Obituaries

Douglas A. Doornek

Douglas A. Doornek

Sep 10, 2025

Douglas A. Doornek, age 77, of Town of Wolf River, passed away on September 10, 2025, at Cherry Meadows Hospice. He was born in Milwaukee a son of Ambrose and Marion Doornek. He worked at Continental Canning in Milwaukee and in 2006 moved to the Town of Wolf River to enjoy his favorite hobbies of hunting and fishing. Doug...

Nancy L. (Cross) Sleik

Nancy L. (Cross) Sleik

Sep 6, 2025

Nancy L. (Cross) Sleik, born March 31, 1944, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. Winneconne. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established. If you wish, please submit online condolences/memories...

Raymond Schwandner

Raymond Schwandner

Sep 5, 2025

Raymond E. Schwandner, age 89, of Appleton, formerly of Winneconne, passed away on Thursday September 5, 2025 at Cherry Meadows. He was born on September 9, 1935 to Erwin and Florence Boaman Schwandner. Ray married the love of his life Merwin Gail Wentzel on September 7, 1957. Ray worked as a Ready Mix Truck driver for 30 years at...

Keith Coats

Keith Coats

Sep 4, 2025

Keith B. Coats, age 76, of Winneconne, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 4, 2025, after suffering a stroke.  He was born on October 14, 1948, the son of the late Rexford and Agnes Schonscheck Coats.  Keith celebrated 54 years of marriage to the love of his life Kathryn M. (Moran) Coats this year. He served 4 years active...

Iris Jean (Redlin) Busse

Iris Jean (Redlin) Busse

Aug 30, 2025

Our mom passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025.She had lived with dementia for several years, as the disease progressed, she continued to lose her memory and ability to live a full life. This was a very trying time for both her and her family to watch a robust lady wither away. She was able to live at...

Shirley Mae Olson

Shirley Mae Olson

Aug 30, 2025

Shirley Mae Olson, devoted grandmother, aunt, friend, age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep and entered her heavenly home on Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born on November 1, 1934, the only child of Willis and Frances (Hallock) Erdmann. From a young age, Shirley developed a deep love for animals—especially poodles. She had many 'favorite' pet dogs...

Mark D. Severson

Mark D. Severson

Aug 23, 2025

Mark D. Severson, age 74 of Fox Crossing, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by his family at Ascension Columbia St Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee after a short but courageous health battle.

Mark was born on January 27, 1951, in Manitowoc to the late Patricia and Erwin "Clyde"...

Gloria Jean Davis

Gloria Jean Davis

Aug 23, 2025

Gloria Jean (Morrison) Davis, 80, Omro, WI, passed away at home, on August 23, 2025, holding the hand of her best friend and husband of 44 years. Gloria, was born in Berlin, WI on November 13, 1944, to Roy and Gladys Morrison. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Rick; and stepson, Ron. Gloria is survived...

Martin (Marty) A. Ruedinger

Martin (Marty) A. Ruedinger

Aug 15, 2025

Martin "Marty" A. Ruedinger, 84, of Oshkosh, passed away at home on Friday, August 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born May 5, 1941, in Oshkosh to Marcel and Gertrude (Ratajczak) Ruedinger. Marty was a graduate of Oshkosh High School. On August 26, 1961, he married Suzanne Plummer at St. Vincent Catholic Church in Oshkosh. For...

Russell Dale Graunke Sr.

Russell Dale Graunke Sr.

Aug 10, 2025

Russell Dale Graunke Sr., age 89 years old, of Winneconne, WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday, August 10, 2025.

He was born on May 2, 1936, in Turtle Lake, WI to Emil and Mildred Graunke on the family's dairy farm. A childhood rich in nature, hard work and fresh milk, the...

Lynn A. Lemere Kopet

Lynn A. Lemere Kopet

Aug 8, 2025

Lynn A. LeMere Kopet, age 59, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025. She was born on June 17, 1966, to Clayton and Cecelia (Hardy) LeMere in Appleton, Wisconsin. She graduated from Appleton East and went on to UW-Milwaukee and earned her Bachelors of Nursing degree. Shortly, after graduation she moved to Minneapolis where she...

Ronnie L. Schmude

Ronnie L. Schmude

Aug 4, 2025

Ronnie L. Schmude, 74, of Oshkosh, died Monday, August 4, 2025, at his home. He was born August 6, 1950, in Oshkosh to Lloyd and June (Hart) Schmude. Ronnie was a 1968 graduate of Winneconne High School. From 1970 to 1976 he served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. On August 4, 1973, he married Diane Wesenberg at...

Charles (Chuck) Schmidt

Charles (Chuck) Schmidt

Aug 4, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Schmidt, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 4, 2025, from a heart attack. Born September 3, 1969, Chuck was the son of Margaret "JoAnn" Gehler and Robert Lee Sellers, and was raised by Otto Schmidt. He was a proud member of the Winneconne High School Class of 1987. Chuck will be remembered for his generous...

Walter (Wally) Robert Wucki

Walter (Wally) Robert Wucki

Aug 1, 2025

Walter "Wally" Robert Wucki, 77, of Omro, WI, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, August 1, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1947, in Neillsville, WI to Robert and Lillian (Habal) Wucki. He married Patricia Schultz on June 15, 1968 in Neillsville, WI. Wally and Patty were high school sweethearts who recently celebrated their 57th...

Mildred (Millie) Eileen Thorson Mathison

Mildred (Millie) Eileen Thorson Mathison

Jul 31, 2025

Mildred "Millie" Eileen Thorson Mathison of Winchester, WI, celebrated her 100th birthday on April 7, 2025, and passed away peacefully at her home at Henrietta on July 31, 2025.

Millie was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Norris Wayne Mathison, and by nine siblings.

She is survived by her nine...

Paul James Rosenthal

Paul James Rosenthal

Jul 26, 2025

Paul James Rosenthal, 54, of Omro passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with ALS for the past 5 years. He was born on August 27, 1970, in Berlin, Wisconsin to the late David and Delores (Langeberg) Rosenthal. Paul married Dianne Zink on September 13, 1997, in Oshkosh Wisconsin. Paul was a 1989 graduate...

Timothy James Hansen Jr.

Timothy James Hansen Jr.

Jul 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Timothy James Hansen Jr, who left this world far too soon on July 25, 2025, at the age of 44, following a courageous four-year battle with cancer.

Born on March 25, 1981, Tim lived a life marked by quiet strength, deep compassion, and unwavering devotion to his family....

Jeffrey (Jeff) Mueller

Jeffrey (Jeff) Mueller

Jul 16, 2025

Jeffrey "Jeff" Mueller, 69, of Omro, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born January 3, 1956, in Neenah to the late Robert and Sandra (Schultz) Mueller.

Jeff earned a degree in Maintenance Mechanic and Millwright. He had owned and operated Mueller Mobility in Menasha. Jeff was the founder of...

Veronica "Vera" Henschel

Veronica "Vera" Henschel

Jul 9, 2025

Veronica "Vera" Henschel, 91, of Neenah, WI passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at LindenGrove Rehabilitation Center in Menomonee Falls, WI. She was born August 8, 1933, in Baileys Harbor, WI to Thomas and Mary (Gureski) Goss.

Vera worked for many years as an administrative assistant in plumbing, insurance and real estate in Sturgeon Bay,...

Jeanette (Jean) M. Maronn

Jeanette (Jean) M. Maronn

Jul 5, 2025

Jeanette "Jean" M. Maronn, 94, of Omro, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2025. She was born September 17, 1930, in Neenah to the late Edward and Clara (Tuttle) Walter. Jean grew up on her family's farm in Mikesville, WI. On July 30, 1949, Jeanette married Loyal C. Maronn, and she worked side-by-side...