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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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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...

Achim Reschenberg

Achim Reschenberg

Aug 23, 2024

Achim Paul Walter Reschenberg, fondly known as "Achie," passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on August 23, 2024, after a life well-lived. Born on September 20, 1930, in Oshkosh to Valeska and Paul Reschenberg, he lived his life with dedication, leadership, and a deep love for his family and community. In 1957, Achie married Elaine Nelson of Oshkosh....

Christopher Bloechl

Christopher Bloechl

Aug 23, 2024

Christopher Jay Bloechl age 55, left us on August 23, 2024 but his smile, laughter and creativity will echo in our hearts forever. Born on May 11, 1969 he was a beloved Son, Brother, Uncle and a friend who could always bring a smile to your face. Christopher was a true artist, drawing the world with a unique perspective and...

Gene Block

Gene Block

Aug 19, 2024

Gene Allen Block died peacefully on Aug. 19, 2024, at his home in Oshkosh, WI, after an extended illness. Gene was born Sept. 17, 1959, in Oconto Falls, WI to the late Arnold W. and Joyce (Olderman) Block. After high school, he moved to Oshkosh, where he worked at McCrory's Mattress Manufacturing & Furniture. In 1988, he accepted a machinist...

Floyd Kromm

Floyd Kromm

Aug 17, 2024

Floyd Kromm, age 93, of Oshkosh passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born on February 10, 1931, in Oshkosh, a son of the late Henry and Josephine (Verkuilen) Kromm, Sr.  He married Rose M. Langlitz on June 29, 1957, at Zion Lutheran Church and they enjoyed 67 years of marriage together. In 1950,...

Rebecca Matthias

Rebecca Matthias

Aug 15, 2024

Rebecca passed away peacefully on August 15 th , 2024. She was born on August 7, 1978. She had just turned 46 years old. She is survived by her mother, Julie Wojahn; brother, Timothy (Annette) Oestreich; and uncle, Tom Wojahn. Rebecca attended Franklin, Perry Tipler and Oshkosh West. In high school, Rebecca enjoyed being around her friends. She liked riding...

David Brown

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

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

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

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...

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