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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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Danny Da Silva
Aug 12, 2021
Danny Da Silva, 65, passed away in Oshkosh, WI on August 12, 2021. He was born on May 19, 1956 to Jeanette (Staufer) and Libert Da Silva. Danny was a fun person, and a hard worker. He loved his family and was a good father to his children whom he loved to spend time with whenever he could. Danny enjoyed...
Lee Dunham
Aug 11, 2021
Lee Ellsworth Dunham, age 82, of Neenah died peacefully August 11, 2021 at Aurora Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born August 6, 1939 in Oshkosh, WI, the son of the late Rex and Bernice (Gilbert) Dunham. Lee graduating from Oshkosh high school, he served his country proudly in the United States Army Reserve and worked...
Rene Young
Aug 8, 2021
Rene L Young, 59, passed away after a short battle with cancer. Rene was born on June 28, 1962, to David and Jean (Kramer) Lincoln. She was united in marriage to David on April 7, 1990. Rene was the life of the party anywhere she went and enjoyed life to the fullest. She is so dearly missed, but a part...
Jason Felton
Aug 6, 2021
Jason Michael Felton, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 6, 2021. Jason was born in Stevens Point on February 20, 1992 to Greg Felton and Cindy Coley. He and his family relocated to North Fond du Lac in 1999, where he completed most his schooling, and finished high school in Laconia. He was most recently living and working...
Annette Scott
Aug 5, 2021
Annette Susan Scott, 62, passed away suddenly in Oshkosh, WI on August 5, 2021. She was born to Anna (Kinslow) and Robert Scott on July 16, 1959. Annette was hardworking, she cared deeply for her family and always did what she could to support them. She loved her children and would take them camping in Green Lake when they were...
David Hayford
Aug 4, 2021
David Hayford of Oshkosh, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, August 4th of 2021, at the age of 74. After a recent diagnosis of cancer, David passed peacefully surrounded by his family. David was born in Manchester, Connecticut on October 15th, 1946, to father John Enoch Hayford and mother Anne Weniger. He is survived by his wife, Paula, sons Kevin (Ashley)...
Gaetano Verdone
Jul 27, 2021
Gaetano A. Verdone, age 56, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He was born in Racine on January 9, 1965, the son of the late Salvatore and Geraldine (Kapanke) Verdone. Gaetano had a strong faith in God and cherished his membership at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Oshkosh. He will be remembered for being a kind person...
Duane Philis
Jul 23, 2021
Duane Gordon Philis of Neenah passed away at his home on July 23 after a brief illness. Born on July 24, 1926, Mr. Philis passed away one day short of his 95th birthday. Among family members, friends and colleagues, Mr. Philis was known and loved for his devotion to family, his quiet sense of dignity and his keen intelligence. Born...
Lisa Casperson
Jul 19, 2021
Lisa Ann Casperson, age 56, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021. She was born in Appleton on October 30, 1964, the daughter of Lee Witter and Victoria (Kasten) Lembcke. Lisa loved music and was known to attend a lot of concerts, her favorite was Bret Michaels. Her faith was very important to her and she attended River of Life...
Richard Savka
Jul 18, 2021
Richard "Dick" Savka, age 74 of Oshkosh, passed away Sunday morning July 18, 2021 with his wife Sandy by his side. He was born November 12, 1946 in Oshkosh to Ruth P (Covey) and Carl Savka. Dick graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1964. He was united in marriage to the love of his life Sandy (Monroe) Savka, December 30,...
Terry Glass
Jul 16, 2021
Terry Eugene Glass, 64, on July 16, 2021 peacefully left his earthly body behind after a long struggle with COPD. Terry was a unique and special soul full of southern charm and witty one-liners, that always brought a laugh. He had a calming presence about him that made people feel welcome and put a smile on their face. He was...
Eugene Winkler
Jul 15, 2021
Eugene Francis Winkler Jr, age 87, died on July 15, 2021 at Aurora Bay Care due to complications from surgery. Gene was born to the late Eugene F. Winkler Sr. and Lucille Weeks Winkler on July 30, 1933 in Chilton, WI. Gene graduated from Chilton High School in 1951, and was drafted into the army in 1953. He served during...
Jeanne Farrey
Jul 12, 2021
Jeanne Farrey died July 12, 2021. She was born in Huron, South Dakota on August 18, 1950, the daughter of Dean and Vera "Lucille" (Hammers) Farrey. Jeanne cherished her time spent with family, especially her grandchildren. She and her friends enjoyed lunches together with endless coffee refills. She loved; travel, history, reading and playing card games like hand and foot...
Virginia Frederick
Jul 11, 2021
Virginia Frederick, age 95, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021 in Omro, Wisconsin surrounded by family. She is survived by daughters Susan LaKosh (Rudy) of Omro, Wisconsin and Barbara Livingston (David) of Mobile, Alabama, granddaughters Carrie Livingston and Erin Schultz (Donnie), and many relatives and long-time friends. Virginia was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Clyde C...
June Ochowicz
Jul 9, 2021
June Ann Ochowicz, age 76, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021. She was born in Oshkosh on March 6, 1945, the daughter of the late Earl and Burdean (Schantz) Cummings. In January of 1972 she married Edward "Skip" Ochowicz at First English Lutheran Church, Oshkosh. He preceded her in death on June 3, 2001. June worked as a manager...
Steven Peters
Jul 2, 2021
Steven C. Peters, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 2, 2021. He was born in Milwaukee on October 29, 1958, the son of the late Arthur and Gladys (Steiner) Peters. On January 5, 1990 he married Daphne Faber in Milwaukee. Steve was proud to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a self-employed roofer for many years...
Charles Terrile
Jun 24, 2021
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Joan Cerra
Jun 24, 2021
JOAN CERRA July 28, 1934 – June 24, 2021 Joan Cerra, 80-year resident of Eagle River passed away peacefully on June 24, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Benjamin and Violet Juve, brothers Ray and Bob, husband Victor, son Rick, and son-in-law, Mike Merkes. Survived by children Cherie Merkes and Bernard(Jane)Cerra. Grandchildren Kate and Matt(Amanda) Cerra, Michelle Merkes (Brandon)Dei, and...
Karin Harrell
Jun 5, 2021
Karin M. Harrell, formerly of Soldier's Grove, passed away peacefully at her home in Oshkosh on June 5, 2021. Karin was born in Madison on September 21, 1942 to Della (Parr) and Kenneth Mathison. After moving to Bear Valley she attended Ithaca High School and graduated in 1961. She returned to Madison to attend LPN school where she met and...
Laura Lapoint
May 31, 2021
Laura D. LaPoint, age 75, passed away on May 31, 2021. She was born in Michigan on March 1, 1946 the daughter of the late Howard and Virginia (Blattert) Lovegrove. On June 2, 1983 she married her loving husband, Gerald LaPoint, who preceded her in death on November 12, 2020. Laura was a housekeeping supervisor for Shady Lane Nursing Home...
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