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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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Liam Doberstein

Liam Doberstein

Sep 3, 2020

An Angel wrote in the Book of Life, "Liam James Doberstein was born August 31, 2020 and welcomed into heaven September 3, 2020." The Angel whispered as he closed the book and a tear fell down his cheek, "Too beautiful for Earth." Liam James Doberstein was born at Aurora Hospital, Oshkosh, WI to Mason & Jenna (LaFontaine) Doberstein. Three days...

Richard Rates

Richard Rates

Sep 2, 2020

Richard H. Rates Sr., age 71, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. He was born on September 19, 1948 the son of Harvey L. Rates and Margaret (Stadler) Rates. He graduated from Jefferson Elementary and Oshkosh High School and was a son of the southside of Oshkosh that Inky Youngwirth wrote books about. He was a jack of all...

Charles Muinde

Charles Muinde

Aug 29, 2020

Charles Muli Muinde passed away early Saturday morning on 8/29/20 at Century Oakes Assisted Living in Appleton, WI under the care of Ascension Hospice Care after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Machakos, Kenya on 2/8/1950 into the AKamba tribe to Daniel Waita Muinde and Monicah Lois Mbuvi. Charles came to study abroad in the U.S. in...

Gidget Boone

Gidget Boone

Aug 28, 2020

Gidget Boone, age 54, passed away August 28, 2020. She was born on July 10, 1966 to Robert Sr. and Connie (Bourgeois) Truckey. Gidget enjoyed babysitting for her family whenever possible. She also enjoyed camping up north, and generally being outdoors. She enjoyed playing Plinko and scratch offs. Gidget will be remembered for her kind heart, and the way she...

Christopher Marshall

Christopher Marshall

Aug 21, 2020

Christopher J. Marshall, age 59, passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug 21, 2020. The son of Glenn and Carol Marshall, he was born in Rhinelander, WI on November 17, 1960. Chris moved from Rhinelander to Oshkosh, WI to attend the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, where he received a bachelor's degree in Business. During his years at UWO, Chris also...

Craig Parfitt

Craig Parfitt

Aug 15, 2020

Craig Parfitt took leave from this life on August 14, 2020. He was born in Oshkosh in February of 1948, the son of Joan and Dale Parfitt. He grew up loving nature and animals, a passion inspired by his mother Joan and his Grandfather Barth. Craig attended Oshkosh High School, where he excelled at art and putting bullies in their...

Harley Wilke

Harley Wilke

Aug 12, 2020

The gates of heaven opened for Harley Wilke, age 86, of Oshkosh, WI and formally from Cudahy, WI passed away peacefully on August 12, 2020 at Bethel Home in Oshkosh where he resided for the past 3 years. Harley was born in Shawano, WI on August 7, 1934 and graduated from Shawano High School. Harley worked and retired from the...

George Weisgerber

George Weisgerber

Aug 10, 2020

George H. Weisgerber, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2020. He was born in Neenah on April 14, 1936. George was proud to serve in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for over 30 years at Kimberly Clark. George will be remembered for living life on his own terms. George is survived by his son, Mark (Tracey)...

William Lapointe

William Lapointe

Jul 31, 2020

On July 31, 2020, William A. "Buzz" LaPointe Jr., age 44, lost his lifelong battle with epilepsy. No matter what the epilepsy handed him in life he bravely battled it with a smiling face and a love of life. He was born on November 6, 1975 to William A. LaPointe and Sharon Kunde LaPointe. An avid wrestling fan and Minnesota...

Travis Wiggs

Travis Wiggs

Jul 29, 2020

Travis "Tre" Leander Wiggs Travis "Tre" L. Wiggs, age 49, of Oshkosh, WI passed away on July 29, 2020 in Milwaukee, WI following an acute illness related to Sickle Cell disease. Travis spent his life battling Sickle Cell disease and had made many trips to the hospital to manage his symptoms. Travis was born in Millen, GA on June 16,...

Stephanie Salentine

Stephanie Salentine

Jul 29, 2020

The world sadly lost a wild and bright soul on Monday, July 27th, 2020 when Stephanie Kay Salentine, lost her battle with addiction. Stephanie was vibrant, exciting, loud, and lived without hesitation. Her laugh and smile were infectious and she was always the most captivating person in the room. She had an ability to make others feel like her best...

Thomas Beck

Thomas Beck

Jul 22, 2020

Thomas "Tom" Beck A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Tom Beck, 76, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at St. Elizabeth Hospital Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born June 11th, 1944 in Berlin, Wisconsin and resided in Oshkosh, Wisconsin for the past fifty-three years. He graduated from Omro High School in 1962...

Michelle Funderburg

Michelle Funderburg

Jul 19, 2020

Michelle Ann Funderburg passed away on July 19, 2020. She was born to Michael Jones and Barbara Kloehn on November 30, 1975 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Michelle was an avid writer and was working to publish her own book. In her free time she would often be tending her garden or cooking delicious meals for her family. She enjoyed playing video...

Robert Boehm

Robert Boehm

Jul 18, 2020

Robert "Bob" M. Boehm, age 73, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020. He was born in Manitowoc on June 11, 1947 the son of the late Ray and Martha Moore Boehm. On May 25, 1990 he married Barbara Ferrell in Oshkosh. Bob worked as a computer repair person at Advent for many years. He enjoyed darts, model cars, car...

James Jarosinski

James Jarosinski

Jul 18, 2020

James Casimir Jarosinski, age 76, passed away on July 18, 2020. He was born to Charles and Margaret (Holewinski) Jarosinski on July 26, 1943. James served in the Army with distinction in the Vietnam War. He was wounded during his service and became a Purple Heart recipient with many commendations for his dedication and bravery. The discipline and patriotism he...

Norman Irish

Norman Irish

Jul 17, 2020

Norman P. Irish, age 91, passed away in Oshkosh on Friday, July 17, 2020 after succumbing to a brief illness. He was born to Charles and Hazel (Rosio) Irish on March 20, 1929 in Antigo, Wisconsin. He served his country in the U.S. Air force. Norman married Irmagard Honzik on July 8, 1951 in Antigo. He relocated to Kenosha, Wisconsin...

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...

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