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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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Mary Nitz

Mary Nitz

Apr 16, 2021

Mary Jo (Froehlich) Nitz, age 64, left this world on Friday, April 16, 2021. Mary was born on May 12, 1956 the daughter of Eldon and Barbara (Parker) Froehlich. She grew up and went to school in Oshkosh. On October 4, 1980 she married Jeffrey Nitz in Oshkosh. She was an avid bowler, enjoyed gardening, and the occasional trip to...

Wesley Curry

Wesley Curry

Apr 10, 2021

Wesley R. Curry, age 64, passed away on April 10, 2021 in Oshkosh, WI. He was born on September 30, 1956 in Maryland. He is survived by his fiance, Andrea Freeman; his children, Marie, Jermayne, Tristian, and Jacob; grandchildren, Josiah, Ania, and Kia. He is further survived by his sisters Cheryl, Felicia, Alicia, Nicole, and Florin; as well as his...

Maryanne Baitinger

Maryanne Baitinger

Apr 9, 2021

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Sandra Temple-Huber

Sandra Temple-Huber

Mar 29, 2021

Sandra Helene Temple-Huber, age 74, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on Monday, March 29, 2021. She was born on August 10, 1946 to the late Lawrence and Goldina (Lichtenberg) Luther. On October 10, 1997, she married John F. Huber in Fond du Lac. Sandra was "John's Lady in the Mirror" from when he was young. Sandy enjoyed...

Edith Duffy

Edith Duffy

Mar 29, 2021

Edith Duffy, 92, of Oshkosh, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Bethel Home. She was born November 30, 1928, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Lester and Meriam Ruth Tice. She married Richard M. Duffy on August 23, 1947, at St. Peter's Church. She is survived by Richard, her husband of 73 years; three sons: Shawn (Steven) of Milwaukee,...

Eugene Yanko

Eugene Yanko

Mar 28, 2021

Eugene F. Yanko, age 90, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. He was born in Oshkosh on May 17, 1930 the son of the late Frank Yanko and Marie (Langkau) Sommers. He married Betty Graff in 1954, who preceded him in death on April 8, 1990. In 1993 he married Judith (Sweet) Ott in Illinois and they enjoyed many...

Joseph Gruetzmacher

Joseph Gruetzmacher

Mar 19, 2021

On Friday, March 19, 2021, Joseph Paul Gruetzmacher lost his long battle with depression. Joe was born Dec. 23, 1980 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He grew up in Ripon and graduated from Green Lake High School. He graduated in 2008 from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a degree in Social Work. During that time he spent...

Katherine Nemeth

Katherine Nemeth

Mar 18, 2021

Katherine M. Nemeth, 70, passed away on March 18, 2021. She was born on January 21, 1951 to the late Wendelin and LauralMae Noe of Oshkosh. She graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 1969. Kathy married the love of her life, Robert Nemeth, in 1970. She worked for Mercy Medical Center for many years. Kathy is survived by her...

Helen Peck

Helen Peck

Mar 17, 2021

Helen T. Peck of Oshkosh, age 92, passed away on March 17, 2021. She was born on September 26, 1928 to Edward and Dorathea (Eckes) Witbrod. Helen loved to play the guitar and listen to country music. She also enjoyed spending as much time as she could with her kids and grandchildren. Helen described herself as a "peoples person". She...

Richard Muraski

Richard Muraski

Mar 11, 2021

Richard "Dick" Walter Muraski, age 86, passed away in Oshkosh, WI on March 11, 2021 peacefully at Park View Health Center from his battle with dementia. He was born in Madison, WI to Louis and Ethel (Kenfield) Muraski. He graduated from Oshkosh High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army with an honorable discharge in...

Starr Bennett

Starr Bennett

Mar 10, 2021

On March 10, 2021 Starr Ann Bennett left this world peacefully in her sleep. Age 61. She loved the simple things in life, like waking up enjoying her morning coffee and listening to the birds sing. She loved the warmth of the sunshine upon her face. And dancing in the rain. She liked listening to music and relaxing. She liked...

Garth Coates

Garth Coates

Mar 5, 2021

Garth E. Coates Sr., 97, of Oshkosh WI, passed peacefully on March 5th, 2021 at home, with his family by his side. He was born on October 11th, 1923 to Amber Rose and Mark Coates. Garth was a WWII veteran who served in the Aleutian Islands, Gilbert Islands, and the Marshall Islands earning him three bronze stars. Garth worked as...

Coleen Parker

Coleen Parker

Mar 5, 2021

Coleen Ann Parker, 67, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2021. She was born in Oshkosh on August 12, 1953 to Ervin and Shirley (Newton) Stark. She graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1972. She married the love of her life, James Jakl, in 1980. Coleen and Jim moved to Spokane, WA in 2003. At age 50, Coleen...

Ned Seelhorst

Ned Seelhorst

Mar 5, 2021

Ned Thomas Seelhorst, 73, of Green Lake, WI passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 5th 2021 from terminal cancer. Ned was a graduate of Princeton High School. He spent most of his professional life working as a road construction foreman for Mashuda Contractors based in Princeton, WI and the Hoffman Construction Company based in Black River Falls, WI....

Robert Lopas

Robert Lopas

Mar 3, 2021

Robert Paul Lopas, age 68, passed away March 4 in Oshkosh, WI. He was born to Dolores (Michler) and James Lopas on November 12, 1952. He worked as a musician and loved to play his guitar and play online video games. Robert loved the English language and was always open to learning new things. Robert is survived by his sons,...

Douglas Passineau

Douglas Passineau

Mar 2, 2021

Douglas Edward Passineau May 1, 1965-March 2, 2021 At age 55 he passed away at his home, in Oshkosh, WI, due to health issues. He is in the arms of his beloved savior Jesus Christ. Doug was born on May 1, 1965 in Ames, Iowa to Edward and Marlene (Flaig) Passineau. He graduated from Lincoln High School, in Wisconsin Rapids,...

Maria Garcia

Maria Garcia

Mar 1, 2021

The Lord called Maria Garcia (nee Bosquez) home on March 1st, 2021. She was born February 8th, 1952 to the late Jesus and Concepcion Bosquez. She was the youngest of eight siblings. Always one to have an artistic spirit, she was a talented dancer in her youth. During her adult years, she was a seamstress by trade. Maria was very...

Janet Vanvoorhis

Janet Vanvoorhis

Feb 26, 2021

Janet "Headband Jan" Vanvoorhis, age 59, passed away Friday, February 26. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Louis and Elsie (Bjorklund) Ridarelli on August 30, 1961. Jan had a big heart and loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her stubborn nature and her sense of humor. Jan loved to go to the casino, play...

Cheryl German

Cheryl German

Feb 20, 2021

Cheryl Ann German, age 46, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. She was born in Milwaukee on November 26, 1974. She graduated from Thorp High School in Thorp, WI. Cheryl will be remembered for being very outgoing and her beautiful smile. Cheryl is survived by her father, Phillip Tojek; sisters: Dawn Oswalt, Heather (Norm) Mudgett and Becky German; brother,...

Taylor Eckstein

Taylor Eckstein

Feb 20, 2021

Taylor Suzzane Eckstein, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday February 20th 2021. She was born in Troy, North Carolina. She was looking forward to working with the department of corrections. Taylor loved to make everyone laugh. She was known for her beautiful singing. Most of all Taylor treasured spending time with her family and friends, especially her sister, Cassidy,...

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