Theresa Margaret Reimers (Buchinger) “Terry” Age 76, passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born on Nov. 11, 1948, to John M. and Helen M. (Schmit) Buchinger. She grew up in the rural areas of Seymour and Kaukauna.
Mark Hietpas - Age 92, passed away on Aug. 6, 2025. He was born in Little Chute on Dec. 13, 1932, to the late William P. and Margaret (Verhagen) Hietpas. Mark was married at St.
William Smedlund (Bill) - After several years of treatment for Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Bill Smedlund was welcomed into his heavenly home on July 30, 2025. Born Sept. 1, 1939, in Appleton, Bill was the second son of Matha (Eskildsen) and Gustave Smedlund.
Jeffrey Francis De Jong - Jeff, affectionately known as “Noodle,” passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 50. Jeff graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1992 and immediately entered the Army National Guard.
Phyllis (Arnoldussen) Van Deraa - Went to be with her Lord on July 31, 2025, at the age of 88 years old. She was born November 20, 1936, in Kaukauna, daughter of the late Edward and Lucy (Bowers) Arnoldussen. Phyllis was a very active member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish (St.
Zona Weyenberg - Age 83, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was born on September 16, 1941, the cherished daughter of Raymond and Charolette Zephirin. Zona married the love of her life, Ronald Weyenberg, on April 30, 1960. Zona went to school to become a nurse.
Donald A. Shaw - Age 90, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was born on Jan. 19, 1935 to the late Arthur and June Shaw.
Richard J. VanSchyndel - Crivitz (formerly of Kaukauna) - Age 89, went peacefully to be with Jesus on Friday, July 25, 2025, while surrounded by family. Richard was born on March 12, 1936, the son of the late Henry and Genevieve (DeBruin) VanSchyndel. Visitation will be Saturday, Aug.
Richard Gerrits - Kaukauna - Age 90, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025. When dad was asked what he wanted in his obit, he said, “Dick’s dead. That should cover it.” While we feel he deserves more than that, it truly showed his wonderful sense of humor.
Bernice M. Blohm Little Chute Age 95, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord, surrounded by her family on July 7, 2025. Bernice was born on Sept. 19, 1929, in Little Chute, and attended St. John High School, where she proudly graduated as the valedictorian of her Class of 1947.
