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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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Lori Brunetto
Mar 24, 2022
Lori Louise Brunetto passed away peacefully at home as she wished, she was surrounded by the love of her family. She was born August 7, 1961 and raised by Gertrude Brunetto. She worked as a bartender, and in hospitality services. She loved crocheting, reading, and observing life and forming her own unique opinions. Lori is survived by her daughter, Brandi...
Faye Schmirler
Mar 23, 2022
Faye E. Schmirler, nee Riechel, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. She was born on October 15, 1930. She was married to Francis Schmirler who preceded her in death. Faye worked for S.N.C. Manufacturing for many years. She enjoyed her timeshare in Eagle River, socializing with friends and the occasional trip to the casino. She will be...
Terry Button
Mar 16, 2022
Terry W. Button, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the age of 63 after having a severe stroke. He passed peacefully with his son and daughter at his side. Terry was born in Waupaca, Wi to Charles and Evelyn Button. Many knew him as "Big T". He was preceded in death by his wife Dawn, son Matt, brother...
Barbara Granzow
Mar 13, 2022
Barbara passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Westbrooke Manor Assisted Living in Oshkosh, Wisconsin surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on September 29, 1938 and died at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her daughter Susanne T Granzow; parents, Bertilla and Leo Whipp; two sisters, Eileen Kaminski and Catherine Metz; and her...
Doug Kandell
Mar 13, 2022
Doug G. Kandell, 59, passed away in Oshkosh, WI on March 12, 2022. He was born on July 15, 1962 to Hans and Roberta (Nolte) Kandell and was raised in Tinley Park, IL. Doug worked as a pressman at a printing company. He later moved to Wisconsin and loved to go fishing and was a part of local golf leagues...
Bruce Annis
Mar 12, 2022
Bruce Annis, 72, passed away in Oshkosh, WI on March 12, 2022. He was born October 17, 1949 to LeRoy and Francis (Frank) Annis in Oshkosh, WI. On May 24, 1969, he married Kathleen Frank, together they shared over 50 years of marriage, he was her hero. Bruce loved the outdoors, he loved to go hunting and fishing, practicing archery,...
Thomas Arndt
Mar 12, 2022
Thomas D. Arndt led a life devoted to his family, his community, and to his country. He passed away March 12,2022 at the age of 90. Throughout his lifetime, Tom was selflessly committed to helping the people around him and was a shining example of generosity. He made countless memories throughout several generations of his friends and family. A friend...
Anthony Higgins
Mar 4, 2022
Anthony T. Higgins, age 47, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022. He was born on April 21, 1974 in Fond du Lac, WI to Thomas Higgins and Claudia Bonnell. Anthony has multiple siblings: Luwana Higgins of Fond du Lac, Brian (Marla) Higgins of Fond du Lac, Kandi (Bud) Carpenter of Fond du Lac, Suzette (Michael) Mans of Wautoma, Thomas...
John Stone
Mar 3, 2022
John Stone, 50, passed away on March, 3, 2022 in Oshkosh WI. He was born to Charles and Paula (Hartley) Stone on September 30, 1971. John married Cassandra Grahn on October 1, 2011 in Bernalillo, New Mexico. He enjoyed finding humor in everything (sometimes inappropriately), large cups of coffee, spending time at the casino on penny slots and loved his...
Patrick Loker
Feb 20, 2022
Patrick Sean Loker, age 47, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2022, surrounded by his family and loving wife, Lexie. Pat was born on May 9, 1974 in Arizona to Judy and Arden Loker. He was the "Baby" of the family, with three older siblings. He married his best friend and love of his life, Lexie on May 15,...
Daniel Monroe
Feb 19, 2022
Daniel "Dan" L. Monroe, age 78, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022. He was born in Rockford, MI on July 1, 1943 the son of the late Lyle and Crystal (Shore) Monroe. On April 17, 1993 he married Linda Broderick in Oshkosh. Dan drove Semi for Badger Federal as an over the road trucker for many years. He was...
Joseph Kloss
Feb 18, 2022
Joseph M. Kloss Jr., age 71, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. He was born in Milwaukee on September 9, 1950 the son of the late Joseph and Gladys (Richert) Kloss Sr. On August 21, 1978 he married his wife of 44 years, Pamela Vanneste. Joe worked for Bemis for many years as a machine operator. He enjoyed the...
Kathleen Banaszak
Feb 8, 2022
Kathleen Lois Banaszak, age 83, entered eternal life on February 8, 2022, in her daughter's home in Oshkosh. Kathy was born to Clarence and Eva Lemke on January 15, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She graduated from (Wisconsin) Lutheran High School and was employed at Brady Corporation where she met her husband, Fred. Kathy and Fred were married on August 26,...
Colleen Furman
Feb 8, 2022
Colleen J. Furman, age 84, rejoined her husband in Heaven on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. She was born in Oshkosh on March 13, 1937 the daughter of the late Edward and Matilda "Tilly" (Lenz) Fitzpatrick. On January 22, 1955 she married her husband of 66 years, Tisdale Furman. "Auntie Q" worked as a caregiver at Parkview Health Center and also...
Dorothy Jungwirth
Feb 1, 2022
Dorothy Mae Jungwirth, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. She was born in Oshkosh on May 5, 1926, the daughter of the late Edward and Maude (Cronk) Freiberg. On October 5, 1946 she married Florian "Sonny" Jungwirth. He preceded her in death in 1988. Dorothy was proud to be a homemaker, raising 10 children. She was a...
Laurel Footit
Jan 27, 2022
Laurel J. Footit, 92, passed away in Oshkosh, WI on January 27, 2022. She was born August 23, 1929 to Mary (Barth) and Sam Crouch. Laurel is survived by her children, Thomas (Lynn) Footit, Nancy Chesbro, Michael (Jane) Footit, and Steven (Maggie) Footit; sisters, Jeanne Schuknecht, Kay Otto, Maryann Anderson, and Sandra Sobecki; and brother, Sam Crouch. She is further...
Wilbur Kumbalek
Jan 25, 2022
Wilbur (Bill) J. Kumbalek, Jr passed away peacefully on January 25, 2022 after a brief stay in the hospital. Bill was born on August 9, 1935 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Wilbur Sr and Valeria (Welnetz) Kumbalek. Bill graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School and soon after began his life's adventures by joining the Navy. Bill enjoyed six years of active...
Todd Anderson
Jan 19, 2022
Todd Michael Anderson, age 54, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2022, after a short illness with cancer and other complications at Madison University Hospital after a seven week stay in ICU. Todd was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on February 19, 1967. He resided in Oshkosh all his life. Todd did side painting jobs in his earlier years and then...
Dianne Wilcox
Jan 19, 2022
Dianne J. Wilcox, age 76, went with Jesus on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. She was born in Manitowoc on December 25, 1945, the daughter of the late Jesse and Dorothy (Wheelock) Strong. On July 30, 1966 she married her husband of 55 years, Edward Wilcox. Dianne was a CNA for many years, working for Ripon Hospital and later for Parkview...
Janice Cozort
Jan 18, 2022
Janice Fay Lenoir Cozort, November 25, 1933 – January 18, 2022. Fay was born in Ferriday, Louisiana, the third of four children, to Leon and Verda Lavendera Lenoir. She attributed many of her pleasing personality traits to her "middle-child" status. She grew up in Hattiesburg and Gulfport, Mississippi, with experiences during the Great Depression and World War II shaping her...
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