Obituaries

Sep 24, 2025

Beatrice A. Van Doorn, age 3 weeks, of Town of Harrison, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was born on August 28, 2025, in Oshkosh the daughter of Logan Van Doorn and Terina Igl. Baby Bea was so little yet so precious. Everything from the tip of her nose to her toes were perfect. She was just...

Sep 23, 2025

Wesley Reed Potratz (July 29, 2025) passed into peace with God after a courageous battle with leukemia.  Wesley was the greatest blessing in the life of his parents, McCara and Derek Potratz.  Though deeply saddened, his parents are comforted that Wesley is now pain-free and they will see him again. He was named after his grandfather, Wesley Jay Potratz,...

Sep 22, 2025

Paula Jean (Poepke) Snider was born to eternal life on Monday, September 22, 2025. Paula was born on February 10, 1947, the second of six children of Paul Kenneth and Patricia Alice (McPeak) Poepke. Paula spent her childhood in New London, WI, graduating from high school in 1965. She and Tom met the night before Thanksgiving 1965 and were...

Sep 20, 2025

Janice May (Zabel) Miller, 91, Appleton, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. She was born on April 30, 1934, to the late Vernon and Cora (Bartel) Zabel in the town of Lind, Wisconsin. Janice was proud to say she was a farm girl. She was a graduate of Weyauwega High School. After graduation, she worked for AAL in...

Sep 14, 2025

Gerald "Fuzzy" W. Asmus, age 79, passed away on Sunday September 14, 2025, at Park Vista the Legacy in Waupaca.  He was born on August 15, 1946, in Neenah a son of Harold and Eula Boleyn Asmus. He had worked at Wisconsin Tissue Mills for many years, and loved fishing, duck hunting, goose hunting, deer hunting, and camping. He...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...