All Obituaries

Noel E. Petit, age 63 of Freedom passed away after a hard fight with NAFLD, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 12, 2022.  Noel was born on May 31, 1958 in New London, Wisconsin to the late Vernon and Margaret (nee Muraski) Petit.  Noel was united in marriage to the love of his life, Susan Petit (nee Drier), on June 21, 1980.  He worked as a territory sales manager, selling industrial mowers and equipment. Noel enjoyed delicious food, fishing, cracking jokes, and...

Cindy Meyer, age 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2022. She was born in Appleton to the late Robert and Gladys (Meyer) Meyer. On May 4, 1990 she married Steven Behrend, they were married for 31 years. Cindy worked for many years at Kohl’s Department Store as the Assistant Manager. She had a horse for many years named Coco, whom she adored. She loved Jesus, and kept him close in her heart. She is preceded in death by her parents. Per her wishes, no services will be...

Michelle A. Schauf, age 50 of Appleton was reunited with her grandmother, mother and sister on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Michelle was born on October 13, 1971 in Beach Grove, Indiana and was adopted by Mary Horan and Charles Schauf. The family lived in different states around the Midwest before settling into the Fox Valley area. Michelle graduated from Appleton West High School in 1989 and a few years after graduating Michelle jumped into her next adventure in Colorado Springs. After...

The gardens in heaven bloomed with color on May 9, 2022, when Bruce (Buzz) John Weiland made his journey home. A gentle and kind man, Bruce was from Kimberly, Wisconsin.  He was born on February 19, 1949. Growing up, Bruce went to Holy Name Catholic School (now Holy Spirit) and graduated from Kimberly High School in 1967.  He would tell you he had a “great childhood.”  Growing up on Washington Street and a member of the Washington Street Gang, he loved being...

James Milton Main (Jim), age 78, of Shiocton, went to his heavenly home on May 9, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Before this disease, he lived life to the fullest doing what he loved to do and shared his unique humor along the way. Jim was born February 24, 1944, in a farmhouse in Stephensville, Wisconsin, to Clyde and Gladys Main. His siblings are Gene, Mary Lou Hooyman, Linda Surprise and Sally Piechocki.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and...

Norman Byrne, age 72, passed away on May 4, 2022.  He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on August 13, 1949 to Walter F. and Ann “Dolly” (Cameron) Byrne. He is survived by his daughter, Molly Byrne; sister, Lori Olson; nephew, Sean Evenden and many other family and friends.  He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sharon Kaddatz and niece, Darcy Garrity. No one will ever forget Denny’s great love for Good Hockey, Milwaukee Brewer’s Baseball,...

Patricia “Pattee” La Fountain, passed away peacefully May 4, 2022 with her family by her side. She fought a courageous battle after complications following heart surgery. She loved socializing and interacting with people of all kinds. She was an involved leader in various organizations including Mid-Day BPW, Toastmasters International, League of Women Voters, and Book Club. Throughout her life she enjoyed gardening, cooking, tennis, theatrical performances, traveling and...

Anna Vanden Acker, age 91 of Kimberly, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 11, 1930 to the late Martinus and Antonette (Kerkhoff) Jaegers in the Village of Volkel, Netherlands. On February 11, 1953, she married Antonius Vanden Acker, and together in April 1953, they made the move to the United States. She is survived by her sons; Adrian (Jean) Vanden Acker, Marty (Patti) Vanden Acker, Anthony (Betsy) Vanden Acker and Joe...

  Paja Thao, age 86 of Appleton, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on July 25, 1935 to Nhia Yee Thao and Txia Lee, in the Village of Chong Houa in Laos.   He married Yer Vang Thao and both had 13 children; 7 sons and 6 daughters. He is survived by his wife Yer Vang Thao and his sons and (daughter-in-laws); Nao Toua (Chai Yang), (Jeu Vang wife of Yong Lue), Koualy (Neng Vang), Qhoua Por (Cib Xiong), Xue, La (Tara Forster),...

Jeanette M. Kester, age 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2022. She was born on September 25, 1924 in Langlade, Wisconsin to the late Joseph and Stella (Grimes) Karasinski. She graduated from White Lake High School and then attended Oshkosh Business College. Jeanette worked as a bookkeeper at Universal Foundry in Oshkosh, Gibson Company of Appleton and later at Stumpf Motor Co. of Appleton from which she retired after 21 years of service. She married Owen Kester on September...