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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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David Brown
Aug 11, 2024
David R. Brown was born to Donald and Audrey Brown on November 3, 1949. He graduated from Oshkosh High School and went on to work for Steinert Printing until retirement. Dave enjoyed being involved in men's and women's softball teams, bowling, card playing, and watching the Packers and the Brewers. Dave will be sadly missed by his siblings, Mark (Barb)...
Christina Hodge
Aug 6, 2024
Christina Ruthmarie Hodge, age 28, passed away with her family by her side on August 6, 2024, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born to parents, Matthew and Barbara (Michael) Hodge on September 1, 1995, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Christina loved spending time down at Adventure games playing Magic the Gathering and Warhammer: Age of Sigmar with the friends she made there....
Elsie Ridarelli
Aug 4, 2024
Elsie May (Bjorklund) Ridarelli, age 91, passed away on August 4, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born to parents John and Bertha Bjorklund on November 17, 1932, in Chicago, Il. She was one of five children. Right out of high school, she married Louis Ridarelli, in Chicago, IL. They had three children together and raised them until his passing....
Mary Kirsch
Jul 31, 2024
Mary Kirsch 1944-2024 Mary was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised her family there, before moving to Oshkosh in 2013. She was a loving wife to the late John, a devoted mother to the late Joseph and the late Michael (Kathleen) and a grandmother to John. Mary was an active parishioner at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Oshkosh. She also...
George Reischl
Jul 29, 2024
George F. Reischl, 85, passed away at The Residence of Oshkosh on July 29, 2024. He was born in Wisconsin to George and Emilie (Harder) Reischl on September 30, 1938. George worked for many years at Buckstaff until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, going on car rides and watching the birds. He is survived by his brother, Edward (Shawn) Reischl;...
James Werner
Jul 27, 2024
James "Jim" Werner (1934-2024) of Winneconne passed away on Saturday, July 27th. Jim was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the second of five siblings. He developed his strong work ethic at an early age, delivering three daily newspapers around his neighborhood. Jim enlisted in the United States Marine Corps while in high school, serving in the Korean War. Shortly after his...
Ryan Antonelli
Jul 26, 2024
Ryan "Big Ryan" Christopher Antonelli, age 31, passed away from an unknown cause in Appleton, Wisconsin on July 26, 2024. He was born to parents, Christopher and Laura (Zier) Antonelli on January 14, 1993, in Fort Worth, Texas. Before his first birthday, his family moved to Wisconsin to be closer to family. At a very young age, he enjoyed watching...
Debra Cline
Jul 26, 2024
Debra L. Cline, 65, passed away in Fond du Lac, WI on July 26, 2024. She was born in Wisconsin on November 15, 1958 to Donald and Joanne (King) Brill. Debbie enjoyed coloring, puzzles, and reading books, especially mystery novels. She will be remembered for her kindness and generosity. She is survived by her children, Donny, Donna, and Jimmy; brothers,...
Jamie Bryant
Jul 25, 2024
Jamie Maree Bryant, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2024, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born to parents, Debra A. Bryant and Christopher E. Hudson on January 17, 1981, in Iowa. After high school, Jamie worked as a server in several restaurants. Along the way, she started a family of her own. She raised two beautiful children. They...
Gary Wright
Jul 21, 2024
On July 21,2024 Gary began his greatest adventure surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Hildegard and In-laws Russel and Fern Shafer. Those who keep his memory alive include his beloved wife, Lynn (Shafer); his furry companion, Kona; brothers, Ed (Jan) of Lincoln and Robert (Jenaffe) of the Philippines; sisters, Renate...
Lori Pierquet
Jul 21, 2024
Laurel was Born to Life on June 5, 1959. Born to Eternal Life on July 21, 2024. She is preceeded in death by her parents, Robert and Fern, brothers Richard and Roger Pierquet. Left behind to keep her memory alive are her children Richard (Hope) and Deagan (Alex Schwartz), and grandchildren Mallorie, Violet, Benjamin, Lily and Noah. She recieved her...
Ricky Rates
Jul 19, 2024
Ricky D. Rates, 70, passed away in Oshkosh, WI on July 19, 2024. He was born on December 7, 1953 to Louis and Garnet (McCue) Rates. Rick enjoyed going hunting, fishing, camping, boating, ATV riding and generally spending time outdoors. He also enjoyed traveling, especially to Las Vegas and Nashville. Rick was a handyman, and loved to woodwork, he even...
William Harvath
Jul 15, 2024
William "Pinky" Harvath passed away on July 15 th, 2024, with his wife Judy and his 2 cats, Bella and Babygirl by his side. He was born on August 24 th , 1932, to Paul and Anna (Meyers) Harvath in Niagara, WI. Pinky was one of eight children and graduated from Niagara High School in 1950. Pinky was a very...
Steven Smith
Jul 12, 2024
Steven "Steve" Robert Smith, age 71, passed away on July 12, 2024, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin surrounded by his loved ones. He was born to parents Leslie and Doris (Sharpe) Smith on July 12, 1953. After high school, Steve went into the United States Army, serving for three years during the Vietnam War. Later on, he held various maintenance positions...
Arlene Schmidt
Jul 9, 2024
Arlene Catherine (Treffner) Schmidt, age 84, passed away on July 9, 2024, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born to parents Walter and Catherine Treffner on June 5, 1940, in Wisconsin. On October 5, 1963, Arlene married the love of her life, Gordon Schmidt in Fox Lake, Wisconsin. Together, they raised two children. Arlene also worked as a Quality Assurance Inspector...
Becky Maloney
Jul 8, 2024
Becky L. (Olson) Maloney, age 67, passed away in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on July 8, 2024. She was born to parents, Robert and Erna (Islinger) Olson on September 27, 1956, in Neenah, Wisconsin. She was a very hands-on mom to daughter, Danelle, always there is cheer her on watch her grow. When her daughter had children of her own, she was...
Tom Eierman
Jul 7, 2024
Tom Thorson Eierman (1938-2024) passed away in his sleep on July 7, 2024. Tom met his wife Lois in his freshman year of high school. He called her "Lamp" because she was the light of his life. After Tom returned from active-duty military service, they were married in 1960 and spent 64 wonderful years together. Prior to becoming a teacher,...
Lyn Oswald
Jul 6, 2024
Lyn (Burns) Oswald age 75 of Oshkosh passed away Saturday July 6th, 2024. She was born January 28th, 1949 to Robert and Betty (Salzsieder) Burns. She was united in marriage to Jerry Oswald. Throughout her career Lyn held many successful managerial positions. Her most rewarding was managing their family business Oswald Photography. Working with her family to make it a...
Glenna Roberts
Jul 4, 2024
Glenna K. Roberts, 72, passed away in Fond du Lac, WI on July 4, 2024. She was born on March 5, 1952 in Wisconsin to Katherine (Siradas) and Glenn Angell. Glenna married Randy Roberts in August of 2002, together they shared over 15 years together before he passed away in 2018. She enjoyed going to County Music Festivals, going to...
Roxanne Hazen
Jul 4, 2024
Roxanne "Roxy" Hazen, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at daybreak on Thursday, July 4th, 2024. Roxy was born in Oshkosh, WI on March 23rd, 1954 to Kenneth and Janet Metko and was the oldest of 3 siblings. Roxy graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1972. While she lived in Oshkosh the majority of her life, post-graduation...
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