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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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Maria Garcia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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....

Harry Lett Jr.

Harry Lett Jr.

Jan 2, 2021

June 7, 2021 Memorial Service H. Jay Lett Jr., age 82, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was born in Oshkosh on November 22, 1938 the son of the late Harry and Grace (Goerlitz) Lett Sr. He married Barbara Kiefer in 1967 at Zion Lutheran Church in Oshkosh. Jay was a life-long member of Zion Lutheran Church and...

Belinda Chandler

Belinda Chandler

Jan 1, 2021

Belinda Chandler of Campbellsport passed away January 1, 2021. She was born on November 16, 1962 in New Jersey to Frank and Marjorie (Kane) Betza. She graduated from Lawrence High School, Lawrenceville, NJ in 1980 and went on to study at Mercer Community College and Stockton State College. Belinda loved to watch sports with her husband Simon, and she also...

Susan Benter

Susan Benter

Dec 27, 2020

Susan Kay (Pfeiffer) Benter, 66, passed away December 27, 2020 after a short battle with ovarian cancer. Sue was born July 3, 1954 to the late Larry and Jean Pfeiffer (Tobin). She was a 1972 graduate of Oshkosh High School. Sue loved racing; she was part of the pit crew. She loved all animals and cooking. She had many jobs...

Robert Zblewski

Robert Zblewski

Dec 13, 2020

Robert "Bob" Zblewski passed away December 13, 2020. He was born on December 13, 1946 to Dominic and Arlien (Kempf) Zblewski. Bob had a great love for the outdoors; often you could find him walking in nature or fishing. He also liked building his computers or dabbling in astronomy. Bob also loved his cats and his plants. He will be...

Patrick Peterson

Patrick Peterson

Dec 11, 2020

Patrick J. Peterson, age 65 passed away after a short battle with cancer on Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born on April 1, 1955 he was born in Oshkosh to the late Emil and Elaine (DeBruin) Peterson. Pat attended Oshkosh schools and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy from 1972 to 1975. He worked for Leach Company...

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