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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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Betty Burns

Betty Burns

Mar 22, 2020

Betty Lou "Nina" Burns, age 92, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020. She was born in Oshkosh on July 3, 1927 the daughter of the late Herbert and Leone (Lenz) Salzsieder. On June 10, 1943 she married the love of her life, Robert Burns in El Reno, Oklahoma while Robert was in the Army. Betty was a wonderful homemaker,...

Sandra Roebke

Sandra Roebke

Mar 16, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Sandra Jean Roebke (Hoffman). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Roger Michalski

Roger Michalski

Mar 14, 2020

Roger I. Michalski Sr., born June 9, 1934, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the age of 85. He was married to the late Carol Struthers. Roger served in the U.S. Army and retired from Pathfinder Irrigation, Nebraska in 1999. Roger is survived by Roger (Morgain) I. Michalski Jr. and eight step-children: Richard Mentzel, Connie Kaufman, Christine Blake,...

Christine Suprise

Christine Suprise

Mar 11, 2020

Christine E. Suprise, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Medical Center on March 11, 2020. She was born Minneapolis, MN on July 29, 1960 the daughter of the late Norman and Jacquelyn (Novak) Domer. Christine worked for Atlas Tag and Label for many years. She enjoyed crafts, woodworking, gardening and especially shopping. Christine will be remembered for having a...

Kathryn Dallman

Kathryn Dallman

Mar 7, 2020

Katy was born on July 20, 1927, and was called to Jesus on March 7, 2020, at Park View Health Center. Mom retired from UWO after 20 years back in 1991. She started out at the Circulation Desk and retired from the Reserve Room. She witnessed to many students and made some very good friends during her time there. Next...

James Chatham

James Chatham

Mar 5, 2020

James H. Chatham Jr. passed away on March 5, 2020. He was born on January 5, 1931 to James and Marie (nee Feldmann) Chatham. James proudly served in this country's Air Force and is a World War II and Korean War veteran. He was also an active member in the Blind Vets of America, the VFW, the DAV, and the...

Beatrice Schrader

Beatrice Schrader

Feb 22, 2020

After 95 joyful years, we celebrate Beatrice Mae Schrader as she passed on to her heavenly home on February 22, 2020. She went peacefully in the presence of loved ones, carried by her unwavering faith and dedication to family. Despite her battle with dementia, Beatrice never lost her entertaining sense of humor and spunk, exuding a fullness of life and...

Robert Zier

Robert Zier

Feb 22, 2020

Robert W. Zier, age 84, of Oshkosh, died Saturday, February 22, 2020, at his home. Born on November 19, 1935, in Ashland, Wisconsin, the son of William and Helen (Ness) Zier. Bob left his hometown to enlist in the U.S. Army, serving from May 1955 to his honorable discharge in April 1957. Upon his return, Bob met his future wife,...

Donald Johnson

Donald Johnson

Feb 16, 2020

Donald Frances Johnson died February 16, 2020. He was born February 8, 1925, to Arthur and Theresa (Hunt) Johnson on the family farm in Winneconne, WI. Don grew up in Winneconne, enlisted in the Marines weeks after Pearl Harbor. He married Ethel Mae Peterson on October 26, 1946 and embarked upon a career in telecommunications. He began as a lineman...

Betty Dickinson

Betty Dickinson

Feb 11, 2020

No formal funeral services are planned at this time.

Mark Thompson

Mark Thompson

Feb 11, 2020

Mark T. Thompson, age 62, passed away after a long battle with a lung transplant on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He was born in Huron, South Dakota on January 24, 1958 the son of the late Thomas and Kathryn (Schuster) Thompson. On September 14, 1996 he married Donna Gillen at Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Oshkosh. He graduated from...

Mary Fuller

Mary Fuller

Feb 11, 2020

Mary Kathleen Fuller (Merk) passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 11, 2020 at Evergreen Manor. She was born to Hugo and Eleanor (Merten) Merk on October 20th 1928 and was raised on the family farm along with her siblings. Mary attended the one room Wood School, graduated from Oshkosh High School and started her working career at a...

Kerry Kempen

Kerry Kempen

Feb 10, 2020

Kerry "Scot" Kempen, born on November 7, 1989, in Neenah, Wisconsin, was found passed away on February 10, 2020, at age 30. It is believed that his life-long struggle with diabetes is related to his early death. Scot spent much of his free time gaming, reading, and listening to music. He also enjoyed going to concerts, seeing movies in theaters,...

Alice Radovanovich

Alice Radovanovich

Feb 9, 2020

No memorial services are planned at this time.

Donald Chapman

Donald Chapman

Feb 8, 2020

Donald John Chapman, passed away on February 8, 2020 in his home at Island Shores Retirement Home in Neenah WI following a brief illness. He is survived by his children, Celeste Morgan, Colleen (David) Grimmer, Duane Chapman, and Cheryl (Curt) Fritz; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four siblings, and many nieces and nephews. In honoring Dad's wishes, a graveside Celebration of...

Raymond Foelker

Raymond Foelker

Jan 31, 2020

Raymond D. Foelker, age 88, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 31, 2020. He was born in Racine on February 23, 1931. Ray was a talented carpenter with Carpenters Local Union #955 for over 50 years. He loved to fish for trout on many Wisconsin streams and the occasional trip to the casino. He also enjoyed...

Eleanor Hanson

Eleanor Hanson

Jan 30, 2020

Eleanor "Ellie" Brielle Hanson, born December 16, 2008 entered Heaven's Gates proclaiming her arrival at 4:50 pm on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at age 11. She was at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin – Milwaukee with standing room only surrounded by family and friends as she peacefully passed onto her next great adventure. She is survived by her father, Brian Hanson...

Frank Straveler

Frank Straveler

Jan 30, 2020

Frank "Louie" Straveler, age 84, passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 30, 2020 in Neenah, WI. He was born in Phillips, WI on March 2, 1935 to the late Loyal and Wilma (nee Weisinger) Eastling-Straveler. Louie was a proud veteran who served in the Air Force on a Bomber Squadron unit during the Korean War. Following...

Gerald Morga

Gerald Morga

Jan 29, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Gerald Frank Morga. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

William Hodge

William Hodge

Jan 26, 2020

William (Bill) Howard Hodge, age 87, died on January 26, 2020 at Bella Vista Manor in Oshkosh after a long illness. Bill was born in Coffeyville, KS, June 21, 1932 to Howard and Wenonah (nee Lamb) Hodge. In 1972 Bill and family moved to Oshkosh when he started teaching anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh after receiving his PhD from...

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