Obituaries

Elizabeth Verona Stephan Nytes Ribarchek - "Bette" - Age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, in Indianapolis, Ind. Bette was born Aug. 12, 1926, in Aesketon to Arthur and Vernie Stephan, and raised in Wrightstown, where she helped in the family business, Stephan’s Tavern.

James Henry McDaniel - “Jim” - Age 91, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 2023, after a battle with dementia. He was born on Nov. 8, 1932, son of the late Gordon and Elvira (Van Lannen) McDaniel.

Jean Ann Promer - (Schmitz) - Age 77, died peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Jean was born on Aug. 23, 1946, in Kaukauna to Catherine J. (Geigel) and Herbert J. Schmitz. One of two siblings, she graduated in 1964 from Kaukauna High School.

Richard Charles Taylor - Age 88, passed away Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, Calif. He passed away peacefully after a sudden illness earlier that day. Richard was born on May 3, 1935, to the late William Taylor Sr. and Marie (Mayer) in Wausau.

Gerald David Wyngaard - Kimberly - Age 85, passed away on Nov. 17, 2023, in Appleton. Gerry was born on Sept. 19, 1938, in Kaukauna to Albert J. and Elsie (Paschen) Wyngaard. He served his country honorably as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Mary Patricia Gloudemans - “Pat” - Age 82, passed away peacefully on Nov.

John E. Lamers - “Jack” - Appleton - Age 81, passed away on Oct. 18, 2023, after suffering a massive stroke. John was a faith-filled man who loved the Lord, his family and church. He was born on Sept. 18, 1942, in Kimberly, son of Jake and Marie (Weyenberg) Lamers.

Lillian Johanna Van Wychen - Age 100, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 at St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna. Lillian was born on Nov. 14, 1922 in Kaukauna, daughter of the late John (Jack) and Rose (Green) Van Hoof.

 Raymond J. Brockman “Heimer” - Little Chute -Age 90, grabbed his hat and went home to mom on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. He was born on May 13, 1933, to the late Arthur and Rose (Sylvester) Brockman. On Sept. 17, 1955 Heimer married Catherine “Katie” Evers at St.

Virginia M. Gossen - Age 85, went home to the arms of her Savior on Oct. 9, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family. A funeral service for Virginia was held Oct. 16 at Verkuilen-Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna.