All Obituaries

June Irene (Vandenberg) School of Freedom went to be with Jesus on Monday, March 20th. She was born June 5th, 1932 in West De Pere to the late Nicholas and Gertrude (Vande Hey) Vandenberg. She graduated from West De Pere High School. She married Merlin M. School on October 4th, 1950 son of John and Marie (Gerrits) School, Kaukauna. Merle preceded her in death on October 27th, 2014. They were married 64 years. June kept busy for many years making wedding cakes and also drove school bus for...

Bonnie L. Wolfinger, age 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023. She was born to the late Al and Cora (Klemme) Justinger on September 23, 1949 in Sheboygan, WI. On June 5, 1992 she married Clarence “JR” H. Wolfinger. Bonnie is survived by her husband; her three children: Rick (Karen) Mahlberg, John (Lanetta) Mahlberg, and Brenda (Josh) Raymaker; her step children: Frank (Lisa) Wolfinger, Bill Wolfinger, and Sheila (Scott) Van Den Bloomer; 13 grandchildren; 5...

Robert H. Janz, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 17, 2023. He was born on January 23, 1972 in Kaukauna, WI. Bob loved to be outdoors. He loved spending his time fishing, going camping, and being up north having a few beers while reciting his favorite line: “a long neck bottle of beer never broke my heart.” The one thing he loved more than the outdoors was his family. Bob loved being with his family and loved to bond with them whether it was at a family reunion...

Catherine J. Van Vreede, age 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 17, 2023. She was born on April 24, 1926, daughter of the late Edward and Rosella (Bushman) Gilbert. Catherine sewed her entire life. She enjoyed making different creations to give to her family and friends. She loved socializing and being with people. Catherine enjoyed square dancing, playing cards and baking. She spent a lot of time gardening and attending to her flowers. Catherine loved spending...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Ursula Marie Zwiers. She left us peacefully on March 17, 2023, surrounded by family. She was 88 years old.   Ursula was born and raised in Freedom, Wisconsin. She cherished her years in school and remained close to many of her classmates through annual class reunions.   She married her one-of-a-kind husband Jerry Zwiers, who spent the next 66 years adoring and spoiling her. Together, they built their lives around their...

Mike Hietpas, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 16, 2023. He was born on August 29, 1946, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Vanden Heuvel) Hietpas. Mike married Jo Fleming on March 29, 1969. Mike was a dedicated employee at Appleton Papers for many years. He always appreciated the simple things in life. Mike enjoyed golf, tending to his yard, and music. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Being a grandpa was one of Mike’s greatest joys in...

With both sadness and celebration of a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Gladys J. (Vaubel) Hietpas. Her amazing soul peacefully ascended to Heaven surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the age of 92 at the St. Paul Assisted Living Villa in Kaukauna. She was born Gladys Josephine Lamers in Little Chute, WI on June 25, 1930 to the late Ted and Minnie (Wildenberg) Lamers. Gladys was married for 35 years to Donald F. Vaubel and blessed with three...

Thomas Leo Schroder, Kaukauna, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday March 13, 2023 at St. Paul’s Elder Care. He was born April 26, 1945 in Appleton, WI to the late Raymond and Mable (Zimmerman-Schleicher-Porter) Schroder. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Katherine Ann Huss, on May 29, 1971 at Whiting Community Baptist Church. They shared 46 years together prior to Kathy’s passing in 2018.  Tom served in the United States Army as a radio, telephone and...

Richard John Kamps (Dick), age 89, died peacefully at St. Paul’s Elder Services in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, on Saturday, March 12, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1933, in Kimberly, Wisconsin, son of John and Josephine (Maas) Kamps. Raised in Kimberly, he first attended Salvatorian Seminary in St. Nazianz for two years and later graduated after two years at St. John’s High School in Little Chute. He is a graduate of Lawrence College and Marquette Law School. He served as a Lieutenant...

Our hearts were broken on March 12, 2023, when our precious mom, Theresa Verhagen (Pynenberg), passed away at her daughter Paula’s home in Sherwood where she resided for the past 3 1/2 years. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side. Theresa was born on March 22, 1931 in Little Chute, WI to the late Adrian and Leda Pynenberg. She married the love of her life, Paul Verhagen, on July 14, 1953. They shared 67 years of marriage and resided in Kaukauna their whole life until...