Current Obituaries

    Anne M. Becker, age 85, died on May 5, 2020.  She was born on March 31, 1935 to Leo and Gertrude Miller, in Appleton, Wi.  Anne lived all her life in Appleton.  She was married on June 26, 1953 to August F. Becker, Jr.  They were happily married for 61 years, until his death in 2014. She is survived by her (7) children: Catherine (Jack) Hayes of Kalama, Wa.; Laura (Mike) Huhn of Front Royal, Va.; Carol Smith of Appleton, Wi.; David (Linda) Becker of...

Richard “Dick” E. Schelfhout, age 76, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at his home with family by his side. Dick was born on October 25, 1943 in Appleton, son of the late Edmund and Hilda (Hafeman) Schelfhout.  Dick worked at Miller Masonry for 40+ years. Then, together with his wife Sandy, son Scott and daughter-in-law Tara, and his nephew Brad DeCleene, started their own business known as Schelfhout & DeCleene Masonry Inc. Dick married Sandy Van Rossum on May...

Randy L. Malueg, 63, of Appleton passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on May 24, 1957 in Tigerton.  The son of Jackie (Long) VanHeeswyk, who took wonderful care of him until the end.  Randy worked at Midtec Paper Mill in Kimberly and was a custodian at various places in his later years.  Randy cherished the time he spent with his son Matt.  He especially loved working on his grandparent’s farm when he was...

Thomas "Tom" Mayer, age 83, passed away on June 17 at Brewster Village, Appleton, following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Tom was born on April 23, 1937, in Bedford, OH, to Frank and Kathryn (Visker) Mayer. Following high school, he earned an Associate in Science degree from the University of the State of New York. Always a patriot, Tom joined the U.S. Naval Reserve at Great Lakes, IL. After his service with the Navy, Tom went on to join the U.S. Air Force,...

Margaret (Margie) Marie Lausman Margie Lausman, 90 yrs of age, passed away June 12, 2020 and went home to Our Heavenly Father after a short illness. She lived at the same little cottage house she shared with her husband, Ken, for 42 more years after his passing in 1978. She was born to Fred Sr. and Carolyn (VanEenbergen) Selig, of Appleton, WI, on October 27, 1929. She told us many stories of her youth, one being when she was born, she was so tiny she fit in a cigar box. As mom...

Valerie A Lueck, 65, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, June 11, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Edwin A Lueck and Margaret L Lueck. She is survived by two brothers, Brian (Lorrie) Lueck of Houston, Texas; William Lueck of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and a niece Jordan Lueck of Houston, Texas. She loved to sing. As a young woman she was active in musical theater, performing in several musicals. She used her lovely voice to sing praises to her Lord in her church choir until her...

Dennis E. Ashauer went peacefully to his heavenly father during his Monday afternoon nap on June 8, 2020. He was born July 21, 1946 in Appleton to the late Edward and Cecelia “Hubby” (Kohl) Ashauer. On November 26, 1964 he married his high school sweetheart Susan J. (McHugh) at St. Peter & Paul in Hortonville. Dennis LOVED to work. Operating heavy machinery brought great joy to him, it was his passion.  Dennis started his working career at age 16 with Duane Immel...

Carol Jane Tyler, age 85 of Greenville, passed away on June 7, 2020 at St. Joseph Residence with her daughter by her side.  She was born on August 27, 1934 to the late Carl and Esther (Voeks) Schroeder at New London, WI; Borchard Clinic.  She was a life long member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Ellington where she was baptized, confirmed, and married.  She was also a Sunday school teacher and sang in the choir and was a member of the ladies aid there.   Carol also...

Antonio Rangel, Jr., 70 of Shiocton, passed away at home on Thursday, June 4, 2020.  He was born June 18, 1949 to the late Antonio and Faustina (Gonzales) Rangle in Racine, WI.                      Antonio was a Vietnam Veteran and served proudly with the United States Marine Corps from July 8, 1968 to February 9, 1970. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family and...

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Donald Shaw Sr., loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 91.  Donald was born on December 10, 1928 in Park Falls, WI to Roland and Jacquline Shaw. He joined the Marine Corps in 1945 and served in the occupational force in Japan (1946) and China (1947). After serving in the Marine Corps, he lived in Franklin Park, IL where on August 8, 1953 he married Lois Ann Phillips. After moving back to Wisconsin and settling in Neenah, they...