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Recent Obituaries in Oshkosh, WI

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Oshkosh, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Carola Jean Brunover

Carola Jean Brunover

Sep 7, 2026

Carola Jean Brunover, 83, passed away on September 7, 2026, she was born on November 13, 1942, to parents Edward and Alice (Schuhart) Butzlaff in Oshkosh, WI.

She married the love of her life, Thomas Brunover on September 4, 1965, and they shared nearly 50 years together before he passed in 2015. She was a devoted wife and mother. She loved...

Laura L Mills

Laura L Mills

Sep 7, 2026

Laura Lea Mills passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on September 7, 2026, following a short but strong and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Yuma, Arizona on November 13, 1957, to Lowell and Jeanette Conrad both of whom are preceding her in death. Laura met the love of her life, Alan Mills in San...

Michael S Essick

Michael S Essick

Sep 5, 2026

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June L Holmqvist

June L Holmqvist

Sep 4, 2026

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Kelly D. Viertel

Kelly D. Viertel

Sep 3, 2026

Kelly Viertel, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away on September 3, 2026, following a massive stroke on September 1. He was born on May 16, 1962, in Berlin, Wisconsin, to Claire and Sally Viertel.

Kelly was never your average person—and honestly, he wouldn’t have wanted to be. He was wonderfully unique, curious, funny, and full of life. For more than 30 years,...

George Henry Lutgen

George Henry Lutgen

Aug 30, 2026

George Henry Lutgen, 67, passed away at home surrounded by his family and pets after a brief battle with cancer. George was born in Minneapolis, MN to Henry F. and Edythe M. (Bingham) Lutgen. George was a strong advocate for animal rights and welfare.

He was a loving husband, father and friend. George had a passion for the outdoors and culinary...

Betty Dorow

Betty Dorow

Aug 29, 2026

Betty Dorow, 81, passed away at her home in Oshkosh on August 29, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 4, 1944, to Laura and Russell Terry in Oshkosh. Betty married Russell Dorow in 1965 and together, they had six children, Laurie Dorow, Michael Dorow, Robert Dorow, Kathy (Mickey) Stalberger, Karen Cantrell (Michael Derleth) and Holly Shapiro....

Thomas Michael Reigh

Thomas Michael Reigh

Aug 27, 2026

Thomas Michael Reigh, age 78, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1947, in Oshkosh, WI to Homer and Mary Reigh. Thomas graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1966 and attended 2 years of college. He married his high school sweetheart, Grace Rae Wilson of Oshkosh, WI on August...

Gregory Paul Blume

Gregory Paul Blume

Aug 25, 2026

Gregory “Greg” Paul Blume, 73, passed away on August 25, 2026, in Appleton, WI. He was born on April 15, 1953, in Dubuque, Iowa to LaVerne Irving and Elaine Elvera (Hatzenbuehler) Blume.

Greg held a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. He married Jan Herrity on August 20, 1977, and he held his career as a marriage and family therapist until his...

Edward C Wilcox

Edward C Wilcox

Aug 24, 2026

Edward “Eddie” Clarence Wilcox, 79, passed away on August 24, 2026, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on March 6, 1947, to parents, George and Betty Wilcox in Oshkosh, WI. Eddie graduated from Fox Valley Technical College with a certificate as a Diesel Mechanic, working for Ryder Truck Rental and Kimberly Clark. He was also an entrepreneur as well as...

Dana J Wyrembeck

Dana J Wyrembeck

Aug 24, 2026

Dana Jean Wyrembeck, age 53 of Oshkosh, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026.

She was born on March,16th, 1973 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Edward and Audrey Wyrembeck.

Dana is survived by her siblings: Deborah Honn, Diana Vajgrt (Michael), Donna Krohn (Patrick), Edward Wyrembeck (Theresa), Dawn Proehl and Darcy Herbeck (Michael).

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on...

Michael Eugene Jones

Michael Eugene Jones

Aug 23, 2026

Michael E. Jones, 77, passed away unexpectedly in Oshkosh, WI on August 23, 2026. He was born in Wisconsin to parents, Eugene and Florence (Wolf) Jones on October 19, 1954. He graduated from Oshkosh High School and went on to work at Buckstaff Co. as a Security Guard. Michael loved to talk with others on his CB radio and going...

Leslie D Lohff

Leslie D Lohff

Aug 18, 2026

Leslie David Lohff, 87, passed away on August 18, 2026, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on January 11, 1939, in the town of Deer Creek, WI to parents, Arthur and Viola (Russell) Lohff.

Les attended Marion High School. On February 24th of 1962 he married Phyllis Knitt at Christus Lutheran Church in Clintonville. They were later divorced. He later married...

Lawrence Joseph Jungwirth

Lawrence Joseph Jungwirth

Aug 16, 2026

On August 16, 2026, our sweet “Daddio”, Lawrence Joseph Jungwirth, was called home to be reunited with his creator, while surrounded by his five children at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Larry was 92 years old, born November 8, 1933, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was the third son born to Jacob and Catherine Jungwirth. Larry graduated from Oshkosh...

Mary Peterson

Mary Peterson

Aug 5, 2026

Mary Francis Peterson, 80, passed away on August 5, 2026. She was born on June 14, 1946, to parents, Joseph and Edna (Lund) Francis in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Mary enjoyed visiting with friends and family, she was a proud advocate for Bill W. and all of the help his association provides. She will be remembered for her quick wit...

Julia L Holdren

Julia L Holdren

Aug 4, 2026

Julia “Julie” L. (Schuhart) Holdren, age 81, passed away on August 4, 2026, in Fond du Lac, WI. She was born on June 25, 1945, to parents, George and Dorothy (Kroll) Schuhart. She was the youngest of five children. Julie attended Oshkosh High School and then went on to work at Hoffmaster. While at Hoffmaster, she made a lot of...

Jane Ellen Josephson

Jane Ellen Josephson

Aug 3, 2026

Jane E. Josephson, 75, passed away on August 3, 2026. She was born on August 13, 1950, to the late Carrol and Elaine (Steinhilber) Josephson.

Jane graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1968. During her younger years, she was involved in A Capella choir and participated in the Miss Oshkosh pageant. She enjoyed working on her family farm and singing in...

Dennis Williams Sr.

Dennis Williams Sr.

Jul 30, 2026

Dennis Williams was born on December 16, 1932, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Odie and Inez Williams who preceded him in death. He was the eldest child of thirteen, six sisters and seven brothers. Three siblings preceded him in death, Betty Jean, Otis and Bobby Lee Williams. Dennis met Martha Freeman and moved to Chicago in 1958. To this...

Cindy Louise Capen

Cindy Louise Capen

Jul 30, 2026

Cindy Louise Capen, found eternal life on Thursday, July 30th surrounded by her family after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born on November 15th, 1962 to parents Jack and Edna. In her later years, after retiring because of her illness, Cindy found comfort and renewed purpose in the meaningful friendships she cultivated through her church fellowship, Bible...

Keith F Schmirler

Keith F Schmirler

Jul 29, 2026

Keith F. Schmirler, age 74, passed away after a long battle with Dementia and Alzheimer’s, on July 29, 2026, in Oshkosh, WI.

He was born on December 14, 1951, to parents, Francis and Faye Estella (Riechel) Schmirler, in Oshkosh, WI.

After attending Oshkosh High School, he went on to work as a machinist at Hudson Manufacturing, Square- D in Oshkosh and retired...

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