Here is the third edition of Appleton area rankings for high school softball Kaukauna (11-0)Kaukauna has outscored its last seven opponents 65-1 The team's 11-1 victory over Appleton East on April 29 snapped a six-game shutout streak for the Ghosts The Foxes are the lone undefeated team in the North Eastern Conference and are coming off a doubleheader sweep of Oconto Falls Vote for team of the month: Which team was the best in April? Vote for the Piggly Wiggly Post-Crescent high school team of the month Kimberly (9-1)The Papermakers move up in the rankings and the team's offense has been on an upswing surpassing 10 runs in five of the last six games The Lions drop two spots after first loss of the season with 6-1 defeat at home against New Holstein They have four games this week at Southern Door on May 5 at home against Roncalli on May 8 and at Manitowoc Lutheran on May 9 Neenah (10-3)The Rockets are back in the top 5 after going 3-0 last week with wins over Appleton East Hortonville (11-2)The Polar Bears' win streak hits nine games They have a big Fox Valley Association matchup with Kimberly on May 6 that could have league title implications Appleton North (8-3)Lightning holds steady at No 2 in rankings and has three games at home this week: Appleton East on May 6 Kaukauna on May 8 and Fond du Lac on May 9 The Thunder has won 10 of its last 11 games including a doubleheader sweep of West De Pere on May 3 The Papermakers' 6-0 loss to Hudson snaps four-game winning streak Kimberly can rebound with FVA showdown at home against Hortonville on May 6 Chilton (10-3)The Tigers see eight-game win streak end with 11-2 loss to Kiel on May 2 Team will look to bounce back with home game against Roncalli on May 6 Papermakers are the new No. 1 after big 1-0 victory over Appleton North on April 29 followed by a 3-1 win against River Falls on May 3 Kimberly is tied with Oshkosh West for the top spot in the Fox Valley Association Wolves notch their fifth shutout of the season with 8-0 victory over Berlin on April 29 The competition level goes up several notches with a nonconference home matchup against Xavier on May 8 Appleton North (9-3)The Lightning shakes off loss to Kimberly with a 3-0 victory over De Pere on May 3 The Hawks are tied atop the Bay Conference with Seymour with 3-0 records and are coming off a 1-0 victory over Ashland on May 3 The Ghosts get a 1-0 win over Hortonville on April 29 along with a scoreless tie against Ashwaubenon on May 1 Kaukauna has an important FVA game against visiting Appleton North on May 6 (WLUK) -- A $9.5 million winning lottery ticket was sold in Kaukauna The winning Megabucks ticket was purchased at Kwik Trip on 1101 Gertrude Street for Saturday's drawing The jackpot is the largest Wisconsin Lottery prize won in 2025 so far Wisconsin Lottery retailers who sell winning tickets over $599 receive a 2% Retailer Performance Winning Ticket Incentive Players have 180 days from the draw date to claim their winnings Ignatius Catholic School and Chesterton Academy in Kaukauna has been charged with 14 counts of crimes against children on Friday Killoren had an initial appearance hearing on Friday at Calumet County courthouse He is charged with seven counts of child sexual exploitation and seven counts of possession of child pornography — all felonies he is not allowed to have any contact with children or anyone under the age of 18 use or possess any electronic device capable of accessing the internet (and not allowed to use the internet at all) He is also required to surrender his passport and ordered to not leave the state of Wisconsin without court's permission Killoren was arrested on Wednesday and immediately placed on administrative leave at UW Hospital and Clinics after a courageous battle against Colon Cancer the son of Dennis and Lois (Ebben) Wittman Aloysius Grade School and graduated from Kaukauna High School with the class of 1993 He went on to get a degree from the Wisconsin School of Electronics in Madison in 1995 from his first job delivering the Kaukauna Times in 8th grade to the positions he had at Marquip Power Designers and ABB of Madison.  His proudest work achievement was being an application engineer at Xtreme Power Conversion Jeff had an infectious laugh!  He loved the outdoors with many antler mounts he proudly displayed reflecting his success.  Snowmobiling became his recent passion  He enjoyed time spent in his workshop and spending time at “The Cottage” with his friends a Star Wars enthusiast and a dedicated Packer Backer Jonathan (Henriet) Wittman; and special friends Nick and Tony; further survived by many aunts uncles and cousins.  He was preceded in death by grandparents Elmer and Mildred Wittman and Vincent and Mary Ebben; uncles Memorials may be made to the family for a fund to be established A time for sharing Jeff’s memories will be held at 7:00 p.m 2025 at Verkuilen Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home Kaukauna.  A time of visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 p.m TOWN OF VANDENBROEK (WLUK) -- Firefighters battled a trio of Kaukauna-area vegetation fires Wednesday the Vandenbroek-Kaukauna Fire Department was called to 41 Southbound and County JJ following several reports of a fire crews determined three separate fires were actively burning in the general area The fires were successfully contained and extinguished from the frontage road and the scene was cleared in just under one hour the cause of the fires is still undetermined but officials are reminding the public to properly dispose of smoking materials to help prevent similar incidents Firefighters were called to put out a vegetation fire south of Interstate-41 and Outagamie County JJ on April 30 Vandenbroek-Kaukauna Fire Departmentresponded at around 2:44 p.m. where they discovered three separate fires in the area The fires were contained without requiring access to I-41 The exact cause of the fire remains undetermined the fire department took the opportunity to ask the public to properly dispose of smoking materials to help prevent similar incidents Rashad Alexander can be contacted at ralexander@gannett.com and 920-431-8214 KAUKAUNA — The City of Kaukauna is asking residents for help because of continuing violations at the city’s disposal site there have been numerous violations at thee city of Kaukauna disposal site The site is located at the intersection of W and electronics are all items in violation The overfilling of dumpsters is a safety concern for employees Site users need to bring their refuse back home until the dumpsters are serviced or bring it to the Outagamie County Landfill Piling refuse on the ground is also a violation The city urges residents to be familiar with the Disposal Site Agreement and rules that you have agreed to follow when signing up for site access The City will issue minimum fines of $150 for a first offense and $300 for second and any future offenses revocation of site access may occur at any time at the judgement of the City for any violation More information can be found on our website: https://kaukauna.gov/disposal-site/#FAQ Corrections and updates: news@kaukaunacommunitynews.com Breaking news, people and events in Kaukauna, Wisconsin The WIAA salutes 16 senior boys and girls as recipients of the prestigious, statewide 2025 Scholar-Athlete Award, LIVE from Stevens Point. HIGH SCHOOL GAME TIMEWIAA AWARD INFORMATIONKaukauna teacher arrested in Appleton on child pornography chargesby Ashley Kaster Police say the case against Collin Killoren originated from an online tip received through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) It was later determined that Killoren was employed as a teacher at St Killoren was taken into custody without incident police say there is no evidence to suggest that any children were harmed at the school The Appleton Police Department urges anyone with information related to this case to contact the department (This story has been updated to add new information.) Appleton police arrested a teacher at St. Ignatius Catholic School in Kaukauna on April 23 on suspicion of child pornography according to a news release from the school and the Appleton Police Department Police are seeking 10 charges of possession of child pornography possession through the Calumet County District Attorney's Office the teacher was being held in jail in Calumet County The Post-Crescent does not name people in connection with criminal investigation until charges are brought Ignatius includes students in grades 3K through 12 with high school-aged students attending Chesterton Academy who was placed on administrative leave immediately after his arrest teaches seventh grade through 12th-grade students the teacher is under investigation "following the confiscation of (his) personal devices." The school stated in the release that "preliminary discussions with police indicate that no students at St Ignatius Catholic School and the Chesterton Academy have been identified in this situation at this time." The teacher passed background and reference checks in the hiring process and school officials had not previously been aware of "any issues" with the teacher Contact Kelli Arseneau at 920-213-3721 or karseneau@gannett.com. Follow her on X, formerly Twitter, at @ArseneauKelli Rebecca Loroff is an education reporter for the Fox Cities Contact her at 920-907-7801 rloroff@gannett.com Follow her on X (formerly Twitter) at @RebeccaLoroff KAUKAUNA — There will be one contested Kaukauna City Council race in the April 1 and four people are running for three seats on the Kaukauna Area School District Board of Education In-person absentee voting goes from March 18-March 28 2025 at the city clerks office in Kaukauna during regular business hours There will be no in-person absentee voting or registrations the day before the election The race for alder in District 1 will be a rematch of the 2023 race Incumbent Marty DeCoster faces a challenge from Liz Walker for a two-year term 4 will be running for re-election unopposed Ward Map can be found here. One challenger is facing three incumbents running for three seats on the Kaukauna Area School District Board of Education Kimberly Schaefer is challenging incumbents Chad Berken Other offices to be elected on the April 1 Spring Election ballot include Justice of the Supreme Court State Superintendent of Public Instruction Spring Election (Aldermanic Districts 1&2 will vote at MSB, Aldermanic Districts 3&4 will vote at the Street, Park, and Recreation (SPaR) Building at 207 Reaume Ave. Check out District Maps here.) Register to vote or request and absentee ballot at MyVoteWi.gov Ignatius Catholic School and Chesterton Academy in Kaukauna was arrested Wednesday philosophy and debate to students in grades 7-12 He has been placed on administrative leave His arrest is part of an investigation by the Appleton Police Department "following the confiscation of Mr preliminary discussions with police "indicate that no students at St Ignatius Catholic School and Chesterton Academy have been identified in this situation at this time." School officials are cooperating with the investigation "This is the first we are hearing of any issues surrounding Mr He passed all background and reference checks during the hiring process," school officials said Anyone with information that pertains to this matter is urged to contact the Appleton Police Department at (920) 832-5500 "The safety of all students in the St Ignatius Catholic School and Chesterton Academy is of utmost importance for administration and staff at all times Please keep those involved in your prayers," the release states KAUKAUNA — The top graduating high school seniors from the area will go head-to-head Sunday in the inaugural Fox Valley Association/Fox River Classic Conference basketball game at Kaukauna High School Kaukauna’s Keegan Van Kauwenberg will join three finalists for the 2025 Wisconsin Mr will play for the FVA squad and take on finalists Zach Kinzinger from De Pere and Amari Allen from Ashwaubenon Every senior named to the first team all-conference teams in both conferences will compete in the game along with nearly every second-team selection The event also features a three-point shooting contest and dunk contest Game rosters and contest participants are listed below Tickets will be available at the door and doors open at 5:30 p.m The all-star game begins 15 minutes following the conclusion of the dunk contest Adult tickets are $5 and student tickets are $3 FVA Roster: Xzavion Mitchell (Oshkosh North) Eli Braatz (Fond du Lac) and Alden Rogers (Hortonville) Mondes Kelly (Bay Port) and Adam Guyette (Notre Dame Academy) Three-point contest participants: Alden Rogers (Hortonville) Eddie Bolchen (Manitowoc) and Pryce Gregoire (De Pere) Dunk contest participants: Abraham Tomori (Appleton North) Adam Guyette (Notre Dame Academy) and Joey Mijal (Pulaski) email us at news@kaukaunacommunitynews.com KAUKAUNA — Ozzie’s Skyview Club announced Friday it is opening its doors to the public on April 15 In a social media post new owners Ozzie and Judy weote thay although the name may sound familiar — a nod to the beloved Skyview Club of the past — they are starting a brand new chapter with a fresh menu and original recipes crafted with love and years of experience With over 40 years in the restaurant industry Ozzie and Judy said their team is beyond excited to bring something special to this incredible community welcoming space where friends and families can come together share a great meal and make lasting memories “Thank you for welcoming us to Kaukauna KAUKAUNA (WLUK) -- City officials are warning of the consequences of violating terms of use at the Kaukauna disposal site Kaukauna has been experiencing "numerous violations" including the disposal of forbidden items like cabinets which poses a safety hazard for disposal site employees Site users need to bring their refuse back home until the dumpsters are serviced or bring it to the Outagamie County Landfill," the Facebook post says Piling items on the ground because they do not fit inside the dumpster is also a violation Officials are reminding all site users that the city will issue minimum fines of $150 for the first offense and $300 for the second offense and beyond Revocation of access to the disposal site may also be warranted at any time To familiarize yourself with disposal site regulations, click here. KAUKAUNA — The city of Kaukauna is reminding residents about dates for the April 2025 large item 2025Large/irregular garbage and branch pick-up will begin again in April Reminder – not more than five (5) large and irregular items placed by a residential property or 30-gallon containers that weigh no more than 50 pounds with material not more than 48” tall/long White goods must have pre-paid stickers from the Street Department and do not count as one of your 5 items Pickup takes place the second full week of the month from April through October. READ MORE Changes last year to the city’s garbage pickup ordinance sets a limit of no more than five large and irregular items placed by a residential property For more information regarding the waste ordinance updates please VISIT THE CITY WEBSITE. 2025Spring tire collection runs from April 7-10 Tires should be placed out by 7:00am on your regular scheduled garbage day Our Street Department will collect a maximum of four (4) tires from each residential location; rims must be removed Tires still mounted on rims will NOT be picked up This service is for residences only; business tires are not eligible for pick-up.\ KAUKAUNA — Polls will be open from 7 a.m There are two polling locations for the Spring Election April 1 Voters can register at the polls by bringing an ID and something showing their current address In addition to statewide races for Justice of the Supreme Court and State Superintendent of Public Instruction A Fox Valley Kwik Trip is home to a winning Megabucks ticket worth $9.5 million, according to Wisconsin Lottery. The drawing took place April 12, and the winner bought the ticket at the Kwik Trip at 1101 Gertrude St., in Kaukauna. The winning numbers were 7-10-13-19-34-35 This stands as the largest Wisconsin Lottery prize win of 2025 so far The winner of the ticket will have 180 days from the draw date to claim their earnings The Kwik Trip will receive a 2% Retailer Performance Winning Ticket Incentive Megabucks drawings are Wednesdays and Saturdays after 9 p.m Rashad Alexander can be reached at ralexander@gannett.com and 920-431-8214 KAUKAUNA — As the state legislature begins work on Wisconsin’s next two-year budget leaders of the Republican controlled budget writing committee are holding a series of public meetings throughout the state The co-chairs of the legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance are planning four public hearings on the state budget Constituents will be able to make their voices heard as lawmakers formulate the state’s new spending plan The seven-hour hearing is one of four the committee is holding across the state People who want to speak will need to fill out a form when they arrive and they will then be added to the list of speakers The committee will then head to: Wisconsin State Fair Park April 4 Hayward High School April 28 and Northcentral Technical College in Wausau April 29 Kaukauna High SchoolAuxiliary Gymnasium (Door AA4)1701 County Road CEKaukauna The Committee will conclude taking testimony at the time specified. Written comments can be emailed to the Committee at budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov or by using the form HERE. Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the American Disabilities Act, should contact Becky Hannah, Legislative Fiscal Bureau, One East Main Street, Suite 301, Madison, WI 53703 | (608) 266-3847 | Fax: (608) 267-6873 | Email: fiscal.bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov  KAUKAUNA — Work has been ongoing to bring new life to the historic former Pechman building in downtown Kaukauna and one of the new tenants has announced they’ll be moving into the building The Inclusion Community Center will soon move into the building at the corner of 2nd and Main on Kaukauna’s south side “Our new location is just around the block. Take a sneak peak at what we have been working on,” the group wrote Wednesday in a social media post. Third Street and will be joined at their new location by other businesses on the main floor and newly remodeled apartments on the second floor Inclusion Community Center is a facility-based adult day service serving the Fox Valley dedicated to fostering inclusion for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities Founded in 2023 by educators Bryanna Moder and Shannon Diedrick the center provides a supportive environment where individuals can find purpose and continue learning essential life skills The historic building has been at that location since before 1894 and for many years housed Pechman’s Portraits “Like several other brick commercial buildings in Kaukauna designed during the 1880s and 90s Pechman Portraits displays Romanesque elements for decoration The most notable feature is the corbelling that follows the cornice A series of small rounded arches form a decorative band beneath this cornice The storefront has now been altered and a metal canopy added accoring to “Walking Tour Through Old Kaukauna.” As the Kaukauna Area School District begins construction on new projects funded by a recent referendum four candidates are vying for three open seats on the district's school board Three current school board members are running for reelection April 1 The school board election comes after Kaukauna residents passed a $198 million referendum in November to build a new middle school add 4K and 5K to Victor Haen Elementary School and add improvements to other district schools We asked the candidates to tell us why they should be elected. Their responses were lightly edited for clarity. Candidates are shown in alphabetical order, not necessarily the order shown on the ballot. To learn more about voting and how to register, visit myvote.wi.gov we have continued to improve the opportunities for our students and respond to the needs of our community I wish to continue to be a part of fulfilling the promises of our recent passed referendum and make Kaukauna truly a destination for families and educators Bouressa: I am a lifelong resident of Kaukauna We raised five children here and have grandkids currently attending our schools I am passionate about education and believe KASD is the best possible place to raise a family I'd love to continue supporting our students and staff two are graduates from Kaukauna High School and two currently enrolled I bring a different perspective to the board we have a clear vision of what the district looks like now and for the future of KASD I will ensure that we stay on track to be the best be fiscally responsible and keep the focus on our children’s needs Schaefer: I bring a unique perspective to the school board as a mom of three young children and someone with retired parents on a fixed income I want to ensure that all voices are represented as my kids grow up in the Kaukauna district over the next 18 years and now that I’m staying home with my kids this is the perfect opportunity to give back and help our district meet the needs of all students Berken: I have nine years of experience on the school board and have helped lead our district through difficult and exciting times so I bring a unique perspective to our group I have been through a recent construction experience in that district Bouressa: I have 20 years of history with the board I make all decisions based on thoughtful consideration of students I understand the balance between doing what is best for our students attracting and retaining quality staff and respecting community needs Kurey: Being on the school board provides an opportunity to shape policies that directly affect students I will advocate for investments that benefit not just current students but future generations I care deeply about education and community well-being; being involved allows me to contribute to creating environments where students can thrive academically and socially Schaefer: I have a deep understanding of the district and community built from eight years of teaching experience at River View and I will stay involved with our schools to remain informed about current challenges With my child-focused experience and multiple perspectives I’m dedicated to ensuring that every decision reflects the needs of students while focusing on helping every student reach their fullest potential I hear a lot about making sure the process is transparent and that we are fiscally responsible We plan to have updates at each board meeting and through our district communication Bouressa: Some residents are concerned with tax implications of building the new school I am committed to being fiscally responsible Kurey: Key issues we still need to focus on is the mental well-being of our students A strategy that addresses all three areas can create a more supportive and effective learning environment A student experiencing food insecurity may face difficulties concentrating; poor mental well-being can impact eating habits and vice versa and effective nutritional programs can help students manage stress and improve overall mental health student behavior and student/staff well-being I’d begin to address these with a birth-to-4 outreach program to build early family connections and a talented and gifted program starting in elementary We must also evaluate current practices like class sizes developmentally appropriate schedules and behavior systems to create a cohesive plan through the district ensuring students and teachers are supported for success (This story was updated to add new information.) Rebecca Loroff is a K-12 education reporter for the USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin BUCHANAN — A portion of County Highway Z east of Kaukauna will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday and local traffic will be maintained to all properties within the project limits A detour will be posted and will utilize Brown County D READ MORE Brown County will be closing the intersection of Brown County D and County Z for approximately one month and maintain an additional detour during this period The existing pavement is nearing the end of its useful life according to the Outagamie County Highway Department and it is experiencing cracking that has caused settling and poor ride quality sub-standard ditch slopes exist throughout the project limits Poor drainage is present in several locations along the project The proposed improvements will reconstruct County Z to address the deficiencies KAUKAUNA — Recent presidential executive orders and proposed cuts by the U.S Department of Education and Department of Agriculture could cost the Kaukauna Area School District more than $2 million The federal programs traditionally have helped fund school district programs for students with disabilities economically disadvantaged students and families smaller class sizes and help fund important initiatives like access to school meals The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has launched a new interactive map showing how federal funding affects each school district across the state. VIEW THE WEBSITE According to the DPI, the Kaukauna Area School District could lose $1,546,778 in U.S Department of Education funding and $651,615 in U.S Department of Agriculture funding in 2023-24 to cover meals for hungry kids The total school district operating budget for the 2024-’25 school year is roughly $75 million according to Suoerintendent Mike Slowinski The funding the district receives from the USDE alone is equivalent to the cost ofhiring 17 teachers Large cuts could also come to library services in the Fox Valley There are 17 public libraries within the Outagamie Waupaca Library System In 2025, this library system is expected to receive $904,352 in state aid with $13,579 of that coming from federal funding through the Library Services and Technology Act [link] Federal funding is 2% of Outagamie Waupaca Library System’s 2025 allocation KAUKAUNA — Students from area schools will participate in a Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) sanctioned Concert Music Festival hosted at Kaukauna High School on Friday each school’s concert ensemble groups will perform before a panel of adjudicators while students from other schools listen in as part of their own learning experience The festival will draw concert bands and orchestras from a number of area schools “WSMA is proud of the quality music education experiences we support teachers in providing for their students Our long-standing festival programs encourage well-rounded musicians who develop deeper understanding through performance preparation that culminates in comprehensive feedback from a qualified adjudicator coupled with observing and listening to peer performances is invaluable for musical growth,” said WSMA Executive Director Laurie Fellenz WSMA music festivals support school music programs as part of a comprehensive education by encouraging the study of quality music literature; motivating students to prepare and perform to the best of their abilities; improving students’ understanding of music literature and concepts (performance through understanding); and providing a performance assessment to improve individual and group achievement “We are thrilled to once again host this important musical event at Kaukauna High School,” said Jacob Martin “Our district has proudly welcomed this festival for over a decade and it’s a privilege to bring together talented bands and orchestras from across our region for an incredible day of learning Final unofficial results from district voters in Outagamie CHILTON (WLUK) – A Kaukauna teacher was charged Friday with accessing and sharing child pornography images on his cell phone and seven counts of possession of child pornography as Killoren lives in an Appleton area that’s in that county A preliminary hearing and arraignment are scheduled for May 30 Appleton Police were notified of suspicious activity by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Police obtained phone records through a search warrant Several chats on social media were discovered A variety of sexually explicit photos and videos of underage girls were found that Killoren allegedly had and shared After initially denying he viewed child pornography “Collin told him it started in high school with his friend group and the feeling of loneliness his entire life Danoski asked if it always was through Kik Collin told him it was only through Kik,” the complaints states and passed all background checks during the hiring process KAUKAUNA — The Kaukauna Area School District is now accepting nominations from the community for its employees if the year You can nominate any Kaukauna Area School District employee in the following categories: Support StaffElementary Certified StaffMiddle School Certified StaffHigh School Certified StaffAdministrator Submit your nomination HERE Award recipients will be selected based on how they live out the district’s Core Values: Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 2025 Shirley Ann (Loderbauer) Schmidt of Kaukauna left us peacefully with her family by her side after a brief illness Shirley was born to Joseph and Donna Loderbauer on July 11 she grew to love the simple things in life like flowers and nature Shirley graduated from Kaukauna High School in Kaukauna in 1980 Shirley was very family oriented and had a close relationship with her mother Shirley was the oldest of 4 children and had a strong relationship with each of her brothers and her sister Shirley went on many trips and had many good memories with each of her siblings Both Shirley and Sherry had the spirit of adventure sharing countless laughs and memories.  Shirley worked as a waitress and cook at Country Kitchen in Kaukauna She then became a Disney travel agent and was able to share her extensive knowledge and travel advice with many families through the years Shirley loved planning all these trips for families and it brought her great joy in helping them Shirley and Albert Schmidt were married on May 27th Shirley greatly looked forward to being a mother and that wish was fulfilled with the adoption of her two children Maria and Christopher in 1989 Because of her experience with the adoption process this led Shirley to form a local adoption support group called “Fox Valley Friends in Adoption” which helped guide families through the process that she went through.  Shirley loved to travel and she took the opportunity to do it as much as she could She travelled around the world extensively and made it to all but one continent She loved travelling with her family to Disney World in the early 90’s and that passion continued in her life with her visiting the Disney World park in Florida a total of 148 times and other Disney parks around the world Shirley was a traveller with a plan and she went with her friend Ann many places besides Disney like: throwing beads off of Mardi Gras parade floats in New Orleans and walking the red carpet to attend Elton John’s Academy Award party Shirley was a person who loved Christmas and loved large hand cut Christmas trees and all the ornaments that would fit on them including her hand made popcorn garland and her original tinsel that was able to line the tree Shirley always had a tree with her father’s hand made ornaments he would make every year for his family Shirley’s passion for beautiful Christmas trees led her to the White House to view the Presidential trees.  Shirley had a passion for gift giving that was not tied to the Christmas season and she was involved in many local and national charities Some of these charities that she focused on were: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin Shirley was known to throw elaborately themed parties from having polka bands at an Oktoberfest party to show off her custom beer to Mariachi bands at a Cinco de Mayo party or having the Johnsonville Sausages race around her neighborhood with all of her friends and family there Shirley was a gracious host that spared no expense and with her special helper and dear friend of 16 years everyone was guaranteed to have a good time Her Wisconsin home showcased her many peonies and perennials and she knew every flower that grew in her gorgeous garden Shirley always had a passion for theatrical performances Whether she travelled to New York's Broadway or Appleton’s PAC when Mamma Mia or The Lion King came to town She enjoyed going to Kelley’s Country Creamery in Fond du Lac to have ice cream with her dad or heading to Clarence Miller’s store in Sherwood for her favorite candy - orange sticks loved having lunch at Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay just to see the goats on the roof and eat their classic food She knew when the best time of the day or week If something required reservations or how to schedule a vacation etc… she knew and if you were her guest you knew it would always be over the top Her laugh and smile were infectious and her giving spirit unmatchable She always knew how to make a difference in the world The world is a lesser place without her in it.  Shirley was a grandmother to five grandchildren and loved each one of them beyond any measure Shirley was a grandmother with a big heart and an even bigger pension for spoiling her grandchildren The Schmidt family would like to personally thank everyone for all of their help and services including: Right at Home and their amazing caregivers the nursing staff and doctors that took wonderful care of Shirley at Advent Health in Celebration Florida Shirley is survived by her husband of 42 years Albert Schmidt Daughter Maria [Kyle] (Schmidt) Gauthier and their two children Abby and Will Christopher Schmidt [Jena] and their three children Harlee [Brother] Robert [Kristine] Loderbauer and their three children [Goddaughter] Jennifer [Troy] Wautlet [Brother] Richard and Stephanie Loderbauer Shirley is preceded in death by [Mother] Donna Loderbauer There will be a funeral Mass for Shirley on Wednesday February 26 Visitation will continue on Wednesday February 26 Shirley in life loved Mickey Mouse and flowers It is encouraged to wear anything Mickey or Disney you may have Monetary gifts will be donated evenly to her above mentioned favorite charities Now Mousketeers - there's one thing we want you - always to remember - come along and sing our song and join our family at St Katharine-Drexel Saint Mary’s site in Kaukauna Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Click to watch This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors passed away at his home with his parents at his side on February 6 Rob graduated from Kaukauna High School with the class of 1995 Rob helped his uncle for a while at Dave Schoen Masonry and then began working at Thilmany Paper Mill until his snowmobile accident in 1998 Even though Rob would spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair His motto of “Wide Open Until You See God” was exactly how he lived his life He continued working along side of his dad with small engine repairs and he even just bought a Figure-8 race car Rob’s pink 1974 Plymouth Barracuda was rumored to have spent time at WIR on the quarter mile drag strip Rob enjoyed making maple syrup in the spring and hunting in the fall He helped organize several area car shows with the help of others and was awarded the Kaukauna Volunteer of the Year in 2022 for his help with the car show to benefit the Grignon Mansion he was blessed with his two kids that soon won his heart Rob would give the shirt off of his back to anyone and his larger-than-life personality will be dearly missed Bob and Lee Ann Jackels; children: Payton King and Haley Ziegler; aunts and uncles: Linda (Florian) Van Handel Brenda (Bill) Vande Wettering and Jennifer (Aaron) LaVoy; numerous cousins other family members and countless amazing friends Rob was preceded in death by his grandma and grandpa Bernice and Louie Jackels; grannie and gramps Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday Visitation will be at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m The Jackels family would like to express a special thank you to the staffs of Compassus Hospice and St Elizabeth Oncology Department for their compassionate care great thanks to Rob’s friends for their continued support and friendship Lenny Fleming and everyone that took the time to send texts Your love and kindness will not be forgotten KAUKAUNA — Former educator Kimberly Schaefer won election to the Kaukauna Area School District Board of Education along with incumbents Chad Berken and Christine Bouressa Incumbent Melissa Kurey was defeated in her bid for re-election Scharfer said she looks forward to being a voice for all stakeholders working with the rest of the school board members making positive changes so all students can reach their full potential and giving the needed support for all students and staff to be successful KIMBERLY − Keegan VanKauwenberg understood the assignment Friday night With his Kaukauna boys basketball team down a starter and on the verge of earning a share of the Fox Valley Association title VanKauwenberg adopted a 'YOLO' mentality in his team's rivalry game against Kimberly "Practice felt really good and the whole team And his shots flew − over and over again − into the nets of Jack Wippich Court as the 6-foot-4 guard finished with a school-record 56 points in leading the Ghosts to a 98-79 victory over the Papermakers VanKauwenberg scored in every way imaginable − by dunk hitting on 65% of his shots (21-of-30) from the floor That included a blazing 8-for-10 on 3-pointers and 8-for-8 from the free throw line "It feels like shooting into an ocean," the UW-Green Bay commit said about being in the zone Vote now for top FVA wrestler: Who is the best Fox Valley Association wrestler since 2000 from this list of state champions? Vote now in our poll VanKauwenberg scored 26 points in the first half and 30 in the second as the Ghosts converted 36 of 57 shots from the floor "I thought a really special night," Kaukauna head coach Mike Schalow said of VanKauwenberg's performance So we're playing with one man down and coming into Kimberly to play a team that I think had been playing really well lately And they're always a tough matchup for us every year I thought they gave us everything we could handle the biggest thing early on in the ball-screen action he was able to get to the middle-game shot He's really the only guy on our team right now that has the green light for the middle-game shot So I thought that got him going and got him into rhythm early And once he got some rhythm in the middle game going his elbow jumper and the threes and the layups started to fall into play." VanKauwenberg's record shattered the school's previous mark of 52 set by Chris Morgan in 2022 in a win against Bay Port VanKauwenberg was a freshman and played in that game "That was a special moment as a freshman," VanKauwenberg said I looked up to Chris and it was really fun to be on the floor with him." Caden Graff added 19 points and was 9-for-12 shooting Andrew Jensen also had 11 points and 11 rebounds for the Ghosts (20-3 overall Ben Grabner had 26 points to lead Kimberly Kaukauna can win the FVA title outright with a victory over visiting Fond du Lac on Thursday The Cardinals are a game behind the Ghosts for league title supremacy "We realize that we’re not done," VanKauwenberg said "We have to keep coming to practice and keep working It's still the first season and we still have the playoffs after that But we do know Fondy is going to be tough." Schalow is no stranger to superb singular performances as Kaukauna has as rich a history of scorers as any program in the state "Certainly Jordan McCabe had a lot of great games," Schalow said "And the Chris Morgan performance with 52 against Bay Port .. but I don't know of anybody that scored in the variety of ways that Keegan scored tonight and the efficiency that he shot the ball at it was like shooting it into the ocean for him Just everything felt really good and you could see it in his eyes I just felt it was one of those games where we got a man down and Keegan wasn't going to allow us to lose." Freedom's Davis eclipses 1,000 points for careerFreedom sophomore Donovan Davis continues to add to an already extensive resume as one of the top boys basketball players in the state The 6-foot-7 swing eclipsed the 1,000-point mark for his career following a 22-point performance in the team's 81-52 victory over Luxemburg-Casco on Friday night has helped the Irish to a 21-1 record and outright North Eastern Conference title He's the seventh player in the program's history to surpass 1,000 points and the first to accomplish the feat as a sophomore Kimberly's Krueger expected back for regional playThe No 3-ranked Kimberly girls basketball team is expected to welcome back injured forward Raegan Krueger as the team prepares for the postseason "That's a huge add for our team," Kimberly senior guard Kate McGinnis said Friday is averaging 12.6 points and 6.4 rebounds for the Papermakers and her return should solidify an already potent team lineup which won the FVA title with an 18-0 record will play in Friday's WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal at home either Sheboygan North or Waukesha North/South APPLETON — A 40-year-old Kaukauna woman pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges connected to the flooding of homes that were under construction over multiple years Kendall Strobel-Nieft is charged with five counts of burglary to a building or dwelling and five counts of criminal damage to property over $2,500 Strobel-Nieft admitted to police that "the sole purpose of entering the homes was to damage them by turning on the water" and that she had "never got in trouble as a young woman and this made her feel something she hadn't felt before." Her next court appearance is a pretrial conference set for 10:30 a.m. April 14 in Outagamie County Circuit Court What are the details about the home flooding investigation?The following information is from the criminal complaint: Where were each of the homes Strobel-Nieft is accused of flooding?According to the complaint Strobel-Nieft admitted to entering into homes and turning on the faucets at the following times and locations: Strobel-Nieft faces a count of burglary to a building or dwelling and a count of criminal damage to property over $2,500 a Class F felony carries a maximum sentence of 7½ years in prison and five years of extended supervision while a Class I felony carries a maximum sentence of 1½ years in prison and two years of extended supervision Contact Kelli Arseneau at 920-213-3721 or karseneau@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @ArseneauKelli UPDATE — The Kaukauna Ghosts boys’ basketball team’s march through the playoffs continued Saturday with a 63-54 win over Neenah. READ MORE KAUKAUNA — The Kaukauna Ghosts boys’ basketball team hosts Neenah Saturday at 7 p.m. in a WIAA Regional final. The game will stream live on ZaleskiSports.com and in their player (below) Or tune in to the radio broadcast on The Score. The Ghosts are coming off a 94-58 win Friday over Appleton West in their post-season opener BRACKETS top-seeded Kaukauna sprinted out to a 53-22 halftime lead over #17 West behind the three-point shooting of senior Keegan VanKauwenberg who will attend UW-Green Bay in the fall and play for the Phoenix had 8 3 pointers in the first half and 30 points total triggering a running clock with 9 minutes left in the game while going deep into the bench Caden Graff had 16 and Andrew Jensen finished with 13 KAUKAUNA — Meteorologists now track both astronomical spring Jimmy the Ground Hog marks the season by counting the number of weeks left in winter the official beginning of spring always is March 1 when Dick’s Drive-In reopens after being closed for the winter months The classic ’50s style eatery opens Saturday at 10:30 a.m with the well-memorized menu that has changed little in generations According to its website the drive-in was owned by Dick and Donna Sternhagen from 1954 to 1997 In 1997 it was purchased by Brothers Scott and Kevin Lambie who have been the owners ever since Serving quality and reasonably priced burgers and ice cream this family owned establishment has all the passion and dependability you could ever want in a favorite fast food restaurant They believe that your favorite items you ordered 30 years ago should taste the same when you come in to order them today KAUKAUNA — A teacher at Victor Haen Elementary School in Kaukauna has been named as a 2025 Teacher Fellow by the prestigious Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Kathy Zobel is a fourth-grade teacher at Haen and the only honoree this year in the Kaukauna Area School District She is one of 100 teachers statewide to receive a Teacher Fellowship awards of $6,000 in honor of their ability to inspire a love of learning and lead both inside and outside the classroom Each recipient’s school will also receive a matching grant of $6,000 to further support student learning and school initiatives These distinguished educators are being recognized for their exceptional leadership Award recipients are selected by a statewide committee composed of civic leaders and representatives of education-related associations and the program’s co-sponsors: The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction regional Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESA) and the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators The Kohl Foundation award program was established by Herb Kohl the foundation has awarded over $40 million to Wisconsin educators KAUKAUNA — The first spring cleanup of the season takes place this week small sticks and twigs must be in Yard Master or equal 2-ply Kraft paper compost bag • Open containers no larger than thirty (30) gallons and not weighing more than fifty (50) pounds can be used and cardboard boxes containing yard waste will not be collected KAUKAUNA — Students at Victor Haen Elementary in Kaukauna will have a new principal for the next school year The Kaukauna Area School Board of Education recently approved Janitra Thomson as Haen’s next principal beginning with the 2025-’26 school year Thomson brings a wealth of expertise to KASD with her 15 years of administrative experience at Menasha High School and Pulaski High School Thomson served as a Special Education teacher for 9 years specializing in working with students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (This story has been updated with new information.) MADISON − Make it one for the thumb for the Kaukauna wrestling team The Ghosts completed a WIAA rarity − winning their fifth consecutive state team championship − after their 54-13 demolishing of Arrowhead in Saturday's Division 1 championship match at the UW Field House recording five pins and three wins by technical fall "It’s almost like a cast of characters on the team," Kaukauna coach Jeff Matczak said "They’re good kids but they’re all very unique and special in their own way with the talent and investment that he puts into it "There’s just a lot of satisfaction watching that whole group go out there." Saturday's basketball results: Appleton area high school sports results for Saturday, March 8 The Ghosts started fast and never looked back Kaukauna got a pin from Brady Sprangers (175 pounds) a technical fall from Zach Winnekens (190) back-to-back decisions from Liam Crook (215) and Nehemiah Lendobeja (285) before another pin from Trenton VanSchyndel (106) Breck Ritchie (144) and Kolin DeGroot (165) also won by pin with Nick Jenkins (120) and Peyton Lee (157) getting technical fall wins Jacksyn Thorpe won by decision at 132 to round out the dominating performance said being a state champ throughout his whole high school career is special I couldn't have done it without the people around me I couldn't have done it without the community of Kaukauna and my family and the family that's here as well who earned the team's lone individual title last week at 175 wrestled up a couple of weight classes Saturday and got a 7-0 decision over Luke Driedric His victory over a wrestler perhaps 30 pounds heavier underscored the Ghosts' willingness to do anything it takes to get the win "I knew I had to switch up my game plan and not just try to do what I do at 175 It was a little tight at first and really not the performance I wanted but I wanted to help the team and that's all I wanted to do." Said Matczak: "Going into it against all these teams you put a challenge to him and what gives us the best chance if things go wrong We want the lineup of our team to win as many matches as possible But then you see so many of our other kids getting pins and tech falls − they wrestled out of their minds." The Ghosts' five consecutive championships puts them in elite company as only four teams have won five or more consecutive titles Wisconsin Rapids won seven consecutive titles (1995-2001) and also won five titles in a row (2003-2007) Milwaukee South also won five consecutive titles (1950-54) It's the ninth state championship overall for the Ghosts who were making their 23rd appearance overall Crook and Lendobeja lead a talented returning group of athletes ready to shoot for a sixth title "Tomorrow," Lendobeja said when asked when he and his teammates start preparing for next season We celebrate for 24 hours and once that 24 hours is done Matczak said the program is all about improving "We have so many things we can improve on and the big thing is to have the confidence that they can do this but second is the discipline and the reality of what's going on around them It's a big thing we focused on this year − being real and being truthful and being present And I think you saw that on the mat tonight "We had a lot of hard times during the year because I want to pull their ears off sometimes Arrowhead 13175: Brady Sprangers K pinned Carter Smith 1:44 190: Zach Winnekens K technical fall over Gage Finn 18-2 106: Trenton VanSchyndel K pinned Jaden Torres 2:36 113: Zahn Beal A technical fall over Kaiden DeGroot 19-4 120: Nick Jenkins K technical fall over Charlie Kremer 19-3 126: Andy DiPiazza K pinned Alexander Ward 1:09 144: Breck Ritchie K pinned Chase Fish 1:41 150: Collin McDowell A technical fall over Mason Hansen 21-4 157: Peyton Lee K technical fall over Devin Johnson 16-0 165: Kolin DeGroot K pinned Cyrus Lundt 1:24 It was a frustrating loss for Weyauwega-Fremont in the D3 championship as Mineral Point secured the title with a 32-28 victory over the Warhawks It was a back-and-forth contest with each team winning every other match Collin Hamm's major decision victory at 150 pulled the Warhawks to within 28-22 with two matches remaining But a gutsy major decision victory from Mineral Point's Sawyer Dannenberg in the next match at 157 secured the match for the Pointers Close matches can be decided by extra points during the match scoring extra points in five of its seven match victories including two pins and two technical falls Carter Birdyshaw got the lone pin for Weyauwega-Fremont at 138 Josue Azuara (113) and Riley Scherg (126) all got wins by decision with Alex Loehrke receiving a forfeit at 165 "I think first thing we talked about is that you can work really hard for a goal and sometimes it doesn’t go your way and that happened to us today," Weyauwega-Fremont co-coach Trevor Potratz said "And just understand that you can do everything right We had an opportunity to go get it and they took it from us "So that kind of burns a little bit more than just getting beat Credit to Mineral Point because they went after us The Warhawks were making their second consecutive appearance after reaching the D3 semifinals last season "Weyauwega has always been a strong wrestling community," Potratz said "There's been an uptick the last couple of years and you see it in the kids and the energy And when they love to wrestle and work really hard it brings energy from the community and people around We just keep elevating and every year we get better I don't really focus too much on the results just get as many kids involved in the program and make sure they're having fun and having good experiences And the results kind of take care of themselves." the Warhawks (26-1) rattled off 33 straight points to take control and upend Oostburg 45-33 Weyauwega-Fremont got pins from Tellyer Alix (215) Hoffman (285) and Azuara (113) in the run and technical fall wins from Jaydon Le Noble (106) The Warhawks clinched the match on Birdyshaw's pin of Oostburg's Levi DeZoute at 138 Carter McDaniel also got a win by pin at 175 earlier in the match 175: Kade Rule MP technical fall over Carter McDaniel 19-4 106: Memphis Burkhalter MP pinned Jaydon Le Noble 1:25 120: Liam Carey MP technical fall over Rylan Konen 18-3 138: Carter Birdyshaw W-F pinned Easton Brunett 1:55 144: Roen Carey MP pinned Aiden Marquette 3:14 175: Carter McDaniel W-F pinned Axel Dock 3:05 190: Nash Banko O pinned Wyatt Wetzel 1:07 215: Tellyer Alix W-F pinned Tanner Zehel 3:06 285: Cashten Hoffman W-F pinned Gus Williamson :13 106: Jaydon Le Noble W-F technical fall over Joan Tellez 18-2 113: Josue Azuara W-F pinned Landon Holschbach 1:30 120: Riley Scherg W-F technical fall over Blake Lentz 21-6 126: Jake Buss W-F technical fall over Matthew Wilterdink 17-2 132: Rigoberto Tellez O pinned Ezra Balthazor 4:25 138: Carter Birdyshaw W-F pinned Levi DeZoute 1:37 KAUKAUNA — Fans of Taco Bell could soon have an option right in town if a new proposed restaurant is approved by the city of Kaukauna Plan Commission The Commission on Thursday will consider a proposal for a new restaurant at 1800 Crooks Avenue on the site of the former Family Video just across 18th Street from Dick’s Drive-in The site plan is for the redevelopment of the existing site Developer Pacific Bells proposes razing the existing building and constructing a new building for the Taco Bell The building has a foot print of approximately 2,240 square feet and will be located on the northern portion of the property according to a site plan submitted to the city The building layout and design is similar to other recently built Taco Bells The property is laid out to accommodate 7 vehicles in the que line with the parking lot area able to handle addition vehicles to prevent the drive thru line from extending into a road KAUKAUNA — A house fire to a home on the 100 block of West Fifth Street caused around $150,000 in damages to its structure, the Kaukauna Fire Department said Fire officials were dispatched to the scene at 2:14 a.m arriving to the scene within four minutes of notification firefighters saw smoke coming from the upper floor Crew members were able to ensure all of the home's occupants where it extended through a wall and ceiling in a second-floor attic Access to the residence's attic was difficult due to the age and construction of the home It took firefighters three hours to fully extinguish the fire Many belongings in the home were tarped by the fire department in hopes of salvaging them The cause of the fire remains under investigation All seven schools in the Kaukauna School District will see improvements after district residents approved a nearly $200 million capital referendum Tuesday This was the only school referendum question in the Fox Cities this fall but KASD is hardly alone in going to its communities for funds Here are the details of the Kaukauna referendum: with 11,337 (63%) in favor to 6,563 (37%) against How much and for what: The district asked for $198 million to upgrade all seven of the district's schools The bulk of the money would go toward building a middle school on district-owned land near Kaukauna High School and adding 4K and 5K classrooms to Victor Haen Elementary School Tax impact: In its annual budget presentation the district said the tax rate with an approved referendum would rise to $6.86 per $1,000 of fair market property value up about 12% from the 2023-24 tax rate of $6.13 per $1,000 Why it's needed: Superintendent Mike Slowinski said in October that the current River View Middle School site doesn't support "current best practices for modern student learning." The building is too small to support a student population of 1,000 as well as flexible learning spaces Other schools also will receive safety and security upgrades Last referendum: The district last went to referendum in 2019 to ask for $32.9 million to renovate River View Voters rejected it in part because they felt the school "no longer meets the needs of the students" and would be "fiscally irresponsible" to renovate Contact her at 920-907-7801 or rloroff@gannett.com Sign up for our emails HERE for details of the welcome-home celebration MADISON — It’s been a long time since any Kaukauna High School wrestler has finished the season without a state team title — 2020 to be exact The top-seeded Grappling Ghosts wrapped up its current season with a win over #2 Arrowhead Saturday afternoon in the Division 1 WIAA State Team Wrestling championship match in Madison The program now has a record five state championships in a row the Ghosts defeated #8 West Allis Nathan Hale in the quarterfinal and #4 Holmen in the semifinal to advance to the title mstches The Ghosts have won a total of nine state championships overall including four straight from 2014-’17 and the current streak of five in a row The team event comes a week after Liam Crook won his second straight individual title He was one of six Ghosts to compete last week in the individual event that included Nick Jenkins Kaukauna qualified for state for the 16th time in the last 18 seasons and for a membership-leading 23rd time overall They had a string of five straight appearances from 1999-2003 and have surpassed that streak with their current run of 13 consecutive appearances The Galloping Ghosts have also finished runner-up four times They qualified for state this year as champions of the Stevens Point Sectional following a 49-18 victory over Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln KAUKAUNA — The man accused of crashing a motorcycle Aug. 11, 2024 in Kaukauna was convicted Tuesday in Outagamie County Circuit Court pleaded no contest to homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle and to hit-and-run involving death According to a Kaukauna Police Department news release Sunday to a motorcycle crash near the intersection of Depot Street and Taylor Street in Kaukauna Stevens was transported to the hospital and later died WLUK reported on the details of the crash HERE FINAL: The Kimberly boys basketball team stunned the Kaukauna Ghosts 85-83 in overtime to advance to Saturday’s sectional final BAY PORT — For the third time this season the Kaukauna Ghosts boys’ basketball team will face conference rival Kimberly The game will stream live on ZaleskiSports.com or on their player below Post Crescent /https://www.postcrescent.com/sports/ Sports Faith https://www.youtube.com/live/eAZJLovD6FY The SCORE @https://scorestream.com/game/kaukauna-vs-kimberly-5708734 Top seeded Kaukauna advanced to the sectional semifinal following a 94-58 win over Appleton West and a 63-54 win over Neenah. No. 13 Kimberly defeated Homan 80-60 and Appleton North 73-68. Kaukauna defeated Kimberly both times they faced each other In their most recent game Feb. 21, the Ghosts defeated the Papermakers 98-79 that saw Kaukauna guard Keegan VanKauwenberg set a program single game scoring record of 56 points MADISON — Last year’s win in the 165-pound championship match wasn’t enough for Kaukauna’s Liam Crook the Kaukauna Ghost junior followed it up Saturday evening with a state title at 175 Crook defeated Eli Leonard of Mount Horeb/Barneveld 8-7 Saturday in the title match at the Division 1 state wrestling championship at the Kohl Center in Madison Crook’s win was the highlight of a strong finish by the six Ghosts who qualified for the tournament Peyton Lee at 150 and Nehemiah Lendobeja at 285 all finished fourth in the state at their weights The Ghosts are back in Madison next week when the 2025 State Team Tournament will be held Friday and Saturday, March 7-8, 2025 at the UW Field House in Madison where the Ghosts will compete for their fifth team title in a row. He was born to Edward and Etta (McDermid) Geske on May 13 Daniel was a graduate of Kaukauna High School Class of 1948 Dan was an avid boxer and earned the nickname “Muscles.” After graduating he served his country in the US Navy from 1951-1955 aboard the USS Essex Epic at the Kaukauna Methodist Church and together they raised 3 wonderful children Dan was employed as a plate maker at Thilmany’s for many years before retiring in 1989 He had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed spending his time hunting and fishing especially muskie fishing and sturgeon spearing He was an active member of the Appleton Masonic Lodge 349 Daniel and Mary Ann enjoyed spending their summers up north in Eagle River as well as the 2 months they spent in Florida every year One of his and Mary Ann’s most cherished memories were their daily breakfast dates and car rides he enjoyed watching westerns and listening to polkas family was the most important to Daniel and he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and the amazing memories they made over the years will live on forever through his family Mary Ann Geske; children: Tom (Colleen) Geske Kaukauna; grandchildren: Christy (Ryan) Hungerford and Kiley (fiancé Evan Gilbert) Berken; great grandchildren: Taycen Hungerford He is further survived by his sister-in-law He was preceded in death by his parents: Edward and Etta; in laws: Herman and Hilda Schroeder; sister Gloria (George) Schubring; brothers and sisters-in-law: Melvin (Beatrice) Schroeder A Memorial Service for Daniel will be held on Monday at Verkuilen-Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home at the funeral home and will continue until the time of the service a memorial fund will be established at a later date The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Cherry Meadows Hospice staff send an email to News@KaukaunaCommunityNews.com KAUKAUNA — Kaukauna residents will soon have a nearby option to dine at the popular Culver’s restaurant chain that is ubiquitous in Wisconsin A member of the Kaukauna Community News Facebook group spotted a sign that recently went up near the busy Highway CE and DeBruin roundabout in the town of Buchanan The sign is in an empty lot at the intersection of Martineau and DeBruin the two closest Culver’s are along I-41 north of Little Chute and off Highway 441 east of Appleton The sign indicates the builder will be Bayland Building KAUKAUNA — A popular summer event will be returning to the grounds of the Grignon Mansion in Kaukauna this summer with a new name and a new mission The Rob Jackels Memorial Car Show at the Grignon Mansion will be held on Sunday at the mansion located at 1313 Augustine St was instrumental in promoting the show and growing it from the handful of vintage autos 10 years ago to an event that drew more than 140 entries last year Organizers hope to top that number this year with the $15 entry fee going toward a scholarship in Rob Jackels’ name to be awarded to a high school senior continuing his or her education in automotive trades the family friendly event will feature lawn games popular in the Victorian period and tours of the 1837 home built by Charles A A food stand run by the Friends of the Grignon Mansion will feature grilled burgers soda and dessert cookies will also be available The event also will feature a basket raffle and silent auction for a Jordan Love autographed football Horse drawn wagon rides of the property will be available An admission fee will be charged to tour the Mansion youth $6 and children 5 and under are free