All Obituaries

Esther Ellen Mueller died on April 2, 2020.  She was born in Antigo, Wisconsin on April 7, 1942 to the late Rev. Paul G. Mueller Sr. and Ellen Mueller. She received her elementary education at the Deerbrook Graded School. She attended Rhinelander Union High School and was salutatorian of the class of 1960.  She graduated from Concordia College St. Paul in 1964 with a B. A. degree in Education. Esther was assigned to Trinity Lutheran Church in Faribault, Minnesota where she taught...

Andrew H. Macdonald, 90, died Thursday, April 2, 2020 following an extended illness. He was the husband to his beloved wife of 63 years, Frances (O'Donnell) Macdonald and devoted father to his daughter, Joan Macdonald (Chip Hodge); his son, James Macdonald; his son, Steven Macdonald; his daughter, Maureen Macdonald; his daughter, Janet Macdonald; his son, Thomas Macdonald (Kristin).  He leaves behind his brother, James Macdonald; his brother, David Macdonald (Diane); his sister,...

78, Appleton, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with cancer on April 1, 2020. Judy was born December 16, 1941 in Fond du Lac to the late George and Florence (Hall) Connell. She graduated from St. Mary Catholic Grade School and St. Mary Catholic High School. Judy married Richard Earl on August 3, 1963 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Appleton. Together they owned and operated Earl-Litho Printing Company for many years. She also enjoyed working part time at...

Jeffrey R. Verhagen, age 68, died on March 27, 2020 of natural causes at his home in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was born on October 7, 1951, the son of Michael and June (Zornow) Verhagen. He resided in the Fox River Valley all of his life. He was a graduate of St. Therese parochial school, Appleton East High School, and Fox Valley Technical Institute (now FVTC). He had been primarily employed at Lawrence University in food service for many years until he became committed to the full-time care...

Daniel “Dan” William Hebbring, age 46, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.  He was born on February 8, 1974 to William and Gwen (Haberkamp) Hebbring in Menomonee Falls.  Dan enjoyed watching sports, especially hockey, football, and baseball.  He loved drinking coffee and shopping at Wal-Mart for himself or his family.  Dan listened to all genres of music and loved many TV shows.  Most of all, he cherished the time spent with his...

Robert (Bob) Joseph Damon, age 95, died March 16, 2020 at Willow Lane Assisted Living in Appleton. Bob was born September 11, 1924 in Oshkosh to the late Joseph L. Damon and  Catherine (Kitty) Damon. Bob served his country during WWII, participating in major battles in the European theater, including Normandy. He earned the Silver Battle Star and other commendations in the Army’s 2nd Cavalry. After the war, Bob earned a degree in education from UW-Oshkosh, then spent 40 years...

Shirley M. Mueller went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 13, 2020 at the age of 88.  She was born in Cambria, WI, the daughter of the late Harvey and Freda Miller.  At the age of 5 her family moved to Wausau, WI. She finished her primary schooling in Wausau and then attended Valparaiso University, IN.  Shirley married the love of her life, David Mueller, on a very snowy day in Pine City, MN, April 10, 1952, while Dave was home on a short leave from the Navy. Dave...

My name is Alice Margaret Schlimm Larson.  I was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on March 13, 1926.  I was the youngest of 5 children born to Henry and Helena Hopfensperger Schlimm.  I grew up on our family farm in Greenville that still stands today, with Viola Schlimm, Marie (Sr. Melita), Clarence(Mary) and Clement(Catherine). I attended St. Joseph’s Elementary, Wilson Jr. High, and then West High School, graduating in 1944.  Upon graduation I worked for the Telephone...

Rita C. Van Linn 81, Black Creek, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at her home with her family at her side. She was born July 30, 1938 in Kaukauna to the late Andrew and Anglina (Bowers) Bodde. Rita married William Van Linn on August 13, 1955 and he preceded her in death in 1989. Rita was a Packer and Nascar fan and enjoyed: gambling, going out to eat and traveling. She loved and cherished time spent with family and friends. She will be greatly missed by her five children: Gary (Mary)...

Michael E Shea, Appleton, 65, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 after a long illness. The son of the late Dr. Daniel and Ann Shea, he was born at Kinross Air Force Base, Michigan on July 23, 1954. Mike majored in International Business at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He went on to have a successful career as a customs broker. Mike loved vacationing in Northern Wisconsin and any place that was warm. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, race car events at Elkhart Lake and watching...