All Obituaries

Allen C.  Schumacker ("Butch"), age 74, of Kaukauna passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton. He was born on August 5, 1949, in Sparta, Wisconsin, son of the late Clifford and Margery (Newton) Schumacker. After graduating from Sparta High School in 1967, he studied Paper Technology at Valley Technical College in Oshkosh. Following the completion of his studies, he landed a career...

Mary Louise Williamson, age 83, of Little Chute, was called home to heaven on Monday, April 29th. She was born on January 11th, 1941, daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Beyer) Aerts. On August 17th, 1963, Mary Lou married Richard Williamson at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Little Chute and they enjoyed 55 years together. Mary Lou enjoyed a variety of activities and interests, from golfing, bowling, fishing and gambling to knitting, reading, and watching sports.  Her...

Kimberly Kay Fietzer Dunham, 55, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 after a brief illness. Kim was born in Appleton, WI on October 22, 1968 to Nancy and Douglas Fietzer. Kim graduated from Appleton East in 1986. After that she attended McConnell Travel School and several years later, she attended FVTC and got her degree in accounting. In 2004, Kim met James Dunham and they were happily married on November 11, 2011. Kim was quite a private person unless you rubbed her the wrong way and...

My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. John 14:2-3   On April 24, 2024 Elaine “Duggee” Van Gompel with her children by her side, the Lord entered and took her to the room He prepared for her in His glorious kingdom.   Elaine “Duggee” Jansen was...

Gary P. Steffens, age 76, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, April 22, 2024.  Gary was always true to himself and his beliefs.  One of his mottos was if you are not ten minutes early, you are late.  So naturally he passed in the early hours of the day. Gary was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on July 25, 1947.   He grew up in Kaukauna, Wisconsin and graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1965. He enlisted in the Army in 1967. The three years...

Ethel L. Vande Hey, age 86, of Freedom, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024. She was born on July 1, 1937, daughter of the late Elzear and Johanna (Demerath) Bowers. She attended schools in Wrightstown and then married Eugene A. Vande Hey on April 30, 1957. Ethel and Gene started the Colonial House Supper Club in Freedom and for years ran the business together. They made many fond memories with family and friends through the years at the super club and bowling lanes. Ethel bowled for...

Justin David Schwartz, age 40, of Seymour passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 after a short illness. Justin was born on November 1, 1983 in Appleton, WI to David Schwartz and Jean Willes. Justin married the love of his life, Brittney Heimerl on October 22, 2016 and together they had two children, with Justin having three wonderful children in all.Justin loved his three children with his whole heart. He was an avid race fan since the young age of ten and loved spending Thursday nights at...

Joan Marie Semrow, age 82, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024.  She was born on July 31, 1941 to the late Joseph E. and Edna Rickert.  She attended St. Nicholas Catholic School and graduated from Freedom High School in 1959.  Her high school yearbook caption read “The girl with friends galore and always willing to welcome more”.  While in high school she met her future husband, Ron and they were married on October 19, 1960 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church...

Marjorie A. Hartjes, 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.  Marjorie was born on May 4, 1939 to Arthur and Gladys (Hein) Brede.  She was united in marriage to Richard G Hartjes.  A memorial service for Marjorie will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 138 Bissell Street, White Lake, WI 54491.  For online condolences please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.

Rebecca A. Wildenberg, age 52, of Green Bay passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at her home.  She was born on June 24, 1971 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, a daughter of Henry and Theresa (Bloch) Wildenberg.  Becky was a student of Holy Cross Grade School, Xavier High School class of 1989, and UW-Madison where she graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering.  She started her career at Stora-Enzo in waste water treatment, and found her true calling...