Marion K. West
Feb 5, 2026
Marion Katherine West, age 82, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2026, at ThedaCare Appleton. She was born on December 22, 1943, to William and Christine (Verkuilen) Hermans, in Kaukauna. She was raised in Kaukauna and when her parents passed away (she was just a teen) she went to live with her brother. She graduated from Xavier High School.
It was...
Richard H. Gamble
Feb 4, 2026
Richard “Dick” Harvey Gamble, age 71, passed away February 4th, 2026, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was born June 26th, 1954, in Wyandotte, Michigan, a son of the late Harvey John Gamble and Virginia Eleanor Johnson.
Dick graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a B.S. in Mathematics and Economics. He earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan...
Thomas Smith
Feb 4, 2026
Thomas John Smith, entered into the presence of the lord at the age 62. Tom passed away at King Veterans home unexpectedly on February 4, 2026, in Waupaca, Wisconsin.
Tom was born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin. He graduated from Appleton East High School in 1981, where he was very athletic and participated in track and swimming. Shortly after graduation, Tom...
Verna Mae Green
Feb 3, 2026
Verna Mae Green (Gast), age 91 of Appleton, WI passed away on February 3, 2026. She was born to late Harvey and Lorena (Reinke) Gast on June 11, 1934 in Mattoon, WI. She graduated from Mattoon High School with the class of ’52 and went on to become a baker for most of her career. She was a member of...
Roselyn "Rose" L. Wendt
Feb 2, 2026
Roselyn (Rose) Wendt age 79, of Appleton, Wisconsin passed away on February 2, 2026, at her home due to multiple health challenges.
Born on 8/18/1947 in Elroy, WI to Edward and Betty Louise Wendt. Rose attended UW Madison and worked steadily as a registered nurse. Rose was held in high regard for her deep compassion, caring for patients across the entire...
Michael J. Coonen
Feb 2, 2026
Michael James Coonen, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026. He was born on May 6, 1954 to Dave and Nancy Coonen. Mike grew up in Menasha on 1st Street and was the oldest member of the notorious Coonen boys who gave their mother a run for her money.
Mike graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1972 and was a...
Gilbert F. Zitzelsberger
Feb 2, 2026
Gilbert F. “Gib” Zitzelsberger, age 93, passed away on February 2, 2026. He was born July 1, 1932, in the Town of Stockbridge, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Bloechl) Zitzelsberger. He was the youngest of 11 children. Gilbert is a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1956-1958. He worked at Badger Northland for 26 years.
He was quite...
Stephen Joseph Diedrich
Feb 1, 2026
Stephen Joseph Diedrich, age 73, passed away on February 1, 2026, at ThedaCare Appleton surrounded by his family. He was born on January 22, 1953, in Appleton to Florian and Marie (Reed) Diedrich. Steve worked as a laborer at the Neenah Foundry for 40 years.
Steve was an avid collector of Beatles memorabilia. He passionately pursued stamps, cards, photos, and albums....
Valerie S. Bayer
Jan 31, 2026
Valerie Bayer, 74, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026. She was born on November 28, 1951, to her late parents Frank and Lois (Heironimus) Hibbard.
She was born in Massachusetts and was raised in Appleton, Wisconsin. She graduated from Appleton High School and went to Louisburg College in Louisburg, North Carolina. She married her former husband Paul Bayer in 1975...
Paul Russell Simon
Jan 30, 2026
Originally from Kaukauna, Wisconsin, Paul Russell Simon passed away in his home late Friday, January 30th, 2026 after a brief but courageous fight with cancer. He was 67 years old. Before that, though, you should have seen him.
When Paul was younger, he could jump so high that the bottom hem of his shorts cleared the volleyball net. He once scored...
Theodore Calvin Allen-Eckes
Jan 30, 2026
Theodore Calvin Allen was born January 26, 2026, and passed away four too short days later on January 30, 2026. He was surrounded by his family and was so well-loved for the time he had here in our presence. Theo was to be the younger brother to Bentley who was so looking forward to being that awesome big brother. Bentley...
Shirley A. Rouse
Jan 30, 2026
Shirley Ann (Boudreau) Rouse, age 93, passed away peacefully in Appleton, Wisconsin. Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, Shirley was the beloved daughter of Leon and Clara Boudreau and lived a life defined by devotion to family, service to others, and an enduring love of learning.
From an early age, Shirley embraced life with independence and grace. As a teenager, she would walk...
Joan Helen Holloway
Jan 30, 2026
Joan H. Holloway, 91, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. She was born on October 23, 1934, in Neenah, the daughter of Raymond and Loretta (Hoffman) Tuchscherer. Joan was united in marriage to Daniel “Bob” Holloway on May 14, 1955, at St. Margaret Mary Parish, Neenah, and he preceded her in death on May 18, 2013.
Joan was first and...
Dorothy Catherine Nachazel
Jan 29, 2026
Dorothy Catherine Nachazel (nee Menzner) 91 passed away on January 29th 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on December 30th 1934 to Fred and Kate Menzner in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Dorothy spent her childhood in Marathon, Wisconsin and also spent time at the family cottage in Minocqua. She loved the outdoors.
In her youth Dorothy attended St. Mary’s in Prairie du Chien,...
Barbara Ann Lawrence
Jan 29, 2026
Barbara Ann Lawrence (Kleinschmidt), age 78 of Appleton, WI passed away on January 29, 2026. She was born to Benjamin and Marjorie (Slater) Kleinschmidt on October 31, 1947 in Tomahawk, WI.
After graduating from Tomahawk High School in 1965, Barbara went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from UW Madison. She worked as a teacher for over 40 years, spending most...
Stacie Anne Ferguson
Jan 29, 2026
Stacie Ferguson, 55, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, in the quiet presence of her family’s love. Strengthened by her unwavering faith and held by a circle of friends whose prayers spanned miles, she was entrusted to rest until we meet again.
Stacie was a beautiful soul who never did anything halfway. She carried herself with strength, humor, and heart....
Lenore Jane Domers
Jan 29, 2026
Lenore Jane Domers, age 87, passed away on January 29, 2026, at Rennes Health and Rehab in Appleton. She was born on January 16, 1939, to the late Joseph and Hilda (Achterhof) Domers, in Grand Haven, MI. Lenore’s early education was in the Catholic school system, where she learned the true value in having a personal faith. Upon graduating from...
Gary W. Gurske
Jan 28, 2026
Gary Wayne Gurske, age 82, formerly of Iron River, Wisconsin, passed away on January 28, 2026. He was born on December 22, 1943, in Ashland, Wisconsin, to John and Lorraine (Shubert) Gurske.
After graduating from DePadua High School with the Class of 1961, Gary earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. He went on to serve...
Jerome Harold Zoellner
Jan 28, 2026
Jerome “Jerry” Harold Zoellner, age 82, passed away on January 28, 2026. He was born on May 10, 1943, in Fond do Lac, to Louis and Ada (Bowe) Zoellner. He grew up in rural Fond du Lac on a farm with three brothers. He learned the value of hard work on the farm, though he couldn’t wait to move away....
Hunter V. Rhiner
Jan 28, 2026
Hunter V. Rhiner, passed away peacefully at home in Appleton, WI on Wednesday January 28, 2026. Born on January 16, 1949, in Kansas City, KS to Lynn A. and Alice B. Rhiner. He was a devoted husband, father and friend.
Hunter graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School, Shawnee, KS and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. During his...
