Obituaries

Theresa F. Verhagen - Our hearts were broken on March 12, 2023, when our precious mom, Theresa Verhagen (Pynenberg), passed away at her daughter Paula’s home in Sherwood where she resided for the past 3 1/2 years. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side.

Barbara A. Schubring - New Brighton, Minn. - Age 61, passed away on February 25, 2023 from metastatic breast cancer. Barb was born in Kaukauna on April 11, 1961. We will miss her beautiful smile, optimistic spirit, and loving heart.

Daniel H. Appleton - Age 83, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Cherry Meadows Hospice surrounded by the beloved women in his life. He was born on January 15, 1940, to the late Chester and Elizabeth Appleton of Freedom.

Marion Melchiors Roloff - "Mernie" - Kaukauna - Age 92, passed away on Feb. 22, 2023. Mernie was born in Sheboygan on April 3, 1930, the third daughter of the late Peter G. and Helen (Scholbe) Melchiors. Mernie lost her mother when she was 10 years old.

Chris M. Van Asten - Age 41, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. He was born on June 5, 1981. Chris was a loving son, brother, and uncle who was taken from us way too soon. Chris always loved the outdoors and had a passion and gift for construction.

Melvin J. Van Asten Jr. - “Butch” - Wabeno -  Age 77, passed away on Feb. 27, 2023, at his beloved cottage on Roberts Lake. He was born on Aug. 16, 1945, son of the late Melvin Sr. and Lexi (Schueneman) Van Asten. Butch married Vicky Poppe on July 15, 1965.

Dave Egan - At daybreak I am the sole owner of all the acres I can walk over.

Bernard Nelson - "Bud" - Age 72, died on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, after a short illness. He was born on July 28, 1950, to Louis and Evelyn Nelson. Bud was a man of many talents and was always ready to lend a hand to anyone who needed it.

Alice Hermus - Age 94, completed her life's journey on Feb. 10, 2023, at St. Paul's in Kaukauna surrounded by her family. Honey was born July 6, 1928, in Little Chute, the 11th of 13 children of Henry and Bertha (Driessen) Winius.

Kathleen Haen - Age 82, slipped away on Feb. 7, 2023, gently and peacefully, indicative of the type of person she was. Kathy was born on March 15, 1940, in Neenah to the late Gordon and Velva Schleicher. After graduating from Neenah High School, Kathy went on to marry Daniel Haen on Aug.