Obituaries

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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Jordan Stoss

Jordan Stoss

May 5, 2020

Jordan J. Stoss, 78 of Wautoma, died May 5, 2020. Jordan has three surviving children, eight grand children and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and one son. A private celebration of life will be held for close family and friends at a later date.

Gary Farber

Gary Farber

May 4, 2020

Gary Walter Farber died May 4, 2020. He was born on May 15, 1944 to Ralph and Lorraine Farber in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Gary was a U.S. Marine veteran and served his nation during the Viet Nam War. He married Dolores Richter on January 7, 1967 and held a career as a tool and die cutter at Mercury Marine. He enjoyed...

Eleanor Barney

Eleanor Barney

May 3, 2020

Eleanor Aurelia Barney, age 95, of Oshkosh, passed away on Sunday May 3, 2020 at Theda Clark Hospital, Neenah. Eleanor was born on February 15, 1925 to Joseph and Stephanie Chikoske. She attended school in Oshkosh and at an early age professed her faith in Jesus Christ. She attended church at St. Josaphat's and St. Mary's in Oshkosh. Eleanor was...

Jack Vienola

Jack Vienola

Apr 29, 2020

Jack Vienola passed away April 29, 2020. He was born April 26, 1942 to Dorothy (Maki) and Thomas Vienola. Jack was an active member of the Eagles Club in Fond du Lac and enjoyed driving his motorcycle. He loved to watch the Green Bay Packers play and loved the Milwaukee Brewers. Jack is survived by his wife, Barb Vienola; sons,...

Michael Sharlein

Michael Sharlein

Apr 25, 2020

Michael Sharlein, age 58, passed away April 25, 2020. He was born to Etta (Sharp) and Glynn Sharlein on September 13, 1961. He is survived by his siblings, Glen (Delores) Sharlein, Mary (Tom) Puskarich, Louise Larsen, and Don (Kelly) Sharlein; Kenny, Martha, and Jim, as well as his nieces and nephews. Preceding Michael in death are his beloved wife, Nancy,...

Leo Demski

Leo Demski

Apr 25, 2020

Leo P. Demski, 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep during the morning of April 25, 2020, at St. Agnes Hospice Home of Hope. He was the widower of Frances Helen Demski (Tollard). They shared 61 years of marriage together. Born in Steven Point, WI, he was the son of Peter and Rose Demski (Kwiloze). He was employed at Rockwell...

Paul Gonzales

Paul Gonzales

Apr 23, 2020

Paul George Gonzales, age 52. He and his twin sister Donna (Ron) Weglarz were born on June 9, 1967 to Paul and Marilyn (nee Wozniewski) Gonzales. Paul is survived by his beloved son Eamon, older sister Cheryl (Paul) DeLong, and younger brother Christopher (Ellen) Gonzales. He was a loving uncle to Joseph, Lauren, Gabrielle, Aaron, and Alexander and a cherished...

Heather Karas

Heather Karas

Apr 20, 2020

Heather M. Karas was born on March 20, 1976. She passed from this earth on April 20, 2020. Heather attended Oshkosh North High School. Shortly after, she met and fell in love with Brian Conley - her partner for over 20 beautiful years. Heather was deeply devoted to her children, Justin and Brandon, and loved them unconditionally. While Heather had...

Frederic Banaszak

Frederic Banaszak

Apr 20, 2020

Frederic "Fred" Charles Banaszak, age 82, entered eternal life on April 25, 2020. He passed peacefully in his daughter's home with his beloved wife of 58 years at his side. Fred was born to Phillip and Florence Banaszak on January 22, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from Jefferson Senior High School, served in the US Navy for three years,...

Nancy Peterson

Nancy Peterson

Apr 19, 2020

Nancy Jane Peterson (nee Littow), age 81, died on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI. She was born on February 19, 1939 to Mary (Fikar) and Frank Littow,Jr. in Chicago, IL. Nancy graduated from Morton College in Cicero, IL in 1972 with a degree in nursing. She worked in the operating room at...

David Karas

David Karas

Apr 18, 2020

David Karas passed away on April 18, 2020. He was born Sept 16, 1941 in Horicon, Wi, the son of Ethel and Alex Karas. He grew up in Beaver Dam and resided many years in Fox Lake. David was the beloved brother of Jean (Will) Schears, Waupun and Ruth Ann Bark, Kenosha. His older brother James and parents preceded him...

Krystal Drake

Krystal Drake

Apr 17, 2020

Krystal Jean Drake, age 19, passed away on April 17, 2020. She was born in Oshkosh on January 1, 2001 the daughter of Randall and Pamela Strommen Drake. Krystal graduated from Omro High School with honors in 2019. She was proud to work at Walmart and was very good at it. Krystal was talented and loved to cook, draw and...

Murial Culver

Murial Culver

Apr 17, 2020

Murial May Culver (Graper), known as Sissy to her family and close friends, passed away peacefully in her sleep April 17th, 2020 at Edenbrook Nursing Home in Oshkosh, WI where she was receiving care. Born November 9th, 1966 in Clintonville, Wisconsin she was the youngest child of Dorothy Hazel Graper (Cass) and Erwin Herman Graper. Murial was a loving soul,...

Jay Hutchison

Jay Hutchison

Apr 13, 2020

Jay Thomas Hutchison Born October 5th, 1960, Jay was lifted to heaven and cured of brain cancer by his Savior on Easter Sunday, April 12th, 2020. He is survived by the love of his life, and fiancé, Linda Huckaby, who was at his side until their Earthly parting. While the body may get tired, love endures, and they will find...

Jann Peterson

Jann Peterson

Apr 11, 2020

Jann J. Peterson, age 84, died peacefully on April 11th, 2020, with his wife of 64 years by his side in their apartment at Evergreen Retirement Community, Oshkosh. He fought hard to regain his health after a mistake during his hernia surgery in Mesa, AZ in 2013. Jann was born in Amery, WI on January 2nd, 1936 to Kent and...

Rosalind Buck

Rosalind Buck

Apr 10, 2020

Rosalind E. "Pat" Buck passed away peacefully Friday April 10, 2020 at Lake Pointe Villa, Oshkosh, WI with family present. She was born December 7, 1933 to Ruby Borst and Jack Bedore. She married Gerald Buck on February 7, 1952 in Oshkosh, WI and became a military wife. She later went on to have three children, Sandra, Nina and Tracy....

Lester Degarmo

Lester Degarmo

Apr 10, 2020

Lester DeGarmo, age 93, passed away on April 10, 2020 at the Veteran's Home in King, Wisconsin. Lester was born on August 30, 1926, to Lillian (Mortinson) and Lester Royal Degarmo. He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Hansen; children, Jill (Paul) Vieau, Virginia (Leon) Ashenbrenner, and Leslie (Theodore) Bender; son-in-law, John Ingle; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great...

Esther Mozingo

Esther Mozingo

Apr 8, 2020

Esther Marie Mozingo passed away peacefully on April 8, 2020, at Evergreen Manor in Oshkosh just two months short of her 99th birthday. Esther was born in the family home on June 9, 1921, in Ankeny, Iowa to Iva and Albert (Mac) McMurray. Her school years were spent in Patterson, Iowa, where she graduated High School in 1939 (in a...

Ralph Martin

Ralph Martin

Apr 4, 2020

Ralph J. Martin, age 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2020. He was born in Oshkosh on January 21, 1948 the son of the late Henry and Angeline (Thompson) Martin. He worked for S&S Autobody and Oshkosh Truck for many years, being very good at body work. His interests included hunting, fishing, and the occasional visit to the...

Marsha Hughes

Marsha Hughes

Mar 25, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Marsha Anne Hughes (Magnusen). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

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