Current Obituaries

Orphie Hamilton, age 81 of Neenah, passed away on October 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 18, 1942 in Cecil to the late Gilbert and Lelia (Oates) Jeske. On February 16, 1976 she married Loren Hamilton. Orphie was an elementary school teacher, and when she moved to Neenah, became a substitute teacher in the Neenah School District. She was a Paper Delivery Specialist for the Post Crescent with Loren and the children. Above all she was a dedicated wife,...

Carol A. Herbeck passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 after battling with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on April 17, 1944 to Emery and Amelia (Meyerhofer) Schilling. On April 25, 1964, she married her high school sweetheart, Donald Herbeck. They cherished 59 years together. After raising three children, Carol worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital and later, Schubbe Resch Chiropractic. She loved traveling, camping, playing cards, spending time at their Legend Lake cottage and...

On September 28th, 2023 loving fiancé, son, and brother Russell William Marier went home to be with Jesus at the age of 23 following an automobile accident.  Russell was excited to marry Violet Schwersenska on October 21st, 2023. The couple met in Appleton, WI where they had planned to begin their forever together. They were two peas in a pod and looking forward to many dreams, including having a home full of children.  Russell was extremely hard working and full of...

Katherine "Kay" Athan Papageorge Muthig, age 90 of Appleton, passed away on Thursday September 28, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 17, 1933 in Missoula, Montana to the late Thomas and Edna (Priddy) Papageorge. Her family moved to Washington State where she met her husband Kenneth who was stationed in Tacoma. After marrying Ken, they moved to Wisconsin to settle down and begin a family. She was a people person, always ready with a smile. Kay loved her...

Laura E. Murphy, age 91 of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Cherry Meadows, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on May 23, 1932 in Merrill, Wisconsin to the late William and Agnes (Schmidtke) Hulke.  On June 10, 1950 she married the love of her life Gerald Wyland. He preceded her in death in 1973. Laura was a woman of faith. As an active member of St. Edward Parish, Mackville, she was a member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers and served...

Jerome “Jerry” Schoultz, age 82, of Neenah, WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Emerald Ridge Assisted Living after a short illness. He was born on January 4, 1941, son of the late Albin and Marie (Walburn) Schoultz. Jerry was a very proud veteran of the U.S. Army having served at various locations from 1962 to 1964.On October 2, 1965; he married Jacquelyn “Jackie” McKenzie at St. Mary Catholic Church in Menasha, WI. Over the years, Jerry...

Ruth Nass, 92, Gillett, passed away peacefully late Wednesday afternoon, September 27, 2023. She was born June 23, 1931, in the Town of Morgan to Rudolph and Lillian (Gohr) Gaertig. Ruth grew up in Morgan and attended high school in Oconto Falls. On June 21, 1950, she married Walter Nass in the town of Morgan. They loved to go dancing as often as they could and playing cards (Sheepshead and Smear) on a regular basis with family and friends. Ruth was a long-time member of the American...

Donald L. “Brandy” Brandenburg, age 83, quietly passed away following a day of doing the things he loved best; fishing, cocktail hour and dinner. He was born in Clintonville, Wisconsin to the late Joe and Lois (Wulk) Brandenburg. From 1958 to 1961 he proudly served his country in the United States Army. On June 8, 1977, he married Bonnie Bedat and they enjoyed 46 years together. He was the owner/operator of Brandy’s Bar for 27 years, starting the Brandy’s Cribbage...

Alexandria Terrill (Okrasinski) Nitke, 35, of Greenville, passed away surrounded by her family’s love on September 26, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee following an unexpected illness. Taken too soon, she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. A devoted wife and mother to husband Matthew Nitke and their two children, Isabella, 12, and Elijah, 9, Alex’s greatest joy in life was being with her family. She especially loved watching and supporting her daughter...

Richard Steven Brandt, having just celebrated his 74th birthday, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 24, 2023. He was born on September 21, 1949 to the late Chester and Loretta (Koepsel) Brandt at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. He lived most of his life in Florida, returning 8 years ago to be closer to his family. Richard worked in hospitality with various resorts (Sundial) and banquet halls while in Florida. He loved to laugh and have fun, his quick wit and one liners had...