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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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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...

Raymond Sheldon

Raymond Sheldon

May 24, 2023

Raymond "Skip" G. Sheldon Sr. passed away on May 24, 2023 at home. He was born on January 12, 1944 to Arnelda and Gordon Sheldon. Skip proudly served in the Navy reserves. He married Victoria Knoblock on September 26, 1964 and together they had 4 children. He worked as a machinist at various places. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending...

Ronald Gafner

Ronald Gafner

May 23, 2023

Ronald A. Gafner, 87, passed away on May 23, 2023, at St. Agnes Hospital, with his daughter, aunt, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, and friends by his side. He was born on February 29, 1936, to Jacob and Dorothy (Carpenter) Gafner. Ron is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Gafner; brothers, Jon, Dean (Rosie) Gafner; aunt, Ruth Denow; as well as several nieces,...

Neal Bartlett

Neal Bartlett

May 19, 2023

Neal W. Bartlett, 69, passed away in Oshkosh, WI on May 19, 2023. He was born in Idaho on April 25, 1954. Neal loved fishing, hunting, drawing, hiking and boating. He also enjoyed antiquing and collecting war memorabilia. Neal proudly served in the US armed forces. He loved his family and always made time to spend with them, he will...

Dr. Michael L. Lenza

Dr. Michael L. Lenza

May 18, 2023

Dr. Michael L. Lenza, husband of Sherry and father to Michael and James River (Lucy Doss), passed away peacefully at home beside his family and Peko after a short illness on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Mike was born in St. Louis, MO, on November 27, 1953, the son of the late John and Faith Doris (Montgomery) Lenza. On June 12,...

Norman Wagner

Norman Wagner

May 15, 2023

Norman Kenneth Wagner, 87, fell asleep in death surrounded by family on May 15, 2023. Husband to SandraLee P Wagner. Norman was born in Black Creek on March 8, 1936. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, Harry (30) and Evelyn (30) Wagner and brother, Marvin (2), sister, Marilyn (6 Months) brother, Vincent Wagner (81), and by...

Donald Haynes

Donald Haynes

May 6, 2023

Donald James Haynes, Professor Emeritus of American History (UW), passed away on May 6,2023 of mesothelioma cancer. Don served two tours in the Army in Viet Nam from 1968-1970. Following his military service, he obtained a BA and an MA in History from UW-Oshkosh. Don completed his doctorate in American History at the University of North Dakota in 1979. Don...

Robert Krasniewski

Robert Krasniewski

May 1, 2023

Robert "Bob" Edward Krasniewski, 74, of Oshkosh, WI passed away peacefully at home on May 1, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born in Green Bay, WI on October 26, 1948, to Frank V. and Dorothy (Vanark) Krasniewski. Bob had many jobs, including a stint in 1967 as security with the Green Bay Packers. He even had a...

James Delikat

James Delikat

May 1, 2023

James A. Delikat, age 75, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. He was born on April 10, 1948, the son of the late Allen and Dorothy (Schweitzer) Delikat. In 1970 he married Mary Powers in Maple Park, IL. Jim owned and operated Delikat Oil Company for many years in Spooner, and the South Main Dairy Queen in Oshkosh for...

Lee Pesch

Lee Pesch

Apr 23, 2023

Lee Pesch, 79, went home to his Lord and Savior, on April 23, 2023. He was born on August 22, 1943, to Sylvia (Zager) and Martin Pesch in Oshkosh, WI. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1961 and upon graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving from 1961 until 1965. He worked at Rockwell International for 30...

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