Obituary Listing

Robert "Bob" Heilman

Robert "Bob" Heilman

Oct 7, 2024

Bob passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on December 10,1947 to Woodrow and Elizabeth (VanLinn) Heilman. Bob lived in the Kaukauna - Freedom area all his life. After graduating from Kaukauna High School in 1966 he was employed at Thilmany Pulp and Paper for 38 years. Bob loved retirement, enjoying...

Vikki Kae Schmitz

Vikki Kae Schmitz

Oct 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vikki Kae Schmitz, a beloved mother, friend, and kind soul. Vikki was born in Monroe, and attended Patricia Stevens Finishing School, where she walked in God's journey of compassion and joy that touched everyone she met. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents and siblings; Robert and Ruthella...

Elizabeth Mary Vanderlois

Elizabeth Mary Vanderlois

Oct 5, 2024

Elizabeth Mary Vanderlois (Beth-BooBoo), age 69, of Appleton, passed away on October 5th, 2024.

Elizabeth was born May 9th, 1955, to John and Laverne Sherry. Beth graduated from Menasha High School, class of '73.

Beth will be missed by many starting with her husband: Tom (43 years of marriage); Tom's son: Treavor; granddaughter: Brooke; Beth's siblings: Ann Hayes (Menasha), Ellen Omitt (Menasha),...

Armando Badillo Garcia

Armando Badillo Garcia

Oct 3, 2024

Age 59 from Menasha, tragically passed away on Friday, October 4 2024, at ThedaCare Hospital in Neenah. He was born on March 26, 1965, in Mexico. He worked in the restaurant business and later as a roofer. 

Armando is survived by his son Randy. There will be no funeral service held but he will be deeply missed by many friends and...

Carl Allen Herrick Jr.

Carl Allen Herrick Jr.

Oct 1, 2024

Carl Allen Herrick Jr. passed away in his sleep on October 1, 2024. Carl was born August 19, 1950, to Carl Herrick Sr. and Viola Herrick in Appleton. He was wed to Shirley Herrick on October 20, 1973. They had three sons, Timothy, Jeffrey, and Steven. Carl was a diesel mechanic for many years at CW Transport and Fox Valley...

James Roger Mattes

James Roger Mattes

Sep 27, 2024

James Roger Mattes, age 79, of Marion, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 27th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. 

Born on July 31, 1945 in Clintonville, WI, James was the beloved son of Wesley and Martha (Menge) Mattes. He grew up in Marion, where he developed a lifelong passion for building/fixing electronics, drinking Sun Drop, and taking care of his...

Thomas Eugene Sexton

Thomas Eugene Sexton

Sep 25, 2024

Thomas Eugene Sexton, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Tom was born on September 1, 1935, in New London, WI, the last of 10 children to the late Martin and Anna (Dietz) Sexton. He grew up on the family farm in Dale, WI and later, in the town of Hortonville, WI. After a stint in the Army,...

Carla L. Buck

Carla L. Buck

Sep 24, 2024







Our mother kept a garden. A garden of the heart;

She planted all the good things,

That gave our life its start.

 

She turned us to the sunshine,

And encouraged us to dream: 

Fostering and nurturing 

The seeds of self-esteem.

 

And when the winds and rain came, 

She protected us enough;

But not too much, because 

She knew we’d need to stand up strong and tough.

 

Her constant life example,

Always taught...

Sharol A. Bassett

Sharol A. Bassett

Sep 24, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce our beloved Sharol Ann Bassett passed on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, surrounded by family. She fought a long courageous battle of health issues. 

Sharol was born on December 26, 1947 to Elmer and Florence Miller in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The family moved to the Appleton area in 1948. She attended Franklin Elementary, Roosevelt Jr....

Heather A. Nobbe

Heather A. Nobbe

Sep 23, 2024

Heather Nobbe (Spoehr), age 66, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept 23 following a long and courageous battle with the challenges of ill health and pulmonary disease. She was surrounded by her loving family. Heather was born in Neenah, WI on March 29, 1958 to James Edward Spoehr and Marilyn Spoehr (Fisher). Heather found joy in watching the beauty and activity outside...

Kathy Ann Radl

Kathy Ann Radl

Sep 22, 2024

Kathy Radl, age 80, passed away after a brief illness. She was born August 17, 1944, in Madison, Wisconsin, to the late Clarence Werndli and Frances (Murphy) Werndli.

Kathy attended Edgewood Catholic High School and graduated in 1962. While there, she forged lifelong friendships which continue to this day. 

A few years after graduation, she married her high school sweetheart, Mike Radl,...

Susan Dupont

Susan Dupont

Sep 22, 2024

Susan Dupont, of Kimberly, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22nd at 81 years old following a brief illness.

Susan was born in Appleton, WI on July 4th, 1943, daughter to Joseph and Agnes (Weyenberg) Dupont. She was raised in Kimberly as one of 7 children, where she attended Holy Name grade school and Kimberly high school. She lived in Combined...

Douglas Johnson

Douglas Johnson

Sep 20, 2024

Douglas Allen Johnson, 64, of Menasha, WI passed away on September 20th, 2024. He was born on March 10th, 1960 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. He was a beloved son to Harry and Carol Johnson.

As a child, Doug was an Alter Boy, a Cub Scout and enjoyed watching the Batman and Robin Show after school, which he later introduced to...

Yvonne Alinda Topp

Yvonne Alinda Topp

Sep 20, 2024

Yvonne Alinda was born in Williston, North Dakota, to Melvin and Ruth (McDaniel) Krogen on July 30, 1952. Living in rural Williston she attended Williston Schools and graduated from Williston High School in 1970. On a blind date (thanks Kathy and Tom) she met her life long partner and best friend Robert “Bob” Topp. Married in 1972, together they raised...

Nancy Sue Thiele

Nancy Sue Thiele

Sep 19, 2024

On Thursday, September 19th, 2024, Nancy Sue Thiele (Engel) a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 67 after a short battle with brain cancer. She was a fighter as she beat bone cancer 6 years prior. Nancy was born to Eleanor (Werch) and Harold Engel in Oshkosh, WI. She graduated from Oshkosh North High School....

Lora J. Haskins

Lora J. Haskins

Sep 18, 2024

Riding in on a shooting star, Lora Jean Haskins arrived June 10th, 1954, to parents Leland Sr & Lois Haskins in San Diego, CA. 

Lora was destined to be the favorite child of the family, "a burden she carried for 70 years." She was destined to teach love, compassion, forgiveness & generosity, which fulfilled her destiny of being everyone's "favorite". Whether...

Janalee M. Reinert

Janalee M. Reinert

Sep 15, 2024

Janalee Mae (Pontow) Reinert age 82 of Menasha, WI joined the choirs of angels in heaven on September 15th, 2024. She was born to Arthur and Olive (Damon) Pontow on April 4th, 1942 in the Village of Spencer, WI. 

Janalee will be deeply missed by all who knew her. First her children, Kim (Smith) and Brian Batterman, and Tim Smith, as...

Susan M. Johnson

Susan M. Johnson

Sep 15, 2024

Susan "Sue" Marie (Adkins) Johnson, age 72 from Shawano, WI passed away the morning of September 15, 2024 in Appleton, WI. Sue was born on September 3, 1952 to Charles and Donna Adkins in Phelps, WI. She graduated from Bonduel High School in 1970, then attended Wisconsin School of Cosmetology in Green Bay.

Sue will be remembered for many things. She...

Kenneth Shearer

Kenneth Shearer

Sep 14, 2024

Kenneth Thomas Shearer, 68, passed away at 9:39 PM on September 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He will be remembered for his unique kindness, as he lived bringing love and joy to the many lives he impacted.  

Ken was born on June 13,1956, at Memorial Hospital in Menomonie, Wisconsin. He grew...

Thomas Allen Steinke

Thomas Allen Steinke

Sep 10, 2024

Thomas Allen Steinke "Turtle" was called up to the Lord on Tuesday September 10 in Appleton at 72 years of age. 

Thomas Allen “Turtle” Steinke lived in Pella. Tom was born on July 21, 1952 in Shawano WI to Allen “Swampy” Steinke and Mary Ann (Schmidt) Steinke. 

Tom attended Leopolis Grade School and graduated from Marion High School Class of 1970. Shortly...