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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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Garth Coates
Mar 5, 2021
Garth E. Coates Sr., 97, of Oshkosh WI, passed peacefully on March 5th, 2021 at home, with his family by his side. He was born on October 11th, 1923 to Amber Rose and Mark Coates. Garth was a WWII veteran who served in the Aleutian Islands, Gilbert Islands, and the Marshall Islands earning him three bronze stars. Garth worked as...
Coleen Parker
Mar 5, 2021
Coleen Ann Parker, 67, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2021. She was born in Oshkosh on August 12, 1953 to Ervin and Shirley (Newton) Stark. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1972. She married the love of her life, James Jakl, in 1980. Coleen and Jim moved to Spokane, WA in 2003. At age 50, Coleen...
Ned Seelhorst
Mar 5, 2021
Ned Thomas Seelhorst, 73, of Green Lake, WI passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 5th 2021 from terminal cancer. Ned was a graduate of Princeton High School. He spent most of his professional life working as a road construction foreman for Mashuda Contractors based in Princeton, WI and the Hoffman Construction Company based in Black River Falls, WI....
Robert Lopas
Mar 3, 2021
Robert Paul Lopas, age 68, passed away March 4 in Oshkosh, WI. He was born to Dolores (Michler) and James Lopas on November 12, 1952. He worked as a musician and loved to play his guitar and play online video games. Robert loved the English language and was always open to learning new things. Robert is survived by his sons,...
Douglas Passineau
Mar 2, 2021
Douglas Edward Passineau May 1, 1965-March 2, 2021 At age 55 he passed away at his home, in Oshkosh, WI, due to health issues. He is in the arms of his beloved savior Jesus Christ. Doug was born on May 1, 1965 in Ames, Iowa to Edward and Marlene (Flaig) Passineau. He graduated from Lincoln High School, in Wisconsin Rapids,...
Maria Garcia
Mar 1, 2021
The Lord called Maria Garcia (nee Bosquez) home on March 1st, 2021. She was born February 8th, 1952 to the late Jesus and Concepcion Bosquez. She was the youngest of eight siblings. Always one to have an artistic spirit, she was a talented dancer in her youth. During her adult years, she was a seamstress by trade. Maria was very...
Janet Vanvoorhis
Feb 26, 2021
Janet "Headband Jan" Vanvoorhis, age 59, passed away Friday, February 26. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Louis and Elsie (Bjorklund) Ridarelli on August 30, 1961. Jan had a big heart and loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her stubborn nature and her sense of humor. Jan loved to go to the casino, play...
Cheryl German
Feb 20, 2021
Cheryl Ann German, age 46, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. She was born in Milwaukee on November 26, 1974. She graduated from Thorp High School in Thorp, WI. Cheryl will be remembered for being very outgoing and her beautiful smile. Cheryl is survived by her father, Phillip Tojek; sisters: Dawn Oswalt, Heather (Norm) Mudgett and Becky German; brother,...
Taylor Eckstein
Feb 20, 2021
Taylor Suzzane Eckstein, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday February 20th 2021. She was born in Troy, North Carolina. She was looking forward to working with the department of corrections. Taylor loved to make everyone laugh. She was known for her beautiful singing. Most of all Taylor treasured spending time with her family and friends, especially her sister, Cassidy,...
Harvey Moss
Feb 19, 2021
Harvey Albert Moss III passed away at age 79 on February 19, 2021 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in November 1941. He graduated from the Brown Institute in 1967 and became an on air personality at several radio stations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He earned his Bachelor's degree at UWO and taught journalism...
Jeffery Frank
Jan 28, 2021
Jeff "Big Guy" Frank, 58, of Fond du Lac passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born on October 31, 1962 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Jeff attended and was a graduate of Laconia High School class of 1981. He was a radiator repair technician for Pickart's Radiator and Don's Radiator both of Fond du Lac....
Stephen "Gabe" Graham
Jan 27, 2021
The Boogie Bandits, The SwingTime Big Band, The Neenah Ambassadors to name a few. What do these bands have in common? Gabe Allen Graham On Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Stephen Allan Graham, age 73, musician, entertainer, sound engineer, and philanthropist passed away. Gabe was born on October 20, 1947 in Pasadena, CA to William and Jeannette (Joy) Graham. He proudly...
Joan May Shaffer-Mathison
Jan 26, 2021
With heavy hearts good byes were said to Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Joan May Shaffer Mathison, left us at age 86, Tuesday, January 26th, 2021. She lived in Oshkosh for the last 40 years and formerly of Fond du Lac. Born in Joyfield Michigan, grew up in Bendon Michigan and graduated Travers City Central High School. She married...
Kenneth Griffin
Jan 15, 2021
Kenneth E. Griffin, age 43, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born in Waukegan, IL on May 13, 1977 the son of the Ronald and Charlotte (DeChaine) Griffin. Ken enjoyed being on the water which included fishing. He was also known to watch a lot of action movies. He will be remembered for the love he had...
Jan Wagner
Jan 14, 2021
Jan Christine Wagner, age 69, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was born in Oshkosh on August 1, 1951 the daughter of the late Leonard and Myra (Menzel) Due. On August 19, 1977 she married Francis R. Wagner in Oshkosh. Jan was an account executive for Top Brands and also worked for Wisconsin National Life. She enjoyed playing...
Raymond Bernier
Jan 13, 2021
Raymond A. Bernier, just shy of 94, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 13, 2021, surrounded by the love of his family while at Park View Health Center. He was born February 20, 1927, one of six children of Theresa Koplinski and Raymond Bernier. Ray married Marcella Kosup February 7, 1947 and shared 67 years of life together which included having...
Karen Chopp
Jan 13, 2021
Karen "Cookie" A. Chopp, age 78, passed away on January 13, 2021. She was born in Milwaukee on November 1, 1942 the daughter of the late Henry and Mardell (Barg) Mardell. Karen worked at First Wisconsin Bank as an office manager during her working years. She enjoyed her time up north, playing POGO, and spending time with her family and...
Darcie Hinds
Jan 10, 2021
Darcie Marie Hinds, 46, quietly left this crazy world Sunday morning, January 10, 2021. Born Sept. 13, 1974 at Mercy Hospital, Oshkosh, she was the middle child of Donald D. and Mary L Hinds, currently Fairfield Glade, TN. She had a lovely apartment in Appleton, but due to declining health for the last several months, had been a resident of...
James Nutt
Jan 8, 2021
James (Jim) Newell Nutt, Jr of Oshkosh, WI passed away unexpectedly on Friday January 8, 2021. Jim was born March 12, 1959 to James Sr and Luella (Berger) Nutt. He grew up in Amberg, WI, graduating from Wausaukee High School in 1976. Jim married Cheri Haupt on January 7, 1978 in Wausaukee. They were blessed with 2 sons and 2...
Lola Ihlenfeldt
Jan 6, 2021
Lola "Candy" Ann Ihlenfeldt, 70, died peacefully January 6th, 2021 after a 7-month battle with Lymphoma. She was born November 23rd, 1950 to Vernon and Gertrude (Dolski) Ihlenfeldt at St. Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin. A native of Kewaunee, Wisconsin, she graduated from Kewaunee High School in 1969 and went onto nursing school at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh....
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