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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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Sandra Peterson

Sandra Peterson

Nov 13, 2024

Sandra Peterson, 76, of Oshkosh, passed away on November 12, 2024, after a brave ten-year fight with Ovarian cancer. Sandra was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, known for her kindness, unwavering love, and warm presence that brightened the lives of everyone around her. She is survived by her daughter, Vickie Peterson; her son, John (Amanda) Peterson; and her beloved...

William Moulis

William Moulis

Nov 8, 2024

William "Bill" J. Moulis, age 69, passed away with his family by his side on November 8, 2024, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on May 24, 1955 to parents, Frank and June (Johnson) Moulis, in La Crosse, WI. After high school he went on to La Crosse Technical College to pursue a career in technology and computers. After college,...

Scott Wiesender

Scott Wiesender

Nov 5, 2024

Scott "Scooter" C. Wiesender, age 73, passed away on November 5, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was born on April 11, 1951 to parents, Arthur "Art" and Ira (Opik) Wiesender, in Wisconsin. Scooter went to high school in Berlin, Wisconsin. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. While he served for over 12 years, he was able...

Kurt Stoffregen

Kurt Stoffregen

Nov 5, 2024

Kurt W. Stoffregen, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. He was born on March 21, 1966, to parents, Harley and Shirley Stoffregen, in Wisconsin. After his school, he continued his education at a local college and worked many years in the manufacturing field. His work ethic was top notch. He worked at Menasha Packaging,...

Robin Gaines

Robin Gaines

Nov 4, 2024

Robin A. Gaines was born on the 14 th of July 1965, in Danville (Boyle) Kentucky to Robert N. Gaines and Rebecca L. (Miracle) Phillips. Surrounded by the love being returned to her that she gave out to those she cared deeply for on the 4 th of November 2024. She passed peacefully in her room at Zilber Family Hospice,...

Denise Lien

Denise Lien

Nov 3, 2024

Denise M. Lien, age 89, passed away on November 3, 2024, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born to parents Bernard and Marie (Gaerlitz) Sorenson on October 4, 1935, in Wisconsin. Per her wishes, no formal service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to the Oshkosh Humane Society or your local no-kill selter in her...

Lawrence Schroeder

Lawrence Schroeder

Oct 28, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Schroeder Jr, age 74, passed away in Appleton, WI on October 28, 2024. He was born on December 27, 1949, to parents Lawrence "Bud" and Mae Lou Schroeder Sr., in Oshkosh, WI. After high school, Larry served as a proud member of the Marine Corps. He also obtained a bachelor's degree in political science at the University of...

Steven Christianson

Steven Christianson

Oct 25, 2024

Steven L. Christianson, 67, passed away in Oshkosh, WI on October 25, 2024. He was born in Kansas to Alvina (Luker) and Edwin Christianson on September 13, 1957. He is survived by his brothers, Edwin (Debbie) Christianson, Larry (Sally) Christianson and David Christianson; and sister, Sharon (Kurt) Goltz. Preceding him in death are his parents, Alvina and Edwin. Per his...

Brian Gardiner

Brian Gardiner

Oct 20, 2024

Brian E. Gardiner, "Gartz" age 57, surrounded by loved ones as he passed away on October 20, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer for the last year.  Brian was born on March 11, 1967, in Menominee, Michigan to parents, Francis and Bernice (nee Smaglick) Gardiner. Brian was the youngest of five children. He went to school all 12 years...

Richard Brantmeier

Richard Brantmeier

Oct 20, 2024

Richard A. Brantmeier, 75, died at Cherry Meadows Hospice Care. He was born January 10, 1949 to Edward and Elaine (Ackerman) Brantmeier. Richard graduated from St. Mary's High, Menasha. He worked 43 years for Banta.  He married Agnes "Bobbie" Young in 1971. They were blessed with sons, Chad and Jeremy. He coached Little League at Palisade Park. He enjoyed following...

Manuel Mackles

Manuel Mackles

Oct 19, 2024

Manuel "Pete" J. Mackles III, age 82, passed away on October 19, 2024, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on February 4, 1942, in Louisiana to parents, Manuel and Yvonne (Gutierrez) Mackles Sr. The youngest of many brothers and sisters. After college, he joined the United States Army. The first half of Pete's career was focused in law enforcement and...

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...

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