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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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Brian Salm

Brian Salm

May 19, 2022

Brian J. Salm, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. He was born in Oshkosh on June 5, 1969, son of the late Joseph and Rosella (Henning) Salm. Brian was known to be tenacious and hard working. He had a wonderful smile and will be remembered for always helping others. Brian is survived by his son: Keyth...

Scott Schmude

Scott Schmude

May 17, 2022

Scott E. Schmude of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on May 17, 2022 at the age of 66 after a short illness at Ascension NE WI- Mercy Campus. Scott was born on August 20th in Oshkosh, WI. Scott graduated Oshkosh High School in 1973. He was known to be adventurous during his younger years; just ask his two brothers, cousins, and...

Debra Gerschke

Debra Gerschke

May 12, 2022

Debra "Deb" Lea Gerschke Worm was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and dedicated friend. She left this world after a short and courageous battle with cancer on May 12, 2022 at the age of 71 surrounded by family and loved ones. Deb is survived by her husband, Jeffery Gerschke of 26 years, her two sons Ryan Hauenstein, Grandson...

Russell G. Handy Jr.

Russell G. Handy Jr.

May 11, 2022

Russell G. Handy Jr., age 82, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was born in Oshkosh on March 4, 1940 the son of the late Russell and Eleanor (Phillip) Handy Sr. On November 13, 1965 he married his wife of 57 years, Sharon Techlow, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oshkosh. Russ was proud...

John Pfalzgraf

John Pfalzgraf

May 2, 2022

John W. Pfalzgraf, age 81, passed away with his family by his side at Aurora Medical Center on Monday, May 2, 2022. He was born on January 4, 1941, the son of the late Howard and Margaret (Molinski) Pfalzgraf. On June 20, 1980 he married Judith Coles in Duncan, OK. She preceded him in death on September 9, 2020. John...

Ramona Christy

Ramona Christy

May 1, 2022

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Lawyer Cole

Lawyer Cole

Apr 28, 2022

Lawyer Cole, age 70, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 28, 2022. He was born in Batesville, MS on March 13, 1952 the son of the late George and Ella (McKeever) Cole Sr. At an early age, Lawyer was baptized at Saint Benedict Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Lawyer was a chef at a bakery for many...

Peter Spies

Peter Spies

Apr 26, 2022

Peter Daniel Spies, age 77, passed away at home Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Peter was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on November 25, 1944, the son of Daniel Herman Spies and Betty Louise (nee Hall) Spies. A 1962 graduate of Hickman High School in Columbia, Missouri, Peter graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor's degree in Geography from Carroll...

Charles Bailey

Charles Bailey

Apr 24, 2022

Charles Bailey Jr., 58, of Berlin, WI died on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at home after a battle with cancer. Charles was born October 5, 1963 in Rockford, IL to Charles Earl and Jacqueline (Duginski) Bailey. He spent most of his adult life working in the restaurant industry. For the last 14 years, his most important job was being a...

Jorge Gonzalez

Jorge Gonzalez

Apr 21, 2022

Jorge F. Gonzalez, 97, passed away at home in Oshkosh, WI, on April 21, 2022. He was born on February 5, 1925 to Teodoro and Felicitas (Marquez) Gonzalez in Mexico City, Mexico. Jorge loved his family; they were everything to him. Jorge was a kind and compassionate man who would give you the shirt off his back if you asked....

Gregory Kumbier

Gregory Kumbier

Apr 16, 2022

Gregory R. Kumbier, age 60, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022. He was born in Oshkosh on November 21, 1961, the son of Robert and Darlene (Wilde) Kumbier. He graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1980 and was involved with F.F.A. Greg was employed at Alro Steel. He was known to help his neighbors with farming activities and...

Keith Foster

Keith Foster

Apr 11, 2022

Keith Eugene Foster, age 73, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022. He was born in St. Paul, MN on October 17, 1948, the son of the late Donald and Myrtle (Nolan) Foster. On October 17, 1979, on his birthday, he married Kathleen Wagner in Las Vegas. He was proud to have served in the United States Marine Corps from...

Craig Lemacher

Craig Lemacher

Apr 7, 2022

Craig Franklin LeMacher, age 66, passed away at The Courtyard with the love of his life at his side on Thursday, April 7, 2022. He was born in Watertown on September 11, 1955, the son of the late Clarence and Myrtle (Hockmuth) LeMacher. On July 16, 2016 he married Dawn Much in Oshkosh. Craig was a very handy person and...

Edwin Gaines

Edwin Gaines

Apr 5, 2022

Reverend Edwin Lee Gaines, Sr, age 77, was taken to his heavenly home after a long battle with kidney disease. Edwin was born in Beloit, WI on February 2, 1945 and died on April 5, 2022 in Oshkosh, WI. Edwin spent most of his life as an ordained minister, pastoring churches in Antigo, Waukesha, and Oshkosh, WI. He loved hunting,...

Sharon Liese

Sharon Liese

Apr 3, 2022

Sharon R. Liese, 87, passed away surrounded by her loved ones at Parkview Health Center in Oshkosh, WI on April 3, 2022. She was born on January 4, 1935 to Margaret (Flack) and Walter Reynolds. Sharon married the love of her life, Albert Liese, on June 18, 1960. Sharon loved to sing, never missed a Packers or Cubs game, was...

Debra Tepp

Debra Tepp

Apr 2, 2022

Debra Jean Tepp, 54, passed away on April 2, 2022 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI. She was born on November 12, 1967 in Fond du Lac to Donna (Parsons) and Dale Ledden. Debra Cherished simple things in life. She was always helping those who needed it. She was incredibly witty and always the life of the...

Nedeen Curtis

Nedeen Curtis

Mar 30, 2022

Nedeen S. Curtis, 80, passed away on March 30, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on January 23, 1942, to Harold and Bernice Blanchard. Nedeen was married to Orvis "Merle" Curtis and together they had two children. Nedeen loved going out with her sisters to local restaurants for breakfast and lunch. She especially loved going to...

Thomas Baier

Thomas Baier

Mar 30, 2022

Thomas John Baier, age 74 of Oshkosh, passed away peacefully on March 30th. He was born May 2, 1947, to Ruth (Last) and John Baier in Oshkosh, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Barbara & Cynthia Baier, nephew Christian Baier, and sister-in-law Karen Baier. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Jenny; daughter,...

David Janke

David Janke

Mar 29, 2022

David Edwin Janke, Age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and sister, Elaine McDonald. David was born in Oshkosh on December 31, 1937, to Edwin and Adela (Grohskreuz) Janke. David, a Navy Veteran, lived his whole life in Oshkosh, where he was a lifetime member...

Wayne Eiden

Wayne Eiden

Mar 27, 2022

Wayne G. Eiden, 63, left us peacefully after health issues on March 27, 2022, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer only three days before passing. He was born on October 19, 1958 to Joseph and Beverly (Kiefer) Eiden in the town of Winneconne. He attended Winneconne school and worked for Buckstaff and a variety of restaurants until he was unable...

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