Gordon Henry Van Asten
Aug 14, 2025
Gordon (Gordy) Van Asten, age 95, of Little Chute, passed away on Thursday, August 14, after enduring a long and painful decline into dementia for more than a decade. While his family feels deep sorrow at his loss, there is also comfort in knowing his suffering has ended and he is now at peace in heaven, reunited with the love...
Barbara Ellen Talbot
Jul 22, 2025
Barbara “Barby” Talbot, 65, passed away at her home in Menasha, WI on July 22, 2025.
Barby was born on March 31, 1960 to Thomas Talbot and Patricia (Verbrick) Talbot. She graduated from Menasha High School in 1978 and was a proud Menasha resident for most of her life. Barby lived on the east coast during the early years of her...
Sharon Kay Jirschele-Emanuel
Aug 23, 2025
Sharon "Sharie" Jirschele-Emanuel, 67, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025. She was born on November 12, 1957, to her parents Richard and Norma Jirschele in Appleton, Wisconsin.
She was raised in Appleton and graduated from Appleton East High School. She met the love of her life David at Cleos one night. They dated for 5 years before they got married....
William G. Reeves
Aug 22, 2025
William G. Reeves, a chemist who worked as a research scientist for Kimberly Clark died Friday morning, August 22, 2025, at Peabody Manor. He was 79. At KC, he researched a super-absorbency project, which affected multiple lines of products, such as Huggies and Depends for adults. Bill was born on May 12, 1946, in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania. His mother, Margaret...
Nicky Daniel Figlinski
Aug 22, 2025
Nicky Daniel Figlinski passed away on August 22, 2025. He is now in the loving arms of Jesus.
Nicky was a free spirit who enjoyed every adventure that presented itself to him. He was creative and enjoyed making his own concoctions in the kitchen. Drawing was also a hidden passion for him. He was passionate about music, enjoyed all animals, and...
Todd "Todd-o" Steven Quaintance
Aug 20, 2025
Todd Steven Quaintance, 56, of Menasha, Wisconsin, was tragically and unexpectedly lost on August 20th, 2025.
He came into the world in Neenah in 1969 to Simon “Joe” Quaintance and Alice Quaintance. Through Todd’s struggles and barriers, Todd surpassed all expectations and lived a beautiful life and impacted anyone who met him. Todd loved to take a ride in the boat;...
Nancy Baumann
Aug 20, 2025
Nancy A. Baumann, age 65, passed away peacefully without pain or fear, after a brief illness on Wednesday August 20th 2025. She was born July 16th 1960 to the late Claire and Leona Baumann. She now joins them in heaven on this day. She was a beautiful soul, and to know Nancy was to love her. She had a wonderful...
Patricia M. Jorgensen
Aug 20, 2025
Patricia M. Jorgensen, 57, passed away on August 20, 2025.
Per Patricia's wishes, no services will be held.
Darlene Welch
Aug 20, 2025
Darlene Welch fell asleep peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by her many loved ones on her cherished family farm. Peachy is now resting in Jehovah God’s memory until she can be resurrected with her beloved husband, Donald.
Darlene was born on November 10th, 1934, in Black Creek to Glen and Anna Smith. She was married to Donald on September...
Gregory A. Miller
Aug 19, 2025
Gregory A. Miller, passed away on June 19, 2025. He was born on June 1, 1959.
Special thank you to Golden Care Services, Rosemore Village and Heartland Hospice.
Meredith J. Dugan-Schoenfeld
Aug 17, 2025
Born in Kenosha, WI in 1934, and living her entire working life in Cudahy, WI, Merry died on August 17th after a very full life of musicianship and teaching, adventures of many kinds, and having created a loving family who surrounded her with care.
The daughter of Howard and Helen Quirk Russell, Merry began her journey as a serious musician when...
Charlene Faye Tobey
Aug 17, 2025
Charlene Tobey, 78, passed away on August 17, 2025, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family in Menasha, WI. She was born on August 20, 1946, in Neenah, WI, the daughter of Grant “Doc” Hottenstein and Dorothy Eileen (Miller) Corey. Charlene devoted her life to raising her family. She was the devoted wife to Thomas Anton Tobey married on...
Richard Walter Desmond
Aug 16, 2025
Richard “Dick” W. Desmond, 84, died unexpectedly August 16, 2025, at the hospital following a fall. He was born October 12, 1940 in Chicago, IL, the son of William and Sylvia (Walter) Desmond.
After their family moved to Wisconsin, Dick graduated from Bear Creek High School with the Class of 1959. Following graduation, he served 4 years with the United States...
Ronald Kenneth Rhode
Aug 15, 2025
Ronald Kenneth Rhode, age 79 of Menasha, WI passed away on August 15, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born to Joseph and Rose (Wippich) Rhode on August 27, 1945 in Neenah, WI. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School in Menasha with the class of ’63, Ronnie took up work as a millwright for Menasha Corporation. He also served...
Kim Thompson
Aug 15, 2025
Kim Thompson, age 68, passed peacefully on the morning of August 15, 2025, at Dimensions Living in Appleton. Kim was born on October 8, 1956, in Appleton WI to Norbert and Donna (Glaser) Holewinski. She was raised in Menasha with her two siblings. Kim met David Thompson at the 206 Club in Menasha and they kindled a friendship that turned...
Anna Marie Simpson
Aug 14, 2025
Anna Marie (Kerkhoff) Simpson, age 101 of Freedom, WI passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on August 14th, 2025. The daughter of the late Peter and Dorothy (Liebergen) Kerkhoff was born on October 3rd, 1923 in Wrightstown, WI.
Anna Marie was united in marriage to Earl Simpson at St. Paul Catholic Church in Wrightstown, WI on May...
Kenneth C. Wanek
Aug 14, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” C. Wanek, Sr, age 80, passed away on August 14, 2025, surrounded by his family and their love. He was born on March 20, 1945, to the late Edwin and Sylvia (Kouba) Wanek. Upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Army and proudly served his country for the next 42 plus years; retiring as a Chief...
Thomas A. Van Elzen
Aug 14, 2025
Thomas A. Van Elzen, 92, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1933, to his parents John and Angela (Williamsen) Van Elzen.
He was born in Appleton and raised in Kimberly. He graduated from Kimberly High School. Shortly after, he joined the United States Army. After boot camp, he was deployed to Germany. While in...
Michael John Pfahler
Aug 12, 2025
Michael John Pfahler, age 74 of Menasha, WI passed away on August 12, 2025 at Brewster Village in Appleton. Michael was born on March 18, 1951 in Galion, OH to Donald and Maxine (Roesch) Pfahler.
After graduating from Colonel Crawford High School in 1969, he attended Miami University in Oxford, OH and graduated with a business degree in 1973. Michael moved...
Debra Lee Maupin
Aug 12, 2025
Debra Lee Maupin, age 67, passed away on August 12, 2025, at St Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. She was born on January 8, 1958, to Jerry and Beverly (Noskowiak) Schwartz in Antigo. She was raised in Appleton, but somehow, Antigo always felt like home because that’s where her grandparents lived. During an adventurous time in her life, Debra lived in...
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