Current Obituaries

William John Novotny, age 79, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, after a wonderful life filled with love, family, friendship, laughter, and adventure. William was born on December 20, 1946, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Alvyn and Mary (Wahoski) Novotny. He was the oldest of four children: Robert, Richard, and Jeanine. He spent his early years growing up in Langdon, North Dakota, until the eighth grade. After that, his family moved around, and William attended several high schools in ...

Norma E. Bolduan, age 90, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026. She was born in Oshkosh on February 9, 1936 to the late Victor and Clara (Fine) Draeger. Norma married James Bolduan on August 13, 1955. Together they lived in Appleton until 1964, when they built their home in Combined Locks. Norma moved to Kaukauna in 2016. Norma enjoyed walking, fishing and vacationing with family and friends. Norma is survived by her children: Debra (Jeff) Belongea, Paul (Sally) DeBruin; ...

John Schoenstene, 58, passed away on August 27, 2026. He was born on August 31, 1967, to his late parents Albert and Darlene (Young) Schoenstene in Wild Rose, Wisconsin. John was raised in McHenry, Illinois and in his adult life he moved to Omro, WI, then to Appleton later on. He loved working on cars, going fishing when he can, and going to air shows like EAA with his daughter Katrina. He is survived by his daughter Katrina (Dean) Wojcik, step daughter Cami Rothermel, grandchildren ...

Lois E. Hameister  Lois passed away peacefully surrounded by family and dear friends on August 26, 2026, thirteen days shy of her 102nd birthday.  Lois was born September 8, 1924, in Appleton to Herman and Gertrude (Caliebe) Hameister.   At a very young age, Lois admired and worshipped her grandfather, Henoch Caliebe. She often recalled how he planted the seed of joy in her heart. That expression of love for him, inspired her and she carried that seed of joy her entire ...

Lyle Raymond Gorges passed away in the loving arms of his parents, Grant and Kailey (Winterfeldt) Gorges, shortly after his birth on August 26, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin. Lyle suffered from bilateral renal agenesis. Despite his condition, he was born a big and beautiful baby who possessed the strength to give his family two precious hours with him on earth. Lyle’s short life was a blessing, and his family is mourning yet joyful in knowing that his life ...

Virginia M. “Ginny” Wurzer, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Aspire Senior Living in Kimberly. She was 93 years old. She was born on August 21, 1933 in White Lake, daughter of George and Claudia (Smith) Bricco. She married the love of her life, Edward Wurzer, on June 29, 1957 at St. James Catholic Church, White Lake. Ginny earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She began her teaching career at White Lake High ...

Mary C West, age 81, Appleton, WI passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 25, 2026 due to an ongoing illness. She was born on March 8th, 1945 in Marinette, WI, the youngest daughter of John T Coffey and Sally Hansen. She graduated from Marinette Catholic Central High School in 1964. Shortly after graduation she relocated to Appleton with her sister Sheila. There she worked as a CNA at Peabody Manor and later worked at Zwickers. She married Jerald West on February 13th, 1976. They ...

Stella May (Johnson) Hungerford passed away on August 22, 2026 at age 89. She was born May 15, 1937 to William and Dorothy Johnson in Indianapolis IN. She married Gordon Louis Hungerford on March 24, 1954. Stella and Gordon had four children, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Gordon and Stella lived in Manawa most of their lives. Stella was a mom, grandma and great-grandma. She had a very big heart, and she was a natural at loving and caring for her family. After ...

Jake Charles Kriescher, 74, of Appleton,WI lost a courageous battle with cancer on August 22, 2026 surrounded by his family. Jake was born in Crystal Falls, MI on January 1st, 1952 to Antone and Cecilia (VanDervan) Kriescher. Shortly after Jake was born, his family moved to Lena, WI where he was raised on his parents farm which instilled in him a strong work ethic. Before finishing high school, Jake joined the United States Navy. Jake was a gifted mechanic which served him well as an ...

Joanne Kay Foth, age 87, of Little Chute, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Friday, August 21, 2026. She was born on January 25, 1939, in Litchfield, Minnesota, to Derwood and Lillian Smith. Joanne married the love of her life, Kenneth Foth, on December 30, 1958, and the two remained devoted to one another for 66 years. It was love at first sight, and they quickly started their married life together at Fort Benning, Georgia, while Ken was serving in the Army. ...