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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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Donald Brunner

Donald Brunner

Oct 16, 2024

Donald "Don" Brunner, age 65, passed away on October 16, 2024, at his home in Oshkosh, WI, with his family by his side. He was born on March 29, 1959, in Fairbanks, Alaska to Edward and Agatha (Erickson) Brunner. After high school, he enlisted in the military. He proudly served as a Midshipman from 1976 – 1979 in Cuba and...

Sara Lubinski

Sara Lubinski

Oct 16, 2024

Sara Jo Lubinski, age 60, passed away on October 16, 2024, at Cherry Meadows Hospice Facility, in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born on April 9, 1964, to parents James and Eunice (Schmidt) Lubinski in Clintonville, Wisconsin. In1987, Sara became the mother of her first son, Zachary and again in 1991, to Tyler. She really enjoyed being able to stay home...

Pearl Muscavitch

Pearl Muscavitch

Oct 14, 2024

Pearl Wesner Muscavitch left her life here on Earth, October 14 th , 2024, at Oakwood Manor in Oshkosh. She was born in Waushara County on September 8th, 1930, to parents, Gust and Hattie (Bloch) Wesner. Her siblings were Edwin, Myrtle, Robert, and Allan. She attended a rural grade school in the Fountain Valley School district before completing grade school...

Joan Novotny

Joan Novotny

Oct 13, 2024

Joan M Novotny was born in Muskegon, MI September 4, 1929. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family October 13, 2024. She married Lawrence A Wright on October 15, 1949 in Battle Creek, MI. They moved to Oshkosh in 1955 and finally built a home in 1970. In January 1971 Lawrence passed away and she was left to...

Darryl Schmidt

Darryl Schmidt

Oct 10, 2024

Darryl "Skip" LaVerne Schmidt, age 84, passed away on October 10, 2024 in Oshkosh, WI. He was born to Elizabeth J. Moon and LaVerne D. Darling in Oshkosh. Darryl graduated from Oshkosh High School and went on to serve in the U.S. NAVY and after attended Fox Valley Tech Driving School. He later married the love of his life, Loretta...

Paul Thompson

Paul Thompson

Oct 8, 2024

Paul A. Thompson, age 65, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness on October 8, 2024, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born to parents, Russell and Louise (Malsin) Thompson in Beaver Dam, WI. After graduating from Oshkosh North High School, Paul went on to a 44-year career at Hoffmaster where he formed many close relationships and excelled as...

Delores Rozek

Delores Rozek

Oct 7, 2024

In the quietness of the night, Delores Irma (Wendel) Rozek left behind the dust and noise of our world and entered the holy hush of our God's presence. Delores, of Rosendale, died, at the age of 97, October 7, 2024. She was born April 28, 1927 in Stockbridge, a daughter of Claude & Francis (Groeschl) Wendel. On October 9, 1946,...

Karen Miller

Karen Miller

Oct 5, 2024

Karen L. Miller, 73, passed away on October 5, 2024, in Appleton, WI. She was born in Oshkosh on July 24, 1951, to Mary Ann (Piotrowski) and John Miller. Karen worked as a social worker and went on to work for over 39 years at AT&T as a telephone operator in Oshkosh. She loved owls and creating ceramics and jewelry,...

Diane Smoody

Diane Smoody

Oct 4, 2024

Diane L. Smoody, age 78, passed away, passed away on October 4, 2024, in Oshkosh, WI. She was born to parents, Raymond and Alma (Markofske) Smoody on April 7, 1945, in Wisconsin. After high school, Diane continued her education and achieved a bachelor's degree in science. She went to work for Mercy Medical Hospital for many years and worked her...

Matt Luther

Matt Luther

Oct 2, 2024

Matt R. Luther, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born December 5, 1984, to Diane and Mark Luther in Oshkosh, WI. Matt's passion was sports, including playing, watching, umpiring or coaching. He played basketball, football, baseball, softball, golf, paintball and darts throughout his life. His sister Molly was his number one...

Sheila Alvarez

Sheila Alvarez

Sep 29, 2024

Sheila Lynne (Sheffer) Alvarez, 70, Oshkosh, died Sunday morning, September 29, 2024, at Aurora Health Center.   She fought fiercely & courageously many years with heart disease.  At this time, God decided Sheila had completed her purpose on earth and now could join her heavenly family. She was born August 12, 1954, to George C. Sheffer and Ruth I. Sheffer-Fuchs.  Sheila...

John Sheldon

John Sheldon

Sep 28, 2024

John Michael Sheldon passed away peacefully after a long battle with COPD on September 28, 2024, with his loving family by his side, born October 28, 1944 to Melvin Sheldon and Lucy Kasper. After many tries, he finally met the love of his life and married Dian Collins (Radke, Vickery) on February 4, 1989. John worked for Mercury Marine in...

Nancy Alvarado

Nancy Alvarado

Sep 27, 2024

Nancy E. (Olson) Alvarado, age 78, passed away at her home in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on September 27, 2024. She was born to parents, Clifford and Edith (Ellis) Alvarado on June 21, 1946, in Chicago, IL. After high school, Nancy advanced in her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She enjoyed helping others and taking care of people. Nancy...

Judith Wilke

Judith Wilke

Sep 25, 2024

Judith "Judy" Wilke, age 67, passed away with her family by her side on September 25, 2024, in Oshkosh, WI. She was born to parents Harold and Marjorie (Becker) Wilke on February 24, 1957, in Portage, WI. After high school, Judy obtained her associates degree at Mac Murray College in Illinois. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant for over 20...

Mark Lee

Mark Lee

Sep 21, 2024

Mark A. Lee, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2024, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on June 22, 1974 to Margaret Wanty. After he graduated high school, he went into the work force as a laborer. He enjoyed going to old car shows, collecting wrestler memorabilia, everything Elvis and collecting autographs from famous people. Mark is survived...

Marilyn Tillman

Marilyn Tillman

Sep 20, 2024

Marilyn "Marty" Tillman, went to join the Lord, her husband Frank and her son David, at the age of 90 on Sept. 20 th , 2024. Marilyn passed peacefully at her home in Neenah, WI, surrounded by her loving family. Hailing from La Crosse WI., Marilyn was born Dec. 11 th , 1933, to George and Virginia Wolff. Tragically, Marilyn...

Marlene Reisler

Marlene Reisler

Sep 13, 2024

Marlene Norma (Hedtke) Reisler, age 82, passed away with her family by her side on September 13, 2024, in Oshkosh, WI. She was born to parents, Norman "Fritz" and Hazel (Brusius) Hedtke on May 22, 1942, in Wisconsin. In 1961, she gave birth to her first son in Colorado and moved back to Wisconsin to be closer to family shortly...

Michael Peerenboom

Michael Peerenboom

Sep 10, 2024

Michael Richard Peerenboom, age 57, of Oshkosh, WI passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. He was born on April 16, 1967 in Neenah, WI to Richard "Dick" and Boni Peerenboom. Mike graduated from Oshkosh North High School in 1986 and was the second generation to be the sole proprietor of Glen...

Jill Kuiper

Jill Kuiper

Sep 2, 2024

Jill Kuiper, age 72 , passed away September 2, 2024, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born to Robert and Helen Swartz (Koepke) on July 1 9, 1952 . She graduated from the University of Oshkosh, Wisconsin a nd started teaching for the Oshkosh School District in 1975.  Jill worked as an Elementary School Teacher for 34 years, retiring from Emmeline...

Jacquelyn Wesenberg

Jacquelyn Wesenberg

Aug 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jacquelyn "Jacquie" (Runkel) Wesenberg, who left us peacefully, surrounded by her family, daughters and grandchildren, on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the age of 73. Jacquie was born on October 13, 1950, in Oshkosh, where she began a life marked by warmth, kindness, and an enduring commitment to family...

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