” Wolter (Lepak) age 89 of Kimberly, WI passed away to join her heavenly kingdom on February 23, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born to Felix Sr. and Angeline (Yenter) Lepak on September 25, 1933.  Marie graduated from Manawa High School with the class of ’51.  She went onto become a CNA for St. Elizabeth Hospital for...

Mernie Roloff

Mernie Roloff

Feb 22, 2023

Marion (Mernie) Melchiors Roloff passed away on February 22, 2023.  Mernie was born in Sheboygan, WI on April 3, 1930, the third daughter of the late Peter G. and Helen (Scholbe) Melchiors. Mernie lost her mother when she was ten years old.  She graduated from Holy Name School in Sheboygan in 1944.  Her father moved his four daughters to Kaukauna that year where...

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,...