Obituary Listing

Michele Rae Berggren

Michele Rae Berggren

Dec 9, 2024

Michele (Mickie) Berggren, 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born on October 27, 1955, in Appleton, the daughter of Will and Carol Mackin.

Mickie and husband John were married on September 11, 1976. The start of a journey that would span 50+ years together.

She will always be remembered for her love for her family and friends,...

Bernadette Marie Draxler Laurich

Bernadette Marie Draxler Laurich

Dec 8, 2024

Bernie Draxler Laurich, 65, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, at Thedacare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 10, 1958, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, the daughter of Vernon and Joan (Ehlinger) Draxler. She was raised in the town of Goodman in Marinette County, Wisconsin.

Bernie went to the Goodman-Armstrong Creek Grade...

Joseph J. Lembcke

Joseph J. Lembcke

Dec 7, 2024

Joseph J Lembcke Little Chute – Joseph J Lembcke, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at his home with family by his side. He was born on May 20, 1937, in Seymour, the son of Arthur and Katherine (Bougie) Lembcke. Joe was employed as a heavy machine mechanic. He worked at Bark River Culvert and Equipment in...

Deborah Ann Kranski

Deborah Ann Kranski

Dec 3, 2024

Deborah Ann (Syring) Kranski, 70, passed away suddenly Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Born January 13, 1954 in Appleton, daughter of Edward and Marcella (Romnek) Syring.

Deba (her nickname) had a great heart for her family, friends, and animals. 

A love for her own pups Tigger and Scoop and everyone else's pup. A love for training horses. A love for babysitting family or...

Ronald Kreider

Ronald Kreider

Dec 3, 2024

Ronald Kreider, 89, went home to be with the Lord on 12/3/24, at home with his family by his side. He was born 5/9/35, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Carl and Christina (Martin) Kreider. Ron went to Bay View High School in Bay View, WI, and worked at a custard stand where he met his high school sweetheart, Jacqueline...

Betty Schilpp

Betty Schilpp

Dec 1, 2024

Betty (Kuettel) Schilpp, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2024. She was born on April 17, 1939, to the late Harry and Frances (Jakubiak) Kuettel in Ellington, Wisconsin. Betty was a lifelong resident of the Dale and Hortonville area and graduated from Hortonville High School.

She married Rolf Schilpp on July 2, 1960. They had 5 children, Robert...

Deanna Jean Lytner

Deanna Jean Lytner

Nov 27, 2024

Deanna Jean Lytner, 82, recently of Neenah, Wisconsin, passed away on November 27, with her daughter by her side. If one quote could define a personality, Shakespeare captured Dee’s perfectly when he wrote “Though she be but little, she is fierce."

Born on September 13, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa, Dee was a spitfire from an early age. At 16 or...

Ruth E. Williams

Ruth E. Williams

Nov 23, 2024

Ruth Eileen (Everson) Williams, 74, of Appleton, WI, passed away on November 23, 2024 at home, surrounded by her family. Ruth was born September 25, 1950 in Fennimore, WI, the daughter of Herbert and Evelyn (Flickinger) Everson.

Ruth graduated from Fennimore High School in 1968, then went on to study music at UW-Platteville. She spent a lifetime singing hymns, especially in...

Allan "Al" Morse

Allan "Al" Morse

Nov 22, 2024

Allan “Al” Morse, 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on November 22, 2024.

Al was born to Margaret and Merrill Morse in 1952, but his life really began when he met his beautiful wife, Diane. During their 41 years of marriage, they raised two daughters, Amanda and Krista, of whom he was immensely proud.

Following high school,...

Janice M. LeBeau

Janice M. LeBeau

Nov 21, 2024

Janice (Jan) LeBeau, 80, passed away on November 21, 2024, surrounded by family and holding hands with her husband of 62 years, Lawrence (Larry) LeBeau. She was born on January 24, 1944, in Menominee, MI, the daughter of Lou and Mag (Thoune) Machalk.

In high school, Jan loved working at Tilly’s Drive-in in Stephenson, MI, and as a nanny in the...

Alvin Earl Hill

Alvin Earl Hill

Nov 20, 2024

Alvin (Al) Earl Hill, 76, passed away peacefully November 20th, 2024 with his daughters by his side. 

Al was born on April 6, 1948 to Vernon Hill and Millie (Verhagen) Hill in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was in the Marines Corps and served in the Vietnam War. He later worked at Kimberly Clark for 15+ years and was able to retire at...

Jeffrey William Mohr

Jeffrey William Mohr

Nov 15, 2024

Jeffrey William Mohr, 71 of Menasha, passed away at home surrounded by his family on November 15, 2024. His strength and determination will be a source of inspiration to everyone who knew him. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed.

Jeff was born on January 16, 1953 in Akron, Ohio to the late William...

Lisa Jane Pagel

Lisa Jane Pagel

Nov 11, 2024

Lisa Jane Pagel (Bartel), 65, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024 with family by her side. She was born on July 19, 1959 in Neenah, WI, the daughter of Gordon and Angeline Bartel. Lisa was a 1977 graduate of Fox Valley Lutheran High School. She then attended Fox Valley Technical College and received her Associates Degree in Hotel and...

Julie Mary Woldt

Julie Mary Woldt

Nov 10, 2024

Julie Mary Woldt, age 63, of Greenville, Wisconsin, entered eternal life on November 10, 2024 after losing her battle with cancer. Julie was born on September 29, 1961 in Munising, Michigan to Joseph and Angela (Stimac) Mahne. She was a 1979 graduate of Wm. G. Mather High School. 

 Julie is survived by her husband - Ronald Woldt; mother – Angie Mahne;...

Lawrence Schmitz

Lawrence Schmitz

Nov 9, 2024

2Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 

Larry Schmitz (age 81) of the Village of Harrison, WI passed away at home with his family surrounding him on November 8, 2024 as a result of his fight with cancer. He was loved dearly by his family and friends and his memory...

Diana Lynn Morin

Diana Lynn Morin

Oct 31, 2024

Diana Lynn Morin, 63, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She had become suddenly ill weeks prior, was brought there to assess what could be done and was watched over by her three daughters until she took her last breath.

She was born on Saturday, August 26, 1961, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wl, the daughter...

Sybil Holley

Sybil Holley

Oct 15, 2024

Sybil Holley passed away on October 15th, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born on March 28th, 1939, in Sarasota, Florida. She attended Florida State University, where she was an active member of Phi Mu sorority. Sybil lived in Tallahassee, Florida, for many years where she practiced real estate. Sybil had a great sense of humor and many friends throughout...

David Alan Smith

David Alan Smith

Oct 13, 2024

David Alan Smith, age 84, went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 13, 2024. He was born on May 9, 1940, in Jacksonville, FL. During his working career, David tramped construction laying phone lines and was also a supervisor for Fairbanks for many years. Following retirement, he worked at what was to become his favorite job: training US...

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...