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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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