All Obituaries

Jodi E. VanderWyst, age 62, passed away on July 6, 2020 due to complications from congestive heart failure and diabetes. She was born in Kaukauna on March 6, 1958, daughter of Edward and Alice VanderWyst. Jodi grew up in an environment of relatives and friends who enjoyed good natured ribbing. She was a good sport, but you didn’t want to get on her bad side. She always gave as good as she got. Jodi was a Packer backer and an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan. She was a dog lover and always...

Rita A. Driessen   Rita A. (Vanden Burgt) Driessen, Little Chute, age 86, was called home to heaven Thursday, June 25, 2020.  She was born in Little Chute on April 10, 1934 to the late John and Ruth (Eisch) Vanden Burgt.  Mom was a lifetime member of St. John’s Nepomucene Catholic Church and a graduate of St John’s High School.  On June 22, 1954, Rita married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Driessen at St John’s in Little Chute.  They were...

Grace A. Verstegen   Little Chute - Grace A. Verstegen, age 92, went to eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Care Partners, Kaukauna.  Grace was born on November 20, 1927 in Little Chute to the late Peter and Elizabeth (Van Dyke) Jansen.  On June 12, 1948 Grace married James D. Verstegen in Little Chute.  She was a wonderful wife and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  Grace was a member of St. John’s...

Appleton- The Lord carried Donna R. Cherry into paradise on the morning of June 22, 2020, after a courageous battle against cancer. She was born on February 27, 1948, daughter of the late Henry and Thresa (Dietrich) Ebsch. On August 8, 1970, Donna married Bob Cherry, and together they have enjoyed almost 50 years of marriage. Donna lived and breathed for her family.  Nothing was more important to her.  She was a faith-filled, fiercely strong woman who valued time spent together...

Thomas “Tom” Graverson of Combined Locks, WI passed away peacefully with his family at his side on his 68th birthday, June 20th, after a bravely fought battle with stomach cancer. Tom was born on June 20th, 1952 to the late Raymond T. and Elizabeth A. (Malchow) Graverson. Tom graduated from Neenah High School in 1970. He met his future bride working at the Neenah Theater during that time and married Terri Jo (Wilz) Graverson on March 9, 1974. Tom spent nearly 50 years in many...

Russell passed away at Theda Care in Appleton after a short illness. He was the son of the late Robert and Olive Schinke, of Little Chute. Russell served in the United States Army and continued his service at the VA Clinic by visiting often with cookies. Russell was an avid volunteer including church, EEA and any other organizations needing help. His family and friends will miss his words of wisdom and great smile. Russell is survived by two sons: Sidney (Patty) Schinke, New London and Joey...

Brendan C. Miron “Bear” or “Brendo Presto”, age 21, of Freedom, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 18, 2020. He was born on October 8, 1998, son of Jeff and Lisa (Milis) Miron. Brendan was a 2017 graduate of Freedom High School and a current senior at UW-Green Bay studying Mechanical Engineering. He was always dedicated to his studies, earning membership into the National Honor Society in high school and excelling in college. You could always count on him...

Michelle Marie Vosters (Gaudet) Michelle Marie Vosters was welcomed by the Lord on the evening of June 18, 2020 at her home with her family at her side. Jesus has taken up her fight against cancer. Michelle was born in Brookfield, WI on December 1, 1960 to James and Patricia Gaudet (McKinney). She was baptized in the Catholic faith at St Dominic’s Church in Brookfield. Eventually she met a farmer to fall in love with. Michelle wed her spouse of 28 years and 363 days, Vic Vosters at...

Mary Ellen (Smith) Kavanaugh, age 88, of Freedom, entered eternal life on Thursday, June 18th, 2020 surrounded by her children. Her proudest titles in life were Wife, Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma, which she embodied through the unwavering love she gave to her family and friends. Mary graduated from Freedom High School in 1949 where she met her true love, Michael Kavanaugh. They were married November 24th, 1951. The newlyweds settled on the Kavanaugh homestead and began to build a life of...

  Ryker James Schmitt was born too perfect for this world on June 10, 2020. Though he never spent any time with us, Ryker touched many lives and is loved deeply by his family and friends. He is the beautiful baby boy of Jozef and Karin (Behle) Schmitt. He will also be deeply missed by his grandparents: Jim and Joan Behle and Michell Kellner; uncle, Dan Behle (Jenny Fletcher); aunt, Katrina Kwiatkowski; great-grandpa, Bill Robach and great-grandma, Jo Kwiatkowski. A private family...