Thomas A. Winter
Jun 19, 2025
Thomas Winter, age 84 of Appleton, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Funeral arrangements for Tom are pending and will be announced here as soon as possible.
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Sharon L. Quimby (Kelly)
Jun 17, 2025
Sharon Lee Quimby (Kelly), age 81 of Neenah, WI passed away on June 17, 2025. A funeral visitation will be held form 9:30 - 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Highland Memorial Park, 3131 N. Richmond St, Appleton, WI 54911 with a funeral service and burial to follow at 11:00 AM.
A full obituary will be posted imminently,...
Ruth Ann Schroeder
Jun 17, 2025
Ruth Ann Schroeder, age 79, passed away on June 17, 2025, at Harbor Haven in Fond du Lac. She was born on March 4, 1946, to John and Mary (Grishaber) Michalkiewicz, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. She was one of 7 children born to the couple. She grew up in Menasha and attended St Mary’s High School. After graduating...
Jeanne Elizabeth Long
Jun 15, 2025
Jeanne Elizabeth Long (nee Craven) peacefully passed into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Jeanne was the eldest daughter of Daniel and Marguerite Craven (nee Rassmussen). She was moved via Foster Care to the Suring, Wisconsin area in Hickory, and lived with, and was nurtured by loving foster parents,...
Angela M. Muller
Jun 14, 2025
Angela Marie Muller, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 14, 1935, in Minneapolis, MN, to Paul and Esther Mathews. Angie cherished her family deeply and spent her later years caring for her daughter Melanie, the light of her life.
Angie grew...
Ronald Raymond Schmidt
Jun 14, 2025
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. (Proverbs 16:9).
On June 14, 2025, Ronald Raymond Schmidt entered into his heavenly home as a blood-bought child of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God, in His eternal wisdom, allowed leukemia to be the cause of his earthly life to end so that Ron could enjoy the...
Sharon Ann Kuehne
Jun 13, 2025
Sharon Ann Kuehne, age 77, passed away on June 13, 2025, at St Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. She was born on August 4, 1947, to the late Marvin and Marcia (Buelow) Schuelke in Neenah, WI. Upon graduating from Menasha High School, she met Tom Kuehne, and during Tom’s Air Force service, the couple shared letters across the miles. The couple...
Richard L. Reetz
Jun 11, 2025
Richard Louis Reetz, age 97, a lifelong resident of Appleton, was called to glory on June 11, 2025, with family at his side. Richard was born on May 2, 1928 to the late Louis and Frieda Reetz in Appleton, WI.
Richard attended Appleton High School and went on to earn his Electrical Engineering Degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was...
Richard L. Pomeroy
Jun 10, 2025
Richard L. Pomeroy, affectionately known as "Sammy," passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, at ThedaCare - Appleton. Born on April 23, 1941, in Appleton, he was a beloved figure in his community, known for his generous spirit and gracious demeanor.
Richard dedicated many years of his career to Thilmany Pulp and Paper, retiring in 2001. He was not just a...
Delia Cañeda Plaga
Jun 9, 2025
Delia C Plaga, 86, of Appleton, WI passed away peacefully on June 9th, 2025, at Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center in Menasha, WI. She was born April 24th, 1939, in the City of Tacloban Province of Leyte in the Philippine Islands to Marcos Cañeda and Juanita Aguilar and married the love of her life (whom he referred to her as “Panga”)...
Audrey Louise Brandt
Jun 9, 2025
Audrey Louise Brandt, age 93, passed away on June 9, 2025, at The Heritage in Appleton. She was born on August 20, 1931, to Edwin and Floy (Dennis) Boettcher. She spent her childhood in Appleton with her brother Cliff. Having graduated from Appleton High School, she went on to attend the University of Wisconsin, Madison where she earned her bachelor’s...
Anna Marie Hein
Jun 6, 2025
In Loving Memory
A Tribute to a Life Well Lived
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Anna Marie Hein (Verkuilen), who departed this world on Friday, June 6th, 2025. Anna was 90 years old at the time of her passing and leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and countless cherished memories.
Early Life
Born on February 4th, 1935...
Kenneth Edward McHugh
Jun 6, 2025
Kenneth Edward McHugh, age 88, died on June 6, 2025, escorted to the gates of Heaven by his long-time companion Arlene. He was born on May 12, 1937, to the late Edward and Birdie (Bodoh) McHugh in New London, WI. He attended Shiocton High School and following school enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard where he served for seven years....
Peter B. Biese
Jun 5, 2025
Peter Bernard Biese, age 68, passed away on June 5, 2025. He was born on July 13, 1956, to Eugene and Elizabeth (Thein) Biese in Kaukauna. He grew up in Kaukauna with his 12 siblings. He graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1975, and during his high school years he began work at AMPI, Inc in Sherwood. Following high school,...
James Burke Herman
Jun 4, 2025
James B. Herman, 69, passed away on June 4th, 2025, at Carrol Lake, Woodruff WI, and was able to give the gift of life through organ donation in Wausau WI. He was surrounded by his loving family in his final moments. He was born on September 27th, 1955, Sheboygan WI, the son of Roger and Mabel (Mason) Herman. Jim was...
Mary R. Braaten
Jun 4, 2025
Mary R. Braaten, age 68, of Harisson, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Mary was born in Appleton on March 8, 1957, daughter of the late Vince and Marion (Gosz) Vissers. She was raised with five sisters, and together, they spent childhood summers waterskiing behind her father’s boat, aptly named, “6 of a kind”. She was...
Robert "Bob" Etka
Jun 3, 2025
Robert "Bob" Etka, age 98, of Kimberly, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at his home.
Born on April 5, 1927, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to Raymond and Lena (Teach) Etka, Bob was raised amidst the rugged beauty of Upper Michigan. From an early age, he developed a deep connection to the North American wilderness, a foundation that would...
Caryl Miers
Jun 3, 2025
Caryl Miers, age 88 of Appleton, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Neenah. Caryl was born on September 8, 1936, in Appleton to the late Cornelius and Avis (Hawley) Vanden Boom.
She graduated from Appleton High School in 1954. Caryl worked in human resources at the American Can Company until she left to raise...
Laurel J. (Beilke) Nett
Jun 2, 2025
Laurel Nett, beloved mother and grandmother, peacefully passed on June 2, 2025. She was 90.
Laurel was born on January 20, 1935 at home in rural Brillion. She was a 1952 graduate of Brillion High School and worked in the Brillion Iron Works office before marrying Kenneth Beilke on June 22, 1957. They had two children, Lonna and Kendal, and lived...
Ruth D. Tobin
Jun 1, 2025
Ruth D. Tobin (Nachtwey) age 74, passed this life on June 1, 2025.
She fought the fight of recent health issues both valiantly and brave, in what turned out to be her final struggle. She heard God call her name, she reached for his hand and found her way home.
Ruth was born on August 8, 1950 to the late Paul and...
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