Current Obituaries

Rhoda C. Heidmann, age 98 of Appleton, died on September 28, 2022 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. She was born on December 19, 1923 in Fargo, ND, the daughter of the late Henry and Elfrieda (Mundinger) Schroeder.  Rhoda was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sabin, MN. She grew up in the family farm and attended elementary school at Trinity Lutheran School in the Sabin (Moorhead), MN area. She graduated from MSTC High School and attended Dr. Martin...

James Douglas Cox (Jimmy, Jim), 78 from the Town of Center passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.  Jim is survived by his loving wife Lucille (Lucy) of 44 Years, Daughter Cindy (Mark) Luft, Son Mike (Becky) Cox. Granddaughters Brittany and Violet. Grandsons Brandon, Kaine and Zander. Great Grandchildren Lillian and Ryker. Sister Carol Priebe (Arizona) , Brother in-law Ted Barnett (Nebraska) and many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family from...

Nancy L. Meiers-Knox, age 67, of Appleton passed away on September 26, 2022. She was born to Harvey and Marilyn Meiers at Appleton Medical Center on November 15, 1954. Nancy graduated from Appleton’s Xaiver High School and went on to get her 2 year technical college degree for work. She worked at Zwickers Knitting Mills, Mills Supply office center and Meiers Builders. Nancy married Carl G Knox on September 28, 1979 and lived in various places from Appleton, Neenah and Marathon,...

Jerry Guckenberg, age 82 of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022. He was born on February 14, 1940 to the late Ford and Virginia (Butzloff) Guckenberg in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  Jerry worked as a semi driver for many years, first for Roundy’s and then with N and M Transfer, retiring in 2002.  He owned and operated Richmond St. Pub for 17 years, from 1984 to 2001, where he made many friends. Jerry also enjoyed going up North to the cabin at Lake Hilbert as well...

Janet Lee (Turoczy) Sergus, born March 23, 1961, deceased September 20th, 2022 at 61 years of age. She is survived by her husband of 35 years Timothy Sergus, son Karl (Corina) Sergus, grandchildren Isaac, Darren, and Levi Sergus, mother Mary Turoczy, sisters Jo Ellen (Walt) Dryburg and Anne Turoczy, brother Jon Turoczy and numerous nieces and nephews. Janet is predeceased by her father, William Turoczy   Possessing a smile as gentle as a butterfly’s wing with the ability to...

Paul M. Vanden Boom passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the age of 93 ("almost 94", as he would say).    Paul was born in his family's home in Kimberly, Wisconsin, to Isabel (Jansen) and Walter Vanden Boom, on August 6, 1929.   Paul attended Kimberly High School, and graduated with the class of 1949.  He married Lawana (Lou) Walters, on August 11, 1950, at St. Therese Catholic Church in Appleton,...

Deborah A. Krause, age 67 of Appleton, died peacefully at home on September 17th, 2022.  Born Deborah Ann Hando on October 20th, 1954, she grew up in Appleton and graduated from Appleton West High School in 1972. Later on, she attended and graduated from Fox Valley Technical College with a degree in nursing where she worked as a Registered Nurse for many years.  Deborah was married to Joseph Wickesberg for a period of time where they had and raised their two sons Travis and Tyler...

Linda (Lin, Linny) Mary Vanden Heuvel was granted her angel wings on Thursday, September 15, 2022 when her golden heart stopped beating.  Her final days were spent surrounded by family at home after she made her final dinner call to us on Wednesday.  She had touched so many lives in various ways throughout her very memorable life.  Linda was the caring wife of Gary for the last 54 years, loving mother of Christie (Mike), David (Ria), and Renee (Greg), and proud grandmother of...

Margaret “Marge” Larsen, age 81 of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital following many health issues. She was born on March 22, 1941 to the late Clarence and Adeline (Kemkes) Kneice in Appleton. Marge enjoyed playing Bingo, going to rummage sales and selling at flea markets. She liked to do embroidery, making towels to take to craft shows and sell. She was a collector of cookie jars, having a collection of over 150 of them. Marge liked...

On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Eric Alexander Topp, beloved son and friend to all who knew him, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 31. Eric was born on April 23, 1991 to Emily K. Mueller and Wayne D. Topp. Eric was a deeply compassionate person, he was always there to talk, or especially just listen if that’s what you needed. He was a lifelong learner, always ready with a “fun fact”, or “did you know…” to share. Eric is survived by his brother Aidan,...