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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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Randolph Lill

Randolph Lill

Jul 17, 2020

Private services will be held.

Jose Montes

Jose Montes

Jul 11, 2020

Jose Torres Montes, 02/14/1937 - 07/11/2020 Jose Montes passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home in Eden, WI. He was a man you could not help but to like, to love and never forget. Jose was born in the small town of Romita, Guanajuato, Mexico. At eight years old he quickly took on the role of the...

Debra Maloney

Debra Maloney

Jul 10, 2020

On the morning of July 10th, 2020 Debra went peacefully to Heaven to fly with the angels, ending all of her Earthly pain. Debra (Schwartz) was born on August 30th, 1962 in Waupun Wisconsin to Marvin and Patricia Schwartz. She went on to attend Horace Mann High School and graduated in 1980. There she met the love of her life,...

Paul Rasmussen

Paul Rasmussen

Jul 3, 2020

Paul Rasmussen passed away July 3, 2020 at home with his family. He was born to William and Meta Rasmussen on December 27, 1941 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He went to St. Mary's school in Oshkosh and graduated from Wautoma High School. Paul married Nancy Shupe on September 3, 1960 and shared 60 years together and had three children. Paul was...

Butch Eckstein

Butch Eckstein

Jun 25, 2020

Butch Eckstein went through life like he drove his Corvette, full tilt, taking a wrong turn now and then, side-swiping a few potholes and blaring Country music. He got himself lost on occasion but would never admit it or ask for directions. If given a choice, Butch would rather have come to a screeching halt with his tires still burning...

Patrick Whitty

Patrick Whitty

Jun 23, 2020

Patrick K. Whitty, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. He was born in Oshkosh on April 15, 1967 the son of Ralph and Dolores (Weigelt) Whitty. Pat worked as a machinist for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, socializing, and playing darts. Pat will be remembered for his hard work, kindness, willingness to help others, and...

Adam Baith

Adam Baith

Jun 22, 2020

Adam D. Baith, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on June 22nd, 2020. He was born in Appleton on December 25, 1981 the son of David and Terri (Burich) Baith. Adam graduated from Appleton North High School in 2000 and pursued a degree at FVTC afterwards. He loved video games, fishing, spending time at his family cabin in Florence and being...

Clara Larson

Clara Larson

Jun 18, 2020

Clara Marie Larson, age 86, passed away June 18, 2020. She was born to Irene (nee Ritchie) and Raymond DuCharme on February 12, 1934. Clara enjoyed knitting blankets for the babies at Mercy Ascension, not to mention knitting blankets for her own grandchildren. She had a large collection of owls, and was known for her rosettes, if you ever met...

Timothy Hammond

Timothy Hammond

Jun 15, 2020

Timothy L. Hammond passed away June 15, 2020 peacefully in his sleep. Tim was born on May 29, 1969 in Oshkosh to Marilyn (nee LaLond) and Leslie Hammond. He married Jill Terry on March 4, 1990. Tim worked as an auto mechanic and could find whatever was wrong with your car and then fix it. If his hands were not...

Carolyn Christensen

Carolyn Christensen

Jun 11, 2020

Carolyn "Kari" Marie (nee Mauseth) Christensen, of Oshkosh, died on June 11, 2020 at Lakepoint Villa Assisted Living. She was born February 16, 1928 to Walter and Pearl Mauseth in Montgomery, MN. Her parents moved to Chippewa Falls in 1929 when her father accepted a position as a science teacher at Chippewa Falls Senior High School. She attended school in...

Robert Schultz

Robert Schultz

Jun 9, 2020

Robert "Bob" Schultz, age 81 of Oshkosh WI. was born to eternal life June 9, 2020. Bob was born on November 26, 1938 in Milwaukee to Margaret (nee Winter) and Charles Schultz. He graduated from Milwaukee Technical High School, then served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and further served four more years in the U.S. NAVY. He then...

Patricia Claudeen "Packer Pati" Bartels

Patricia Claudeen "Packer Pati" Bartels

Jun 9, 2020

Patricia "Packer Pati" Bartels, nee Kemnitz, age 74, married Phil in 1966, Oshkosh native, long time Appleton resident, returned to Oshkosh in 2013, passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2020. Accomplished pianist, quilter, needle worker, knitter, crocheter, church choir member, loved flowers and nature. Full obituary will be published at a later date.

Paulette Galligani

Paulette Galligani

Jun 1, 2020

Paulette J. Galligani, age 72, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 1, 2020. She was born in Oak Lawn, IL on January 26, 1948 daughter of the late Alfred and Gladys (Novak) Grveles. On December 23, 1967 she married her husband of 52 years, Wayne Galligani, in Oak Lawn, IL. She was known to love being...

James Ross

James Ross

May 29, 2020

James Stewart Ross, a longtime resident of Oshkosh, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at the age 79, surrounded by his family. He will be laid to rest in Ellenwood Cemetery.

Roderick Kunz

Roderick Kunz

May 25, 2020

Roderick "Butch" Arthur Kunz, age 88, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, died on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020 at Bethel Home in Oshkosh, of complications with COVID-19. Butch was born June 29, 1931 in Appleton, Wisconsin to Charles and Esther Kunz. He graduated from Appleton High School in 1949 and received a Bachelor of Science in Applied Arts degree in 1959 from...

Brett Henckel

Brett Henckel

May 23, 2020

Brett Matthew Henckel passed away Saturday, May 23rd, 2020. Brett was born to Frederick and Carol (Kametler) Henckel June 9, 1967 at Mercy Hospital, Oshkosh. Brett is survived by his six children, Cooper Henckel of Rhinelander, Alexis (Trevor) Huven of Kroenewetter, Savanah Henckel of Marquette MI, Braydan Henckel of Antigo, and Charles and Vyolette Henckel of Oshkosh. A granddaughter Harper...

Patrick O'Keefe

Patrick O'Keefe

May 19, 2020

Patrick "Pat" Lee O'Keefe passed away on May 19, 2020 at Theda Clark. Pat was born in Oshkosh on March 10, 1965, son of Robert and Janet Lee O'Keefe. He graduated from Omro High School in 1983. Pat had a charismatic cowboy appearance, a carefree lifestyle and a great talent for spinning a yarn! His Irish eyes would smile as...

John Doyle

John Doyle

May 15, 2020

John D. Doyle Sr., age 73, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020. He was born in Waukegan, IL on October 16, 1946 the son of the late Daniel and Marjorie (Trybom) Doyle. John worked for T.T.I. as a driver for many years. He was also known to be very good at leather works which included belts and wallets. He...

Russell Gauerke

Russell Gauerke

May 14, 2020

Russell Gene Gauerke passed away peacefully May14, 2020 in his home in Oshkosh, WI. He was born November 20, 1972 in Appleton, WI to William and Grace Gauerke. He went to Appleton East High School. He married Sue Winter August 4, 2017 in Oshkosh, WI after dating for eight years. He worked in construction for 15 years which he enjoyed....

William Schuster

William Schuster

May 11, 2020

William John "Bill" Schuster died at home on May 11, 2020 after being diagnosed with Mesothelioma. Bill was born on May 28,1945 to Frank J. and Leona A. (Wischow) Schuster in Oshkosh, WI. He attended Oshkosh High School and married Kathleen A. Bitter on December 12, 1964. Bill started work at Universal Foundry in Oshkosh from 1965 until it closed,...

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