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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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Erin Joel-Waters

Erin Joel-Waters

Nov 10, 2025

Erin Joel-Waters, age 67, passed away on November 10th, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. She was born April 25th,1958 to parents Rosemary England (Salm) and Edward Joel. Erin enjoyed working as a cake decorator, bar owner, and restaurant manager. In her spare time, she rode motorcycle, attended concerts, planted flowers, listening to music, and cooking new recipes and thrifting. Most of...

Glenn Erickson

Glenn Erickson

Nov 7, 2025

Glenn Edwin Erickson, (formerly of Neenah, WI) born May 21, 1950, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7 at Aurora Hospital, Green Bay after a short time on hospice. Glenn was the oldest of five children, born in Neenah, WI, to Robert and Betty (Pagel) Erickson. He was a member of Neenah High School's graduating class of 1969. He held...

Jacqueline Anderson

Jacqueline Anderson

Nov 6, 2025

Jacqueline (Jackie) Sue Anderson, age 83, passed away at home on November 6, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on April 11, 1942, to parents, Harold and Alice McCue, in Oshkosh, WI. She married Arden Anderson on October1, 1977 in Oshkosh, WI. They enjoyed many years together spending time with family and friends. In 1992 she joined the Pick...

Sylvester Yogerst

Sylvester Yogerst

Nov 6, 2025

Sylvester John "Jack" Yogerst, 87, passed peacefully at his home on the family farm on November 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family, and is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jack was born on May 28, 1938, in New London, Wisconsin to the late Sylvester and Theresa (Kraus) Yogerst. He was a...

Debra Crowner

Debra Crowner

Nov 3, 2025

Debra J. (Smith) Crowner, age 65, of Oshkosh, died peacefully surrounded by her immediate family. She was born on January 4 th , 1960, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Gordon and Bernadine (Thompson) Smith. She married Chris Crowner on June 19 th , 1980. Survivors include her husband, Chris; two daughters, Mechell (Greg) Felton and Angela (Ryan) Lottmann; and son,...

Dawn Krueger

Dawn Krueger

Nov 2, 2025

November 2, 2025, Dawn gained her wings- Dawn Ellen Roberts Krueger, was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to parents Warren and Geraldine (Stegemeier) Roberts on August 15, 1967. On August 12, 2001, Dawn married the love of her life Tim Krueger. Together they raised their three children in Oshkosh only blocks away from where she grew up. Dawn was a proud...

Dale Stone

Dale Stone

Nov 1, 2025

Dale Allan Stone was born October 27, 1963 Dale Allan Stone, age 62, of Neenah, WI passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. Dale was born October 27, 1963, to the late Calvin Stone and Mary Helms. Dale was very kind, and he had a gentle sprint. He loved gardening, going to the zoo and he...

Reinhold Parrish

Reinhold Parrish

Oct 29, 2025

Reinhold "Randy" Parrish died on Wednesday October 29 th . Randy was born in July of 1955 to Berta and Raymond Parrish in Niederviehbach, Germany. They then lived in Spain, before eventually relocating to Kailua, Hawaii where Randy would become a citizen in 1963. The family, now including younger brother Edward, moved again and settled into Virginia Beach. Reinhold joined...

Judith "Judy" Ann (Cartwright) Oesterreich

Judith "Judy" Ann (Cartwright) Oesterreich

Oct 27, 2025

Judith "Judy" Ann (Cartwright) Oesterreich , age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, in Oshkosh, WI. She was born on March 12, 1948, to Ronald and Dorothy (Jury) Cartwright Sr., also of Oshkosh. On June 26, 1965, Judy married the love of her life, Joseph Oesterreich Sr., in Oshkosh. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised...

James Peppler

James Peppler

Oct 24, 2025

James E. Peppler, age 86 of Oshkosh, passed away at Oakwood Manor on October 24, 2025.  He was born the youngest of five boys on his family farm in Pickett Wisconsin, Jan. 19, 1939, son of the late George and Lydia (Meyer) Peppler. Jim left at the age of 17 to California in hopes of becoming the next James Dean....

Brett Voss

Brett Voss

Oct 24, 2025

Although the world became a little less bright, Brett found his heavenly dwelling with Jesus on October 24, 2025. Brett was born on February 2, 1976, in Oshkosh, WI, to Larry and Trina Voss. He attended Grace Lutheran School Oshkosh, WI and graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy, Fond du Lac, WI in 1994. Brett found a love for cooking through...

James Knaggs

James Knaggs

Oct 17, 2025

James (Jim) Knaggs, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born to parents, Clifford and Leone (Harrison) Knaggs on December 16, 1956, in Oshkosh, WI. He married the love of his life, Cynthia (Cindy or Lu) Steinert on October 6, 1984, at the home of Al and Miriam Knaggs. Together, they raised...

Richard Duffy

Richard Duffy

Oct 15, 2025

Richard "Dick" M. Duffy, born March 6, 1928, to Walter and Kathryn (Gibson) Duffy in Oshkosh. Richard passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, with family at his side at the age of 97, in hospice care at CopperStone Assisted Living after a short illness. Richard married Edith Tice in 1947, and they celebrated their 73 rd anniversary in 2020....

Lyndia Staggs

Lyndia Staggs

Oct 14, 2025

Lyndia Staggs, 81, passed away on October 14, 2025. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents, Harry and Sylvia Stippick. She is survived by her daughters, Donna (Dan) Koch and Deb Williston; grandchildren, Nicole (Brian) Henry, Colton (Katie) Vollmer, Shelby Schmitz, Noelle (Kyle) Spanbauer, Dalton (Amie) Vollmer, Jac (Bella) Williston and Vaughn Williston; great-grandchildren, Aliya, Hallie, Lucy, Brigham, Kollins,...

Dorothy Paschke

Dorothy Paschke

Oct 13, 2025

Dorothy J. Paschke, age 90, of Oshkosh, died on October 13, 2025, at Edenbrook Nursing Home. She was born on November 30 th , 1934, in Winchester, WI, the daughter of Wego and Ida Peterson. She grew up on a farm in Winchester, without indoor plumbing and electricity. As a little girl, she got very attached to the barn cats...

Diane Locy

Diane Locy

Oct 10, 2025

Following years of Medical setbacks, Diane Marie Locy age 71 passed away at Edenbrook Nursing Home where she had been admitted for medical rehabilitation.  Diane is on a new adventure, a reunion with family, friends and pets that she has not seen in a long time.  Our belief in better things to come guarantees us that Diane is now in...

John Brooks

John Brooks

Oct 10, 2025

John Brooks, age 95, died October 11, 2025, at his home in Oshkosh. Born on the 4 th of July 1930 in Exeter, NH, to Olive and John W.R. Brooks, John graduated from the University of New Hampshire, served 4 years in the US Air Force, and earned a Ph.D. in English at the University of Pennsylvania. He married Jennet...

William Delap

William Delap

Oct 8, 2025

William ( Bill) DeLap, 84, of Fond du Lac, died, Wednesday, October 8,2025 at Edenbrook .He was born December 29,1940, the son of Leon and Lorraine Funk DeLap. Bill was raised by his mother and stepfather Irving Velie. Bill worked at Rueping Leather and was a self-employed painter. He is survived by two daughters, Billiejo and Leann; one brother, Allen...

Gary Mech

Gary Mech

Oct 5, 2025

Gary F. Mech, age 72, passed away with family by his side, on October 5, 2025, in Appleton, WI. He was born on November 14, 1952, to parents, Emil Frank and Mary (Zager) Mech, in Marshfield, WI. He is survived by his sons, Ryan Mech and Josh Mech; and sister, Sandra (Mark) Gabavics; and several other family members and friends....

Sheryl Scott

Sheryl Scott

Oct 4, 2025

Sheryl is survived by her sons, Jim Sawyer and Randy Sawyer; brother, Brian Lyngen; sister, Marylynn (Chris) Stumpf William; 4 grandkids; 3 nieces; and 1 nephew.  She is also survived by her stepbrother, Jason; her stepmother, Jenny; dear friends, Christine Monroe and Rose Rivera; and her faithful companion dog, Heidi. She is preceded by father, Marvin Lyngen Sr.; mother, Charlotte...

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