Obituaries

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...

Lea A. Rundquist

Lea A. Rundquist

Jan 18, 2023

 

Lea Ann Rundquist (Knoke) died peacefully at home on January 18, 2023.  Lea was born to Armin and Ruth (Boelter) Knoke on August 25, 1937, in Appleton, WI

 

Lea graduated from Appleton West and moved to Colorado where she attended University of Colorado, Boulder.  It was there that she met the love of her life Charles “Chuck” Lorin...

Shirley A. Schutt

Shirley A. Schutt

Jan 17, 2023

 

Shirley, Age 93, passed away peacefully and was called to her eternal home on Tuesday, January 17th after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Shirley was born on September 18, 1929 to the late John and Anna Knopp in Bay City, Michigan. Shirley was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Shirley could NEVER spend too much...

Jean Pomeroy Schmidt

Jean Pomeroy Schmidt

Jan 16, 2023

Jean (Verhoven) Pomeroy Schmidt, age 92, March 6, 1930-January 14, 2023.

A Funeral Service will be officiated at 4 PM by Jean's nephew, Rev. Fr. Tom Pomeroy, on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Wichmann Fargo Funeral Home, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., Kaukauna, WI 54130.  Family and friends may visit at the funeral home from 1-4 PM.  Interment will take place...

Colleen E. Crowell

Colleen E. Crowell

Jan 14, 2023

Colleen Eloise Crowell, age 88 of Appleton, WI, passed away surrounded by her family in the early hours of January 14, 2023.  She was born to Kelly and Almeda (Fields) Crowell on May 19, 1934 in Tomahawk, WI.  Colleen graduated from Tripoli High School with the class of ’52 and went on to work for Treasure Island in Appleton, later...

Patricia Tabak

Patricia Tabak

Jan 13, 2023

Patricia Ann (Taylor) Tabak went on to her next role as a guardian angel on Friday, January 13, 2023.  Missing her more than words could ever say are her husband and life-long partner in love and in crime, Matthew William, her three daughters, Michele Ann Tabak, Joan Marie Tabak (Curtis Mohwinkel) and Elizabeth Tabak Batteh (John Batteh).

Pat was born...

Barbara E. Rudolph

Barbara E. Rudolph

Jan 12, 2023

Barbara E. Rudolph died after a long battle with Alzheimer’s January 12, 2023 at Heartwood

Nursing Home in Appleton. She was born February 26, 1938 in Evanston, IL, the daughter of

Robert and Frances Beaman, formerly of Menasha.

 

Barbara graduated from Evanston High School in 1954 and then attended DePauw University in

Greencastle, IN where she graduated with a...

Earl A. Beyer

Earl A. Beyer

Jan 12, 2023

Earl A. Beyer, aged 88, passed away on January 12, 2023. Earl was born September 13, 1934, to Arthur and Edna (Rhode) Beyer. He attended Manawa high school. Earl was drafted in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Colorado for two years. He attended Milwaukee School of Engineering for two years and studied Mechanical Engineering. After his...

Mark J. Jacques

Mark J. Jacques

Jan 11, 2023

Mark J. Jacques, age 67, of Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on January 11, 2023 after a long battle with illness.  

 

Mark, was born to Claire and Mary Jacques on March 30, 1955 in West Allis, WI, the third of seven children. On October 8th of 1988 he married Sharon and together they raised five children. He enjoyed spending time...

John D. Carlberg

John D. Carlberg

Jan 10, 2023

John D. Carlberg, 57, unexpectedly passed away on January 10, 2023. He grew up in Roseville, Illinois, son of Jim and Linda Carlberg. He graduated from Monmouth College, where he was an All-American football player for the Fighting Scots. He married his high school sweetheart, Lisa Davis, on May 3rd, 1987. John began working with his father at the family printing business before...