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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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Gary Boreen

Gary Boreen

Apr 20, 2025

Gary Lloyd Boreen, age 82, passed away on April 20, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on February 8, 1943, to parents, Floyd H. and Doris (Woodworth) Boreen in Oshkosh, WI. He graduated in the last class of Oshkosh High School in 1961. After high school, he went into the National Guard and also worked for...

Kenneth Hands

Kenneth Hands

Apr 20, 2025

Kenneth "Ken" James Hands, age 95, passed away on April 20, 2025, in Omro, Wisconsin. He was born on October 12, 1929, to parents, Clifford and Helen (Wittersheim) Hands, in Melrose Park, Illinois. From April 1948 to April 1952, and during the Korean War, he proudly served in the United States Air Force. On May 8, 1953, he married the...

Lois Robinson

Lois Robinson

Apr 16, 2025

Lois A. Robinson passed away April 16, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. She was born on February 27, 1941, in Milwaukee, WI to William G. and Esther E. Pipkorn. On July 1, 1961, she married Charles E. Robinson at Gospel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Together they had two boys and shared over 60 years together. Lois worked as a nurse for...

Bruce Folske

Bruce Folske

Apr 15, 2025

Bruce M. Folske, 66, passed away on April 15, 2025, with his love of many years, Peggy Folske by his side. He was born on June 18, 1958, to Alvin and Ruby (Sweetalla) Folske in Wisconsin. Bruce enjoyed Hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. He also loved his dogs. He is survived by his sons, Chris (Kim)...

Joshua Edson

Joshua Edson

Apr 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Joshua Joel Edson, 28, of Oshkosh, WI, on April 14, 2025.Josh was born on September 4, 1996, to Jay and Linda Edson. Those who knew Josh knew he was endlessly kind, soft-hearted, and generous. Josh cherished his family and took immense pride in being an uncle. His...

Andrea Pedersen

Andrea Pedersen

Apr 12, 2025

Andrea Aura Pedersen, age 49, passed away in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on April 12, 2025. She was born on January 26, 1976, to parents Robert and Bettye Lou (Purkiss) Thielen in Austin, Texas. After graduating high school at Waukesha South, she went on to become a mother and worked her way through college. She earned two degrees, one as an Administrative...

Robert Denzer

Robert Denzer

Apr 11, 2025

Robert "Bob" Denzer, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2025, in Fond du Lac, WI after being air flighted from Reedsburg, WI. Bob was born on March 23, 1953, to parents Gordon Albin and Bernice Genevieve (Hansen) Denzer in Wisconsin. Bob enjoyed working with his hands and doing automotive mechanical work. In his free time, he was always...

Hazel Daily-Hart

Hazel Daily-Hart

Apr 5, 2025

Hazel "Hazelbae" Rose Lorene Daily-Hart, age 1, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2025. She was born on March 6, 2024, to parents, Kiara Hart and Aaron Daily in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She enjoyed dancing and listening to music- especially songs from Yo Gabba Gabba and Rod Wave. Hazel also loved trying new foods and eating spaghetti noodles and pizza at...

Milton Hershberger

Milton Hershberger

Apr 3, 2025

Milton "Milt" Lee Hershberger, age 83, passed away on April 3, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on October 26, 1941, to parents Donald and Freda (Stocker) Hershberger, in Bussey, Iowa. Milt moved with his parents to Wisconsin, where he attended Redgranite Grade School. In 1959, he graduated from Wautoma High School. In 1964, he entered the Army National...

Randall Procknow

Randall Procknow

Apr 2, 2025

Mr. Randall N. Procknow, age 75, died at his residence April 2, 2025, as a result of a long struggle with health issues. Randy was born August 11, 1949, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  His parents were Roy W. "Doc" and Dorothy E. (Kunde) Procknow.  His sister was Jeanne Kostmerchock and his brothers were David R. Procknow and Steven H. Procknow.  Randy...

Paul Reidinger

Paul Reidinger

Mar 30, 2025

Doctor "Doc" Paul J. Reidinger, age 71, passed away on March 30, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on September 29, 1953, to parents James F. and Beatrice (Stang) Reidinger, in Green Bay, WI. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, in 1982. Paul married the love of his life,...

Royce Knight

Royce Knight

Mar 28, 2025

Royce Knight, age 87, passed away at his home with family by his side on March 28, 2025. He was born June 20, 1937, in Lindale, Texas, the son of the late Henry Edmond and Vera (Conaway) Knight. He graduated from Manuel High School in Denver, Colorado in 1956, after which he proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard for...

Elden "Skip" W. Skifstad Jr.

Elden "Skip" W. Skifstad Jr.

Mar 27, 2025

Elden "Skip" W. Skifstad Jr., age 88, passed away on March 27, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI, with his family by his side. He was born on October 6, 1936, to parents Elden and Ella (Pruno) Skifstad Sr., in Wisconsin. Skip enlisted in the Marines and came back to Wisconsin. In 1958, he married Carol Rice, who gave him four beautiful...

Brian Humbert

Brian Humbert

Mar 23, 2025

Brian G. Humbert, 80 years old, went to his eternal rest on March 23, 2025, with his former wife and son by his side. He was born to Grace and Raymond Humbert in Evanston, but grew up in Des Plains, IL. After serving in the Army in Seoul, Korea, Brian began to study art, attending the Academy of Art and...

Andrea Brothwell

Andrea Brothwell

Mar 23, 2025

Andrea Ruth Brothwell passed away on March 23, 2025, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born on May 5, 1952, in Schenectady, New York, to Lucy D. (Wensley) Williams and Robert Fred Williams. Andrea spent her early years in Ventura, California, and graduated from Buena High School in 1970. She went on to earn a Certificate of Completion in Industrial Maintenance...

Roger Penzenstadler

Roger Penzenstadler

Mar 16, 2025

Roger W. Penzenstadler, 89, passed away on March 16, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1936, in Oshkosh, WI to William and Violet (Ewing) Penzenstadler. Roger graduated High School in 1954 and went on to attend UWO. He married Virginia (Barton) on April 14, 1978, in Oshkosh, WI. Roger worked and retired from the Oshkosh Corporation as a Sergeant...

Patrice Farrow

Patrice Farrow

Mar 7, 2025

Patrice "Pat" Farrow, age 71, passed away with family by her side on March 7, 2025, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born on September 29, 1953, to parents, Eugene and Marjorie (LaMere) Farrow. Pat was a 1971 graduate of Oshkosh West High School. In 1973, she moved to Chicago, where she lived for over 50 years. She recently moved back...

Terrence Zalas

Terrence Zalas

Feb 26, 2025

Terrence J. Zalas, age 68, of Fremont WI, went to his heavenly home on February 26.  He was born on August 4, 1956, to Benjamin and Helen (Sygler) Zalas.  Terry was raised in Indiana.  At sixteen, Terry moved to Oshkosh, where his father took a job with the University. Terry married Connie (Wittchow) on March 3, 1979, at Plymouth Congregational...

Gary Meinen

Gary Meinen

Feb 25, 2025

Gary L. Meinen Sr., age 75, passed away with his wife by his side on February 25, 2025, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was born on July 20, 1949, to parents, Clarence and Betty (Murphy) Meinen, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. After graduating from Oshkosh High School, he went into the United States Army, where he proudly served from 1969-1975. He then worked...

Carol San Filippo

Carol San Filippo

Feb 24, 2025

Carol Ann San Filippo passed away at her home in Omro, Wisconsin on February 24, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Carol was born in Sacramento, California on August 21,1943 and was raised in Fresno, California. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1960. While in high school she met the love of her life, Vance....

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