Obituaries

Nancy "Nan" Kellogg

Nancy "Nan" Kellogg

Nov 11, 2025

Nancy "Nan" Kellogg, age 88, of Winneconne, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Milwaukee on September 24, 1937, to Alonzo "Lon" and Beatrice Pawling. As a baby, her parents decided to move the family to Winneconne and the property and home...

Jorge Bayardo Tovar

Jorge Bayardo Tovar

Nov 8, 2025

Jorge Bayardo Tovar, age 88, of Larsen, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Born on September 17, 1937, in Villagran, Guanajuato to the late J. Jesus and Eloisa (Flores) Tovar. Jorge lived a life dedicated to family, hard work, and generosity. Jorge built a remarkable career at Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac, WI, where he...

Steven Jerome La Cosse

Steven Jerome La Cosse

Nov 8, 2025

Steven Jerome La Cosse, age 59 of Milwaukee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from complications of a stroke. He was born in 1966 in Kenosha, WI to Jerome "Jerry" and Carolyn (Pivovar) La Cosse, the first of their three boys. Steve grew up in Winneconne and attended Winneconne High School. After graduation in 1984 he proudly...

Amy Jo Buech

Amy Jo Buech

Nov 8, 2025

Amy Jo Buech passed away peacefully at the age of 55 in her home in Menasha. She was born February 3, 1970, to Gerald Buech and Nancy (Kohanski) Buech in Neenah. Amy grew up in Menasha, spending summers in Poygan. As a child, she attended Banta Elementary where she met some lifelong friends. For junior high school, she attended...

Cleo A. Wentzel

Cleo A. Wentzel

Nov 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Cleo A. Wentzel (Cornelius)—beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother—announces that she has been reunited with her cherished husband, Wally, and son, Garry, on Friday, November 7, 2025. Cleo was employed at Wisconsin National Life until the company closed in 1993. She later worked at Theda Clark Medical Library until her retirement...

James Russell Janes

James Russell Janes

Nov 4, 2025

James Russell Janes of Buttes des Morts passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born on August 20, 1944, in Milwaukee, WI to the late Stanley and Regina (Kucharek) Janes. On June 17, 1967, he married the love of his life Cynthia Lynne Snyder. Their love was a visible testament to the Sacrament of Marriage. He was...

June A. Jeffson

June A. Jeffson

Nov 3, 2025

June A. Jeffson, 77, of Oshkosh, died Monday, November 3, 2025, at home. She was born July 3, 1948, in Oshkosh to the late Henry and Mildred (Pulver) Wolf. June was a graduate of Oshkosh High School and Oshkosh Technical Institute. On May 9, 1970, she married Terry Jeffson at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. June's work career included...

Milford A. Lother

Milford A. Lother

Nov 1, 2025

Milford A. Lother - MARINE - HUSBAND - FATHER - GRANDFATHER – GREAT-GRANDFATHER Born August 12, 1938, was called to peace November 1, 2025. Milford served in the United States Marine Corps during the Cuban Missile Crisis and along with his platoon, turned out on the tarmac when Castro threatened a four to one return on Marines who may...

Charles "Cw" Weinholzer

Charles "Cw" Weinholzer

Oct 26, 2025

Charles "CW" Weinholzer passed away peacefully at home in Winneconne, WI on Sunday, October 26, 2025. He was born October 13, 1943, in Saint Paul, MN to Joseph and Veryl Weinholzer. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Patricia Hasslen; and sister-in-law, Sue Dehne. CW was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, cousin, uncle, and friend....

Jerry Geerdts

Jerry Geerdts

Oct 18, 2025

Our Maker called Jerry Geerdts home on Saturday, October 18, 2025. He was 86. Jerry was born on April 4, 1939. Jerry was a devoted husband to Judy Geerdts, his forever love. Together they built a beautiful life and raised a family he cherished deeply. He was a dedicated father to Joel (Tammy) Geerdts, Jay (Marla) Geerdts, Jennifer (Brady)...

Carla J. Linstedt

Carla J. Linstedt

Oct 16, 2025

Carla J. Linstedt, 82, of Oshkosh, died Thursday, October 16, 2025, at her home. She was born March 24, 1943, to the late Oscar and Ruth (Zeinert) Linstedt. A visitation for family and friends will be on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Living Water Lutheran Church 1585 S. Oakwood Rd. Oshkosh. A funeral service...

Richard (Rich) Or (Richie) Lance Balfanz

Richard (Rich) Or (Richie) Lance Balfanz

Oct 16, 2025

Richard "Rich" or "Richie" Lance Balfanz, of Winneconne, Wisconsin passed away suddenly in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born June 28, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. Family and friends describe Rich as a kind and welcoming man who was always ready to help others in any situation. He never met a...

James William Labelle

James William Labelle

Sep 30, 2025

James William LaBelle, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Appleton, Wisconsin on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Jim grew up on a farm in the Town of Winneconne operated by his parents, Leonard and Edith LaBelle. He graduated from Winneconne High School in 1961 and WSU-Oshkosh in 1965 . Jim was a highly respected science teacher in the...

Kermit L. Wiederholt

Kermit L. Wiederholt

Sep 27, 2025

Kermit L. Wiederholt, age 90, of Aitkin MN, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, at his residence in Neenah, WI, where he moved to the last few years to be closer to his children. He was born February 4, 1935, in Aitkin, MN to Benedict and Lillian Wiederholt. He grew up on a turkey farm In the Hassman area...

Marcia Hale Duma

Marcia Hale Duma

Sep 25, 2025

Marcia Hale Duma passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at her home in Fenwick, MI due to heath issues her team of doctors were never able to diagnosis. She was born on May 6, 1964, to Carol (Germain) Hale and Kenneth Hale. She was a 1982 graduate of Winneconne High School. A fter gradua ti on she went...

Beatrice A. Van Doorn

Beatrice A. Van Doorn

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...

Wesley R. Potratz

Wesley R. Potratz

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,...

Paula Jean (Poepke) Snider

Paula Jean (Poepke) Snider

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...

Janice May (Zabel) Miller

Janice May (Zabel) Miller

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...

Gerald “Fuzzy" W. Asmus

Gerald “Fuzzy" W. Asmus

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...