Denis Deno
Jan 20, 2024
Denis Deno, age 81, passed away peacefully on the family farm surrounded by his loving children on January 20, 2024. Denis was born on July 10, 1942, son of the late Lester and Elenora (Harder) Deno. He continued the legacy of hard work set by his grandfather and father as he dedicated himself to the family dairy farm.
Denis enjoyed...
Nancy L. Frede
Jan 19, 2024
NANCY L. FREDE
Nancy L. Frede, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on January 19, 2024 at Aspire Senior Living in Kimberly, Wisconsin.
Born on April 13, 1947, in Caledonia Wisconsin, Nancy attended Horlick High School and Gateway Technical College. She worked at Miller Brewing Company for more than 20 years and served in several positions before retiring as a Consumer Affairs Consultant.
Nancy loved animals, gardening, dancing and spending the winter months in a warmer climate. She was a member of ABATE of Wisconsin, VFW...
Romunda K. Van Asten
Jan 19, 2024
Romunda K. Van Asten, 93, the glue of our family, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024 at Matthews Senior Living, Neenah, with family surrounding her. Romunda was born June 5, 1930 to John F. and Josephine (Meyers)Portmann at home in Woodville, WI. On July 7, 1953 she married Donald H. Van Asten at St Mary Church in Stockbridge. Together...
Jean A Wirth
Jan 17, 2024
Jeanne Wirth, age 86, passed peacefully on January 17, 2024, in Appleton. She was born to Walter and Lorena Wolf on July 14, 1937. She married John “Jack” Wirth January 27, 1955, in Springfield, Massachusetts while Jack was serving in the Air Force.
Jeanne was a strong-minded woman, just ask anyone who knew her. She spent most of her employed years...
Corinne J. Gabel
Jan 17, 2024
Corinne Joyce Gabel (Black), age 95 of Appleton, WI joined her heavenly kingdom on January 17, 2024 at the Heritage in Appleton. She was born July 21, 1928 in La Crosse, WI, the daughter of Oswald and Ruby (Larson) Black. She graduated from Logan High School in 1946 and worked as a medical stenographer until her marriage to Duane...
Guy M. Schoeni
Jan 16, 2024
Guy M. Schoeni, 89, passed away surrounded by family on January 16, 2024. He was happy and smiling until the end. Guy was born in Milwaukee on August 7, 1934 to Carl and Vera Schoeni. He grew up on a farm in Hubertus, WI where he raised horses and cattle and participated in the county fairs. Guy married Carol Entringer...
Ronald L. Jensen
Jan 16, 2024
Ronald Lee Jensen of Appleton, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024 at age 84.
Ron was born on January 17, 1939 in Ashland, Wisconsin, the son of the late Chester & Harriet Jensen. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1961. As part of his service, he served on the U.S.S. Midway as an electrician.
Ron...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Froehlich
Jan 15, 2024
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Jacqueline J. Froehlich at the age of 89.
Jackie peacefully passed away on January 15th surrounded by her greatest pride, her family. Jackie will always be remembered for her devotion to God, love for her family, and fondness to be involved in her community. Jackie carried herself with class and...
Peter Edwin Neveu
Jan 13, 2024
Appleton – Peter Neveu, 77, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his home with his wife Sandy by his side. He was born on May 3rd, 1946 in Green Bay, the son of Edwin and Georgiana Neveu.
Peter attended Premontre High School, graduating in 1964. He was a military veteran, having served in the Air Force from 1966 to...
Mary Jo Lutz
Jan 13, 2024
Mary Jo Lutz, 83, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, due to complications while in emergency surgery. She was born on June 30, 1940, in Appleton, the eldest child of Norbert and Jane McDonald. Mary Jo graduated from Appleton West High School where she met and married David Lutz and started a family. Mary Jo was content being a stay-at-home...
Chance D. Van Stippen
Jan 12, 2024
Chance David Van Stippen of Appleton, WI joined his heavenly kingdom at the age of 14 on January 12, 2024, after a long courageous fight with an aggressive brain cancer. He was born to his wonderful momma, Shayla Van Stippen, on March 6, 2009. Chance attended Menasha school district and was a freshman at Menasha High School. He had many...
Eugene Fred Dannecker
Jan 11, 2024
Eugene Fred Dannecker, 90, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024. Eugene was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 28, 1933, to Lawrence and Hildegard Dannecker.
Gene served in the Navy from 1953 until 1955 and went on to attend the University of Minnesota where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. While in college,...
Esther R. Gehrt
Jan 11, 2024
Esther Gehrt, age 103 of Appleton, passed away on January 11, 2024. Esther was born in West Allis on November 4, 1920, the youngest of four children born to T.J. and Mary (Stolpa) Raniszewski. T.J. was known professionally as Bill Ramsey.
Following her graduation from West Allis Central High School in 1939, Esther worked for a physician in West Allis...
Pearl L. Hetherington
Jan 11, 2024
Pearl Lena Koehler Hetherington, age 99, passed away on January 11, 2024 with her family at her side. Pearl married William John Hetherington, Jr. September 8, 1946 in Plymouth, Wisconsin and started their family.
Pearl had been a member of St John United Church of Christ of Appleton, Wisconsin. A member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 38 of Appleton, and...
Gayle Emily Gagnon
Jan 10, 2024
Gayle Emily Gagnon, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in Appleton. She was born on September 5, 1928, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Harry and Esther (Taege) Bornfleth. Gayle graduated from the University of Minnesota and worked for 50+ years as a Medical Laboratory Technician. She was united in marriage to John Leonard Gagnon on June 9, 1951....
Cheryl Ann Benzschawel
Jan 10, 2024
Cheryl A. Benzschawel, was Born to Life on June 26, 1951, and Born to Eternal Life on January 10, 2024. As a 63-year Type 1 diabetic (diagnosed at age 9), Cheryl felt blessed and thankful to be given the opportunity to live on this wondrous earth God created.
Cheryl enjoyed reading, playing mahjong on her kindle and learning. She also...
Vonda Lee Schmidt
Jan 10, 2024
Vonda Lee Schmidt, a beloved teacher and dedicated member of the community, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024, in Kimberly. She was born on May 5, 1935, in Rudd, Iowa to Edward Ahrens and Lena Lampman.Vonda Lee's journey in education began at a one-room schoolhouse near her family's home. She later attended Rudd Schools, graduating in 1952. She continued...
Peter J. Somers
Jan 10, 2024
Our beloved brother, Peter sadly left us and entered the eternal life with God to join his father Peter, mother Mary, and brother Marty. Peter was born in 1958 and left us in 2024.
Peter loved spending time with his family and extended family at Agape 7. He was an avid baseball player, participated in the Special Olympics and...
Darlene Martha Kennedy
Jan 9, 2024
Darlene Martha Kennedy, 81, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024 at her home in Neenah. She was born in Bessemer, MI on February 2, 1942 to Harvey and Beatrice (Bennett) Kennedy. Darlene worked in the paper industry for several years as a purchasing agent before putting her heart and soul into running a care facility and taking care of...
Mary Margaret Fuller
Jan 9, 2024
The “girl with a curl,” Mary Van Zeeland Fuller, age 68, left us on January 9, 2024, the same way she led her life, with dignity, grace, and love. We will all miss her while holding her close in our collective memory.
Mary was born on October 20, 1955, to Ione and Robert Van Zeeland. Her big brother, George, was her...
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