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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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Ronald Reichenberger

Ronald Reichenberger

Dec 24, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" A. Reichenberger, age 72, passed away in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on December 24, 2023. He was born to parents, Gilbert and Leona (DuChateau) Reichenberger Sr., on January 5, 1951, in Wisconsin. After high school, he went directly into the work field. He was a handyman and always willing to help with projects. Ronald worked for Badger Lumber and Oshkosh...

Sally Poeschl

Sally Poeschl

Dec 24, 2023

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

Jerome Weber

Jerome Weber

Dec 23, 2023

Jerome J. Weber, 79, passed away in Oshkosh, WI on December 23, 2023. He was born on September 3, 1944, to Agnes (Lacey) and Joseph R. Weber. Jerry volunteered as a firefighter for Poy Sippi and worked as an EMT for Waushara County. He worked at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh for over 25 years. Jerry enjoyed fishing trips, going...

Norman Stefanac

Norman Stefanac

Dec 22, 2023

Norman "Stormin" David Stefanac was born December, 17, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI to Norman P. Stefanac and Betty Brinn (nee Nelson; formerly Stefanac) and passed peacefully December 22, 2023 in Oshkosh, WI. He attended Pius High School and graduated from New Berlin Eisenhower in 1977 where he excelled in sports and shenanigans. Norman is survived by his self-described "soulmate" and...

Elsie Roth

Elsie Roth

Dec 20, 2023

The fish in heaven have to be more watchful now that Elsie Roth has left this plane for a higher one where trout streams run cold and swift and every cast promises a fish for the supper skillet. Elsie Roth, 70, passed away on December 20 in Oshkosh after a short 4 months of battling cancer. She was the beloved...

Darla Anderson

Darla Anderson

Dec 20, 2023

Darla Jean Anderson (nee Streblow), 78, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on December 20th, 2023.

Darla was born in Oshkosh on April 15th,1945 to Carl and Virginia Streblow. She attended Oshkosh High School.

In 1965, Darla married Chris Anderson and they had their daughter, Chanda, before parting ways after 24 years...

Dianne Wiles

Dianne Wiles

Dec 19, 2023

Dianne M. (Culshaw) Wiles, age 85, passed away on December 19, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born to parents Robert and Mary (Harrison) Culshaw, on October 20, 1938, in Minnesota. On June 28, 1996, she married the love of her life, Elbert. They spent many years together until his passing. She enjoyed horseback riding, attending rodeos, karaoke, fishing, attending...

Audrey Wolf

Audrey Wolf

Dec 15, 2023

Audrey Mae (Dickman) Wolf, age 82, passed away with her family by her side on December 15, 2023, in Neenah, Wisconsin. She was born on October 10, 1941, to parents, Harry and Velda (Wierschke) Dickman, in Wisconsin. She spent many years working at Zwickers and at the WIRR in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. On May 5, 1970, she married the love of...

Daniel Carpenter

Daniel Carpenter

Dec 15, 2023

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

Archie Paulson

Archie Paulson

Dec 12, 2023

During the early hours of Tuesday, December 12, Archie Paulson completed his earthly journey. Archie was employed by American Can on the paper rolling line, and in his early years served in the Army. Archie enjoyed woodworking, biking, jigsaw puzzles, and played baseball as a youth, along with helping on the family farm. He was truly a handyman, and willing...

James Ward

James Ward

Dec 9, 2023

James "Jim" M. Ward, 76, passed away in Oshkosh, WI on December 9, 2023. He was born in Wauwatosa, WI to parents, Marvin and Mabel (Kolgen) Ward on March 6, 1947. Jim proudly served his nation's Air Force from April 1966 until April 1969. On November 9, 1985, he married Julie Newton and together they shared 38 years of marriage....

James Holland

James Holland

Dec 3, 2023

James Dale Holland, 86, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with family by his side after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Jim, third child of the late Lyle and Evelyn Holland, was born in Ripon, Wisconsin, on February 4, 1937. From childhood, he exhibited a mind for mechanics. After school, he apprenticed with...

Mavis Durant

Mavis Durant

Dec 3, 2023

Mavis "Bunny" M. Durant, age 83, passed away with her husband by her side on December 3, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born on November 10, 1940, to parents, Hazen and Grace (Reinhart) Adams, in Wisconsin. After high school, she went to work as a bookkeeper for a local flower shop. She also shared her creativity and crafting by...

Kelly Andrashko

Kelly Andrashko

Nov 28, 2023

Kelly Lee Andrashko, 58, passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2023. He was born in Wisconsin to parents, David and Sharon Andrashko on November 23, 1965. Kelly loved to go camping year-round, he also enjoyed fishing and riding on his four-wheeler. He was known as being a honest, faithful and loyal person. Kelly married Kathleen Canales on February 14, 1990....

Daniel Rylance

Daniel Rylance

Nov 28, 2023

Daniel Frederick Rylance, born in Fargo, ND on June 10, 1942; died November 28, in Oshkosh, WI. Dan was the first-born child of Donald Frederick and Laura Mae (Gumb) Rylance. He graduated from Shanley High School in Fargo with the distinction of having the most recorded disciplinary actions in the school's history.  Unabashed by his past misdeeds, he jovially pursued...

Henry Bargenquast

Henry Bargenquast

Nov 25, 2023

Henry "Hank" George Bargenquast, (85), of Oshkosh, WI passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 25, 2023. Henry, who was fondly known as Boots to his parents, Henry Isador Bargenquast and Melba Pearl Westphal was born on September 7, 1938. He grew up in Oshkosh and graduated from Oshkosh High School. He worked at Rockwell International as a machinist...

Lawrence Korinek

Lawrence Korinek

Nov 24, 2023

Lawrence "Hood" Korinek, 86, passed away in Omro, WI on November 24, 2023. He was born in Milwaukee, WI to John M. and Sophie (Koscielny) Korinek on April 23, 1937. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served for several years. In August 1959, he married the love of his life, Betty Lou Thayer. Together, they enjoyed playing cribbage,...

Elmer Mathison

Elmer Mathison

Nov 18, 2023

Elmer "Butch" Mathison Jr., age 75, passed away on November 18, 2023. He was born on October 25, 1948, son to the late Amber Urban and Elmer Mathison Sr. of Tigerton, Wisconsin. In 1978, he was united in marriage to Judith "Judy" Brendemuehl, at Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Shawano, Wisconsin. Elmer had a strong work ethic. Growing up, he worked...

Sylvia Gonia

Sylvia Gonia

Nov 17, 2023

Sylvia "Syl" or "Muchka" B. Gonia, age 75, passed away on November 17, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born to parents, Petras and Anastazija (Machevicius) Stankevicius , on February 1, 1948. She was born in a displaced persons camp in Germany and was proud of her Lithuanian heritage. Sylvia immigrated to the United States with her parents in 1949,...

Lawrence Guenther

Lawrence Guenther

Nov 17, 2023

Lawrence M. Guenther, 87, passed away on November 17, 2023. He was born on December 15, 1935 in Oshkosh, WI  to Otto and Elizabeth (Fischer) Guenther. He was a jack-of-all-trades and was procifient in doing a great deal of things. He enjoyed woodworking and cabinetry. One of the highlights of his life was when he won the city bowling tournament...

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