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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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Cheryl Knasel

Cheryl Knasel

Oct 6, 2023

Cheryl Ann Knasel, 75, of Sister Bay, Wisconsin, died on October 6, 2023.  Jesus compassionately ended Cher's suffering, and she now joyfully lives in her heavenly home with her Savior, parents, brother (Robert W. Slottke), grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins who have preceded her in death. Cheryl was born on February 2, 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Robert J. and...

Harry Hartmann

Harry Hartmann

Oct 6, 2023

Harry S. Hartmann, 80, passed away October 6, 2023 after a long illness. He was born on February 6, 1943 in Rockford, Illinois to Samuel and Edna (Beck) Hartmann. Harry is survived by his wife, Lorraine, two sons, Troy and Darby; grandson, Hunter. He is further survived by two sisters, Penny (Carl) Schwertfeger of Oshkosh and Dorothy (Don) Wirkes of...

Mary Helm

Mary Helm

Oct 5, 2023

Mary Katherine Helm, also known as "Doddy" 70 of Oshkosh, WI, died peacefully on October 5, 2023, while sleeping in the comfort of her own home after a hard-fought three-year battle against Ovarian Cancer. She was born in Oshkosh, WI September 20, 1953, to the late John and Marion Dodd (Brunck) , who raised their eight children on a large...

Paul Matsche

Paul Matsche

Sep 26, 2023

On September 26 Paul Jacob Matsche passed away at home with his family by his side.  He was born June 11, 1942 in Oshkosh WI. Paul is survived by his wife of 56 years, Christine (Baker) Matsche and three Daughters, Paula (Rob) Osburn of Omro, Lisa (Chuck) Anderson of Oshkosh and Michelle Matsche of Oshkosh.  He cherished his role as...

James Millerd

James Millerd

Sep 24, 2023

James (Jim) George Millerd passed away peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, September 24th at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  His introduction to the world was on March 9,1941 in New London, Wisconsin to George and Ruth (Bruley) Millerd. Jim graduated from Clintonville High School in 1959 and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.  He...

Janice Bunke

Janice Bunke

Sep 24, 2023

Janice Elaine (Bartlett) Bunke, age 88, passed away on September 24, 2023, with her family by her side in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born on December 12, 1934, to parents, Otto and Rose (Halderman) Bartlett in Oshkosh. She enjoyed fishing, playing her lotto, and going out for dinner and enjoying good company. She will be remembered for her wonderful homemade...

Sandra Pfeiffer

Sandra Pfeiffer

Sep 14, 2023

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Sandralee Wagner

Sandralee Wagner

Sep 9, 2023

SandraLee P Wagner (83) fell asleep in death on September 9, 2023. Wife of Norman K Wagner (87) that preceded her in death on May 15, 2023. SandraLee was born in Appleton on March 29 1940 to late Arthur and Dorothy Jahnke. She married her sweet heart Norman Wagner on June 21, 1958.  Sandy is survived by her two sisters...

Lezlee Hintz

Lezlee Hintz

Aug 30, 2023

Lezlee A. Hintz, Oshkosh, WI, age 71, died peacefully at home with her husband at her side on August 30, 2023, after a courageous and lengthy battle with illness. She was born on September 14, 1951, the daughter of Dr. George and Betty (Maier) Meyer, on a naval base in Bainbridge, Maryland, where her father was a dentist in the...

Timothy Anderson

Timothy Anderson

Aug 25, 2023

Timothy Anderson, 72, passed away on August 25, 2023. He was born in Granite Falls, Minnesota on  April 30, 1951 to Wallace and Cleo Anderson. Tim received his doctorate at Palmer University in Davenport, Iowa. He owned and operated his own Chiropractic firm in Oshkosh and then again in Fond du Lac until he retired. Tim enjoyed gardening and liked...

Neil Harper

Neil Harper

Aug 17, 2023

Neil Clarence Harper, 76, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2023. Neil was born in Oshkosh. He went to school, lived and worked in Winneconne early on. Neil is survived by his brother, George Charles Harper; sister-in-law, Carol Harper; niece, Michelle (Sean) Angell; brother-in-law, Jeffery Hanson; nephews, Matt Harper, Jeffery J. Hanson, Jason Harper, David Loiselle; close cousin, Sandy (Van...

Wesley Jolin

Wesley Jolin

Aug 15, 2023

Wesley "Wes" Hugh Jolin, passed away on August 15, 2023, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was born to parents, Hugh and Elsie (Schuette) Jolin, on November 20, 1929, in Wisconsin. Wes and his wife Betty operated the Two Rivers Yellow Cab and Resale business from 1973-1991. He enjoyed the outdoors while fishing, hunting and especially picking mushrooms. Wes also enjoyed watching...

Patricia Macho

Patricia Macho

Aug 15, 2023

Patricia Carey Macho passed away peacefully on August 15 with her beloved partner, Bob and family by her side. She was born in Menominee, MI to John and Lois (Levandoski) Macho, and moved to several cities including Minneapolis, MN, Phoenix, AZ, and Neenah-Menasha, before settling in Oshkosh. Carey graduated from UW-Stevens Point and earned her MBA and Master of Special...

Lisa Ritchie

Lisa Ritchie

Aug 10, 2023

Lisa "Bird" Lynn Ritchie, age 52, passed away unexpectedly, on August 10, 2023, surrounded by family, in Appleton, Wisconsin. She was born on November 18, 1970, to parents, James and Linda (Boodry) Ritchie in Michigan. She proudly served in the Army during Desert Storm, primarily being stationed in Germany. Lisa enjoyed doing DIY projects and crafting for family and friends....

Todd Mccolley

Todd Mccolley

Aug 10, 2023

Todd Allen McColley, age 55, passed away on August 10, 2023. He was born on April 26, 1968, to Cyrus Max and Reba (Robinson) McColley, in Indiana. You could often find him watching or rooting on his favorite teams, the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers. He also enjoyed the great outdoors and fishing. Todd...

Deloris Bojar

Deloris Bojar

Aug 9, 2023

Deloris Marie Bojar, age 90, went to be with her loving husband George on August 9, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born on November 11, 1932, to parents, Albert Emil and Marie Vick in South Dakota. She enjoyed crocheting Afghan blankets for family and friends. Deloris also could be found cozying up to a thrilling book series with her...

William Lapointe

William Lapointe

Aug 8, 2023

On August 8, 2023, after a lengthy and hard-fought battle with COPD (emphysema) and A-Fib, William A "Bill," "Buzz" LaPointe, Sr., age 82, passed away at home with his family surrounding him with love. He was born on January 3, 1941, to parents, Raymond LaPointe, and Elaine LaPointe-Anderson nee Butler, in Ashland, Wisconsin. Bill went to DePadua High School, in...

Carol Beck

Carol Beck

Aug 8, 2023

Carol Mae Beck, age 92, went to be with her loving husband Orville on August 8, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born on May 10, 1931, to parents, Ludwig and Elizabeth (Otto) Botz in Wisconsin. In her younger years, she was very independent and socially outgoing. She spent a lot of time outdoors with her family and friends. She...

Charles Roeder

Charles Roeder

Aug 6, 2023

Please share your favorite memory of Charles to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Jerrie Parkin

Jerrie Parkin

Aug 6, 2023

Jerrie Gertrude Parkin, 84, went to be with her loving husband Wallace on August 6, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born on October 21, 1938, to parents, Edgar and Gertrude (Hazlewood) Fosnock in Illinois. She grew up in Missouri with her younger brother, Perry Fosnock, with whom she was extremely close. She met her husband in California and was...

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