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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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Judith "Judy" Ann (Cartwright) Oesterreich
Oct 27, 2025
Judith "Judy" Ann (Cartwright) Oesterreich , age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. She was born on March 12, 1948, to Ronald and Dorothy (Jury) Cartwright Sr., also of Oshkosh. On June 26, 1965, Judy married the love of her life, Joseph Oesterreich Sr., in Oshkosh. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised...
James Peppler
Oct 24, 2025
James E. Peppler, age 86 of Oshkosh, passed away at Oakwood Manor on October 24, 2025. He was born the youngest of five boys on his family farm in Pickett Wisconsin, Jan. 19, 1939, son of the late George and Lydia (Meyer) Peppler. Jim left at the age of 17 to California in hopes of becoming the next James Dean....
Brett Voss
Oct 24, 2025
Although the world became a little less bright, Brett found his heavenly dwelling with Jesus on October 24, 2025. Brett was born on February 2, 1976, in Oshkosh, WI, to Larry and Trina Voss. He attended Grace Lutheran School Oshkosh, WI and graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy, Fond du Lac, WI in 1994. Brett found a love for cooking through...
James Knaggs
Oct 17, 2025
James (Jim) Knaggs, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born to parents, Clifford and Leone (Harrison) Knaggs on December 16, 1956, in Oshkosh, WI. He married the love of his life, Cynthia (Cindy or Lu) Steinert on October 6, 1984, at the home of Al and Miriam Knaggs. Together, they raised...
Richard Duffy
Oct 15, 2025
Richard "Dick" M. Duffy, born March 6, 1928, to Walter and Kathryn (Gibson) Duffy in Oshkosh. Richard passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, with family at his side at the age of 97, in hospice care at CopperStone Assisted Living after a short illness. Richard married Edith Tice in 1947, and they celebrated their 73 rd anniversary in 2020....
Lyndia Staggs
Oct 14, 2025
Lyndia Staggs, 81, passed away on October 14, 2025. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents, Harry and Sylvia Stippick. She is survived by her daughters, Donna (Dan) Koch and Deb Williston; grandchildren, Nicole (Brian) Henry, Colton (Katie) Vollmer, Shelby Schmitz, Noelle (Kyle) Spanbauer, Dalton (Amie) Vollmer, Jac (Bella) Williston and Vaughn Williston; great-grandchildren, Aliya, Hallie, Lucy, Brigham, Kollins,...
Dorothy Paschke
Oct 13, 2025
Dorothy J. Paschke, age 90, of Oshkosh, died on October 13, 2025, at Edenbrook Nursing Home. She was born on November 30 th , 1934, in Winchester, WI, the daughter of Wego and Ida Peterson. She grew up on a farm in Winchester, without indoor plumbing and electricity. As a little girl, she got very attached to the barn cats...
Diane Locy
Oct 10, 2025
Following years of Medical setbacks, Diane Marie Locy age 71 passed away at Edenbrook Nursing Home where she had been admitted for medical rehabilitation. Diane is on a new adventure, a reunion with family, friends and pets that she has not seen in a long time. Our belief in better things to come guarantees us that Diane is now in...
John Brooks
Oct 10, 2025
John Brooks, age 95, died October 11, 2025, at his home in Oshkosh. Born on the 4 th of July 1930 in Exeter, NH, to Olive and John W.R. Brooks, John graduated from the University of New Hampshire, served 4 years in the US Air Force, and earned a Ph.D. in English at the University of Pennsylvania. He married Jennet...
William Delap
Oct 8, 2025
William ( Bill) DeLap, 84, of Fond du Lac, died, Wednesday, October 8,2025 at Edenbrook .He was born December 29,1940, the son of Leon and Lorraine Funk DeLap. Bill was raised by his mother and stepfather Irving Velie. Bill worked at Rueping Leather and was a self-employed painter. He is survived by two daughters, Billiejo and Leann; one brother, Allen...
Gary Mech
Oct 5, 2025
Gary F. Mech, age 72, passed away with family by his side, on October 5, 2025, in Appleton, WI. He was born on November 14, 1952, to parents, Emil Frank and Mary (Zager) Mech, in Marshfield, WI. He is survived by his sons, Ryan Mech and Josh Mech; and sister, Sandra (Mark) Gabavics; and several other family members and friends....
Sheryl Scott
Oct 4, 2025
Sheryl is survived by her sons, Jim Sawyer and Randy Sawyer; brother, Brian Lyngen; sister, Marylynn (Chris) Stumpf William; 4 grandkids; 3 nieces; and 1 nephew. She is also survived by her stepbrother, Jason; her stepmother, Jenny; dear friends, Christine Monroe and Rose Rivera; and her faithful companion dog, Heidi. She is preceded by father, Marvin Lyngen Sr.; mother, Charlotte...
Craig Reich
Oct 3, 2025
Craig Robert Reich, age 70, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Craig was born on September 21, 1955, in Milwaukee, WI to Emery and Joyce (Herda) Reich. He grew up with his brothers Tim, Todd, Mark, and Kurt, and graduated from Appleton West High School in 1973. In August of 1983, Craig married Marjorie "Peggy" Farrow, with...
Sigrid Bean
Sep 27, 2025
Criss (Sigrid) Cornell Bean, age 83, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Born on February 26, 1942, in Wichita, Kansas, to the late Lee H. Cornell and Gunda Lee Cornell. Criss was a woman defined by her class, elegance, grace, and kindness. Criss began her professional life as a flight attendant for Trans...
Richard Malchow
Sep 24, 2025
Richard A. Malchow Richard Arthur Malchow, affectionately known as "Dick," of Oshkosh, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. He was born on October 9, 1938, the son of Richard J. "Yidda" Malchow and Esther (Shields) Malchow. On August 18, 1962, he was united in marriage to Marlene (Billington) Malchow at St. John's Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. Richard...
Raymond Joseph "Ray" Sell
Sep 21, 2025
Raymond "Ray" Joseph Sell, age 75, passed away on September 21, 2025, at home with his family by his side in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on January 27, 1950, to parents, Myron Franklin and Margaret Mary (Walker) Sell at St. Mary's, Rochester, MN. After graduating high school at Cason Manorville High, he went on to continue his education. He...
Larry Ruedinger
Sep 21, 2025
Larry August Ruedinger, 79, of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on September 21st, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 24 th , 1945, in Oshkosh, WI, the son of August Ruedinger and Lorraine (Dittmer) Ruedinger. Larry graduated from Lourdes Academy in 1963. Larry was drafted into the Army in 1965 during the Vietnam war. He was a...
Richard Paulsen
Sep 15, 2025
On Monday, September 15, Richard J. Paulsen passed away peacefully with his family and close friends by his side, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Heaven gained an incredible angel that day. Richard was born on September 11, 1955, in Oshkosh, WI, to Robert W. (Bob) Paulsen and Marion D. (Kolodzik) Paulsen. He began working with his hands...
Thomas Nelson
Sep 14, 2025
Thomas "Tom" Allen Nelson, passed away with his family by his side on September 14, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on May 19, 1960, to parents, James "Jim" Edward and Mary Ann (Jurstick) Nelson, in Michigan. The youngest of 5- one sister and three brothers. After attending high school in Michigan, he served in the United States Army....
Karon Himmler
Sep 8, 2025
Karon "Snoopy Lady" Kay (Evanson) Himmler, age 84, of Oshkosh, passed away on September 8, 2025. She was born 20 minutes after her twin sister, Sharon, on May 27, 1941, to parents, Newell and Irean (Tadych) Evanson, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She graduated from Oshkosh High School and then married the love of her life. Leonard "Lenny" Himmler on October 22,...
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