Obituaries

Rosella Lucy Ebben - Little Chute - Age 91, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Jan. 6, 2025. She was born in Little Chute on February 23, 1933, daughter of the late Stephen and Clara (Coenen) Diedrick. Rose married John Ebben at St.

Renae Michelle Hooey - Age 43, passed away peacefully on Dec. 24, 2024. She was born on Sept. 12, 1981. Renae had 43 productive years on Earth. We were married in a court room on Jan. 31, 2003, prior to another deployment overseas.

Patrick D. Johnson - “Pat” - Age 76, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Jan. 4, 2025. He was born on Dec. 12, 1948, son of Donald R. and Mary June (Niesen) Johnson.

Karen Ann Aldinger - Age 80, died peacefully in her own home, surrounded by her family, on Dec. 13, 2024, at the age of 80. Karen was born in Appleton on Jan. 27, 1944, to Jack and Helida (Christianson) Esler.

Norbert J. Evers - Age 91, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2024, with his loving wife, Helen, by his side. Just 16 days from his 92^nd birthday, he was born on Jan. 16, 1933. Norbert “Norb” was born in the Town of Vandenbroek to the late Martin and Mary (Vanderloop) Evers.

David P. Smith - Age 82, was born on June 29, 1942, to Harvey and Eleanor (Strick) Smith. A 1960 graduate of Kaukauna High School, he was affectionately known by many as "Popeye." Dave passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, with his family by his side.

Jean Mary Verhagen - Age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. She was born on June 22, 1936, to the late Benjamin and Gertrude (Kolberg) Zwick. Jean was a graduate of Kaukauna High School Class of 1955.

Doris Ann Dolan - Combined Locks - Age 87, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. She was born on July 18, 1937, in Combined Locks, daughter of the late Arthur and Johanna (Wulterkens) Vander Heiden.

Dennis E. Welhouse - Age 76, passed away peacefully at home on Christmas Eve after a short, courageous battle with lung cancer surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on Sept. 23, 1948, to Ed and Ursula Welhouse (Vosters).

Florence Balck - It is with extreme sadness, we announce the passing of our mother, Florence Balck. Florence was born Dec.