All Obituaries

Melvin Ervin Krueger, 88, formerly of Wausau, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at Country Villa Assisted Living, Freedom WI after a long battle with dementia and cancer. A celebration of life service will be held at 6:00 PM, Thursday, July 19 at Verkuilen Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home, N3972 Columbia Avenue, Freedom, WI 54130. Family and friends may call from 4:00 until 6:00 PM, Thursday at the funeral home. Mel was born December 13, 1929 to the late Paul and Anna Krueger of...

Elaine M. Anderson, age 69, of Appleton, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her loving family on July 14, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 4, 1949, daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Dabil) Blodgett. On April 6, 1968, she married John Anderson at the Wesleyan Church in Appleton, and together they recently celebrated 50 years of marriage.   Elaine loved watching sports, especially the Milwaukee Brewers. She enjoyed music, singing...

Gerald G. “Jerry” Biesterveld, age 74, of Kaukauna, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018. He was born in Little Chute on March 28, 1944, son of the late Adrian and Stella (Kadinger) Biesterveld. Jerry worked as a faithful employee of Valley Packaging for many years before his retirement. He could usually be seen riding his bike all around the county. Jerry enjoyed collecting model cars and boats.  He liked horses and watching old western movies, especially John Wayne. He...

Richard M. “Rick” Stuyvenberg, age 67, of Appleton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, after a long courageous battle with COPD. He was born on July 25, 1950, son of the late Richard and Bernice (Johnson) Stuyvenberg. On October 29, 1993, Rick married Carol Liebergen at St. Paul Catholic Church in Wrightstown. Rick was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served his country in the Vietnam War. He then worked for 40 years...

Janice C. “Jan” Valentyne, age 76, of Kimberly, passed away after a gracious battle with ovarian cancer surrounded by her family at Cherry Meadows on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. She was born on January 12, 1942, daughter of the late Alvin and Cecelia (Kroner) Liebergen. On April 22, 1965, Jan married Dennis Valentyne at St. John Catholic Church, Little Chute. First and foremost, Jan loved spending time with her grandchildren, they were her pride and joy and she had a unique...

Dale E. Mesenbrink “Messy”, age 63, of Little Chute, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 with his family by his side.  Dale was born on April 17, 1955 son of the late Arthur and Anne (Keisner) Mesenbrink.  He is survived by his wife Donna, his children, Jeffrey (Angela) Hersh, Daniel (Kimberly) Mesenbrink and Kerri (Jason) Jameson; his grandchildren, Jeremy, Taylor and Faith Hersh, Cody Retzlaff, Hailey and Harper Mesenbrink, and River and Autumn...

No doubt there are celebrations occurring in heaven including hugging, laughing, harmonizing and playing Sheepshead.  That is because our wonderful loving, kind, caring, and fun Mom (Ardene Plamann Weyenberg), formerly of Freedom, went into her heavenly father’s arms on July 10, 2018 after suffering a stroke at St. Paul’s Home in Kaukauna, where she resided for 11 years.  She was 94 years young, was born December 14, 1923 to the late George and Hulda (Springstroh)...

Juris George Grinbergs, age 70, of Freedom, WI passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018. Juris is survived by his devoted wife of 34 years, Pamela H. Grinbergs and two loving children, Jonathan Grinbergs and Kay Grinbergs. Juris was preceded in death by his father, Fricis Grinbergs and his mother, Velta Brown. Juris was a Vietnam veteran and served 3 years in the US Army. He was awarded a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and an Army Commendation...

Rick J. Van Rossum, age 69, of De Pere, passed away at his home on July 6, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 7, 1949, son of the late Henry and Luella (Ambrosius) Van Rossum. On October 25, 1974, Rick married Bonnie Baril, and together they had three children. Rick was a lifelong dairy farmer, and he ran his family farm with pride until his retirement. He enjoyed going for rides in his convertible, playing cards and spending time with his neighborhood friends. Rick is...

Lisa A. Peeters, age 57, of Little Chute, passed away on July 5, 2018. She was born on January 28, 1961, daughter of the late Eugene “Shorty” and Bernice (Kappell) Peeters. Lisa was kind and generous. She opened her arms to anyone in need and anyone who attended her bar, Weenies. She enjoyed putting on Packer parties and food for her friends at the bar. She will be dearly missed by those who knew her. Lisa is survived by her siblings: Mary (Robert) Elrick, Pat (Jerome)...