Timothy Murphy
, Wisconsin
Timothy G. Murphy age 69 Freedom passed away on Wednesday August 5 2026 at ThedaCare in Neenah. He was born on September 6 1956 in Green Bay to Martin and Patricia Kamps Murphy. Tim was known by so many throughout the Freedom community he never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with just about anyone. His gift for making connections earned him friendships that lasted a lifetime. Whether it was helping sustain the Freedom Youth Wrestling program or volunteering for Freedom Country Fest Tim gave his time energy and heart to help others and to strengthen the community he loved. Tim took pride in owning and operating his lawn care business where many came to know him through his meticulous work cutting lawns and plowing snow. Before that he owned a small concrete business building not only strong foundations but a reputation for reliability and craftsmanship. No…
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Gayle Reider
, Wisconsin
Gayle Ann Reider 73 passed away on Thursday August 6 2026 surrounded by her family. Gayle was born on August 10 1952 to Stanley and Lillian Johnson Verstegen in Little Chute. On January 17 1975 she was united in marriage to John Edd Reider. Together they built a life and raised their family. She was a proud mom and grandma and loved keeping in touch with her family calling her three girls every night to see how their day went. Gayle attended the University of Oshkosh and Marion University and received her Masters Degree in Education. She spent her career as a teacher principal and administrator with St. Aloysius and the Kaukauna Catholic School System. Her students loved her and she took great pride in her work. She made several lifelong friends throughout her career. After retirement she spent time tutoring students at Sylvan Learning Center and taking care of…
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Marian Van Asten
, Wisconsin
Marian M. Van Asten of Freedom age 101 passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday August 9 2026. She was born on August 18 1924 in the Town of Vandenbroek daughter of the late Martin and Delia Vissers. She married William Bill Van Asten on September 28 1944 at St. John Catholic Church in Little Chute. On September 28 2004 Marian and Bill celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with all their children and grandchildren in attendance. Marian enjoyed spending her time gardening and cooking. She cherished the many memories made in her kitchen with her family sharing her most famous recipes especially her fan favorite chocolate chip cookies. Marian also loved playing Bingo trivia and Sheephead. Above all else family was most important to her. Our Mom and Grandma will be sadly missed. She is survived by her children Beverly Van Asten Marilyn Adler Sherry DeRuyter Mark…
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Gerald "Jerry" Newhouse
, Wisconsin
Gerald A. Newhouse Jerry Husband Dad Papa Jerry Blick Top Dog Cribbage Player Friend was called home to our Lord and Savior on August 9 2026. Jerry was born to Harold and Mildred Newhouse in Kimberly. He graduated from Kimberly High School class of 1959. In 1961 he joined the Navy and proudly served on the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany CVA 34 aka the Mighty O. He served from 1961 until he was honorably discharged in 1964. He belonged to the American Legion Post 38 in Appleton. Jerry was employed at Gilbert Paper in Menasha for 39 years never missing a day until they suddenly closed. He finished his working days at Floors by Robert in Appleton as a tow motor driver. On September 11 1992 he was united in marriage to Karen Dehne Hurley in a memorable country western wedding and they spent 33 wonderful years together. Jerry is…
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Gail Friedman
, Wisconsin
Gail M. Friedman age 85 passed away peacefully on Friday August 14 2026. She was born on August 13 1941 daughter of the late Vernon and Esther Levendusky Cornils Sr. in Two Rivers. On November 5 1976 Gail married Herbert Herb Friedman. Together Gail and Herb shared many wonderful years and cherished memories. Gail found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved cooking reading gardening and creating beautiful flower arrangements. She had a special place in her heart for cats and dogs and treasured every opportunity to spend time with her children grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Gail also enjoyed spending time with her many friends volunteering at River View Middle School going to the casino taking car rides and shopping. Above all Gail will be remembered for the love she gave to her family and friends and for the warmth kindness and joy she brought into the lives of…
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Christine Lenox
, Wisconsin
Christine M. Lenox of Seymour Wisconsin was called home by our Lord on Monday August 3rd 2026 at the age of 59. She was born on April 24th 1967 in Racine Wisconsin to Roy and Marylou Lenox. She spent her childhood growing up with her parents and three siblings near Shiocton Wisconsin where she attended school and graduated in 1985. Christine was a carefree happy kind and loving soul who truly enjoyed spending time with her family. They were the most important thing to her. She worked at various jobs including a childcare center Toys R Us and Walmart. In her free time she enjoyed crafting doing puzzles playing bingo and especially loved caring for and cuddling with her cats. She could never get enough kitty snuggles. Christine is survived by her sister and brotherinlaw Charlene and Mike Gonnering of Freedom WI and her brother Allen Lenox of Green Bay…
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Linda Van Thiel
, Wisconsin
She loved her husband her children and grandchildren her parents her sister and all of her inlaws. She loved Christmas and all holidays and birthdays and any occasion to celebrate Lindas Christmas started on the 24th of December and ran through the year until the next year. Her younger years were spent playing in the beautiful sands of Little Silver Lake with her friends. As they grew older they transitioned to the "L" a teen adventure. Linda loved life and Little Silver Lake. However she did not love the "dumb" rules set by her ultra conservative father. Curfews were set and broken weekly. She would walk in the house late and walk to her room where she would be grounded for a week. She claimed she was the only girl in the school with moss growing on her body for being grounded so much. Linda did not like rules that…
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James Burrows
, Wisconsin
James W. Burrows age 70 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday July 31 2026. He was born on February 22 1956. Jim graduated from Kingsford High School with the Class of 1974 before beginning a lifetime of dedicated service to his country and community. On July 29 1978 Jim married the love of his life Sandy Inglese in Iron Mountain Michigan. Together they built a life centered on love family and unwavering support for one another. Jim proudly served in the United States Army for 22 years a career that took him and his family to duty stations around the world. His military service reflected his deep sense of honor discipline and commitment to others. Following his retirement from the Army he continued his life of public service as an Office Manager with the Oshkosh Police Department where he faithfully served the community for 18 years.…
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Thomas Jacklin
, Wisconsin
Thomas Wayne Jacklin age 77 of Appleton Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Monday August 10 2026 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center formerly Appleton Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones after bravely battling several illnesses that he never let define him. Tom was born on December 9 1948 son of the late Gordon and Doris Jean Jacklin Gibbons in Stevens Point Plover Wisconsin though he spent the majority of his childhood and most of his adult life in Appleton. He attended Xavier High School where he wrestled and played football with several of his beloved friends. Tom went on to take courses at St. Thomas and St. Norberts colleges proudly majoring in history. He then served in the United States Army Reserve and spoke often about his time in basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri and both his work and play at Fort Polk Louisiana. On July 22 1978…
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William Goetz
, Wisconsin
Bill was born on October 10 1938 in Strasburg North Dakota to Fred Goetz and Regina Reinbold Goetz. He attended high school at Assumption Abbey a Benedictine Monastery in Richardton North Dakota. There he received an excellent education which served him well all his life. Bill served in the U.S. Army and learned field radio repair before joining the Airborne at Fort Bragg North Carolina. After discharge he came to Appleton Wisconsin where he met his soulmate Marilyn Heule. They married in 1962 and she was the center of his life for over 64 years. They brought four children into this world Mary Fred Bill and David. Bill was a man who never said No. If anyone suggested help was needed in any area his reply was always positive. He had the most generous spirit and willingly shared his time talents and treasure. He strived daily to greet friends family…
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