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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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Rick Schiessl
Oct 31, 2023
With sadness in our hearts,we share the passing of Rick P. Schiessl of Omro, formerly of Oshkosh WI. Rick was born in Oshkosh on August 15, 1968, the youngest child of Thomas and Ellouise (Whalen) Schiessl. Rick graduated from Oshkosh West High School. He married Tara (Sanders) on August 25, 2001, at St. Raphael's Church in Oshkosh. They were blessed...
Jon Meitzen
Oct 29, 2023
Jon Meitzen, of Neenah, was born on November 16th, 1963 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He passed away peacefully on October 29th, 2023, after a long battle with kidney disease and other illness at Edenbrook nursing home in Appleton, WI at the age of 59.
In high school Jon lettered track and throughout the years enjoyed...
Kathleen Watson
Oct 26, 2023
Kathleen Anne Watson 03/28/1950-10/26/2023 Kathleen passed away peacefully at Aurora Hospital in Oshkosh on October 26 th , 2023. She had been battling cancer for 14 years. To know Kathleen is to recognize her dedication to God, her family, and the people that make up Salvation Army Church. Her faith could be seen in her perspective towards her obstacles. She...
Patricia Harry
Oct 24, 2023
Patricia Harry, age 89, went to join her Lord on October 24, 2023. She was born to parents, Anthony and Daphne (Ellingson) Walter, on October 3, 1934, in Hartford, Wisconsin. She attended the Patricia Stevens Finishing School, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which helped her prepare for a career at Harwal Machine, in Gresham, Wisconsin. On July 16, 1955, she married the...
Thomas Schneider
Oct 23, 2023
Thomas G. Schneider, 72 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home in the early morning of October 23, 2023. He was born September 18, 1951 in Oshkosh – son of the late Sylvester and Arlene (Gaffney) Schneider. Tom spent many dedicated years at Leech. Tom enjoyed fishing, everything Harley Davidson, watching the Packers & Brewers, sipping a...
James Madsen
Oct 17, 2023
James "Jim" F. Madsen, age 72, passed away on October 17, 2023, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. He was born to parents, Nels and Anna Mae (Hart) Madsen, on December 21, 1950, in Wisconsin. Jim attended high school at Wauwatosa East, then enlisted in the Air Force. Conflicts during his career included the Vietnam War and Persian Gulf. He spent eight years,...
Amal Abdallah
Oct 16, 2023
Amal A. Abdallah, age 61, passed away with her family by her side on October 16, 2023, at Aurora Hospital, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born to parents, Abdallah and Bahira (Dahmah) Abdallah, on January 25, 1962, in Lebanon. She enjoyed arts and crafts like making diamond art, and chandeliers, or anything with cheetah print. Amal was also a dedicated fan...
Cheryl Gutjahr
Oct 13, 2023
Cheryl L. Gutjahr, 70, passed away on October 13, 2023 in Neenah, WI. She was born in Oshkosh, WI to parents, Patricia (Kaufman) and LeRoy Carlson. Cheryl had a fiery spirit and spicy personality, she was the life of the party and had a commanding presence. She was known for her love of shopping, music, and spending time on social...
Ann Jungwirth
Oct 10, 2023
Ann Jungwirth, passed away on October 10, 2023. She was born in Marion, Wisconsin on December 19, 1937. She married Larry Jungwirth on April 8, 1961. She is survived by her husband Larry and five children. Per her wishes, there will be a private memorial at a later date.
Judith Diener
Oct 9, 2023
Judith "Judy" (Stellpflug) Diener, 81, of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023. She was born to John and Harriette (Conliff) Stellpflug on Dec. 12, 1941. She's a 1960 graduate of Oshkosh High, where she expressed her music appreciation and talent playing her flute. She moved to La Crosse, where she got her start as a Legal Assistant. She...
John Long
Oct 8, 2023
John Steven Long, age 62, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 8, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Menasha, WI, to Luella and Bruce Long. John graduated from Menasha High School and obtained an associate degree from Fox Valley Technical College. Although John worked at many automotive jobs, his greatest accomplishment was owning and operating...
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sep 14, 2023
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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
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...
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