All Obituaries

While in the loving arms of her parents, Jesus also wrapped his arms around Lydia Faith Kolgen and brought her into her heavenly home just three short days after she was born. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, 323 S. Pine Street, Little Chute. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. A complete obituary will follow.  

John “Jack” Janssen, age 70, of Freedom, passed away March 20, 2019, following a battle with pancreatic cancer with his family by his side. He was born in Manitowoc on May 29, 1948, son of Joseph and Catherine Janssen. The family moved to Kaukauna where he graduated from KHS in 1966. John went on to attend U.W. Stevens Point. When he was home for the summer, he worked at Thilmany’s and decided to continue working there. In January of 1969, John met Kathleen Kuhn and...

Les Stumpf, age 92, passed away on March 20th, 2019 from a sudden illness while visiting Florida with his wife of 36 years. Les was a prominent member of the community, both guiding and influencing those around him since his automotive career began in Sherwood over 60 years ago. As an army veteran, entrepreneur, husband, and father, Les will be greatly missed.  Work is love made visible. Due to the circumstances of his passing, a more extensive obituary is to follow as well...

Our mom, Lila “Dickie” Schumacher went home on March 15, 2019, free from the cancer that took her so quickly. She is now with her husband, Ken Schumacher; mom and dad: Marie and George Vander Zanden; her sisters: Nancy Haas and Noreen (Leon) Danke; and brother-in-law, Harry Wirth. We are sure she is hugging the grandbabies that were taken too soon. Mom took everything with grace and never complained or asked why. Instead, she said, “she’s OK at 86 years old, she had...

Roselyn M. Coenen   Rose M. Coenen, age 80, of Appleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 13, 2019. She was born on January 30, 1939, daughter of the late William and Florence (Vande Hey) Gloudemans. On June 19, 1958, Rose married Norm Coenen at St. John Catholic Church, Little Chute. For a few years after high school, Rose worked at Vally Iron, but ultimately joined with Norm and helped run Coenen Meat Service for 30 years. She also worked at the...

Beth B. Coonen   Beth B. Coonen, age 70, formerly of Kaukauna, passed away on March 5, 2019. She was born December 25, 1948, daughter of the late Jerome and Mary Coonen. She is survived by her sons: Chris and Robin Steadman and her siblings: Jeanne, Kay, Nancy, Pat, Marie, Jim, Grace and Nora. Per her wishes, no services will be held at this time.

Richard Joseph Van Drunen   Richard J. Van Drunen, age 81, of Kimberly, passed away peacefully at his home on March 4, 2019. He was born on December 2, 1937, son of the late Adrian and Jennie (Stuyvenberg) Van Drunen. He graduated from Kimberly High School, class of 1956 and from St. Norbert College in 1960. Richard was a teacher at several high schools and influenced the lives of many students throughout his years of teaching, many of which still kept in contact with him. He was a...

Roger Dieball, age 89, of Appleton, passed away March 4, 2019.  Private family services were held.

  Jean H. (De Bruin) Biertzer   Jean H. Biertzer, age 89, of West Bend, passed away on March 3, 2019. She was born in Fond du Lac on July 10, 1929, daughter of the late George and Helen (O’Hearn) Young. Jean was married to Marvin De Bruin for 51 years before his passing. She then married Sylvester “Jake” Biertzer and spent 7 years together before his passing. Jean graduated from St. Mary Springs Academy in 1948, and went on to Cardinal Stritch University in...

Ronald Gene Welch   Ronald G. Welch, age 81, of Kaukauna, passed away surrounded by members of his family on March 2, 2019. He was born in Oneida on October 15, 1937, son of the late Lloyd and Cordella (Weyenberg) Welch. On July 15, 1961, Ron married Carol Fens at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kaukauna. He worked as an accountant for Kaukauna Utilities for many years before his retirement. Ron enjoyed volunteering at the concession stands for the softball leagues in Kaukauna. He also...