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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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Julia French

Julia French

Nov 27, 2021

Julia "Nana" Diane French, age 63, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born outside of Detroit, Michigan on March 12, 1958 the daughter of the late Raymond and Iris Lamb. Julia took pride in being a wonderful mother and homemaker. She had a big heart, was Mom or Nana to everyone (regardless of blood...

Jennifer Lanham

Jennifer Lanham

Nov 23, 2021

Jennifer "Jen" Lyn Lanham, age 39; wife, mother, daughter, sister and granddaughter, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. She was born in Appleton on October 2, 1982 the daughter of Larry and Sandy (Collar) Boehnlein. On April 2, 2009 she married Michael Lanham in Iron Mountain, MI. Jennifer loved life. She was outgoing, loved to travel with her...

Cheryl Zehner

Cheryl Zehner

Nov 21, 2021

Cheryl Marie Zehner, age 52, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. She was born on July 23, 1969 the daughter of William and Mary (Ihrcke) Zehner. Cheryl was well known for her ability to plan and many family events were flawless, in part due to her wonderful cooking. She enjoyed playing cards and feeding the outside animals who would...

Christine Berger

Christine Berger

Nov 21, 2021

Christine "Chris" J. Berger, age 55, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. She was born in Neenah on January 23, 1966 the daughter of the late Clifford and Bette (Everett) Kempf. On February 14, 2001 she married her husband of 21 years, Gerald "Jerry" Berger. Chris enjoyed camping with Jerry, being with her good friend Sue, playing with her...

Ralph Stewart

Ralph Stewart

Nov 10, 2021

Ralph L Stewart, 92 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021. Ralph was born to Frank and Josephine (Severson) Stewart on December 22, 1928 in rural Waupaca County. On June 25th, 1948, Ralph married the absolute love of his life, Nancy A (Hansen) Stewart. The two were happily married for 71...

Doris Hodge

Doris Hodge

Nov 5, 2021

(Oshkosh) — Doris Ruth Keller Hodge, age 86, died November 5, 2021, at Aurora Hospital after a stroke. She was born in Milwaukee, WI July 31, 1935, to Ruth (neé Schieffelbein) and Walter Keller. She received a BA in English from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1956, and married William "Bill" Hodge September 15, 1957. They spent several...

Forrest Jones

Forrest Jones

Nov 5, 2021

Forrest Ray Jones, 81 of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, died of COVID-19 on November 5th, 2021. Ray was born October 10th, 1940 in Nestorville, West Virginia. He was the son of Clyde Everett and Dessie Jones. Ray spent his childhood in the beloved mountains of West Virginia. His family later moved to Ohio, where he graduated from Midview High School in Grafton,...

Tisdale Furman

Tisdale Furman

Nov 3, 2021

Tisdale "Ted" Phillip Furman Jr., age 85, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. He was born in Oshkosh on June 20, 1936 the son of the late Tisdale and Hazel (Vosburg) Furman Sr. On January 22, 1955 he married his wife of 66 years, Colleen Fitzpatrick. "Teddy the Teaser" worked as a...

Christina Schlack

Christina Schlack

Nov 3, 2021

Christina Elizabeth Schlack "Tina", age 46, passed away in the loving arms of her Aunt Lynn on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. She is now in Heaven, with her Mother, who she lost just eight months before. She was born in Neenah on July 24, 1975, the daughter of Donald and Patricia Schlack. Tina went...

Joan Clasen

Joan Clasen

Oct 31, 2021

Joan J. (Gilray) Clasen, age 91, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021. She was born in Antigo on June 2, 1930. On November 10, 1950 she married Henry Clasen in Oshkosh. She earned a degree and became a beautician for many years. Joan enjoyed being outdoors and was known to walk. She will be remembered for being a loving...

Joel Williams

Joel Williams

Oct 26, 2021

Joel D. Williams, 33, passed away in Oshkosh, WI at Mercy Medical Center on October 26, 2021 of natural causes. He was born in Oshkosh, WI on May 24, 1988. Joel enjoyed spending time with his sons, playing basketball and video games, and working out. He also loved to spend time with his family and watch his favorite football team,...

Marie Burns

Marie Burns

Oct 24, 2021

Marie Delores Burns, aged 79, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away quietly in her sleep on October 24, 2021, at Oakwood Manor in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Marie was born on February 19, 1942, in Menominee, Michigan; the daughter of Ralph and Ruth Petersen. Marie was a dedicated mother and loving wife. She had a fulfilling life and...

Larry Lancaster

Larry Lancaster

Oct 21, 2021

Larry R. Lancaster, age 87, of the Town of Neenah, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, October 21, 2021. He was born in Spokane, WA on February 4, 1934. On March 9, 1984, he married Penny Frank (Schwartzkopf) in Hawaii. Larry and Penny spent many years traveling, snuggling on the couch and actively spending...

Patti Nigl

Patti Nigl

Oct 12, 2021

Lee A. Nigl, 70, and his wife Patti J. Nigl, 67, of Oshkosh, went to their eternal home within days of each other. Lee, born in Oshkosh on September 20, 1951 to Arlyn and Ruth (Crowner) Nigl, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, with his wife, Patti, at his side. Patti, born in Oshkosh on March 14, 1954 to...

Renee Weber

Renee Weber

Oct 9, 2021

12/20/1965-10/09/2021 Renee Sue Weber, 55, of Omro, WI formerly of Milwaukee, WI was taken away much too soon on Saturday October 9, 2021, in her home while holding her son's hand and surrounded by family. Renee is now reunited in Heaven, dancing in the sky with her loving mother, Carol Jean, special brother Daniel Thomas, best buddy & brother-in-law Ralph...

Catherine Feldhausen

Catherine Feldhausen

Oct 8, 2021

Catherine M. Feldhausen, 67, passed away in Appleton, Wisconsin on October 8, 2021. She was born on April 23, 1954 in Green Bay to Donald and Marianne (Joly) Feldhausen. Cathy graduated from Marquette University and pursued a career in nursing. She spent the first part of her career working in the hospital, and then in a nursing home until she...

Lee Nigl

Lee Nigl

Oct 7, 2021

Lee A. Nigl, 70, and his wife Patti J. Nigl, 67, of Oshkosh, went to their eternal home within days of each other. Lee, born in Oshkosh on September 20, 1951 to Arlyn and Ruth (Crowner) Nigl, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, with his wife, Patti, at his side. Patti, born in Oshkosh on March 14, 1954 to...

Kathy Mathias

Kathy Mathias

Oct 5, 2021

Kathy Mathias, 63, passed away on October 5, 2021, in Oshkosh. She was born on December 5, 1957, to Jerry and Florence Trinko in Shawno, Wisconsin. Kathy married Bob Mathias on March 3, 2003, in Oshkosh. She was a long-term employee of Menards where she worked as a Department Manager. In her free time, Kathy loved to spend time with...

Elizabeth Christian

Elizabeth Christian

Oct 2, 2021

Elizabeth "Liz" T. Christian passed away on Saturday morning, October 2, at Evergreen Nursing Center in Oshkosh, WI. Liz was born on May 6, 1934 to William and Cleo (Tuddie) Schauer, at home. She attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1952. Liz was employed at Mondl Shoe Mfg., clerked at Newmans Clothing Store and was...

Robert Geiger

Robert Geiger

Oct 1, 2021

Robert J. Geiger, age 64, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. He was born in Oshkosh on June 1, 1957 the son of the late John and Gladis (Brunka) Geiger. On May 8, 2008 he married Darla Stockdall. Rob was a supervisor for Central Brass and Aluminum Foundry in Neenah for many years. He was known for the hobbies...

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