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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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Nathan Briese

Nathan Briese

Aug 2, 2023

Nathan James Briese, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on August 2nd, 2023. Son of Steve and Connie Briese, he was born on August 30th, 1985 in Oshkosh. Nathan grew up in Green Lake and loved fishing and playing basketball. He worked as a chef at many restaurants throughout his life and thrived in that atmosphere; he truly loved to cook!...

Ruth Webb

Ruth Webb

Aug 1, 2023

Ruth A. Webb, age 92, died peacefully at home in Oshkosh, WI with her husband by her side on August 1, 2023. She was born on August 10, 1930, to Robert and Doris (Walters) Greer in Durand, WI. Her family moved to Appleton, WI, in 1945 at the start of her sophomore year of high school. Ruth graduated from Appleton...

Sandra Lacroix

Sandra Lacroix

Jul 26, 2023

Sandra LaCroix, age 72, passed away Wednesday July 26, 2023. Sandra was born on October 14, 1950 to Arnold & Elizabeth Knoener in Sheboygan WI. She is survived by her daughter, Cathie (Luke) Baith and numerous relatives and friends. Sandra was preceded in death by her husband Doug, parents and sister Kathy. Sandi graduated from Howards Grove High School, lived...

Bethani Kostolni

Bethani Kostolni

Jul 24, 2023

Bethani K. Kostolni Bethani K. Kostolni, age 49, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023. She was born August 15, 1973. She is survived by her parents Bill and Ann Kostolni and Beverly Ford as well as her children Carson Carlisle and Josh Ferkovich, siblings Brandon (Betsy) Kostolni, Britta Cygan, and Erin Soletski, and niece, nephews, and other family members. Bethani...

William Kaufman

William Kaufman

Jul 21, 2023

William "Willy" John Kaufman, 51, passed away on July 21, 2023 unexpectedly at his home in Oshkosh. He was born on April 24, 1972 and was a resident of Appleton most of his life. He was a beautiful person who spread joy and happiness wherever he went. He is preceded in death by mother, Connie Harbeck; grandparents, Joseph and Vivian...

Michael Klein

Michael Klein

Jul 14, 2023

Michael C. Klein Sr., age 81, went home to our Loving Savior on July 14, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1942, to Frank and Mary Jean (Rudy) Klein in Illinois. He grew up on a large farm where he loved taking care of all the animals and being one with nature. In his younger years, he took to...

Imo Harris

Imo Harris

Jul 9, 2023

Imo Jean Harris, 93, passed away on July 9, 2023. She was born in Waupaca, Wisconsin on April 8, 1930, to Esther (Greening) and Charles Boone. Imo Jean loved to spend time with her husband Frank Harris, and she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a caregiver, caring for her family, friends and neighbors. She is survived...

Clara Dorsey

Clara Dorsey

Jul 6, 2023

Clara Ethel Dorsey, age 100, passed away on July 6, 2023 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born on November 19, 1922, to parents, Edward and Agnes (Weber) Schuessler in Wisconsin. She enjoyed traveling, playing golf and volunteering at church and in her community. Clara was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers Service Organization. She will be remembered most for...

Thomas Davis

Thomas Davis

Jul 5, 2023

Thomas George Davis, 33, passed away on July 5, 2023, his life ended too soon due to a brain tumor. He was born on April 10, 1990 to Janet (Rogers) and Thomas H. Davis in Oshkosh, WI. George loved his farm, and enjoyed hunting, and spending time with his family. He was passionate about welding and worked as a TIG...

Richard Weitzel

Richard Weitzel

Jun 27, 2023

Richard Albert Weitzel, a proud Navy veteran who fought for our country in Vietnam, lost his own fight with cancer from Agent Orange exposure on June 27 th , 2023, at home in Oshkosh, Wisconsin surrounded by family. Richard was born January 2 nd , 1946, at Grace Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. He was born to mother Helen Bridget...

Beverly Benner

Beverly Benner

Jun 21, 2023

Beverly (Bev) Benner was our mother. She did not have an easy life but it was beautiful and overflowing with love. Born on August 12, 1942 to Hugh and Florence Brooks, mom was the oldest of four children. She grew up and lived in Philadelphia and Bucks County, Pennsylvania where she later married our father, Laverne Benner, on April 4,...

Barbara Ann Reagan York

Barbara Ann Reagan York

Jun 19, 2023

Barbara Ann Reagan York passed away on June 19th, 2023 at one of her favorite places, the lake home of her beloved daughter Jennifer and John Wendt. Barbara was predeceased by her daughter, Suzy P. York who she missed and thought of every day; Arthur L. York (Buster); her parents, Raymond Edward Reagan and Ann Barcak Reagan. She is survived...

Franklin Forrest

Franklin Forrest

Jun 10, 2023

Franklin H. Forrest, 80 years old, of Oshkosh WI passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital June 10, 2023, with his children at his side. Franklin was born on March 23, 1943, in Elkhorn, WI, to Leland and Mabel (Snell) Forrest. They moved from Elkhorn to Appleton, WI. Leland passed away when Franklin was 9 years of age and Mabel passed...

David Centner

David Centner

Jun 6, 2023

David Centner, 67, passed away on June 6, 2023. He was born on November 3, 1955 to Ruth (Solie) and Walter Centner. David volunteered with Curative Connections. He loved to play the trumpet and was a part of the Americano's Drum and Bugle Corps. He also enjoyed watching sports, especially the Cubs and the Packers. He is survived by his...

Lawrence Korinek

Lawrence Korinek

Jun 6, 2023

Lawrence Michael Korinek, 59, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2023. He was born in New London, WI on May 5, 1964, to Lawrence and Betty (Thayer) Korinek. Larry loved to shoot pool, attend Packer games as a season ticket holder, riding his Harley, going hunting, and spending time with his friends and family. Larry was adventurous and never backed...

Taylor Davis

Taylor Davis

Jun 1, 2023

Taylor D. Davis, 31, passed away at home in Kaukauna on June 1, 2023. He was born on February 7, 1992 to Angela Owens and Donald Davis. He worked as a maintenance/installer at EZ Glide Garage Door and Openers. Taylor loved to go fishing, hunting, and spending time fixing cars. He also enjoyed archery and four-wheeling. He was a kind...

Linda Doemel

Linda Doemel

May 31, 2023

Linda L. Doemel was called home to the Lord on May 31, 2023. Linda was born January 10, 1950 to parents, Clarence and Marguerite (Henry) Ruedinger in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She enjoyed spending time with her family, showing off her culinary skills and was an avid reader. Linda spent 45 years doing payroll and sales of Morgan Doors for The Radford...

Jerry Heintz

Jerry Heintz

May 29, 2023

Jerry Joseph Heintz, age 86, passed away peacefully in his home on May 29, 2023, with his family at his side. He was born on August 10, 1936 in Oshkosh, WI to the late Lester and Gladys Heintz. Jerry married Dorothy (Wagner) Heintz on October 1, 1960 at St Mary's Catholic Church. Jerry worked as a Firefighter for 30 years...

James Reed

James Reed

May 26, 2023

James "Jim" E. Reed passed away on May 26, 2023, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. James born on September 26, 1946, in Oshkosh to Clinton and Veryl (Shaw) Reed Jr. From 1971 to 1975, James served in The United States Naval Service. He was honorably discharged back into civilian life, where attended UW Oshkosh to pursue a degree in Archeology and Anthropology....

William Levenhagen

William Levenhagen

May 26, 2023

William Levenhagen, 93, passed away May 26, 2023. He was born on November 15, 1929 in Eldorado, WI to Elvin and Ruth (Henning) Levenhagen. He married Omra Schumacher on October 9, 1954 at St. John's Lutheran Church. Bill proudly served in the US Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean Conflict. He worked for over 30 years as a...

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