Thomas A. Winter
Jun 19, 2025
We have lost our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Tom was a lifetime member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, and was called home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 19, 2025. Tom was 84 years old, born in Appleton on October 3, 1940. Tom was the eldest son of Roy and Evelyn Winter.Tom was a...
Mark D. Gavinski
Jun 18, 2025
Mark D. Gavinski, 84, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025. He was born on May 16, 1941, to his parents Sylvester and Ester (Peterson) Gavinski.
Mark was born and raised in Menasha. He graduated from Menasha High School in 1959 and went to Devry technical college for a short time. He worked as a lineman for a phone company and...
Marvin M. Braun
Jun 17, 2025
Marvin M Braun, Kimberly, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The day after his 88th birthday.
Marvin was born in Wabeno, WI on June 16,1937 to the late Amanda (Rietz) and Earl Braun. After graduating in 1957, he worked at Schlafke’s Bakery in town, until September 1957 when he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force...
Ronald J. Hofslund
Jun 17, 2025
Ronald J. Hofslund, 76, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, in Appleton after a courageous battle with numerous heart-related health issues. He was born on September 28, 1948, in Chicago, the son of Joel and Lorraine (Kohlmeyer) Hofslund. He enjoyed golfing and fishing, including week-long family fishing trips to Canada. He was passionate about conservative politics, and after a...
Sandra "Sandy" Ostorero
Jun 17, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Ostorero passed away after a lengthy illness on June 17, 2025.
She is survived by her husband, Perry Ostorero; and her daughter, Danielle Ostorero.
Per Sandy’s wishes, there will be no funeral services.
Gary "Ernie" Hiroskey
Jun 17, 2025
Gary “Ernie” Michael Hiroskey, age 69, of Appleton, WI passed away unexpectedly of short-term illness in June of 2025. He was born to Linden and Betty (Rehfeldt) Hiroskey on March 25, 1956 in Appleton, WI. He spent most of his career at Graphic Packaging as a millworker and printer, finally retiring when the mill shut down. While Ernie never became...
Gerald Louis Lippert
Jun 17, 2025
Gerald L. Lippert, 91, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at Ballard Glenn Assisted Living. He was born on August 22, 1933, in Appleton the son of Louis and Nell (Ulmen) Lippert. Gerald enjoyed collecting guns, playing cards and games, traveling with Nancy, and spending time with his dog over the years. He especially loved his yearly fishing trips...
Sharon L. Quimby (Kelly)
Jun 17, 2025
Sharon Lee Quimby (Kelly) 81Born January 21, 1944 in Appleton, WI. Sharon was an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin.Sharon retired from manufacturing, she enjoyed bar tending on weekends in her younger years. She was a volunteer for Theda Clark Hospital and St Vincent De Paul of Neenah, WI. Sharon had a very strong work ethic. She enjoyed...
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...
Sandra A. Bryan
Jun 16, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Ann Bryan (Norskey), age 83 of Appleton, WI joined her heavenly kingdom on June 16, 2025. She was born to Walter and Ledzia “Lody” (Koldys) Norskey on June 7, 1942 in Gardner, Massachusetts. After graduating high school, Sandy went on to earn an Associates Degree, using her skills to become a secretary for a number of different places,...
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....
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