Current Obituaries

Joyce L. Herz, age 75, died peacefully on July 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born July 14, 1946 in Appleton, WI; the daughter of Clarence and Verona (Braeger) Stormfeltz. Joyce attended Appleton West High School and graduated in 1964. She was united in marriage on September 25, 1965 to Wilfred Herz. They had three children. Joyce worked at Schreiners Diner in Appleton washing dishes. She mostly enjoyed her time as a home maker, raising their children, cooking,...

Teresa (Terry) Ruth (McNamara) Whalen, 64, of Appleton, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, July 11th, with her family by her side. Terry fought a short, brave battle against pancreatic cancer. She was born in Appleton on June 1, 1957, daughter of Thomas Jr. and Ruth (Kachur) McNamara, and graduated from Appleton West High School. On September 10, 1977, she was united in marriage to Robert (Bob) Whalen. Terry worked at several businesses during high school and after graduation began...

Louis O. Mauthe, 90 died peacefully at home with his loving wife Betty at his side on July 8, 2021. Lou was born on January 25, 1931, to the late Otto and Helena (Lamers) Mauthe. Lou was the second youngest of 10 children and has one surviving sibling, Beatrice Greb, Austin, TX. Lou was 1949 graduate of Appleton High School. On May 24, 1952, he married the love of his life, Betty Madison at St. Therese Catholic Church. Lou and Betty recently celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. Lou...

  Chester “Chet” Kovalski, age 89, passed away July 8, 2021.  He was born June 6, 1932 In Stevens Point, WI.  He and his wife moved to Appleton in 1954 and shortly after moved to Menasha for the balance of their lives. Chet was an Army Veteran and had an entertainment role.  Over the years he worked for several companies in the Fox Valley and retired as a truck driver for Mills Fleet Farm in Appleton. Chet enjoyed providing a special entertainment spark by...

Julie Ann Smith, age 60 of Appleton, passed away peacefully at her home on June 30, 2021. She was born on November 15, 1960 to Raymond and the late Carol (Lipke) Keen. Julie did many things during her working life, but what she had a passion for and was most proud of was her time spent driving over-the-road semi-trucks (18 wheelers) and driving little children to school as a bus driver. Later in life, Julie loved spending time with her family and friends and getting out into the sunshine....

Larry (Arty) Reinke was welcomed to his heavenly home on June 28, 2021, after a challenging battle with dementia. He passed with his loving wife by his side, listening to his favorite music. Born in Appleton on February 8, 1944 to Lawrence and Germaine (Stammer) Reinke, Larry was the youngest of five children. He was blessed with the most beautiful ocean blue eyes. His early teen years were spent working at Quaker Dairy where he created many fond memories. He then proudly served in the U.S....

Herbert H. Lythjohan passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday June 27th at the age of 88. He is survived by his loving wife Doris, and sons Steven (Brenda) Lythjohan, Dale (Barbara) Lythjohan, and Michael (Ann) Lythjohan, grandchildren Danielle (Brett) Welch, Jessica (Bryan) Kozak, Karissa (Eric) Pigott, Victoria Lythjohan, Cassandra (Logan) Markko, Caroline Lythjohan, Madison Lythjohan, Rayne Lythjohan, step grandchildren Luke (Molly) Hietpas, Nicolaus Stengl, Lucas Stengl, and...

Harold “Harry” Pomplun, age 86, passed away June 27, 2021.  He was born October 22, 1934 In Coloma, WI.  He graduated in 1952 from New London High School. Harold enjoyed dancing, especially the Polka.  He met his wife, Dorothy, at the “Cinderella”.  They were married April 4, 1960 in Berlin, WI.  They enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe.  Harold also enjoyed bowling in a men’s league and with Dorothy...

Virginia “Jeannie” Ann Schermitzler, age 88, passed away on June 27, 2021.  She was born on November 6, 1932 in Little Chute to the late Anne and John Hanegraaf.  On May 18, 1982 she married Robert K. Schermitzler; he preceded her in death on February 16, 2000. Virginia loved doing word searches and watching John Wayne. She was very active with her church, Valley Harvest and had been supportive since its inception.  Jeannie was full of love for her family,...

Russell L. Diedrich of Appleton, age 38, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. Russ was born on August 24, 1982 in Neenah, to Kim and Randy Diedrich. He grew up in Neenah-Menasha and throughout his early years enjoyed his family, school, teachers, and many friends.  Russ had natural talent as an artist and musician; he wrote stories, poems, and songs that touched your heart. He had a gift for teaching others. He enjoyed sports, especially baseball, and liked to remember the time when...